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Local Yocal Idaho

By Tyler

A family-friendly place to find out what is happening in Idaho every week and what happened. From funny facts, general news, politics, and what bills are moving through the Idaho Senate and House. Tune in every Sunday evening to discover more about Idaho and the coming week.

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U of I Acquiring U of Phoenix, Local Idaho Candidates - Ep 66

Local Yocal IdahoMar 25, 2024

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Idaho Bill Breakdown: HB570 Driver's Ed Reform - Ep 71
May 06, 202445:38
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #18 - May 1
May 03, 202417:43
Local Elections & Idaho's Wild Frontier - Ep 70

Local Elections & Idaho's Wild Frontier - Ep 70

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:22 Morning Banter
  • 8:17 May Elections: What is going on!?
  • 20:52 Idaho’s Wild Land Variations

Show Notes:

May Elections: What is going on!?

  • https://elections.sos.idaho.gov/ElectionLink/ElectionLink/ViewPollingLocation.aspx
  • https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Sample_Ballot_Lookup&Source=sidebar
  • https://voteidaho.gov/county-clerk/
  • https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page
  • https://simpson.house.gov/voterecord/

Idaho’s Wild Land Variations

  • https://boisedev.com/news/2024/04/13/inside-the-lowest-town-in-idaho/
  • https://www.britannica.com/place/Borah-Peak
  • https://geology.teacherfriendlyguide.org/index.php/topography-nc/topography-elevations-nc
  • https://www.britannica.com/place/Idaho/Climate
  • https://visitidaho.org/about-idaho/
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Idaho
  • https://www.summitpost.org/borah-peak/150190
  • https://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-incredible-landscapes-define-idaho/
  • https://idfg.idaho.gov/old-web/docs/wildlifeExpress/2012mar.pdf
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_peaks_of_the_United_State
Apr 29, 202437:55
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #17 - Apr 25

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #17 - Apr 25

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:24 Idaho Libraries Grapple with Implementing HB 710
  • 1:52 Pearl Theater Board Defends Pride Event Rental Amid Social Media Backlash
  • 3:26 Nampa School District Moves to Four-Day School Week for Fall 2024
  • 4:50 Amazon Expands Footprint in Treasure Valley with New Nampa Facility
  • 6:15 Eagle City Council Approves Chick-fil-A Development in Split Vote
  • 8:00 Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Proposes New Location in Meridian
  • 9:23 From Food Truck to Brick-and-Mortar: The Tony Cannoli Owners Open Caffè Sorrento
  • 10:58 McCall Short-Term Rental Owners File Lawsuit Against City Over Restrictive Ordinance
  • 12:43 Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Law, Rejects Student ID Cards
  • 14:18 Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Ranks Among Nation's Safest Hospitals
  • 15:41 Blue Fern Development Says they Will Preserve Historic Roosevelt Inn Amid Community Outcry

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Apr 26, 202418:35
Idaho's Exports and Wild Weather - Ep 69

Idaho's Exports and Wild Weather - Ep 69

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:22 Morning Banter
  • 9:40 Idaho's Exports
  • 31:59 Idaho's Wild Weather

Show Notes:

Idaho’s Main Exports:

  • https://www.agproud.com/articles/58451-idahos-rankings-in-wheat-barley-and-small-grains
  • https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/lumber-production-by-state
  • https://www.nssga.org/aggregate-resources/data-state
  • https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/Apps/freight/FreightPlan.pdf https://ustr.gov/map/state-benefits/id
  • https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/publications/res/res199.pdf?la=en https://1043wowcountry.com/3-things-you-probably-didnt-know-idaho-exports/

Idaho’s Strange Weather Habits:

  • https://boisedev.com/news/2023/05/18/an-idaho-tornado-alley-inside-the-local-weather-phenomenon-that-goes-under-the-radar/
  • https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/weather-news/article283012298.html https://stanleycc.org/blog/posts/winter-guide-top-things-to-do-in-stanley-idaho/
  • https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/northwest/idaho/article262481697.html
  • https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/natural-disasters-by-state
Apr 22, 202450:45
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #16 - Apr 19

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #16 - Apr 19

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:21 Saint Alphonsus Rescues Some Saltzer Health Facilities
  • 01:44 Idaho's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Reinstated by Supreme Court
  • 03:20 Idaho Governor Signs HB 538 Banning Compelled Pronoun Use in Schools
  • 05:07 House Bill 617: Ending Idaho's Controversial Needle Exchange Program
  • 06:37 The Future of ITD's Former State Street Campus: Gov. Little's Response
  • 08:23 Governor Little Signs HB 710: Balancing Child Protection and Library Access
  • 10:02 Idaho Falls School District 91 Approves $4.3 Million in Budget Cuts
  • 12:00 Idaho's Aviation History Takes Center Stage at Museum of Idaho
  • 14:13 Snowpack Disparity: North Idaho Struggles, South Idaho Thrives
  • 15:49 McCall Considers Boat Ramp Fees at Payette Lake
  • 17:30 The Boise Start-Up Aims at Making Summer Camp Planning a Breeze
  • 19:18 Victory Gardens and Coffee Co.: A New Oasis for Plant Lovers and Coffee Enthusiasts
  • 20:57 Caldwell's Amano Embraces Expansion in New Move
  • 22:19 Fruitland Mayor Brian Howell Resigns Abruptly, Citing Health Concerns

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Apr 20, 202424:42
Big Reveal! Idaho's Nuclear Future, Planting / Gardening in Idaho - Ep 68

