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11/04/2025

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11/04/2025

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11/04/2025

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Tomorrow is Election Day in Idaho! 🗳️

Make sure you're before you head to the polls by visiting VoteIdaho.gov.

Polls are open Tuesday, November 4th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

📍What’s on the ballot?
What you vote on will depend on where you live. Preview your personalized sample ballot before you head to the polls. Races and measures on the ballot include local districts, school levies, city councils, and more.

10/21/2025

ISP and IDT offering a winter driving class

– As winter approaches, the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho State Police are teaming up to offer free winter driving classes in the Treasure Valley.
Three sessions are currently scheduled for Oct. 29, Nov. 12, and Nov. 26, beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. Classes will take place in person at ITD’s District Office in Boise at 8150 W Chinden Boulevard.
Last year, ITD and ISP helped more than 170 Treasure Valley residents prepare for winter driving through similar classes. These sessions focus on tips, preparation, and safe driving techniques but do not include hands-on or behind-the-wheel training.
The classes are designed to help drivers prepare for Idaho’s winter conditions covering topics like vehicle readiness, proper equipment, defensive driving techniques, and how to safely share the road with snowplows. Instructors include state troopers and ITD employees who bring firsthand experience from years of working on Idaho’s roads during severe weather.
The courses are open to all drivers but are especially useful for:
× New drivers (ages 14–17) including those who are currently enrolled in a driver’s education course
× Young drivers with limited winter experience
× New residents facing their first winter on Idaho roadways
Each participant must register online in advance. Details and registration links are available on ITD’s Travel page at itd.idaho.gov/travel.

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10/20/2025

West Valley Medical Center to Host "Crush the Crisis" Prescription Drug Take Back Day October 25
Hospital is partnering with Caldwell Police to encourage the safe disposal of unused or expired medication
Caldwell, Idaho, Oct 20, 2025 — West Valley Medical Center is hosting its 6th annual “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medications, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The event, which coincides with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offers the community an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits.

‌WHO: West Valley colleagues and the Caldwell Police Department invite community members to dispose of unused medications safely.

WHAT: Crush the Crisis – Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The event aims to educate the community on the risk of prescription drug misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits.
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‌West Valley Medical Center is participating as part of HCA Healthcare’s seventh annual national “Crush the Crisis” prescription take back day. Since 2019, HCA Healthcare has helped safely dispose of more than 88,000 pounds of unused or expired medication. The journey continues this year as the Company continues on the road to 100,000 pounds of collected medication.

Law enforcement officers from the Caldwell Police Department will be collecting: tablets, capsules and patches of Hydrocodone (Norco, Lortab, Vicodin), Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), Tramadol (Ultram), Codeine, Fentanyl (Duragesic), Morphine, Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) and Oxymorphone (Opana). Ointments, lotions, drops, liquid medication (in leak-proof containers) and v**e cartridges (without batteries) and pet medications will also be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: Needles, syringes, lancets or liquids will not be accepted.

WHEN:
‌Saturday, October 25, 2025 - 9am - 11am

WHERE:
‌West Valley Medical Center
‌1717 Arlington Avenue
‌Caldwell, Idaho 83605
‌We will have a convenient drive thru, drop-off set up at the main entrance of the hospital.
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‌WHY: National drug overdose deaths decreased by nearly 27% in 2024, however, prescription drug misuse remains a public health crisis in the United States. In Idaho alone, 212 deaths in 2024 were related to opioid overdose, according to the Department of Health and Welfare.

Research shows a significant number of drug addictions and overdose deaths come from individuals accessing unused medications from family and friends. Learn more about the event.

10/20/2025

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10/20/2025

Fulcher Announces October Telephone Town Hall Details

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher (Idaho-01) announced his next telephone town hall will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6 p.m. MT, 5 p.m. PT.
The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District to ask questions, share input, and receive a congressional update from Congressman Fulcher. Constituents can participate by dialing 833-998-1718 on a telephone at the time of the event.

Congressman Fulcher hosted a successful telephone town hall in September, reaching over twelve thousand Idahoans across the First Congressional District. The event covered topics ranging from political violence to fire suppression, nuclear power, and public lands.

09/09/2025

STATE OF IDAHO
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Raúl R. Labrador

For Immediate Release
September 9, 2025
Media Contact: Damon Sidur
[email protected]
Attorney General Labrador Warns Idahoans About Cryptocurrency ATM Scams

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idaho families about a dangerous surge in cryptocurrency ATM scams, which predominantly target seniors through fake tech support calls and government imposter schemes that have cost victims tens of thousands of dollars.

In just one week, an alert Stinker Store employee prevented two separate seniors from losing over $30,000 to cryptocurrency ATM fraud. The employee unplugged the machine and called Boise Police to help convince the victims they were being scammed.

Cryptocurrency ATMs look similar to regular bank ATMs (see images below) and are often located in gas stations and convenience stores. These ATMs allow people to legitimately purchase and transfer cryptocurrency. However, because they do this using untraceable routing numbers, recovering money once it is sent is nearly impossible and it is why scammers are using this method on unsuspecting Idahoans.

Reported cryptocurrency losses in Idaho jumped from $19 million in 2023 to over $35 million in 2024, with seniors representing the largest victim group. The FBI reports that victims over 60 suffer significantly higher losses than all other age groups combined.

Scammers specifically target seniors because they often have good credit, home ownership, and substantial savings. As more seniors use the internet for daily communication and transactions, criminals exploit their trust through sophisticated phone, email, and text scams.

“Criminals are calling Idaho seniors pretending to be from a legitimate business or government agency, then directing them to deposit thousands of dollars into cryptocurrency machines at gas stations to supposedly fix computer problems or pay fake fines,” said Attorney General Labrador. “If anyone demands you put cash into a cryptocurrency ATM for any reason, it's more than likely a scam and you should report it immediately. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.”

Common warning signs include callers claiming to be from tech support companies, government agencies, or banks demanding immediate payment through cryptocurrency. Legitimate organizations never require cryptocurrency payments for services or fines.

Idahoans who suspect they've been contacted by scammers can report incidents at ReportScamsIdaho.gov. To stay informed about Attorney General Labrador's ongoing efforts to protect Idaho families from fraud and other threats, sign up for updates here.

07/09/2025

Things are happening on the Hexon bridge!

06/03/2025

Free Household Hazarduous & Wlecrronic Waste Disposal Wvent Jun 11th.