Idaho News 6
Idaho Heat Wave Brings Near Triple-Digit Temperatures This Weekend
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- Idaho Heat Wave Brings Near Triple-Digit Temperatures This Weekend
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Temperatures in Idaho are soaring as a heat wave approaches, with Boise and Twin Falls expecting highs near 100°F amid ongoing drought conditions.
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- How Fish Help Grow Fresh Leafy Greens Year-Round at Boise's Green Scale Aquaponics
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Boise business called Green Scale Aquaponics grows leafy greens indoors year-round by using tilapia fish to naturally fertilize their crops with aquaponics.
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- Hot Week Ahead With Temps Nearing 100 Across The Region
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A small chance for showers and thunderstorms will linger overnight into early Monday, but the main story this week is the rising heat with temperatures nearing 100 degrees across the region.
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- Bystanders Join Forces to Extinguish Brush Fire on State Highway 21
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- On Friday evening, multiple bystanders pulled over on State Highway 21 to extinguish a brush fire, containing it to about one-third of an acre amid increased holiday fire risk.
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- Heat Holds Strong Through Holiday Weekend in Idaho
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Temperatures in Idaho remain high through the holiday weekend with many areas reaching the 90s and some hitting 100 degrees.
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- Family Honors Boise Teen Sterling Thomas' Kindness After Fatal Crash
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Boise family honors 15-year-old Sterling Wolfgang Thomas after his fatal e-bike and motorcycle crash, remembering his loving and kind nature.
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- Boise's Fourth of July at Ann Morrison Park features Philharmonic, drone show
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Boise's Fourth of July celebration at Ann Morrison Park begins at 6 p.m. Saturday with food vendors, family activities, a free Boise Philharmonic concert, and the first-ever patriotic drone show before fireworks.
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- Kuna Butte Wildfire Grows Rapidly to Over 1,000 Acres
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that grew to more than 1,000 acres near Kuna Butte. Evacuations have been lifted with containment expected by Monday evening.
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- Kuna's Mora Fire Burns 1,000 Acres But Threat Lifted
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Mora Fire engulfed 1,000 acres on the hillside of Kuna Butte, but the swift response of firefighters eliminated any threat to the community and evacuation notices were lifted.
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- Neighbors spring into action to put out Ada County wildfire
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Madison Egbert and her boyfriend were traveling on State Highway 21 on Friday when they noticed a small brush fire along the roadside.
Egbert said the two immediately jumped into action, with several others doing the same.
When first responders arrived, the fire had been mostly put out, she said.
Fire officials are asking the public to immediately report wildfires like this one, and to always prioritize safety.
Check out the full story at the link in bio 🔗
#NeighborhoodNews #WildfireSeason #AdaCounty #IdahoNews6
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- How Star is celebrating America 250
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It was a celebration for the books this morning in Star. 🌟
Star Neighborhood Reporter Greenlee Clark helped MC the community-favorite Hometown Celebration Parade.
She chatted with fellow MC's Ryan Fields and Masumi Purdy about what makes this event so special. 🎆
#Star #NeighborhoodNews #IdahoNews6 #America250
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- Star celebrates America 250 with a 1776 themed parade
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Crowds lined the streets for Star's 4th of July Hometown Celebration Parade this morning. 🎆
Here's a look at some of the floats from this year's parade!
Catch more highlights tonight on Idaho News 6 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.! 🎥
#NeighborhoodNews #Star #America250 #FourthofJuly #IdahoNews6
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- Fourth of July at Ann Morrison
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Boise's biggest Fourth of July celebration is back — and it's bigger than ever! 🎆
This year, the City of Boise is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with new attractions at Ann Morrison Park, including a FREE Boise Philharmonic concert at 9 p.m. and, for the first time, a patriotic drone show before the annual fireworks display.
Here's what you need to know before you go:
✨Festivities begin at 6 p.m.
🎻 Boise Philharmonic performs at 9 p.m.
🚁 Drone show starts around 10:15 p.m.
🎆 Fireworks begin around 10:30 p.m.
🚗 There is no public parking inside Ann Morrison Park, so organizers encourage people to walk, bike or use the Greenbelt when possible. Larger crowds are expected this year, so plan ahead, pack your patience and bring plenty of water.
🚫 Leave personal fireworks, drones and pets at home to help keep the celebration safe and on schedule.
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNew...
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- Wildfire along SH-21
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Crews with USWFS and BLM Boise District responded to a wildfire along SH-21 Friday evening that caused road closures and traffic delays. Roads have since reopened as fire crews continue working to contain the fire.
A viewer captured this video from the Robie Creek hillside, showing a plane dropping fire retardant on the wildfire.
Do you have any weather videos or pictures you'd like to share with us? Email us at weather@kivitv.com
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #WildfireSeason
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- Twin Falls Tattoo Shop Marks Idaho's 136th Birthday with Flash Tattoos
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Twin Falls tattoo shop celebrated Idaho's 136th birthday by offering quick, state-themed flash tattoos featuring designs like mountains, potatoes, and cowboys.
