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Idaho Archer Breaks State Record with 67-Pound Grass Carp

Fish · New Plymouth

Idaho Archer Breaks State Record with 67-Pound Grass Carp

100% Center coverage: 12 sources

By Kate Jacobson Click here for updates on this story NEW PLYMOUTH, Idaho (KIVI) — An Idaho bow fisherman has shattered the state record for grass carp after catching a fish weighing nearly 68 pounds. Riley Farden of New Plymouth was bow fishing on the Snake River when he shot and caught a grass carp weighing 67.65 pounds. The massive fish measured 49 inches long with a girth of 32.75 inches. The catch surpasses the previous state archery re…See the Story

Fruitland is ranked third safest city in Idaho

Fruitland · Fruitland

Fruitland is ranked third safest city in Idaho

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

FRUITLAND — In its 11th annual Safest Cities report, released on March 17, Safewise — an organization whose website describes their service as “provides tools and information to help people Read Article

Lightning sparks fire north of Huntington

Payette County · Payette County

Lightning sparks fire north of Huntington

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WESTERN TREASURE VALLEY — Two of the three counties in the Western Treasure Valley have enacted early burn bans this year. In Idaho, Payette County initiated its burn ban on June 3 and Washington County on June 2. In Oregon,…Read Article

Let’s ‘shed’ some light on Head Start

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PAYETTE — Sheds hold a lot of memories for us, mostly in the form of our belongings. So when’s it their turn to have some light shed on them?Payette · Payette Read Article

Motorists to see lane reductions on US-95 between Payette and Weiser

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PAYETTE – Traveling between Payette and Weiser via U.S. Highway 95 this summer? Expect reduced speed limits and lane closures as the Idaho Transportation Department works to repair the highway.Payette · Payette Read Article

Payette native Sting Ray Robb racing in third straight Indy 500

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After holding a lead at last year’s Indianapolis 500, Payette native String Ray Robb is back at The Brickyard once again for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.Indy 500 · Payette Read Article

Idaho Conservation Districts encouraged to apply for WQPA grants for projects in FY 2026

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The following story comes from the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission: IDAHO (Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Committee) — After three years of success with more than 115 voluntary conservation projects installed statewide by 47 of Idaho’s conservation districts, the Idaho Legislature approved an additional $1 million for the Water Quality Program for Agriculture (WQPA) grant program in fiscal 2026. “We really appreciate the support …Conservation · Payette Read Article

Payette native Sting Ray Robb returns to Indy 500, uses platform to support veterans

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Robb has set a goal to raise $77,000 for Freedom Service Dogs, a charity that provides free service dogs to veterans.Indy 500 · Payette Read Article

Veteran presented with payment-free electric vehicle

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FRUITLAND — Retired National Guard Specialist Brandon Weast, of Meridian, was honored with a payment-free vehicle from Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program, in collaboration with Wells Fargo and Hometown Chevrolet GMC dealership of Fruitland. A key ceremony and luncheon…Fruitland · Fruitland Read Article

From field to table: Annual Asparagus Festival shows the process of packing a harvest

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The annual Asparagus Festival held at Owyhee Produce in Fruitland gave locals the chance to buy fresh produce, try asparagus flavored ice cream and get behind-the-scenes at the produce packing line.Festival organizers say this event is so important to show people where their food comes from.[Its] a positive experience thats educational that helps people understand where their food comes from, said Bailey Myers, the agri-tourism and marketing dir…Fruitland · Fruitland Read Article

Top five placements for Salmon River

District 3 2A-3A Track District Championships, New PlymouthNew Plymouth · New Plymouth Read Article

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