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West Ada School District topped Idaho's largest districts on ISAT with 69% in English Language Arts and over 57% in math, outpacing Treasure Valley districts.

The Caldwell School District scored 30% in English Language Arts and 19% in math.

The City of Caldwell has boosted school-zone safety as students return by installing a HAWK signal at Fair Oaks Drive & Indiana Avenue in front of the high school and by deploying officers in nearby school zones over the next two weeks following summer street improvements.

Caldwell Night Rodeo supports all competitors by offering equal prize money for female riders plus a $40 fuel gift card for every athlete to offset travel costs.

The event runs Monday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 22 and features themed nights that strengthen local traditions.

Albertsons revealed plans to build a new 60,000 sqft store (its third in Caldwell) at the corner of Karcher Road and Lake Avenue, expected to open in fall 2027 and create over 200 local jobs.

The Idaho Transportation Department announced nighttime work will shift traffic around the SH-16/SH-44 intersection starting Thursday, Aug.

13, with crews working from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and reducing the speed limit; similar work at the SH-44 and Moyle Avenue intersection is planned for Aug. 20.

Eastbound I-84 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday, Aug.

13 for concrete work between exits (38) and (42); traffic will detour via Franklin Road.

Wildfire smoke and dangerous heat are causing air quality concerns in southwest Idaho – alerts remain in effect as temperatures may climb into the low 100s on Friday and Saturday, so residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity.

Idaho Fish and Game announced a conservation closure for sturgeon fishing on the Snake River arm of CJ Strike Reservoir because low oxygen and high water temperatures have stressed local sturgeon.

The closure will run from Aug. 2 — Sept. 25.