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- Centennial Golf Course Upgrades Irrigation System Ahead of Dry Months
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Centennial Golf Course in Nampa is upgrading its irrigation system to enable precise watering down to individual sprinkler heads ahead of drier months.
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- Scott Dorval's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 3, 2026
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Scott Dorval delivers the Idaho News 6 weather forecast covering weekend heat, fire danger, and the extended outlook for Idaho and the West.
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- Star Fourth of July celebrations
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- From sunrise fun runs to a sky-high A-10 flyover, Star is celebrating big for America’s 250th birthday✨
The day includes a parade with 100+ entries, live entertainment and community traditions all over town. It all leads into a massive fireworks finale at Hunters Creek Park 🎆
Full breakdown of events — link in bio 🔗 #July4 #IdahoNews6 #StarID #America250 #NeighborhoodNews
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- Crash in Nampa on Friday morning
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital on Friday morning after a crash involving an SUV in Nampa near Franklin Boulevard and Linden Road 🚨 Officials have not released additional details at this time.
As Fourth of July weekend travel ramps up, drivers are reminded to stay alert, slow down, and watch for motorcycles on busy roads 🚗🏍️ #Nampa #TrafficAlert #IdahoNews6 #FourthOfJuly
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- Serious Injury Crash Involving E-bike, Motorcycle Under Investigation in Boise
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Police are investigating a serious crash involving an e-bike and a motorcycle near Philippi Street and Morris Hill Road in Boise Wednesday night. Police say the crash led to serious injuries but have not released details about those involved.
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- Sophia Cruz's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 3, 2026
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Idaho faces a hot and dry stretch through mid-July with temperatures reaching upper 90s this weekend and triple digits expected next week, along with continued wildfire season precautions.
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- Ada County Sheriff Backs Statewide Ban on Illegal Fireworks in Idaho
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ten years after the Table Rock Fire started by illegal fireworks, Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford tells Idaho News 6 he would support a statewide ban on the sale of illegal fireworks, as law enforcement and fire officials continue to push for legislative action.
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- Idaho Truckers Respond to New 80 MPH Semi Speed Limit
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Idaho has lifted a separate speed cap for semi trucks, now allowing them to travel up to 80 MPH — the same as other vehicles — on certain interstate stretches, prompting mixed reactions from drivers concerned about safety and stopping distances.
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- Judge Sentences Boise Man to 25 years in Roaring Springs Sexual Battery Case
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Beau Gene Crisp was sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to sexual battery of a minor at Roaring Springs Water Park, with victims and family members describing lasting impacts.
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- Payette Mother Arraigned on Murder Charges in Twins' Deaths.
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Payette woman was arraigned on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, with her $2 million bond upheld and her next hearing scheduled for July 14.
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- Neighbors Displaced by Caldwell Floods Say Management Should Have Acted Sooner
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A flooding event forced residents at Caldwell's Sunset Landing Apartments to move out due to serious water damage, with residents citing long-standing drainage problems they say went unaddressed by management.
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- Payette twins' murder case arraignment
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Payette woman accused in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins appeared in court Thursday as new details were laid out in the case.
Andrea Shaw is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and remains held on a $2 million bond.
During the hearing, a judge outlined potential penalties that include life in prison or the death penalty. Full story, link in bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #Payette
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- Magic Valley Quilts of Valor Honors Veterans at America 250 Event
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Magic Valley Quilts of Valor held a special event honoring veterans with quilts to mark America 250 ahead of Independence Day in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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- Northwest Faces Heat Near 100°F Over Holiday Weekend - July 2, 2026
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- 4:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Temperatures in Idaho and the Northwest will rise near 100°F over the holiday weekend with dry conditions increasing fire risks across the region.
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- Tablerock Fire of 2016
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- #ThrowbackThursday: Ten years ago, the Table Rock Fire burned about 2,500 acres in the foothills overlooking Boise🔥
The fire destroyed one home and filled the valley with smoke as crews worked to slow its spread across rugged terrain. It remains one of the most visible wildfires in the area in recent history.
Were you in town when the fire broke out? #IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #TableRock #Wildfire
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- Boise's Glass Recycling Process Explained After Holiday Weekend
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Boise recycled about 4,400 tons of glass last year, but 80% of the city's glass still ends up in landfills. Here's how the city's bins and drop-off sites are working to change that.
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- Twin Falls' Vista Bonita Park gets $1.2M Upgrade After 25 years
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Vista Bonita Park in Twin Falls is undergoing a $1.2 million upgrade including sports fields, a dog park, and new parking, with completion expected in four months.
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- Love Your Neighborhood: Roadhouse at the Mill
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Roadhouse at the Mill, the former Boise Cascade mill in Emmett, is set to host Gem County's 4th of July celebration for America's 250th birthday — featuring what the owner says will be the largest fireworks show in county history.
