Former police officer Mark Fitzpatrick is running in the Republican primary for governor on May 19 after deciding to enter the race last November. Fitzpatrick says his campaign is focused on government, truth and transparency, and he believes Idahoans are ready for leadership that keeps the public informed.
Mike Wallace, a recent BYU-Idaho graduate who has is now a professional bowler after getting a non-sanctioned 300 score, has set the goal for a sanctioned 300.
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is set to open its new art exhibit “Sacred Spaces: Visions of the West from the Prosaic to the Sublime” this Friday. It will feature agriculture inspired art by six contemporary artists.
Idaho’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program is helping students, especially in lower-income areas, try fresh foods they may not have access to at home. Educators say the program is improving eating habits, expanding food awareness and encouraging kids to feel more confident trying new, healthy options.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens says she is running to address what she sees as declining freedoms, ongoing budget issues and ineffective leadership in Idaho. She is campaigning on a promise to restore a balanced budget, work more collaboratively with lawmakers and move away from what she calls “culture war legislation.”
The Orphanage Support Services Organization, or OSSO, is always looking for new volunteers who can help provide one-on-one support to the people OSSO supports
Idaho Fish and Game will host its 12th annual Youth Outdoor Skills Day this weekend at Beaver Dick Park.
Seventeen candidates are running for governor of Idaho, including Republican Daniel Fowler, who says his campaign is focused on representing working-class residents. Fowler emphasizes cutting government waste, improving education, and bringing industry back to the state as key priorities.
Featured violinist, Natalie Blackburn will perform in the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra Chamber Ensembles on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Romance Theater.