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Excessive Heat Warning issued for Treasure Valley

Excessive Heat Warning issued for Treasure Valley

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MDT /11 AM PDT/ SUNDAY… …EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /11 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ SUNDAY… * WHAT…For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 106. *…

Secretary of Veterans Affairs praises Boise VA

Secretary of Veterans Affairs praises Boise VA

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough praised the Boise VA center in a tour with local leaders on Thursday. McDonough told CBS 2 News the Boise facility is among the highest performers they have in the whole country. This was one stop out of the secretary’s visit to see how President Biden’s bipartisan “unity agenda”…

Moose Fire grows to over 37,000 acres

Moose Fire grows to over 37,000 acres

The Moose Fire, now over 37,000 acres, is burning in the Salmon-Challis National Forest about 17 miles north of Salmon, Idaho. Fire managers estimate the blaze is currently only 15% contained as it burns in hreavy grass and timber. The fire started on July 17th and the cause is still unknown. Firefighters continue with structure…

July 27th: One year since Michael Vaughan went missing

July 27th: One year since Michael Vaughan went missing

July 27 will mark one year since 5-year-old Michael Joseph Vaughan went missing from his home in Fruitland. Since then, there have been countless searches by police and community members, but there is still no sign of the little boy. “It’s just been too long. One day was too long. One hour was too long.…

Eastern Idaho elevates fire danger to high

Eastern Idaho elevates fire danger to high

The heat this week in only going to intensify, and that is bad news for firefighters. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the surrounding mountains and very high for lowlands. High fire danger means fires start easily and spread rapidly. Fire Managers say after…

Swastikas found near Shadow Hills Elementary

Swastikas found near Shadow Hills Elementary

Paintings of swastikas were found on a bike path near Shadow Hills Elementary School on Sloan Street and Roe Avenue. Boise Police said that BPD received a previous report about the incident back on July 23rd. The Ada County Highway District will clean up the vandalism Tuesday morning. BPD said depending on the investigation and…

First round of grant funding open to expand child care access across Idaho 

First round of grant funding open to expand child care access across Idaho 

The deadline to apply for the first round of child care expansion grants from the Idaho Workforce Development Council is Aug. 1st. Idaho Workforce Development Council Executive Director Wendi Secrist tells the Idaho Capitol Sun – she expects the $15 million in available funding this fiscal year to quickly disappear. During the 2022 legislative session,…