ICCU members report frustration, lack of communication amid 13-hour outage
Idaho Central Credit Union’s banking services were unavailable for about 13 hours ending Thursday morning. Members reported being unable to access their accounts, view balances, withdraw cash, transfer money or use their debit cards. One member told the Idaho Statesman by email that staff at a local bank branch in...
Local barbers offer free haircuts to Taft Elementary students
BOISE, Idaho — Local hair stylists donated their time and skills to give students at Taft Elementary fresh haircuts before the new school year begins. The annual "Beauty Salon Day" event, now in its third year, provides free haircuts and styling to children from families who might not otherwise be able to afford...
Teens go wild with Zoo Boise program
BOISE, Idaho — Zoo Boise is fostering a connection between the community and wildlife through its ZooTeens program, which encourages youth to engage in conservation efforts and animal education. The program, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 17, runs from June to September and provides hands-on experience with animals,...
Celebrate 25 years of Oregon Trail History and Education Center with exhibits and demos
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the Idaho Civil War Volunteers will participate in Three Island Crossing State Park's celebration of 25 years of the Oregon Trail History and Education Center. The Idaho Civil War Volunteers, a for-profit education organization, will be one of many...
Major Mattress Chain Closes All Idaho Stores For Good After Bankruptcy
A few years ago, we asked our listeners what Boise and its neighbors did NOT need more of. Car washes, self storage units, geese, e-scooters and mattress stores topped our list of 15. The number of one of those things is shrinking thanks to a recent bankruptcy filing. Mattresses are...
Boise Black Rifle Donates Gun to Boise Man Who Acted in Self-Defense
Boise Black Rifle has given a free gun to a man who had to defend himself at a Jackson’s gas station in Boise. The man, who has not yet been identified, was forced to fire his handgun in self-defense when three suspects attacked him, according to the Boise Police Department. The man was being kicked and hit while he...
Two charged for illegal votes: Statewide review finds a handful of ‘isolated’ cases
Two men are facing criminal charges for illegally voting in Ada County. One man allegedly registered and voted as a non-citizen, the other is charged with casting a ballot while still on felony probation. Secretary of State Phil McGrane said they were found as part of an ongoing statewide effort...
One of Idaho’s Four Remaining JCPenney Locations Sold in HUGE Deal
A Boston firm just bought the Boise JCPenney store in a billion-dollar deal but shoppers shouldn’t panic.
Boise’s Red Light Problem May Need a Controversial Fix”
City officials are grappling with a tough choice: red light cameras to catch reckless drivers or civil liberties at stake. What’s the right balance for our roads?
You’re Being Played by Your Local Idaho Politicians
People need to know the cost of government grants.
