Idaho
20 Legendary Artists Who You Forgot Played Idaho Center
We’ve talked before about how 2024 is shaping up to be one of the greatest years for concerts in the Treasure Valley. But, if you’ve lived in the Treasure Valley for an extended time or were born and raised here, you know that there have been some amazing concerts over the years.
The Ford Idaho Center has had some amazing shows you probably forgot about
The Idaho Center has had some INCREDIBLE shows over the years and you can probably remember a few. Was it KISS when they performed at Idaho Center back on July 26, 2000?
Maybe it was the first time you saw the Backstreet Boys back in 2001 at Idaho Center?
While those two groups are huge, “no doubt” (sorry we couldn’t resist… you’ll see).
We were shocked when we went through the archives over at Setlist.fm. The site has all things concerts and venues and has an extremely deep database of live shows.
When we dug into the archives, we found that Idaho Center has hosted some epic artists ranging from the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KISS, Marilyn Manson, and even Sting (you might know him from The Police if you’re into that era of rock).
We spent a good amount of time sifting through pages and pages of shows that took place at Idaho Center and narrowed down the top twenty legendary artists to have played at the venue.
Did you go to any of these shows? Do you have any photos or memories of the show you want to share with us? Seriously – this was such a fun project that we would love to hear about them or see any photos you might have.
Send them over here and let us know about it! Let’s begin…
20 Legendary Artists Who You Forgot Played Idaho Center
The Ford Idaho Center has hosted some legendary acts over the years. Here are the top 20 that have performed there…
Gallery Credit: Chris Cardenas
Idaho
Almost Home: North Idaho families face barriers to permanent housing
COEUR d’ALENE — Like many people, Heather Bischof moved here and got a job. But she soon found she wasn’t making enough money.
“I was very unaware of the wages, $3 and something cents an hour,” Bischof said. “I’m like, ‘How, especially in dead season, am I supposed to make enough tips plus paycheck to afford my rent?’”
Bischof and her roommate fell behind on rent and soon found an eviction notice on their door. For Bischof, homelessness was about to become a reality.
In Idaho, 1,611 homeless individuals were counted in early 2023, but Katherine Hoyer with Panhandle Health District said that number can be deceiving.
It follows the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s definition of homelessness: having a “primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation.”
Advocates say that doesn’t match the reality many people face. Families may not qualify as homeless even though their situation is precarious.
“When you have a child, you will do anything it takes not to be in that situation,” said Lisa Donaldson, a case manager for Family Promise of North Idaho. “Maybe you’re in your car and your kids are at your mom’s, or you’re getting a hotel any time that you can, or you’re staying with a friend and then another friend.”
Chris Green, director of the Heritage Health Street Medicine Community Outreach Program, knows this from seeing many North Idahoans go through it.
He said that most people who lose their housing for the first time don’t initially think of themselves as homeless because they don’t identify with the stereotypical image of a person on a street corner, clutching a sign and asking for money. But as time goes on, mindsets shift.
“When the streets are cold and the people in your town are cold and turn a blind eye, you start to identify as a homeless person,” he said.
When someone becomes homeless, Green said, it’s critical to connect that person with resources and services as early as possible.
“If someone is, within 90 days, able to get housed and get back on their feet, they rarely become homeless again,” he said.
But the longer someone spends without housing, the harder it is to return to normal life. About one-third of people who are homeless for six months will become chronically homeless, Green said. Only about 10% of people who are homeless for longer than a year will go on to gain permanent housing.
It’s difficult to track the exact number of people who need housing but don’t meet the HUD definition of homeless, but their numbers appear to be increasing.
Nathan Whatcott is the homeless liaison for Kellogg School District. He said he noticed an alarming increase in the number of families staying in campers and RVs.
“Our current store of housing is not great. There’s just not a lot out there,” Whatcott said.
And what is available is getting more expensive.
“The rents are so high here, including the first and last month’s rent,” said Barbara Miller, founder of the Silver Valley Community Resource Center.
Fortunately, people and organizations are stepping up to help.
That’s how Bischof managed to stay housed.
“I was to the point where every single day I was shaking because I was so stressed out and my stomach just felt like it was empty and in knots,” Bischof said. “I tried looking into any resources I could.”
Her supervisor at a local brew pub contacted CDAIDE, a nonprofit that helps hospitality workers in crisis. They helped her with two months of rent and fixed her car.
“CDAIDE has been a blessing,” Bischof said. “Even though it couldn’t cover everything, I didn’t expect anything. I was so thankful. I was in shock for quite some time.”
Family Promise also aims to help families avoid homelessness in the first place, whether by rental assistance when funding is available or by other means.
“We can help them come up with ideas of how not to come into the shelter and avoid that trauma for their children but still be able to work with them and help them while they’re staying somewhere else,” Donaldson said.
Family Promise partners with 18 local churches to provide homeless families with a safe place to stay and receive services while they find permanent housing. During the day, parents and children can spend time at a shelter. At night, churches open their doors to the families.
The organization also provides supportive services, including classes on parenting, financial literacy, being a good tenant and more. Even when a family “graduates” by entering permanent housing, services remain available to them.
“We can walk with a family for as long as it takes them, usually up to a year, to walk on their own,” Donaldson said.
Even school districts can help. Whatcott said the district can sometimes use federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act funds to get propane so families can cook and stay warm, but it can’t assist with rent.
But not everyone who needs assistance will ask for it.
When people need help, Green said, shame can stop them.
“Be brave,” he said. “Wade into the discomfort. Ask for help often and everywhere. Realize that there are people who care and people who want to help and don’t let a bad experience turn you away from asking for help.”
Green invites anyone facing homelessness to visit the Heritage Health Street Medicine Community Outreach Center at 109 E. Harrison Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.
He said that perhaps the biggest misconception he encounters about Kootenai County’s homeless population is that it’s made up of “outsiders.”
“Over 95 out of 100 are from North Idaho,” he said. “The vast majority of people we serve are born and raised here. They have nowhere else to go.”
Last week, the sun beat down on Bischof’s front porch as her son, Austin, 7, and daughter, Ellie, played in the water during the heat of a summerlike May evening.
Bischof paused as Ellie came up the porch step with a purple pansy in her hand, asking if her mom to please put it in her hair. Ellie, who would turn 5 the next day, held still and grinned as her mom smoothed her flyaway strands, tucked the flower behind her ear and kissed her on the top of her head.
The downtown Coeur d’Alene home is well-lit. Down the hallway past the bedrooms and the laundry room, a door opens to a small fenced backyard where grape vines grow along the fences and a patch of rhubarb is already exploding with life on the other side of the wood.
“This feels so good,” Bischof said. “We’re really lucky to get in here. I love it so much.”
She stood on the back porch of the home, which she rents with a new love interest, Sean. Their rent is $2,000 a month. It takes up a lot of their income, so they budget carefully.
Bischof looked around the backyard, sharing how this was the first time she hadn’t felt the impending doom of having to find another place to live.
“This feels like home,” she said. “I’ve never felt like I could settle down and call something home. I know I’m not going to have to struggle and scramble to find a place to live for us in a month from now or two months from now.”
Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game celebrates their 125th anniversary with the community
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Idaho Fish and Game celebrated their 125th anniversary at Twin Falls City Park from 3 to 6 pm.
People from all over the Magic Valley came to celebrate with Fish and Game.
Idaho Fish and Game was established in 1899, and has grown to be an agency that strives to be a leader in science-based management of Idaho’s fish and wildlife resources.
The park was filled with activities for families to enjoy with kids. There were booths from different wildlife groups that were teaching the community about different animals to how to protect yourself with bear spray.
Terry Thompson, of Idaho Fish and Game, talked about what it mean to be operating for 125 years, “It’s a pretty big deal to say you have been an agency in existence for 125 years. And the way we look at it we’re just getting started, we’re always striving to improve on our science but this the way we can talk to folks and let them know what we know about fish and wildlife but we also want to hear from them too.”
This celebration provided an opportunity to thank hunter, anglers, trappers, conservation and all the Idahoans for what they do for wildlife conservation in the state.
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Idaho
Suspect in a 20-year-old kidnapping and rape case arrested in Idaho – East Idaho News
The following is a news release from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office:
Kootenai County, Idaho – On May 16th, 2024 at approximately 4:50 PM, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) arrested Eric J. Ferguson, a 49-year-old male from Rathdrum, Idaho. Ferguson was wanted by the Oakley Police Department in Oakley, California on charges stemming from a 2002 kidnap and rape of a child under 18 years of age. Ferguson was 29-years-old at that time and allegedly used a dangerous or deadly weapon during the commission of the crimes.
On May 16, 2024, the Superior Court of California in the County of Contra Costa issued an arrest warrant for Ferguson, charging him with the following: Count 1 – Rape of an Incompetent Person; Count 2 – Forcible Oral Copulation; Count 3 – Kidnapping for Rape. The joint agency Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office/Coeur d’ Alene Police Department SWAT team assisted the U.S. Marshal’s Service in the arrest without any further incident. Ferguson is being held at the Kootenai County Jail awaiting extradition.
Sheriff Robert “Bob” Norris said, “Kootenai County is a safer place because Ferguson is now in jail. A firearm was used in this alleged violent sexual attack and the suspect needs to be held accountable for his actions.”
United States Marshal for the District of Idaho, Brent Bunn, expressed his gratitude for the interstate collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies in order to get one step closer to bringing justice to the victim in this case. U.S. Marshal Bunn noted, “The persistence of the Oakley Police Department detectives throughout this investigation was exceptional.” U.S. Marshal Bunn also commends the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, the Coeur d’Alene Police Department and the Idaho Department of Corrections for their partnership and strong commitment to increasing public safety in North Idaho.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the USMS, Coeur d’ Alene Police Department and the Oakley Police Department for their assistance and collaboration in the investigation and apprehension of Ferguson.
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