AAA Idaho reported diesel prices hit a record of $6.24 per gallon on Wednesday, Sept.
16, with the cost rising 7 cents from the previous day and 30 cents from a week earlier in the state. This increase marks a continued climb in fuel prices for Idaho residents.
Caldwell's mayor ordered new pedestrian restrictions on the bridges near Indian Creek Plaza after inspections raised safety concerns, effective today.
Officials set designated lanes + a limit of 40 people per bridge to keep foot traffic safe while evaluations continue.
Caldwell dedicated a new statue to honor native Carrie French — who died at 19 from a roadside bomb in Iraq — marking 20 years since her passing.
The tribute links the community to local sacrifices from 9/11 and serves as a reminder of the state's enduring military legacy.
AAA Idaho reported diesel is near $6 a gallon and regular unleaded reached $4.76, with rising fuel costs blamed on Middle East conflict — prices in Boise also saw a steady increase.
Local veteran and filmmaker Brad Young debuts his short film 'The Last Time We Talked' on Friday, Sept.
11 at The Flicks during Idaho Film Week. The film tells the story of a disabled veteran saying goodbye to his sister and tickets ($10) are available at the door.
Drivers in Idaho still feel the sting at the pump after record Labor Day prices as the average gas price holds at $4.62 a gallon (nearly a two-cent increase from last week and $1.16 more than a year ago).
U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch announced a contest for Idaho's fourth graders to help power the Capitol Christmas Tree this December.
Contest entries (350 to 500 words) must answer why healthy forests and clean water matter from Sept. 8 to Sept. 30, and the winner plus three family members will get a round-trip to Washington, D.C. with hotel and meal stipend provided.
A federal judge struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act today, a ruling that, according to Idaho Attorney General (Raúl Labrador), prevents 75 billion in fines from being passed on to consumers and halts steep penalties aimed at energy producers.
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