Big Reveal! Idaho's Nuclear Future, Planting / Gardening in Idaho - Ep 68

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 0:19 Morning Banter
  • 4:57 Big Reveal
  • 9:21 Idaho's Nuclear Heritage and Future
  • 35:56 Idaho Gardening

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Apr 15, 202449:12
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #15 - Apr 3

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #15 - Apr 3

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:35 Idaho AG Ordered to Pay Over $240K in Legal Fees for University of Phoenix Lawsuit
  • 02:22 Alleged Racial Incident in Coeur d’Alene Sparks Widespread Condemnation
  • 03:48 The $56 Million Rehabilitation of Avista's North Channel Dam
  • 05:36 Closure of Saltzer Health Clinics: What's Next for Idaho's Treasure Valley?
  • 08:07 Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Preempt Local Universal Basic Income Initiatives
  • 09:42 Idaho Senate Passes HB 545: Section 8 Housing Shot Down
  • 11:22 Wallace City Council to Debate New Noise Ordinance in Upcoming Hearing
  • 13:10 Meridian Canine Rescue Finds a New Home in Emmett
  • 14:54 Boise Streamlines Food Licensing Process for Trucks and Market Vendors
  • 16:23 Boise Foothills to Welcome Two New Trails for Outdoor Enthusiasts
  • 18:15 Idaho Endowment Land in McCall Up for Lease: Developers Invited to Submit Proposals
  • 19:45 Ann Morrison Park's Iconic Clock to Be Restored and Relocated
  • 21:19 Zoo Idaho Welcomes Spring with Weekend Openings

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Apr 04, 202423:29
Legislative Session Roundup & Idaho Mining - Ep 67

Legislative Session Roundup & Idaho Mining - Ep 67

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 07:59 Legislative Session Roundup
  • 27:02 Idaho’s Mining Heritage

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Apr 01, 202453:11
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #14 - Mar 27

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #14 - Mar 27

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0:00 Intro
00:34 Meridian Welcomes Wiennerschnitzel to the Treasure Valley
01:37 A Coordinated Escape: The Boise Hospital Incident
02:52 Kuna's Road to the Future: The Proposed Meridian Rd. Extension
04:34 Court Dismisses Activist Group's Challenge Against Avimor Annexation
06:23 Idaho Legislature Considers Shortening Library Trustee Terms Amid Debate
08:08 Senate Bill 1418: A Misstep in Idaho's School Safety Legislation (Here)
09:51 Governor Little Signs Bill to Bolster Idaho's Fight Against Quagga Mussels
11:08 House Bill 617 Awaits Governor Little's Decision on Needle Exchange Repeal
12:45 Blaine County to Vote on School Funding Levy
14:18 Update on House Bill 620: Advancing Knife Rights in Idaho
15:54 Ski Season Winding Down: Idaho Resorts Announce Closing Dates
17:33 Could Idaho Say Goodbye to Daylight Saving Time? New Bill Explores Change
19:10 Big Tex Trailers Announces Closure of Caldwell Plant, 127 Jobs Affected
20:55 Idaho Fish and Game Proposes Hunting Adjustments for Mule Deer and Pronghorn Recovery

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Mar 28, 202423:02
U of I Acquiring U of Phoenix, Local Idaho Candidates - Ep 66

U of I Acquiring U of Phoenix, Local Idaho Candidates - Ep 66

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 08:59 U of I Acquisition of Phoenix University
  • 28:04 Idaho Candidate Races

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Mar 25, 202439:43
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #13 - Mar 20

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #13 - Mar 20

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:28 Sunroc Appeals Nampa's Denial for Proposed Concrete Plant Permit
  • 01:41 Highway 16 Project Progresses: Full Steam Ahead
  • 03:12 Eagle City Council Hesitates on Chick-Fil-A Development Amid Traffic Concerns
  • 04:45 Middleton City Council to Vote on School-Centric Development
  • 06:19 Idaho Senate Bill 1362: LGBTQ+ Flag Ban in Idaho Schools
  • 07:27 Idaho Senate Advances Bill to Restrict City Growth Boundaries
  • 09:12 Idaho Legislature Debates Future of Short Term Rental Regulations
  • 10:51 Boise City Council's Bold Move to Fund Red Loin Homeless Rooms
  • 12:38 Idaho House Rejects Amendment to Block Ranked Choice Voting
  • 14:14 Idaho Senate Votes to Revive Presidential Primary Elections
  • 16:05 Idaho House Votes to Support Traditional Family Values
  • 17:51 The USS Idaho Sets Sail: Celebrating Idaho's Naval Namesake
  • 19:16 Meridian Speedway Joins National Register of Historic Places
  • 20:57 Idaho Wildlife License Plate Contest: Calling Local Artists

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Mar 21, 202423:02
Idaho's Favorites: Gun Laws, the Outdoors, Plus More - Ep 65

Idaho's Favorites: Gun Laws, the Outdoors, Plus More - Ep 65

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:33 Banter
  • 08:12 Sandpoint and Herndon: Guns and Public Places
  • 09:13 Factual Background, Idaho Supreme Court, and Senate Bills
  • 14:24 The Right Away and Government Authority
  • 22:22 House Bill 710: Idaho's Lastest Attempt to Remove Harmful Library Materials
  • 24:09 Differences of 710 and 314
  • 27:25 What these Changes Mean
  • 39:44 Outdoor Activities in the Treasure Valley: A Spring Guide

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Mar 18, 202450:42
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #12 - Mar 13

