Idaho Power urges wildfire preparedness for outage alerts

Idaho Power said wildfire season is here and told customers to prepare in case a wildfire leads to an outage.

The company said the first step is updating contact information so customers can receive outage alerts. Idaho Power directed people to update their information at idahopower.com/myaccount.

The post was shared on Facebook on 2026-06-23.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

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Brighton District Library Seeks Youth Book Donations

The Brighton District Library’s Youth Librarians are asking for children’s books to stock a Summer Reading Prize Cart. Donations can be brought to the youth desk.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Brighton District Library Promotes Summer Reading With a Dog

The Brighton District Library shared a social post about summer reading, with a message that a dog would not “judge” people for not doing it. The post links to a summer reading page on the library’s website.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Brighton Police Warn Which Fireworks Are Legal

Brighton Police said only certain ground-based fireworks are legal within city limits. They listed legal and illegal types and provided links to report fireworks.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

27J Schools credits builders for school growth funding

27J Schools says local homebuilders have voluntarily contributed more than $20 million since 2001 to help fund school expansion and new construction. The district said multiple builders and school board members were recognized during its June 10 meeting for supporting the Capital Facility Fee Foundation.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Archers Auto Repair Named Sponsor for Buckaroo Breakfast

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce announced Archers Auto Repair as the official presenting sponsor for the 93rd Annual Buckaroo Breakfast. The event is scheduled for August 18–22, 2026, at O’Conner Field House.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

CWI One Stop Services to Close in Nampa

College of Western Idaho said One Stop Student Services at its Nampa campus Micron Education Center will close June 24–26. Services will move to the Ada County Center Lynx Building during the closure, and One Stop will reopen in Nampa on June 29.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

CWI highlights Metallica Scholars student firefighter pathway

College of Western Idaho shared a story about Hunter Stephenson returning to the fire service. The post says he is using CWI’s Fire Service Technology program and support from the All Within My Hands Foundation and the Metallica Scholars Initiative.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Valley Regional Transit Thanks for “Bus Day Ever”

Valley Regional Transit thanked people for attending “Bus Day Ever” held last week despite the heat. The agency also thanked the Ada County Highway District for hosting the event.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Idaho Power Marks National Dairy Month

Idaho Power said it is proud to power one of Idaho’s top industries as National Dairy Month continues. The company also plans to meet customers at Meridian Dairy Days in the Treasure Valley this weekend.

Jun 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM