Troy Oppie
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Invasive walleye keep popping up where they aren't supposed to be
Five walleye have been found in southwest Idaho lakes and rivers this year - places they don’t belong. → Read More
Without masks, are schools able to do enough to decrease the spread of COVID-19?
Many schools rely on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control to make decisions on pandemic policies. The agency recently relaxed its guidelines, ending a recommendation to quarantine if exposed to COVID-19 (masks following exposure are still recommended) and ending the specific recommendation for six feet of 'social distance' to decrease the spread of the virus. → Read More
Second Canadian company requests exploration permit near Stibnite
Stallion Gold last fall formally requested drilling exploration permits from the U.S. Forest Service. Rick Wells, Minerals program manager for the Boise National Forest, said exploratory drilling isn’t that much different than drilling a water well might be. → Read More
Idaho Democrats call for gas tax 'holiday'
“The state has the money to provide gas tax relief and the need is clear,” said Sen. David Nelson (D-Moscow). “The only thing that remains is the will to do it.” → Read More
Idaho State Epidemiologist urges caution as COVID cases rise again
Idaho State Epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn is encouraging people to take precautions as COVID-19 cases begin to rise again in the state. → Read More
Bogus Basin to re-open for one day: 'Supply Chain Saturday'
Bogus Basin announced it will re-open for one more day of winter recreation this Saturday, April 16 with 20" of new snow on the ground so far and more expected. → Read More
Bill prohibiting vaccination requirements for employees heads to Idaho House floor
The Idaho House Business Committee Tuesday advanced legislation which would ban employers from requiring workers to be vaccinated. → Read More
Idaho's unemployment rate falls to record low
The December unemployment rate in Idaho fell to a record low of 2.4%. → Read More
With fewer COVID patients, St. Luke's stands down most of its surge capacity, resumes non-emergency procedures
St. Luke's Health System says it has resumed non-emergency procedures delayed since September by the large number of pandemic patients. → Read More
Low Water Flows Ending Irrigation Season Early For Most
Many irrigation canals in the Treasure Valley will be shut off this week, about a month earlier than usual. → Read More
Ada County Commission Appoints 'Outsider' Dr. Ryan Cole To Central District Board Of Health
Ada County Board of Commissioners Tuesday appointed Dr. Ryan Cole to the board of Central District Health. He replaces Dr. Ted Epperley, who commissioners informed in June he would not be retained. → Read More
Idaho Department Of Commerce Wants You To Take An Internet Speed Test
Idaho has partnered with internet connection performance company Ookla to help identify where the state should prioritize efforts to expand broadband internet access. → Read More
Parole Board Grants Gerald Pizzuto Clemency Hearing, Execution On Hold
A parole board Tuesday granted death row inmate Gerald Ross Pizzuto a clemency hearing in November, rescinding the warrant to execute Pizzuto June 2. → Read More
Legislation Capable Of Reducing Idaho's Wolf Population By 90% Heads To Governor's Desk
A bill that expands wolf hunting in Idaho is headed to the governor’s desk. Conservation groups say the legislation could reduce Idaho's total wolf population by 90%. → Read More
Reports Of Internet-Based Child Sex Crimes Up 85% In Idaho During The Pandemic
In the age of camera phones, sharing apps and busy parents, the internet can be open season for child predators. Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children fielded 21.7 million tips for internet-based child sex crimes; the most it’s recorded in a single year. → Read More
Southwest Idaho Man Tests Positive For South Africa SARS-CoV-2 Mutation
State health officials report a man in southwest Idaho has tested positive for the South African variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. He is the first in the → Read More
Idaho National Guard Identifies Three Pilots Killed In Black Hawk Helicopter Crash
The Idaho Army National Guard has identified the three pilots killed Tuesday when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Lucky → Read More
Idaho's Unemployment Claims Remain Steady
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, national first-time unemployment claims rose 25% the week-ending Jan. 7. Idaho’s jobless numbers remain steady, → Read More
After A Very Difficult 2020, Boise Arts Organizations Continue To Create
The pandemic has dramatically impacted arts organization across the globe, forcing some to close their doors for good. Others have been able to pivot → Read More
More Is Going Into The Blue Bins, But Ada County Still Doesn't Recycle Right
With many of us staying home and ordering items online, there’s more recycling being done in the Treasure Valley this year. And a new report shows the → Read More