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #12 - Mar 13

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:27 Idaho Caucus Results: Trump's Triumph
  • 01:47 Nampa's $38 Million Bond for Traffic and School Safety
  • 03:36 House Bill 521: A Leap Towards School Infrastructure Renewal
  • 05:19 Canyon County's Ambulance District Funding Levy
  • 07:26 Big Box Outlet's New Home in Nampa
  • 08:51 YMCA's $80 Million Downtown Boise Revitalization Project
  • 10:17 Major Overhaul for Rexburg's Highway 20 Interchanges
  • 11:53 Railroad Collision Near Bonner's Ferry: A Close Call
  • 13:30 Facebook's Data Center Progress in Kuna
  • 14:43 Murio Farms Development Faces Opposition
  • 16:38 Joseph Borton Appointed to Idaho's Fourth Judicial District
  • 18:18 House Bill 444: Idaho's Move to Protect Homeowners from Government Overreach
  • 18:18 Idaho HOA Legislation Hits Roadblock
  • 21:18 Extreme Weather in Pocatello Sets Records

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Mar 14, 202423:50
Idaho's Needle Exchange Program, Boise Growth, 45th Parallel - Ep 64

Idaho's Needle Exchange Program, Boise Growth, 45th Parallel - Ep 64

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:47 Banter
  • 07:24 House Bill 617: Idaho's Needle Exchange Program
  • 22:57 The Rise of Boise: Brooks Report Highlights Growth and Gaps
  • 40:17 Idaho's 45th Parallel

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Mar 11, 202447:03
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #11 - Mar 6

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #11 - Mar 6

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:28 Kroger-Albertsons Merger Faces Major Legal Hurdle with FTC Lawsuit
  • 02:53 The Failed Execution of Idaho Inmate Thomas Creech
  • 03:58 Coeur d'Alene Sets Record Low Crime Rates
  • 06:08 Idaho Bill to Restrict Public Aid for Undocumented Immigrants Stalls in Committee
  • 07:40 Idaho Takes a Stand Against AI-Generated Exploitation
  • 09:50 Idaho Lawmakers Consider Giving Counties Power Over Hospital Tax Breaks
  • 11:43 Idaho GOP Censures Members Over Gender-Affirming Care Stance
  • 13:35 Sunroc's Concrete Plant Proposal Rejected in Nampa Amidst Public Opposition
  • 15:02 Idaho's Monday Morning Shake: Earthquake Hits Near Smiths Ferry
  • 16:26 University of Idaho Pioneers 'Smart Forestry' with AI and Remote Sensing
  • 18:13 Idaho Moves to Challenge Grizzly Bear Protection Under ESA
  • 19:49 Seven-Vehicle Pileup on ID Highway 33: A Weather-Induced Traffic Nightmare
  • 21:33 Pocatello's Historic Downtown to Host 13th Annual Brewfest Extravaganza
  • 23:15 Boise Simplifies Food Truck and Farmers Market Licensing
  • 25:30 Agriculture to Urbanization: The Impact of New Housing Developments on Caldwell

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Mar 06, 202428:29
Idaho Section 8 Housing, Office of Election Crimes and Security - Ep 63

Idaho Section 8 Housing, Office of Election Crimes and Security - Ep 63

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:33 Morning Banter
  • 06:12 Idaho House Bill 545: The Debate Over Local Control and Federal Housing Assistance
  • 26:51 Idaho House Bill 470 and the Creation of the Office of Election Crimes and Security
  • 28:37 Election Integrity Thoughts
  • 33:31 Thanks

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Mar 04, 202434:12
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #10 - Feb 28

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #10 - Feb 28

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:25 Christening the Future USS IDAHO: A Tribute to the Gem State's Lakes
  • 02:52 College of Western Idaho Enhances Automotive Program with Tesla EVs
  • 04:20 Baskin-Robbins Introduces Drive-Thru Ice Cream Experience in Garden City
  • 05:45 Senate Bill 1357: Idaho's Push to Eliminate DEI Offices in Higher Education
  • 07:52 Idaho Attorney General Seeks Supreme Court Approval to Enforce Transgender Mirror Ban
  • 09:23 The Ongoing Saga of Bingham County's Republican Party
  • 11:32 Boise Welcomes S2 Pickleball Gym
  • 12:56 Meridian's Last Double Silo Faces Uncertain Future Amid Development Plans
  • 14:57 Idaho Fish and Game Acquires Over 5,500 Acres for Wildlife Habitat
  • 16:46 Moscow Police Chief James Fry Announces Retirement After 29 Years of Service
  • 18:03 Wallace City Council Approves Bid for Long-Awaited Sixth Street Bridge Replacement

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Feb 28, 202420:27
Idaho Knife Regulation, I-84 Expansion in Meridian, Ban on Trans Procedure Public Funding - Ep 62

Idaho Knife Regulation, I-84 Expansion in Meridian, Ban on Trans Procedure Public Funding - Ep 62

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0:00 Intro
04:44 Idaho Proposes Statewide Preemption Law for Knife Regulation
06:06 Knives Out!
11:17 ITD Plans to Cut I-84 Congestion with New Meridian Auxiliary Lane
13:19 Congested Thoughts
16:05 Idaho Bill Seeks to Ban Public Funding Transgender Procedures
17:46 Trans Thoughts
27:01 Lake Cascade's Winter Wonderland: A Haven for Ice Fishermen
28:51 Fishy Thoughts

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Feb 26, 202437:04
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #9 - Feb 21

