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Rachel Spacek

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Nampa, ID, United States

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Past articles by Rachel:

Canyon County aims to address drug problem in jail with purchase of body scanner

The machine, which basically looks like the TSA machines at the airports, Sheriff Donahue said, would be used to find contraband hidden in body cavities. → Read More

Hemp legalization to help crop diversity in rural communities, bring in additional revenue

Treasure Valley CBD retailers say they don’t expect to be immediately impacted by the new Idaho law, but there may be benefits in the near future. → Read More

Preliminary census estimates show Idaho growth outpaces most western states

The Census Bureau released preliminary population estimates Tuesday that show Idaho’s total population grew by 16% in 10 years. → Read More

Canyon County fair planning is 'full speed ahead'

Canyon County Fair staff is planning to have a full concert lineup, vendors and livestock for viewing at the next fair, scheduled for July 29 through Aug. 1. → Read More

Evictions in Canyon and Ada counties continue despite eviction moratorium

Since the CDC issued the moratorium in September, there have been 298 eviction hearings in Ada and Canyon counties, many of them resulting in eviction. → Read More

Middleton school board reduces quarantine requirement

The board of trustees made the move against the guidance of Middleton School District Superintendent Kristin Beck, who asked that the 14-day quarantine remain. → Read More

Caldwell Housing Authority to address affordable housing shortage with RV park

If all goes well with the Canyon County Planning and Zoning Commission in March, 219 RV spaces will be added to the Farmway Village property in Caldwell. → Read More

5 Canyon County poll workers test positive for COVID-19, some elections office staff out

A lack of poll workers has been an ongoing concern in many parts of the nation this year due to the pandemic. → Read More

12 Vallivue educators in quarantine following exposure to coronavirus

The staff members participated in a Child Study Team meeting at Vallivue Middle School on Aug. 13. One tested positive for the virus following the meeting. → Read More

Census worker's family files complaint after 'intimidating' encounter with Canyon County homeowner, deputies

After turning into a driveway, two vehicles drove in behind them and refused to let them leave for about half an hour. → Read More

Canyon County Fair to host FFA and 4-H livestock only, no carnival, no concerts

Fair and county officials expressed concern over the ability of the fair and county to enforce social distancing with a typical attendance of 13,000 people per day. → Read More

Canyon County reelects incumbent sheriff, commissioner, and Destination Caldwell CEO wins open commission seat

Canyon County finished counting ballots before 10 p.m. Tuesday, but results are unofficial until canvassed. → Read More

High percentage of Idaho Latinos impacted by COVID-19, preliminary state data shows

The early ethnicity data reflects a national trend that shows people of color are more likely to suffer from COVID-19 in the U.S. than white people. → Read More

Idaho farmers struggling to sell crop amid stalled market

"If our customers are down 30%, the onions were planted months ago, are going to have to be thrown away. We are going to have to throw away 30% of our onion crop." → Read More

How Idaho's wine industry is dealing with COVID-19 slowdown

With changes to farmers markets, weddings and other outdoor spring and summer events, wineries are relying on individual sales and wine club memberships to get by. → Read More

Idaho post office workers protect themselves from COVID-19

In Middleton, postal service workers in the office lobby sit behind a clear plastic screen so they don’t come in contact with any customers. → Read More

How smaller 2C cities are dealing with COVID-19 outbreak

Small health care systems and a large tourist population presents new challenges to Idaho's small communities combating coronavirus. → Read More

Idaho AARP hosting free tax services through mid-April

Last year, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers helped more than 49,000 Idaho residents claim $21 million in federal refunds. → Read More

Idaho House committee votes to strike rules around aerial pesticide application

Aviation representatives said the rules put in place by the state's agriculture department were "more stringent" than federal laws already in place. → Read More

Hemp, property taxes, agriculture were hot topics during Parma's Capital for a Day

“I have said I don’t have any problems with hemp. I was raised a farmer, farmers are all my friends," Little said during Parma's Capital for a Day events. → Read More