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Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf
Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to meet and kick around with Boise State University student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium.
The event, hosted by the Department of Health and Welfare, Boise State University...
Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Spring Valley Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Spring Valley Reservoir is about 18 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, north of...
Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end of Thorn Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Thorn Creek Reservoir is about 22 miles north of Gooding, Idaho...