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Memorial Day · Idaho( Darin Oswald / Idaho Statesman)The 100 Deadliest Days is the time between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend in Idaho when there is a rise in risky driving behavior.Over the summer, the Idaho Transportation Department counted 82 traffic deaths. That’s down from 2023, when it recorded 93 deaths – the highest in a decade.ITD spokesperson Ellen Mattila says traffic deaths spike during this time of year.“When it's bright and sunny out, we…See the Story
ITD reveals 82 vehicle deaths for this year’s “100 Deadliest Days”
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Local nonprofit commemorates those lost on 9/11
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Pearl Harbor · IdahoA photo from the stage play, "The Nisei Paradox." ( Idaho Public Television)We’ve heard many stories of what happened after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, when more than 100,000 Japanese Americans were rounded up and sent to what were known then as relocation centers, including the Minidoka camp in eastern Idaho.However, one story you may not have heard is how many of the men sent to Minidoka were later drafted to ser…See the Story
Resisting the draft: A little known story of the Minidoka prisoners
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Albuquerque · AlbuquerqueMarisshia Sigala secures her son Mateo in his car seat after picking him up after work from the Koala Children's Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Like most other New Mexico families, Sigala and her husband qualify for subsidized child care in New Mexico, providing them more flexibility to see more clients as they build their careers. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)(Susan Montoya Bryan / AP)Counterfeit car seats mi…See the Story
Counterfeit car seats sold to unwitting parents on the rise
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Health · New YorkWhen Roosevelt, in failing health, decided to run for a fourth term, he gave in to the big city Democratic bosses and reluctantly picked Senator Truman as his vice president, a man he barely knew. Upon FDR’s death in April 1945, Truman, after only 82 days as VP, was thrust into the presidency. Utterly unprepared, he faced the collapse of Germany, a Europe in ruins, the organization of the UN, a summit with Stalin and Churchill, and the question …See the Story
"Ascent To Power" By David L. Roll
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Paintings(Sophia Darlings / Boise State Public Radio)Artist Michael Norsk uses painting to help manage his mental health. Now, he’s hoping his experience and art can create support for others with similar struggles.Repetitive acrylic dots and strokes fill the canvas of Norsk’s paintings. He’s originally from Denmark and moved to Boise about seven years ago. He describes one of his paintings with a black background and gold and silver coming through.“The…See the Story
Artist hopes paintings and conversations can help destigmatize mental health
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Boise · BoiseFloaters enjoy the Boise River during triple-digit temperatures on August 31, 2022.(Troy Oppie / Boise State Public Radio)Officials estimate more than 150,000 people have floated the Boise River between Barber and Ann Morrison Parks this summer headed into the final weekend rental and shuttle service. Floater services end for the season Monday evening.It hasn't been a record-setting float season, but officials say it’s been a smooth one.Floater…See the Story
Improved city-county collaboration helps make a 'smooth' float season on the Boise River
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Boise · BoiseSaalt Menstrual Cup & Saalt Period Underwear(Ampersand Studios / Saalt)When it comes to period products, tampons are one of the most popular, being used by up to 80% of women here in the United States. Which should mean their safe, right? Following a recent study, the answer may be no.According to researchers, toxic metals, including lead and arsenic, have been found in 14 major brands of tampons. As a result, many women are making the switch to…See the Story
Toxic metals in tampons spur women to rethink their period care
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