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #9 - Feb 21

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:25 Canyon County Introduces Innovative Data Hub for Property Owners
  • 02:15 Plans to Transform Boise Armory Hit a Snag
  • 04:02 Wilks Brothers Eye $150 Million Sale of Idaho Timberlands
  • 06:09 Major Upgrades Coming to I-84 Karcher Interchange in Nampa
  • 08:08 Canyon County Introduces Innovative Data Hub for Property Owners
  • 09:51 Pocatello Fire Department's Proactive Strike Against Wildfires
  • 11:22 Idaho Central Aquatic Center Makes a Splash Amid Financial Concerns
  • 13:20 Bogus Basin Announces Limited Annual Pass Sale for 2024-25 Season
  • 14:43 Bannock County Commissioners Reject Large-Scale Solar and Wind Projects
  • 16:11 High-Tech Bird Control: Idaho Power Implements Lasers at Facilities
  • 17:21 Idaho Falls Invests in Energy Future with New $36 Million Power Plant
  • 19:28 Idaho House Votes on Harsher Penalties for Crimes Against Children
  • 21:07 Kuna Superintendent Steps Down, Interim Leader Appointed
  • 22:44 Farewell, Butros: Honoring the Memory of Idaho Falls Zoo's Gentle Giant

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Feb 22, 202425:16
Idaho's Republican Caucus, Convention of States, and Ukraine Aid Voting, - Ep 61
Feb 19, 202456:03
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #8 - Feb 15

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #8 - Feb 15

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:31 Treasure Valley Housing Market: Stabilizing After a Hot Streak
  • 02:10 New Idaho Bill Seeks to Guarantee Public Testimony at Government Meetings
  • 03:25 Idaho Falls Tops Milken Institute's Best-Performing Small Cities Index
  • 04:46 McCall's Winter Carnival Adapts to Snow Shortage with Creative Celebrations
  • 06:17 Idaho's House Bill 406: A New Step in Drug Trafficking Legislation
  • 07:58 Idaho's HB 421: Legislators Pass Bill Defining Sex, Igniting Debate
  • 09:56 Idaho Senate Bill 1253: A Move to Filter Pornography for Minors
  • 11:21 Idaho Senate Passes Bill to Shorten Library Trustee Terms
  • 12:43 Idaho Youth Ranch Seeks $10.7 Million in Lawsuit Against Insurer After Fire
  • 14:39 Boise's Castle Hills Park Playground Destroyed by Arson Fire
  • 15:44 Idaho State Police Seeks New Troopers: Opportunities in Eastern Idaho
  • 17:34 Linder Rd. Overpass Project Update
  • 19:31 Record High Membership at Coeur d'Alene Rifle and Pistol Club
  • 20:52 McIntyre Pastures: Over a Century of Sustainable Farming in Caldwell

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Feb 16, 202423:15
Idaho Government Fiscal Prudence, Medicaid Reform, DEI Spending, and Hair Art - Ep 60

Idaho Government Fiscal Prudence, Medicaid Reform, DEI Spending, and Hair Art - Ep 60

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:43 Morning Banter
  • 08:18 Idaho Capitol Votes for Fiscal Prudence: A New Dawn in Budget Reform
  • 10:18 Fiscal Prude Thaughts
  • 17:44 Healthcare in Idaho: The Debate Over Medicaid Reform
  • 19:58 Ruminations over Medicaid
  • 28:53 Idaho's DEI Spending in Universities Nearly Triples, Sparks Debate
  • 32:04 Diverse Thoughts
  • 39:02 The Art of Hair: How an Idaho Woman is Reviving a Lost Tradition
  • 41:06 Harebrained Thoughts

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Feb 12, 202453:46
Decoding Idaho Budget and Spending: An Interview with Niklas Kleinworth

Decoding Idaho Budget and Spending: An Interview with Niklas Kleinworth

A special thank you to Niklas for coming on the show! We had a wonderful time and hope to do it again with him in the future. To learn more about Niklas and the work the Idaho Freedom Foundation is doing. Check out these links.

  • Fiscal Fridays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn50sUwLJlo&list=PLsusozPKxiKGe8YawwP03aPPGfC4USGOm&pp=iAQB
  • Two Cents: https://youtube.com/shorts/tjGbnDyocZk?si=YAwN37MBTWf100hZ
  • Capitol Clarity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbcj1DNzFz0&list=PLsusozPKxiKETAEsCjce4beFgZ3CTla1w&pp=iAQB

Also, here is the source of the study that Niklas quoted on Ed Choice

  • https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Fiscal-Effects-of-School-Choice-WEB-reduced.pdf

Timestamps

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:49 Getting to Know Niklas
  • 06:08 Idaho's Overal Financial Position
  • 17:13 Idaho's Budget Visibility
  • 21:20 Idaho's Public Education Spending
  • 32:22 Local Economy and Inflation
  • 37:38 Governer's Ideas on Spending
  • 40:33 Controller's Transparent Idaho Project
  • 43:35 Communication with Representatives
  • 48:27 Closing
  • 48:57 Outro

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Feb 10, 202449:22
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #7 - Feb 7

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #7 - Feb 7

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:25 The Blaine Amendment and the Fight for Religious Freedom in Education
  • 02:42 Idaho Bill Seeks to Legally Define 'Man' and 'Woman’
  • 04:01 Idaho Court Dismisses The Satanic Temple's Lawsuit Over Abortion Rights
  • 05:37 The Coldest Town in the Gem State
  • 07:23 Idaho's Leading Idaho Plan Funds Bridge Replacements in Shoshone County
  • 09:02 McCall to Decide on Funding for Crucial Water System Improvements
  • 11:11 Water Relief on the Horizon for Southwest Ada County Residents
  • 12:49 ITD's Grant Application Error and the Future of Boise-Salt Lake City Rail
  • 14:54 In-N-Out Construction Underway Near Boise Mall
  • 16:28 Mountain Mike’s Pizza Expands to Star
  • 17:59 Judge Clears Path for University of Phoenix Purchase: Open Meetings Lawsuit Rejected
  • 20:01 Idaho Legislation Proposes Stricter Annexation Rules for Cities
  • 22:01 Idaho's State Employee Health Insurance Changes Hands

