Some Boise State University employees can return to campus starting today, as the university begins to relax a coronavirus-driven shutdown.

The state’s largest university has been closed to employees since June 22, after health officials linked eight coronavirus cases to the campus. On June 26, Boise State extended the closure through Sunday, amidst reports of at least 20 more campus cases.

Proposed fall seasons would provide more harvest opportunity than anglers had in the spring

The 2020 adult fall Chinook Salmon return past Lower Granite Dam is projected to be around 15,000 adults with about 5,500 of these being natural origin. These run sizes will allow a harvest of over 3,000 adult salmon, which is considerably more than was provided during our spring Chinook Salmon seasons.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: On July 5th 2020 at around 2:20 pm, The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a plane that crashed into Coeur d’Alene Lake near Powderhorn Bay.

Ten grants totaling $1.4 million will provide additional long-term housing and behavioral health intervention services to young people across the state

On July 4, 2020, at approximately 0145 hours, the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an injury accident on Highway 14, somewhere between milepost 2-5.

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, drivers throughout Idaho will recommit to safe, responsible driving by following a new law meant to keep drivers engaged while behind the wheel.
The new Idaho State Code 49-1401A requires electronic devices be in hands-free mode while driving, including when stopped at a red light or stop sign. In other words, with few exceptions, the new hands-free device law makes holding a cell phone illegal while operating a vehicle.

City Of Lewiston would like to remind you to:

BE SAFE! DON’T USE ILLEGAL FIREWORKS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: IF IT GOES UP OR BLOWS UP IT’S ILLEGAL!

Don't let illegal fireworks and carelessness ruin your July 4th celebration! Be smart, be safe and celebrate responsibly. Anyone cited for fireworks violations may be faced with a fine up to $999 and up to 6 months in jail. CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS Please call the Lewiston Police Department’s non-emergency line at (208) 746-0171 if you observe illegal activity.

SPOKANE, Wash., June 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista is implementing additional measures to enhance its ability to mitigate the potential for, and impact of, wildfires within its service territories. Building on prevention and response strategies that have been in place many years, the Company has committed to a new comprehensive 10-year Wildfire Resiliency Plan that includes improved defense strategies and operating practices for a more resilient system.

Resident hunters wanting to purchase a general season elk tag in a capped zone will need to keep two dates in mind in July.

Gov. Jay Inslee and Sec. John Wiesman announced the Washington State Department of Health is putting a pause on counties moving to Phase 4 though the “Safe Start” phased approach. Rising cases across the state and concerns about continued spread of the COVID virus have made Phase 4, which would essentially mean no restrictions, impossible at this time. 

We have heard from many frustrated citizens regarding the traffic disruptions caused by the temporary closures of the freeway due to protests. First, let me say thank you for reaching out to us. We are public servants responsible for safety and the enforcement of our state’s laws and while we always try to satisfy the legitimate concerns of those we serve, in this case I’m afraid our response will not be totally satisfying to all.

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MOSCOW, Idaho — June 23, 2020 —  A team of University of Idaho researchers has secured a $10 million U.S. Department of Agriculture – National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant to evaluate the use of bioproducts from dairy waste streams to enhance sustainability for all of Idaho agriculture and develop economic opportunities for the state’s dairy industry.

BOISE, IDAHO — June 23, 2020 — If you missed Idaho’s extended June 15 income tax deadline, you should still file and pay as soon as possible to keep penalties and interest to a minimum. Even if you don’t owe income taxes, you’re still required by law to file an individual income tax return if you meet Idaho’s filing requirements. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website at tax.idaho.gov to see if you’re required to file.