1+ week, 3+ day ago (199+ words) TIYN: Idaho Steelheads home series against the Allen Americans, Bombay Grill offering free lunch buffet at grand opening for Meridian location, and One Night of the Bee Gees at the Egyptian Theatre. These are a few of the things going on today in your neighborhood:STEELHEADS VS AMERICANSThe Idaho Steelheads kick off a 3-game home series against the Allen Americans today.The Steelheads have a winning record after Sunday's comeback win against the grizzlies.Doors open at 6:15 this evening with puck drop at 7:10 p.m at Idaho Central Arena.BOMBAY GRILL MERIDIAN GRAND OPENINGBombay Grill officially has a Meridian location as of today.The Indian restaurant celebrating by offering a free lunch buffet today.Seating is limited and no reservations will be taken, but the buffet can be taken to-go which is recommended to reduce wait times.Doors open at 11 a.m.STAYIN…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (151+ words) TWIN FALLS, Idaho " Three candidates have been selected to potentially fill the remainder of Representative Lance Clow's term after the representative announced his resignation earlier this month. The Republican Legislative District 25 Committee met Wednesday night to pick three names to submit to Governor Brad Little, who will choose from among them to fill the now-vacant seat through 2026. As their first choice, the committee chose Twin Falls County Commissioner and former Twin Falls Mayor Don Hall, who has over 20 years of experience in elected office. The second choice is long-time Twin Falls Republican Party member Lucy Wills, and for the third choice, the committee selected long-time Republican and realtor, Char Alexander. Little will have 15 days to make a selection, and the seat will be up for re-election in 2026. Earlier Wednesday, Hall announced his intention to run for the seat in the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (779+ words) EAGLE, Idaho " Idaho's first and only all-wheelchair basketball team is pushing for the next level and counting on the community to help them get there. This weekend, they will host a holiday fundraiser that combines the magic of Christmas with the power of adaptive sports. Dan McEntire, director of the Gem State Falcon Parent Organization and the newly formed Gem State Wheelchair Athletics, discovered the transformative power of wheelchair basketball when his son was just 10 years old. McEntire's son was left paralyzed by an extremely rare illness, a cousin of polio, that only affects a few dozen people in the United States and only one other child in Idaho. At first, he thought it was just a cold. "He was coughing, and then a few minutes later, he was paralyzed," said McEntire. "Simple as that. It was tragic." After weeks…...

2+ day, 29+ min ago (151+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Canyon County. Idaho State Police are asking for information on a crash that killed 7-year-old Graham Summers on Tuesday. The crashed happened at 3:06 p.m. on westbound I-84 near milepost 39 in Canyon County. RELATED: Coroner identifies 7-year-old killed in I-84 crash near Nampa Police say a GMC Sierra rear-ended a 2013 box truck. Three other people inside the GMC were sent to the hospital. Canyon County coroner Jennifer Crawford said Summers died at the scene from blunt force injuries. Idaho State Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has information or video to contact dispatch at 208-846-7500. WATCH: Family friend shares memories about Graham Summers For Canyon County happenings, news, and more" join our Facebook Group: 2C Neighborhood News - Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (241+ words) MERIDIAN, Idaho " Smell that? It's not the first whiff of winter" it's freshly deep-fried chicken fingers! Raising Cane's, the trending chicken-fingers chain restaurant, will open its doors in Idaho for the first time on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m., with the grand opening of its Meridian location at Ustick and Eagle Rd. RELATED | Raising Cane's sets Nov. 18 opening for first Idaho location in Meridian, hiring 150 crewmembers As a part of the grand opening, Raising Cane's will host a "Lucky 20" drawing starting at 7:30 a.m., where 20 lucky customers aged 13 and older will have the chance to win free chicken tenders for a year. In addition to that, the first 100 customers to purchase a Box Combo will be awarded a commemorative hat and a Free Box Combo card. The Boise State Cheer Squad, along with Buster Bronco, will also be on hand to participate in the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (507+ words) MINIDOKA, Idaho " Farmers in Minidoka County are seeing progress on a major water conservation project, just one year after reaching a landmark irrigation agreement to protect Idaho's agricultural future. The Magic Valley Groundwater District is implementing a $34 million pipeline project designed to reduce the region's dependence on well water by delivering surface water from canals to farms that currently rely entirely on groundwater. "Out here is all groundwater, all well water. So we're going to take water in a pipeline from surface water out here and do what they call 'soft conversion,'" Dean Singleton from the Magic Valley Groundwater District told Idaho News 6. "And that means that we're going to take the water and shut off the wells and use surface water out here." The pipeline represents one of the largest projects to emerge from a water agreement reached last…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (363+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Nampa. NAMPA, Idaho " The Idaho Food Bank is preparing for increased demand as the federal government shutdown creates uncertainty for families across the state, prompting the organization to boost food supplies and expand volunteer efforts. Additional resources for assistance beyond food can be found at findhelpidaho.org At a distribution event at the Idaho Center, the food bank provided 50,000 pounds of pantry staples, significantly more than the typical 35,000 pounds, as officials anticipate more families may need assistance while SNAP benefits remain on hold. "I'm here because I need food. I've been one year with no working, and I take care of my medication and everything. I have cancer, and I live alone in this state. But God is all for me," one recipient said. Randy Ford,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Meridian and Boise State University. BOISE, Idaho " Providers at a Boise behavioral clinic say upcoming changes to Idaho's Medicaid program could significantly reduce access to autism treatment for children, teens, and young adults across the state. Beginning in December, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will shift to a system called CHIS for families on Medicaid. While the nationally recognized Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy, will still be available for families with private insurance. WATCH | Insight from providers on treatment changes " Yrenka Sunderlin, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has treated children on the Autism Spectrum for decades, said the changes will be "detrimental" for most of the kids they serve. "ABA treatment helps [children] start speaking again, [and] being able to be toilet…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (432+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 neighborhood reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Downtown Boise, Boise's North End, and Garden City. BOISE, Idaho " Once a niche herbal product, kratom is now widely promoted on signs outside convenience stores and vape shops across the Treasure Valley, with several sellers appearing in a "kratom near me" search in Meridian alone. Kratom is a plant from Southeast Asia that's part of the coffee family. In the United States, it is sold as powders, capsules and bottled shots, and is often marketed as a natural wellness supplement. At one Meridian storefront, The Happy Hippo, products are sold in brightly colored packaging and candy-like flavors advertised for relief, relaxation, or a boost of energy. Online listings show kratom powder for about $10 and packaged shots for $1 or $2. WATCH: Kratom is easy to buy, but doctors…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (217+ words) Roland Beres was an anchor in Boise in the '90s. He spent ten years at a station in Madison, Wisconsin, and returned to Boise in 2011 to work for KIVI. BOISE, Idaho " A primary care physician can be crucial to your health, but finding one in Idaho can be challenging. Idaho ranks 44th out of 50 states in primary care capacity, meaning there simply aren't enough doctors per capita. The problem is only getting worse, according to local healthcare experts. "It's definitely a problem in Idaho. We're 44 of 50 in terms of primary care capacity," explained Dr. Daniel Meltzer. Technology may help ease the shortage of primary care physicians. Artificial intelligence tools can now transcribe detailed medical notes quickly, allowing doctors to focus more on patient care. "With the advent of AI, the ability to transcribe really high fidelity notes quickly" so we can have…...