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Feb 08, 202425:11
Idaho Updates: Bills, Catastrophes, and Fun - Ep 59

Idaho Updates: Bills, Catastrophes, and Fun - Ep 59

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:44 Morning Banter
  • 09:26 Idaho House Advances Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Guns
  • 11:21 Firearm Thoughts
  • 16:11 Boise Airport Hangar Collapse: Three Fatalities Confirmed, Nine Injured
  • 18:02 Constructive Thoughts
  • 23:27 Bayhorse: A Glimpse into Idaho's Rich Mining History
  • 25:25 Mining for Thoughts
  • 28:50 Idaho Lawmakers Target Pornography in a Move to Safeguard Children
  • 30:37 Content Thoughts
  • 43:40 Chariot Racing Returns to Rigby: A Revival of Ancient Sport
  • 45:48 Racing Thoughts

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Feb 05, 202452:57
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #6 - Jan 31

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #6 - Jan 31

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:27 Caldwell Domes Church Faces Potential Demolition for Affordable Housing Project
  • 02:03 Nampa's Planning and Zoning Commission Faces Pushback on Concrete Batch Plant
  • 03:28 Kootenai County's Cell Tower Controversy: A Legal Battle Over 5G Expansion
  • 05:14 Ketchum's Main Street Makeover
  • 07:13 Bingham County GOP Steps Back from Presidential Caucus
  • 09:03 Caldwell City Council to Decide on Funding for Valley Regional Transit
  • 10:53 Financial Struggles Push Saltzer Medical to the Brink of Closure
  • 12:13 Idahoan Bitcoin Prodigy Launches Idaho Mobile for Statewide Coverage
  • 14:09 Indulge Your Sweet Cravings at Rexburg's Chocolate Plunge
  • 15:34 Idaho Legislative Committee Suggests Raises for State Employees
  • 17:06 Pocatello's Highland High School's Restoration Dilemma
  • 18:38 Drones to the Rescue: A Year in Review of Fremont County's Weed Control

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Feb 01, 202421:01
Idaho Updates: Highways and Bills - Ep 58

Idaho Updates: Highways and Bills - Ep 58

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:34 Morning Banter
  • 13:17 Highway 16 Extension: A Financial Crossroad for Ada County Highway District
  • 15:10 Road Thoughts
  • 20:23 On the Wrong Track? Idahoans Weigh In on State's Fast Growth
  • 22:28 Thinking Growth
  • 28:34 Idaho's School Choice: A Reality Check
  • 30:37 Educating Our Thoughts
  • 37:54 Governor Little Sends Idaho State Police to Support Texas Border Efforts
  • 39:42 Border Security Ponderings
  • 44:49 Digital Driver's Licenses in Idaho: Balancing Convenience and Security
  • 46:25 Digital Thoughts
  • 49:45 Rexburg Receives Grant from Domino's to Snow Plow
  • 51:13 Snow Pizza Thoughts

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Jan 29, 202454:33
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #5 - Jan 25

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #5 - Jan 25

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:43 Extreme Cold Causes Widespread Water Damage in Post Falls
  • 02:49 Idaho Radio Stations Fined $500K for Undisclosed Paid Political Program
  • 04:16 Pocatello Seeks Public Input on Trail System Improvements
  • 05:26 Nampa's Iconic Water Tower to be Replaced with Modern Structure
  • 06:50 Atlas Holdings to Sell Boise's RedBuilt to Hampton Lumber Mills in Portland
  • 08:02 Library District Trustees' Terms Could Be Shortened in Idaho
  • 09:13 2023: One of Idaho's Deadliest Years for Traffic Crashes
  • 10:41 Idaho Rangeland Improvement Act Seeks to Empower Local Farmers and Ranchers
  • 12:46 Shoshone County Courthouse Remodeling Project Receives Additional Funding
  • 14:20 Luma System Transition Causes Verification Issues for Idaho's Cash Balances
  • 15:54 Garden City Welcomes Flourish Bakery's First Brick-and-Mortar Location
  • 17:34 Washington State Plans to Block Kroger's Acquisition of Albertsons

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Jan 26, 202419:41
Idaho State Highlights: Freezing Winters and Interesting Debates

Idaho State Highlights: Freezing Winters and Interesting Debates

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:34 Morning Banter
  • 05:35 Idaho in the Freezer Box
  • 07:18 Chilled Thoughts
  • 12:46 Idaho Legislature Revisits Bill Restricting Minors' Access to Harmful Materials
  • 14:19 Censorial Thoughts
  • 23:58 In-N-Out Expansion: New Location Proposed in Meridian
  • 25:21 In-N-Out of Thoughts
  • 31:21 LGBTQ Students Sue University of Idaho Over Alleged Discrimination
  • 33:16 Discriminating Thoughts
  • 43:32 Build-a-Spud: A New Way to Enjoy Idaho's Favorite Vegetable
  • 45:15 Thinking of Potatoes

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Jan 22, 202449:18
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #4 - Jan 17

