Brown creepers raid spider nests for food

Published   Dec 22, 2024 12:00AM
“I have a bird in my backyard that has a long curved bill and starts at to bottom of the tree and probes in the rough bark while climbing up the tree, do you know what it is,” asked my friend Steve. I could not come up with a name immediately, but when I got […]
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How Trump could try to ban trans athletes from school sports

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly said during the campaign that, if elected back to the White House, he would pursue a ban on transgender youth participating in school sports that align with their gender identity. As he prepares ... Read more

Government shutdown is averted just after deadline as Congre

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump’s dema ... Read more

Idaho Division of Human Resources recommends 4% raises for s

BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) — The Idaho Division of Human Resources is recommending the Idaho Legislature approve salary increases of 4% or $1.25 per hour for all permanent state employees. Idaho Division of Human Resources Administrator Janelle ... Read more

Idaho population surpassed 2 million this year

Published   Dec 21, 2024 09:32PM
BOISE (The Spokesman-Review) — The Gem State keeps packing them in as it surpassed 2 million people in 2024. For perspective, the state had 1.14 million in 1994. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Idaho as of July 1 was 2,001,619, an increase of 1.5% over the 2023 figure. That growth rate […]
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Portneuf Valley Farmers Market promises its first wintertime

POCATELLO – A popular farmers market will have its first-ever Winter Market this weekend and may add even more events during the cold weather months, depending on this one’s success. Portneuf Valley Farmers Market is holding the market today ... Read more

Idaho Fish and Game euthanizes mountain lion in central Idah

KETCHUM (KMVT) — Idaho Fish and Game said they euthanized a mountain lion after it killed a resident’s pet cat south of Ketchum on Wednesday. A young female mountain lion grabbed the cat within minutes of the owners letting their pet outside into ... Read more

Idaho Falls’ Grimes siblings had high expectations and cam

IDAHO FALLS — It was quite a medal haul for the Grimes family at this year’s state swimming championships. Idaho Falls coach Liz Grimes helped lead the Tigers to a pair of team trophies as the boys and girls squads each finished second in 5A. ... Read more