Stories from Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires...

10.6.22 - BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments in lawsuits over three of Idaho's abortion laws on Thursday, sharply questioning attorneys about the value placed on a pregnant woman's health, the state's interest in ensuring that pregnancies are carried to term and Idaho's long history of anti-abortion laws...

Southwest District Health, in conjunction with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), has lifted the Cyanobacteria Health Advisory issued on July 19, 2022 for CJ Strike Reservoir. DEQ officials monitor cyanobacteria and associated toxins where harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present and have confirmed that cyanobacteria levels at CJ Strike Reservoir have returned to normal and toxin levels are below the safety threshold...

10.7.22 - Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced he would pardon all federal marijuana convictions and encouraged governors to issue similar pardons in their states. “Open borders and open prisons – welcome to Biden’s America. He wants to let people out of jail for drug offenses while he keeps the border open, allowing drug traffickers to pour into our country unchecked...

The honorable men and women donning law enforcement uniforms need our support now, more than ever—and not just moral support. This is why I proudly voted in favor of the Invest to Protect Act, to provide Idaho police forces access to the training, equipment, and resources they need to keep our communities safe, including appropriate measures to recruit and retain qualified officers...

(BOISE) – Idaho students in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to get into the holiday spirit and put their best work on display with the Idaho State Department of Education’s 2022 Holiday Card Contest. A winning entry from each grade level will be selected for publication on the State Department of Education website. ...

The portal remains open for Idaho parents and guardians to apply for an Empowering Parents grant to assist their students’ learning and all families are encouraged to apply. Applications can be submitted at EmpoweringParents.idaho.gov Empowering Parents grants can be used to purchase education-related resources and services such as internet connectivity, computer hardware and software, instructional materials and tutoring services through the Empowering Parents online marketplace...

10.6.22 - Boise, ID - The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) went to the Idaho Legislature last session with big needs: increased pay for firefighters, hazard pay, and more firefighters. The legislature responded, funding those needs on behalf of the people of Idaho, and the Governor signed the changes into law...

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, this scholarship may be for you...

Boise, Idaho… The Idaho Department of Finance is warning consumers to be on the lookout for romance scams in light of an increased number of reported complaints to various government agencies across North America. In 2021 alone consumers reported losing a staggering $547 million to romance scams according to 2022 data from the Federal Trade Commission. ...

BOISE, Idaho — Oct. 4, 2022 — Idahoans who qualify for the 2022 Special Session rebate can now track their payment online at tax.idaho.gov/rebate. To get the status of their rebate, they’ll need their Social Security number and either their Idaho driver’s license, state-issued identification number, or their 2021 income tax return...

10.3.22 - The City of Mountain Home Planning and Zoning commission met on Monday night in regular session to tackle their agenda. The agenda included public hearings for two developments, as well as four action items to approve the findings of fact for developments already acted on...

Dolores “Laurie” Unrein, age 87, passed away September 10, 2022 at her home in Mountain Home, Idaho. Laurie was born in Sterling, Colorado to Anna B. Crooks. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School and was a graduate of the class of 1952. On July 23,1953 she married Elmer A. ...

[BOISE] - Idaho seniors with outstanding academic achievement set to graduate between January and August of 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2022 – 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Seniors who scored exceptionally well on either the SAT or the ACT college admissions exams during the two-year window that began in 2020 and runs through October 2022 are automatically considered for participation. ...