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #4 - Jan 17

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  • 0:00 Intro
  • 00:32 Caldwell City Council Approves Midland Meadows with Stipulations
  • 02:32 Idaho's Fight for First Responder Mental Health: The Cheatum Bill0
  • 4:30 Idaho's 2024 State of the State
  • 06:46 Boise's Hidden Canal: A New Pedestrian Pathway in the Making
  • 08:26 Miss America 2023 Visits Idaho
  • 09:57 Large-Scale Single-Family Project Proposed South of Donnelly
  • 11:17 Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Abortion Ban Amid Legal Battle
  • 12:45 Rare Pine Grosbeaks in Rexburg: A Winter Migration Surprise
  • 14:19 Idaho Republicans Propose $5,000 Tax Credit for Private School Funding


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Jan 17, 202416:49
Idaho Insights: Dissecting the Legislature, Nuclear Fallout, and Winter Weather - Episode 56

Idaho Insights: Dissecting the Legislature, Nuclear Fallout, and Winter Weather - Episode 56

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  • 00:00 Intro
  • 00:40 Morning Banter
  • 06:15 Winter Weather Disrupts Idaho
  • 08:34 Fair Weather Discussions
  • 10:53 Idaho's Population Growth More Than Double the National Average
  • 12:52 Population Conversation
  • 14:44 Religious Schools and State Funding
  • 16:44 School Thinking
  • 24:32 Idaho Lawmakers Target AI-Generated Explicit Images with New Bill
  • 26:36 AI Pr*n Rhuminations
  • 29:39 Nuclear Bombs Effect: An Underheard Battle in Idaho
  • 32:12 Nuclear Fallout Thoughts
  • 43:22 Thanks

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Jan 15, 202444:03
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #3 - Dec 29

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #3 - Dec 29

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  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 00:27 Snow Ready: Coeur d’Alene's Comprehensive Plan for Snowfall
  • 01:56 Idaho Falls Lights Up the Holiday Season with Free Activities
  • 03:18 Ada County Sheriff’s Office Considers Next Steps After Jail Expansion Bond Fails
  • 04:03 Nampa School District Board Votes to Close Four Schools
  • 05:10 Caldwell Seeks Proposals for New Outdoor Amphitheater
  • 06:28 Duck Valley Reservation to Receive $5M in Owed Interest on Water Rights
  • 07:47 McCall City Council Considers Installation of Tesla Superchargers
  • 09:09 Judge Denies Motions to Dismiss Indictment in Moscow Quadruple Murder Case
  • 10:26 Snake River Sections Reopen After Quagga Mussel Treatment
  • 12:02 Fall River Electric Cooperative Distributes $2.1 Million to Members

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Dec 29, 202314:11
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #2 - Dec 20

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #2 - Dec 20

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  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 00:30 Kroger-Albertsons Merger Decision Delayed by FTC Until Next Year
  • 01:44 Idaho PSC's Disciplinary Actions Against Teachers
  • 03:42 Zoo Boise's Master Plan for Spring 2024
  • 04:59 Shoshone County Clerk Tamie Lewis-Eberhard Announces Retirement
  • 05:58 Idaho Falls Welcomes Darin Jones as New HR Director
  • 07:27 Idaho Legislative Oddities
  • 09:02 A Winter Wonderland Returns: The Ice Palace – Idaho's Grand Reopening

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Dec 28, 202312:05
Into the Heart of Idaho: Changes, Debates and Local Favorites - Episode 55

Into the Heart of Idaho: Changes, Debates and Local Favorites - Episode 55

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  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 00:29 Morning Banter
  • 05:04 Idaho's Population Boom
  • 07:26 Home Price Thoughts
  • 12:38 Idahoans for Open Primaries Gathers Momentum with 50,000 Signatures
  • 14:16 Voting Thoughts
  • 28:18 Boise's Big Bun Drive-In: Keeping the Burger Tradition Alive for 70 Years
  • 30:00 Burger Thoughts
  • 36:09 Teton School District Shifts to Four-Day Student Week
  • 37:40 School Thoughts
  • 43:37 Thanks for Listening!


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Dec 28, 202344:33
Local Yocal Christmas Special 2023

Local Yocal Christmas Special 2023

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Speech Links

Harry S. Truman

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Queen Elizabeth II

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Dec 25, 202319:33
Idaho's Decline in Educations Freedom - Episode 54

Idaho's Decline in Educations Freedom - Episode 54

Thank you for listening to the episode of the podcast. I hope you enjoyed it. Please email me at localyocalidaho2022@gmail.com or tweet me @LocalYocalIdaho on X for any feedback and encouragement. I hope you enjoyed it and have an excellent rest of your week. 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Morning Banter8:07 In-N-Out Comes to Meridian 10:11 Fast Food Thoughts 14:42 The Decline of Education Freedom in Idaho 16:43 Educational Thoughts 29:52 Thanks For Listening I am usually not able to fit everything in the description. It has a 4000 limit. So, I made a Google doc with all the links for the topics discussed in the podcast. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pB4kiAfqX8ByLHuMUJVFsOBBIYFoqSX-Ys7TP2eVg08/edit?usp=sharing Music used in this video: Christmas Is Coming by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Dec 18, 202330:31
Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #1

Yocal Idaho Midweek Report #1

Thank you for listening to the episode of the podcast. I hope you enjoyed it. Please email me at localyocalidaho2022@gmail.com or tweet me @LocalYocalIdaho on X for any feedback and encouragement. I hope you enjoyed it and have an excellent rest of your week. 00:00 Introduction 08:07 Caldwell City Parking Meters 09:44 Metered Thoughts 13:56 Boise-Salt Lake City Train Route Hits a Roadblock 15:46 Thoughts Off The Rails 26:35 The Future of Snake River Dams: Clean or Reliable 28:42 Thinking Conservation 37:30 Idaho Falls Company Plans Limestone Mining Operation 39:14 Mining for Thoughts 43:15 Thanks For Listening I am usually not able to fit everything in the description. It has a 4000 limit. So, I made a Google doc with all the links for the topics discussed in the podcast. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WFcB3GtoAC27_6NX55F_GVIRpvf0Gleb3LlG6_yJ-k/edit?usp=sharing Music in this Episode: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Dec 15, 202314:40
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and...Mining?

