Stories from Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BOISE Dec. 4, 2023— The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $331,741 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems, including King Hill Domestic Water and Sewer Association, to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades. The funding was made available under Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” plan...

Boise Dec. 11 - The Student and Family Assistance Program (SFAP) is a partnership between Central District Health, Idaho-based BPA Health and the Boise, Kuna and West Ada school districts, that includes free counseling sessions for families within the school districts all year long. Eligible family members can use the program even if the student does not participate...

daho Education Association Dec. 8 - Idaho voters overwhelmingly support public education, distrust voucher schemes, are skeptical of heavy-handed policing of library content by the government and believe the State of Idaho should properly fund school facilities, according to an autumn poll commissioned by Idaho Education Association members...

Hundreds of fires and injuries occur each year from holiday decorations, so add this safety checklist from Idaho Power to your list of pre-holiday preparations. Use LED lights, which are more efficient and safer than incandescent bulbs because they produce less heat. Use battery-operated, flameless candles instead of traditional candles. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the correct number of light strands to connect...

In my 20 years as a certified financial planner, I was always looking for ways to help my clients reach their goals. College savings for children or grandchildren was almost always on the list. Initially, there weren’t many options. But when Congress authorized 529 college savings programs, I found a great way for my clients to save for education...

Worry is an all-consuming black hole which drains your time, emotions, and physical wellbeing. Worry is insidious because you are so used to it that you aren’t aware how often, or how readily, you worry. For some people, worry is a way of life. We grow up being taught, by example, to make worry a regular activity. ...

The Idaho State Legislature has undertaken a transformative journey by implementing significant reductions in both income and property taxes. We have been proud to be a part this historical tax relief. This year alone Idaho will see an average deduction of approximately 18-percent for Idaho homeowners to make Idaho the 3rd lowest in property taxes in the country. ...

While many of us look forward to this time of year, it can be incredibly difficult for others. When people are in an abusive situation, the holidays aren’t always jolly. The upset with their daily routines with holiday gatherings and more time at home can magnify feelings of isolation and hopelessness...

My observation and experience in downtown Mountain Home: has anybody ever noticed Mountain Home does not have a business with easy access for seniors or persons with disabilities. For your information, this is against the federal laws. Someone must correct this before a big scandal Erupts; is there a special Law that allows this wonderful city to ignore disabled persons and the law? In my opinion Mountain home is above such pettiness and such total ignorance of federal law...

Boise, Dec. 1 – During the holiday season, online criminals increasingly target Idahoans through online scams and fraud schemes. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, along with the FBI, the Idaho StatePolice, the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the Boise Police Department, the Meridian Police Department, and the Garden City Police Department, announced their joint “Don’t Click December” Consumer Protection Campaign. ...

Mountain Home Dec. 6 2023 - After visiting the polling place and County offices on the day of the mayor run-off election, Secretary McGrane took the opportunity to visit with high school students. The students were from Amy Alfredson’s Debate class and Matt Bundy’s Civics class...

Joann Clark, 87, of Mountain Home, passed away Wednesday December 13, 2023, at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home.