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5 things to know: New CSI LeRoy Craig Center opens in Jerome

5 things to know: New CSI LeRoy Craig Center opens in Jerome

  • Pravina Khadka

The College of Southern Idaho’s LeRoy Craig Center opened Friday. Here are five things to know about the new facility, and what it means for students.

Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility

Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility

  • MIA MALDONADO Oregon Capital Chronicle

Idaho Power Co. is seeking a $154 million transfer of all of its Oregon service territory to a locally owned utility based in Baker City.

Catching the bus in Nampa

Catching the bus in Nampa

  • RANDY STAPILUS

Stapilus: For many people, bus service is more of a necessity than a convenience.

Wendell finding positives after defeat to 3A newcomer Logos

Wendell finding positives after defeat to 3A newcomer Logos

  • Kyle Fansler

The Wendell Trojans struggled to a 39-6 loss against the Logos Knights on Saturday, but head coach Josh Yon wants to focus on the positives.

WEEK ZERO ROUNDUP: Wendell, Kimberly fall on Saturday

WEEK ZERO ROUNDUP: Wendell, Kimberly fall on Saturday

  • Kyle Fansler

Declo and Burley added one to the win column to open the 2026 season. Other schools, including Twin Falls and Minico, fell in their season openers.

TIMELINE: Quagga Mussel Saga

TIMELINE: Quagga Mussel Saga

  • Aaron Wright

Looking for a refresh on quagga mussels in the Snake River? This collection features Times-News reporting on the topic.

Receiving an Unexpected Package – a New Scam

Receiving an Unexpected Package – a New Scam

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HEALTHCARE BUZZ: The scammers continue to target new areas of vulnerability. Have you received an unexpected package? Don't fall for it.

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VOTE: Are copper treatments the best way to eliminate the quagga mussel?

VOTE: Are copper treatments the best way to eliminate the quagga mussel?

Quagga mussels, despite their small size, could deal major damage to the Snake River.

South Central Idaho speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Aug. 21, 2026

South Central Idaho speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Aug. 21, 2026

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How CSI’s new $9.3 million center will serve Jerome students

How CSI’s new $9.3 million center will serve Jerome students

  • Pravina Khadka

Jerome city administrator Mike Williams said to former Jerome Mayor Dave Davis, “Mayor, the CSI center in Jerome’s going to happen.” Then, it did.

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High School Football — Wendell vs. Logos

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The Wendell Trojans kicked off their 2026 football season with a home game against the Logos Knights. The visiting Knights, a newcomer to the 3A classification, picked up a 39-6 win over the Trojans.

Transgender athlete debate draws dueling protests outside Fever-Liberty game

Transgender athlete debate draws dueling protests outside Fever-Liberty game

USA TODAY Sports’ Meghan L. Hall was on site ahead of Fever vs. Liberty in Brooklyn, NY to speak with protesters on opposing sides of the debate over transgender athletes in sports.

Mallory Rubin is a fandom expert. The Orioles remind her of ‘Game of Thrones.’

Mallory Rubin is a fandom expert. The Orioles remind her of ‘Game of Thrones.’

BALTIMORE — As Mallory Rubin took her spot in front of Camden Yards’ mound Thursday night, she channeled her inner Adley Rutschman from his MLB debut. Ball in hand, ready to throw the ceremonial first pitch, Rubin didn’t rush. She looked around the crown jewel of a ballpark, took a deep breath, cracked a wide smile, looked in for the sign and fired home. The pitch was just a bit inside, but ...

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Declo plays against Filer in their first game of the season Friday night, Aug. 21, 2026, at Declo High School.

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Constellation invests $100 million in U.S. beer barley

Constellation invests $100 million in U.S. beer barley

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Constellation Brands will invest $100 million over five years to support barley and hop growers in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota, bolstering the U.S. beer supply chain.

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U of I names nematologist to first presidential endowed chair

U of I names nematologist to first presidential endowed chair

  • University of Idaho Extension

Erika Consoli joins the University of Idaho as the inaugural Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair for Nematology, supporting nematode management for Idaho growers.

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Idaho DMV is extending the Military Skills Test Waiver to two years after separation, helping qualified Veterans use military driving experience toward a CDL.

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The eastbound on-ramp at I-84’s Garrity Interchange in Nampa will close Aug. 21–24 for repaving, with traffic detoured via the Franklin Boulevard Interchange.

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