Planes, Trains, Automobiles and...Mining?

Thank you for listening to the episode of the podcast. I hope you enjoyed it. Please email me at localyocalidaho2022@gmail.com or tweet me @LocalYocalIdaho on X for any feedback and encouragement. I hope you enjoyed it and have an excellent rest of your week. 00:00 Introduction 08:07 Caldwell City Parking Meters 09:44 Metered Thoughts 13:56 Boise-Salt Lake City Train Route Hits a Roadblock 15:46 Thoughts Off The Rails 26:35 The Future of Snake River Dams: Clean or Reliable 28:42 Thinking Conservation 37:30 Idaho Falls Company Plans Limestone Mining Operation 39:14 Mining for Thoughts 43:15 Thanks For Listening I am usually not able to fit everything in the description. It has a 4000 limit. So, I made a Google doc with all the links for the topics discussed in the podcast. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16WFcB3GtoAC27_6NX55F_GVIRpvf0Gleb3LlG6_yJ-k/edit?usp=sharing Music used in this video: Christmas Is Coming by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Dec 12, 202344:03
Californians Are Helping Idaho

Californians Are Helping Idaho

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  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 00:40 Morning Banter
  • 08:54 News Stories 08:56 Ada County GOP Under Audit
  • 10:34 GOP Infighting Thoughts
  • 15:51 West's Fastest Land Mammal
  • 17:38 Pronghorn Talk
  • 20:03 Idaho's Newcomers: A Republican Majority
  • 21:42 Relocating Voter Thoughts
  • 30:54 Idaho's Crucial Role in the Race to Mars
  • 32:41 SPACE! thoughts
  • 41:04 Quickies
  • 41:13 Local Idahoan Arrested for Participation in January 6th
  • 42:24 Boise's Great Harvest Bread Co. Seeks New Ownership4
  • 3:33 The Battle Between St. Luke's and Ammon Bundy
  • 45:31 Ransomware Attack Hits Portneuf Medical Center, it’s Parent Company
  • 47:04 Nampa City Council Seat Open for Applications
  • 48:07 Tamarack Resort to Build New Marina
  • 49:10 Fog-Induced 30-Vehicle Collision on I-86 in Eastern Idaho

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Dec 04, 202351:20
Darigold to Expand in Idaho and Traffic

Darigold to Expand in Idaho and Traffic

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News Stories - 9:40

  • Darigold's Expansion in Idaho
  • Idaho Water Resource Board Approves $11 Million in Aging Infrastructure Grants
  • Treasure Valley Traffic Woes

Quickies - 31:59

  • INL Data Breach
  • Final Stocking of Steelheads in Boise River
  • Shoshone County Sheriff's Office Seizes 18 Firearms
  • Meridian Introduces New Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024
  • Idaho's Chief Bankruptcy Judge Joseph M. Meier Passes Away at 64
  • Bogus Basin and Sun Valley Resort Gear Up for Opening Days
  • Caldwell Seeks Community Input for Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
  • Pocatello's Proposed Sign Ordinance Faces Opposition from Business Owners

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Nov 28, 202344:39
Idaho Leads in Housing, Spending, and Vaccines

Idaho Leads in Housing, Spending, and Vaccines

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News Stories - 10:12

Idaho Leads the Nation in Spending Growth
Idaho Leads the Nation in Vaccine Exemptions
Idaho Senator Pushes for Hamas to be Seen as a Terrorist Organization
Rexburg's New Winter Wonderland with Ice Skating and Live Music
Boise Startup Flashpoint Wins Big with Innovative Construction Approach

Quickies - 48:16

Jerome County Election Faces Judicial Review
Small Modular Reactor Project in Idaho Falls Terminated
Major Drug Bust in Idaho Falls: Six Arrested, 10 Pounds of Meth Seized
Jenny Oaks Baker Returns to Idaho Falls with 'Joy to the World’
Teton Sourdough Co. Carrying on the Legacy
Veteran Craig Smith's Culinary Venture, Idaho Spice Company
Housing Prices in Ada Flatten
Federal Judge Sidelines Abortion Trafficking Law During Lawsuit

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Nov 20, 202301:02:11
Mayoral Vote Recap, SAD, and Golf
Nov 13, 202301:04:35
Mayoral Race, Housing and the Final Frontier!

Mayoral Race, Housing and the Final Frontier!

