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Oregon and Washington crack down on seatbelt violations with ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
Just a heads up for anyone who plans to do any traveling into Oregon now thru the 5th of June. Law enforcement agencies in Oregon say they have joined a nationwide crack-down on seatbelt safety violations, reminding drivers the importance of buckling up before hitting the road. The effort is part of an annual nationwide…
West Ada District shares how it plans to spend $50 million in federal covid funding
The West Ada School District has shared with CBS2 how it plans to spend more than $50 million in federal relief funds. It plans to spend the dollars in a three-year timeline. All of the $50.5 million has been or is set to be allocated. I-Ready Online Math Support and Assessment- K-8— $1.2 million Learning…
Interfaith Sanctuary to hear conditions of approval for new State Street location
Following up on a story we have been keeping tabs on for months. Today, the Interfaith Sanctuary will hear conditions of approval for its new State Street location. Last month, council members tacked on 30 conditions that must be met before Interfaith can open its new shelter. Interfaith leaders tell CBS 2 News, this is…
Caldwell Mayor makes recommendation for next police chief
Caldwell Mayor Jerom Wagoner announced his pick for the next Police Chief for the department will be Jason Kuzik. Kuzik is currently a Captain with the Henderson Police Department in Nevada. The Idaho Press reports the appointment comes as the current Police Chief Frank Wyant has announced he will retire at the end of the…
MWC to eliminate 2-division format for football
Changes are coming to the Mountain West Conference. The conference says it will be eliminating its two-division format in football — leaving the two teams with the highest conference winning percentage to instead play in the championship game. The changes will come for the 2023 football season. Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey said the…
Middleton Police looking for suspect in shooting
The Middleton Police Department is looking for a suspect involved in a shooting. At around 2 a.m. Sunday morning Middleton Police and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office were called to 4th and Hawthorne for a disturbance followed by shots fired. One person is dead and the suspect has fled the area. Police are asking the public…
Primary Election Results
Candidate races United States Senator – Democrat Winner Candidate Votes Percent Ben Pursley 12,008 42% David Roth 16,348 58% Precincts still reporting United States Senator – Republican Winner Candidate Votes Percent Brenda Bourn 17,911 9% Mike Crapo (incumbent) 139,931 67% Natalie M Fleming 13,412 6% Scott Trotter 21,380 10%…
Some Boise National Forest campgrounds remain closed
The Boise National Forest is sending a friendly reminder to folks eager to get outside and start camping. In a statement, Boise National Forest managers say they would like people to be patient as they work to open recreation sites. Recent weather has disrupted schedules, and campground openings may be delayed if they aren’t accessible…
