KISU - Site Search

Avimor, a growing development in the foothills outside of Boise, was one of the first Firewise Communities in Idaho. Photo courtesy of Avimor Development.

Defensible space: Wildfire experts say planning, preparation can reduce the risk of losing homes

One easy tip? Regular landscaping around your home could save it during fire season

In this file photo, members of the National Guard prepare to distribute weapons outside the U.S. Capitol on January 14, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Security was increased throughout Washington following the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and leading up to the presidential inauguration. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images)

Congress clears $521M to pay for National Guard costs tied to Jan. 6 attack

Told that federal dollars would not be flowing, state units have been scrambling to prevent guard members from losing pay

Uncertainty Deepens For DACA Recipients On Heels Of Federal Ruling

Life for DACA recipients in the U.S. is anything but assured, and a recent federal ruling has unleveled the shaky ground they walk on and drawn sharper curves into their paths.

Don't Call it Jazz presents ISU Alum Gabe Lowman's new album: "Impossibility Reduced to Bricks"

For this episode of DCiJ, Jon Armstrong celebrates the new album from recent ISU graduate, Gabe Lowman: "Impossibility Reduced to Bricks". This four movement suite for piano trio was created by Lowman for his senior recital and final project.

Timber Haulers, Harvesters To Get Federal Pandemic Aid

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is spending up to $200 million to help loggers and timber haulers recover from the pandemic.

A single-engine tanker makes a water drop on a wildfire in central Washington as firefighters from numerous agencies watch and fight the blaze, Aug. 9, 2018.

Jet Fuel Shortage Is A Headache For Air Travelers And Firefighters

The U.S. is facing a jet fuel shortage this summer. It’s causing long delays at airports across the West as well as some concern among aerial firefighters.

Central District Health offices, in West Boise, are the public health headquarters for Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties. (Audrey Dutton, Idaho Capital Sun)

‘Permademic,’ ‘radical agendas’: Residents cite politics to support health board candidates

Hundreds of people wrote in to support their picks for Central District Health board

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 14: Visitors walk past face mask signs along Decatur Street in the French Quarter on July 14, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards issued three new restrictions for Phase II of reopening that will be in place until at least until July 24 across Louisiana to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Restrictions include mandatory mask or face covering outside of the home for those eight years old and older, bars will be closed unless providing curbside pickup, and indoor social gatherings are to be limited to 50 people. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

CDC: Vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in areas with high infection rates

Federal health officials now urge everyone in K-12 schools to wear a mask indoors

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise on March 21, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

Idaho’s ICUs are filling up again — this time, patients are in their 30s

An ICU doctor this week had three COVID-19 patients in their 30s. One didn’t make it out alive.

When it started in 2018, the teacher training and recruitment program at the College of Southern Idaho had fewer than 20 students. Now, just four years later, it’s at 150 students and poised to grow further as districts across Idaho look for ways to “grow their own” teachers from their own communities, writes guest columnist Stephen Hartgen. (Courtesy of the College of Southern Idaho)

CSI program expands Idaho’s pool of educators, and it’s poised for further growth

By eliminating previous barriers, the CSI program is a new model for the workforce needed in our growing state, writes guest columnist Stephen Hartgen

Search results for