Stories from Wednesday, July 20, 2022

7.14.22 - BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Republican Party were considering 31 resolutions at its three-day convention that started last Thursday, July 14, including one already adopted by Texas Republicans that President Joe Biden isn't the legitimate leader of the country...

Boise, Idaho. - The Department of finance is advising Idaho consumers that debt collectors may now use non-traditional avenues to communicate with consumers when attempting to collect a debt. These avenues may include friend requests and private messages on social media channels including Facebook, text messages, and e-mail. ...

Crapo, Portman lead bill to boost efforts to recover billions of dollars in fraudulent payments Washington, D.C.--With unemployment fraud leaving taxpayers on the hook for roughly $163 billion, and only slightly more than $4 billion recovered, Senate Republicans, led by Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are introducing legislation to recover funds from unchecked unemployment fraud and provide incentives for States to recover fraudulent payments.. ...

July 13, 2022 -Here’s what hunters should know about the changes made to hunting unit modifications and new changes to rules and laws effective July 1. As hunters start to scope out their favorite hunting spots, Fish and Game is urging hunters to check out all of the new hunting unit boundary changes and new changes to rules and laws...

Young tomato plants that are infected usually die. At later stages of plant development they may survive, but they will be yellow and have stunted growth. You will notice that the leaves will become thicker and crisp. They will start to roll upwards, which is how the disease got its name and is visually diagnostic of this disease. ...

There’s something about life that just feels inexplicably perfect when it’s a sunny, blue-skied day out – especially when you’re on vacation with a new place to explore. Science suggests that your body feels less stressed without the need to thermoregulate itself in unnaturally heated or air conditioned climates. And of course, when the weather is good, we’re more likely to spend more time outdoors, which is a natural mood-enhancer...

7-14-22 - BOISE – The Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) recognized the City of Mountain Home with two City Achievement Awards at the June 23rd banquet during the 75th AIC Annual Conference in Boise held June 22-24, 2022. Creativity, innovation, and solutions-oriented leadership define Idaho city officials. ...

Idaho residents now can call or text 988 at any time to talk to a trained professional who can help them through a behavioral health crisis. The new emergency phone number launched on July 16 and is available nationwide. Anyone experiencing behavioral-health related stress -- thoughts of suicide, mental health issues, substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress — can call or text 988 at any time. ...

Hot weather is finally here, and that can mean increased energy use (and higher bills) as we cool our homes and businesses. Idaho Power has a few tips to stay cool and manage your summer energy use when it’s hot outside. Close doors, windows and blinds during the day or when you’re away, especially on the east and west sides. If safe, open your windows at night or in the morning to let in cooler air...

On July 8, 2022, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible body in the Snake River. Deputies were dispatched and recovered the remains of an adult male who had expired. The cause of death is under investigation, and the identity of the individual will not be released until next of kin has been located & notified...

Idahoans deserve to live without fearing for their life--whether at the supermarket, school or home. Incidents of gun violence around the country have rightly focused efforts to protect communities, especially our children. Effective and implementable solutions require addressing the driving factors behind heinous acts of gun violence, such as; strengthening shortcomings in our mental health system, hardening the protection of our schools, and enforcing existing laws against known violent criminals and those adjudicated to be an imminent threat of violence.. ...

At the regular scheduled meeting on Monday July 11, the City Council Meeting was called to order. Mayor Sykes recognized Commissioner Nancy Brletic for her service on the City Planning and Zoning Commission. On the Consent Agenda listed for approval were the minutes for the Special City Council - June 16, 2022; Special City Council - June 21, 2022; Airport Advisory Committee - June 21, 2022; Planning & Zoning Commission - June 21, 2022 and the Regular City Council – June 27, 2022; bills listed from 6/27/2022 to 7/11/2022 in the amount of $325,899.89 and Payroll for the period ending 5/22/2022 to 6/21/2022 in the amount of $671,223.15.. ...

Why cannot Mountain Home leaders understand this is a community that needs public transportation or at the least a shuttle? Not everyone drives here. Not everyone has a car. Tremendous amount of seniors that could use the service to get to Boise , we have to use a cab or a car. Very expensive. It is very expensive for me to use the cab to go to the store, doctor appointment, Etc...