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Idaho officials join America250 initiative to celebrate the founding of the United States
While America’s 250th birthday is still one year, 11 months and 23 days away, Idaho state officials and agencies are already hard at work planning a celebration worthy of the country’s semiquincentennial. On July 3, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a proclamation establishing a task force across state agencies to plan and promote statewide activities […]
Idaho families invited to 24th annual Custer Day this Saturday
The public is invited to celebrate the 24th annual Custer Day with family-friendly events, food and other activities this Saturday. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in historic Custer, Idaho, is sponsored by the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Land of the Yankee Fork […]
First heat-related deaths reported in Idaho this year, public health officials say
The first two heat-related deaths in Idaho this year have been reported to the Division of Public Health. Both Idaho residents who died were over the age of 60. “Please stay safe if you head outdoors this summer,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho public health medical director, in a press release announcing the deaths. “Stay […]
Idaho library to host to preview of opera telling Sacajawea’s story from Indigenous perspective
The Wood River Museum of History and Culture will host an event to preview a new, developing opera, called Nu Nah-Hup: Sacajawea’s Story, to tell Sacajawea’s story from an Indigenous perspective. Rose Ann Abrahamson, Hovia Edwards and Justin Ralls will give a presentation at the event to explore the origins of their production, preview the […]
Randy’L Teton to showcase new book about Sacajawea at Wood River museum event
The Wood River Museum of History and Culture will host Randy’L Teton from the Fort Hall Indian Reservation for a presentation about her new young adult book, “It’s Her Story: Sacajawea.” The event, which will also be livestreamed online, will take place at 5 p.m. Friday at the John A. and Carole O. Moran Lecture […]
New Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests program brings young people into Idaho’s wilderness
The Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, a partner of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has launched a new program to introduce young people to Idaho’s wilderness. The Youth Wilderness Expedition program is now accepting applicants for 24 slots for young people between the ages of 13 and 18, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release. […]
Idaho Capital Sun wins 13 Idaho Press Club awards for covering state government, Idaho life
The Idaho Capital Sun took home 13 awards — including seven first-place finishes — in the Idaho Press Club’s Best of 2023 Awards contest. The Sun’s awards, which include General Excellence, Best Website and Best Spanish-Language Media, were announced at the press club banquet on Saturday night in Downtown Boise. The Sun, part of the […]
Boise National Forest campgrounds expected to be open by Memorial Day weekend
Boise National Forest officials project most developed campgrounds and rental cabins will be open by Memorial Day weekend. Recreation staff are inspecting facilities, testing water, removing hazard trees and cleaning sites to ensure public safety at over 70 developed campgrounds in the forest, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release. A list of developed […]
Ada County Elections Office seeks 200 additional poll workers to work May 21 primary election
Officials with the Ada County Elections Office are seeking 200 additional poll workers to work the upcoming May 21 primary election. The office is specifically searching for poll workers who live in central Meridian, Garden City and northwest Boise to work at polling places in those areas, according to a press release. “Due to a […]
Idaho State Museum to host exhibit exploring stories of Japanese Americans during WWII
The Idaho State Museum will host a grand opening for its “Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese American World War II Experience” exhibit on Saturday in Boise. The exhibit, which features interactive multimedia elements, artifacts, interviews, rare photographs and archival documents, showcases stories of Japanese American life during WWII, according to a […]
Wondering how to protect your Idaho home from wildfire? Check out this Teton Valley event.
U.S. Forest Service officials will hold a Teton Basin Community Wildfire Preparedness event on Saturday to encourage residents of the Teton Valley to ensure their homes and family are protected from and prepared for summer wildfires. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Teton Basin Ranger District office, 495 […]
Idaho State Historic Preservation Office to hold open houses to gather feedback for updated plan
The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office will soon hold public open houses in Caldwell, Lewiston and Coeur d’Alene to gather feedback from residents to help update the Idaho Historic Preservation Plan. Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director and State Historic Preservation Officer Janet L. Gallimore said in a press release that she is seeking public […]