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News Stories - 12:00

  • New Pizza & Brownies in Ammon
  • Balancing Nampa's Housing Challenge
  • Boise Mayoral Race
  • Space the Final Frontier and Idaho

Quickies - 57:12

  • Ammon to Host First-Ever Nogathon Fun Run
  • Boise City Spends $100,000 in Sanchez’s Council Seat Fight
  • Idaho Files to Dismiss Abortion Lawsuit
  • Bingham County Republicans Fail to Disqualify Idaho GOP Lawyer in Lawsuit
  • The Farm Store in Nampa to Close After 47 Years
  • Seven Retail Pads Planned for Karcher Road Development
  • 9,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized in Largest Bust in Shoshone County History
  • Teton County Gets a New Helicopter
  • Sun Valley Gearing Up for 88th Winter Season with Major Mountain Enhancements
  • Southwest Announces More Direct Flights From Boise
  • Kuna City Council Outst City Clerk with No Details

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Nov 06, 202301:11:40
Emmett Downtown Store Monopoly and Simpson’s Op-ed

Emmett Downtown Store Monopoly and Simpson’s Op-ed

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News Stories - 14:07

  • Mike Simpson's Response to House Speaker Vote
  • Downtown Emmett Store Front Monopoly
  • ITD Looking to Improve Highway to Emmett
  • Idaho-Based Missionary Pilot Release from Prison

Quickies - 53:07

  • Lewiston Man Catches Record-Breaking Coho Salmon
  • Bogus Basin Gets First Snow Fall
  • Coeur d’Alene Won’t be California
  • Rexburg Orchestra Plays Russian
  • Local Food Banks Do Cereal Dominoes

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Oct 31, 202301:01:33
Simpson Opposes GOP Pick for House Speaker and Spicy Food

Simpson Opposes GOP Pick for House Speaker and Spicy Food

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News Stories - 9:36

  • Nampa Passes Law Against Public Drug Intoxication
  • Mike Simpson Fights Against the Idaho GOP on House Speaker Vote
  • Snake River Quagga Mussels Update
  • Carolina Reaper is not the world's Hottest Pepper Anymore

Quickies - 55:07

  • Idaho State Parks Receive $140 Million Transformation
  • Idaho State Parks Receive $140 Million Transformation
  • Forever Chemicals in the Boise River and the US
  • Indoor Pickleball Facility Coming to Chubbuck
  • Update on New Micron Fabrication Development
  • Shelley Joint School District to Ask for $67.8 Million Bond to Build New High School
  • REI Laying Off
  • Second Phase of Boise Lander Street Wastewater Project
  • Boise Consignment Store Expands West

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Oct 23, 202301:12:26
Idaho Bathroom Law and Sandpoint Geese Hunts

Idaho Bathroom Law and Sandpoint Geese Hunts

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News Stories - 11:35

  • Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Law Gets the God-Ahead from Federal Judge
  • Boise Airport Move to Solar
  • Caldwell to Introduce Paid Parking in Downtown
  • Race for Boise Mayor Heats Up
  • Sand Goose Hunts to Return in November

Quickies - 48:56

  • Update on Albertson and Kroger Merger
  • Gas Line Explosion Prompts Evacuations in Middleton
  • California AG May Sue Kroger
  • Dinosaur Statue Found After Being Stolen from Idaho Falls Home
  • Idaho Abortion Ban Temporarily Blocked in Medical Emergencies, Again
  • Annual Solar Eclipse to Darken Idaho Skies
  • Brundage Mountain Resort Upgrades for 2023-24 Season
  • Caldwell Planning and Zoning Approves 400 Units South of 20/26
  • Sandpoint's "Blue Necklace" Vision for Downtown

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Oct 16, 202301:05:07
Nuclear and Drive-ins: a 50s Nostalgia Trip

Nuclear and Drive-ins: a 50s Nostalgia Trip

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News Stories - 6:24

  • INL Does Ground-Breaking Experiment
  • Entrepreneur Running for Kuna Mayor
  • Beef Straight from the Ranch to the Treasure Valley
  • 50s Drive-in Makes Plans to Reopen After 18 Years

Quickies - 36:06

  • Treasure Valley Bus Service to Increase by 14%
  • Idaho Fish and Game Using Fake Animals to Catch Poachers
  • Museum of Idaho to Debut New Exhibit with Live Animals
  • Local Cycling Store Holding Liquidation Sale Before Closing
  • Boise Pizza Place Reopens but Under a Different Name
  • Update on Snake River Quagga Mussels Response
  • The 10-Year Anniversary of the Village
  • Dock Project in Coeur d'Alene Goes Forward
  • Idaho Republican Pary and Bingham GOP Update
  • McCall Bans Dear Feeding

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Oct 09, 202353:55
Idaho Abortion Ban Moves Forward

Idaho Abortion Ban Moves Forward

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News Stories - 5:13

  • Federal Appeals Court Allows Idaho Abortion Ban to Go Into Full Effect
  • Bunker Hill Mine Officially Restarts
  • Boise Gears Up to be Stricker with Airbnb
  • Idaho Lawmakers Special Session
  • New Airgun Shop Opens in Idaho Falls

Quickies - 50:18

  • Quagga Mussels Found in Snake River
  • North Idaho College to Host Choral Kaleidoscope Concert
  • Nampa Train Depot Celebrates 120 Years
  • Meridian City Council Approves Windrow Neighborhood Development
  • Henry's Lake Algal Bloom
  • Harvest Lantern Festival in Pocatello

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Oct 02, 202301:00:40
Caldwell Restaurant Makes New York Times List

Caldwell Restaurant Makes New York Times List

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News Stories - 5:48

  • Amano Makes New York Times Restaurant List
  • Costco Expanding in Boise
  • Craters of the Moon and Drone Mappings
  • Scenic Fall Drive in Idaho and Other States

Quickies - 23:23

  • Nampa Senior Apartments Makes a Deal to Keep Rent Low
  • First Deaths by the West Nile Virus in Gooding County
  • Nampa Looking for a Christmas Tree Donation
  • Northwest Passage Bridge in Sandpoint Opens
  • Outlet Mall Being Considered to Torn Down
  • Another Pickleball Court Comes to Pocatello
  • East Idaho Elementary School Gets National Recognition

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Sep 26, 202333:22