Thanks to ICCU for supporting local businesses by sponsoring Love Your Neighborhood, Thursday mornings at 6:45 a.m. on Good Morning Idaho.
Learn more at the link in bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #roadhouseatthemill #boise #loveyourneighborhood
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- Roadhouse at the Mill Hosts Gem County's Biggest-Ever Fireworks Show
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Roadhouse at the Mill is celebrating America's 250th birthday with concerts, food vendors, and Gem County's largest-ever fireworks display.
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- National Wildland Firefighter Day Honors Fallen and Active Firefighters
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- On National Wildland Firefighter Day, communities honor fallen firefighters — including more than 400 memorialized on the walls of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation — while those still on the frontlines continue battling active fires.
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- Payette Mother Indicted in Deaths of 18-Month-Old Twins
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Payette mother has been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, who were found dead more than a year ago. Defense attorney says the case is medical, citing a post-vaccine reaction diagnosed by a pediatrician before their deaths.
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- Idaho forecast: Hot, Dry Weather for July 4th Weekend
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Sophia Cruz reports a hot and dry weather forecast for Idaho during the July 4th holiday weekend with temperatures nearing 100 degrees on Sunday.
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- Boise Firefighters and Police Urge Safe Fourth of July Celebrations
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Firefighters and law enforcement in Boise urge residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely by using legal fireworks and properly disposing of them to prevent fires.
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- Idaho's Restroom Law Partially Enforced Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A new Idaho law requiring restroom use based on biological sex is partially in effect, but legal challenges have halted full enforcement.
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- Sunnyslope Wine Region Marks 250 years of American History
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Sunnyslope Wine Region in Canyon County celebrates its deep agricultural roots as America approaches its 250th birthday.
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- Bed bugs in Nampa
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- "I can't live like this." Residents at a Nampa apartment complex for low-income seniors say a bed bug infestation went unchecked for weeks, leaving some afraid to use shared spaces and paying out of pocket for cleaning costs.
Property management disputes the timeline of when residents first began raising concerns. Read what neighbors and the management company told Idaho News 6 at the link in our bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #BedBugs #Nampa
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- America 250: Custer, Idaho
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- America 250: Custer, Idaho
For this America 250, Neighborhood Reporter Joey Martin takes us to Custer, Idaho, where the story of Lizzie King still echoes through a once-booming gold rush town.
She was one of the most powerful figures in the Idaho Territory, and her mysterious death remains part of local legend more than a century later.
Full story at the link in our bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #America250
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- Brown water in Homedale
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Neighbors in Homedale say brown water and a sulfur smell have become a regular part of life, with some saying the problem has lasted for years.
Idaho News 6 spoke with multiple residents who shared videos, photos and their concerns about the water coming from their taps.
The City of Homedale says testing has not found violations of state or federal drinking water standards and says infrastructure upgrades are underway.
Read more at the link in our bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #BrownWater #Homedale
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- New Idaho Law Lets Cosmetology Students Take License Exams Sooner
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A new Idaho law allows cosmetology students to take licensing exams after completing 80% of their training hours, enabling them to enter the workforce faster.
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- Idaho Semis Can Now Drive 80 Mph on Rural Interstate Stretches Under New Law
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Starting July 1, semi-trucks in Idaho can legally drive up to 80 mph on some rural interstate stretches where the speed limit allows it, following a new state law.
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- Homedale Residents Report Brown Water as Often as Weekly; City Cites Infrastructure Work
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Some Homedale neighbors say brown water continues to appear as often as weekly, while the city says infrastructure projects and hydrant flushing are temporarily disturbing mineral sediment but testing shows the water remains safe.
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- Scott Dorval's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 1, 2026
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- 5:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Temperatures in Boise on the 4th of July have risen about 8.4 degrees on average over the past 55 years, with a hot weekend expected and highs near 100° early next week.
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- Scott Dorval's ScottScore Forecast - July 1, 2026
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Chief meteorologist Scott Dorval explains the minimal heat index effect in the West and the severe, life-threatening heat gripping cities across the East, including Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, and Detroit.
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- Fourth of July safety
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 🎆 Celebrate safely this Fourth of July weekend!!
Law enforcement officers and firefighters across Ada County are urging residents to keep safety front of mind as holiday celebrations get underway.
Officials say to stick with safe & sane fireworks, soak used fireworks overnight before disposal, and avoid driving after drinking by using a rideshare or designated driver.
Despite recent rain, hot and dry conditions are expected to return, keeping fire danger high across the region.
🚨Fireworks-related non-emergencies can be reported to Ada County dispatch at (208) 377-6790. #IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Safety #FouthofJuly #Fireworks
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- How to Prevent Heatstroke and Other Heat-Related Emergencies
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- As summer temperatures rise and emergency department visits related to extreme heat top 100,000 Americans a year, doctors share how to recognize and prevent heatstroke.
