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Biz Buzz: 38-year-old eye clinic in Idaho Falls moving to new location – East Idaho News
Do you need to know what’s taking place within the japanese Idaho enterprise scene? We’ve obtained you lined. Here’s a rundown of this week’s enterprise information throughout the valley.
BIZ BUZZ
IDAHO FALLS
Progress prompts relocation of native eye clinic
IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Eye and Laser Middle on seventeenth Road in Idaho Falls shall be transferring to a brand new location in Snake River Touchdown subsequent yr.
The design part for a brand new 25,000-square-foot constructing is underway on a 3.2-acre parcel, in line with a information launch, which the corporate bought earlier this yr.
Building will start quickly and is slated for completion within the spring.
“We’re proud to be the most recent entity throughout the Snake River Touchdown Complicated, and (we’re) excited for the brand new facility and structure we shall be putting in to serve our present and new patrons for a few years to return,” Craig Bates, the clinic’s director, says within the information launch.
The Idaho Eye Middle would be the first of its type throughout the mixed-use improvement. The 2-story constructing shall be a “state-of-the-art” facility with full medical and surgical suites.
There can even be house to permit for brand spanking new applied sciences and capabilities as they turn into out there.
“A brand new technologically superior LASIK Suite shall be integrated (for the area’s) solely ‘on-site fastened laser’ middle,” the information launch says.
The variety of staff can even be rising on the new location from 82 to greater than 100.
The Idaho Eye and Laser Middle started operation in 1984 with the aim of offering “essentially the most progressive ophthalmic remedy and surgical procedures” within the space.
Progress is the principle cause behind the brand new clinic, which serves purchasers all through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Bates says it’s outgrown the present house.
With 40 totally different companies inside Snake River Touchdown, starting from eating places and retailers to workplace house, Bates felt this explicit spot was a super location, and he’s thrilled on the thought of being proper subsequent to Ball Ventures.
“The individuals at Ball Ventures are superb individuals, very non-pressure and at all times striving to satisfy our wants,” says Bates. “We … stay up for our new relationship with Ball Ventures and are excited to be a part of this superb advanced often known as Snake River Touchdown.”
Eric Isom, chief improvement officer of Ball Ventures, praises Idaho Eye Middle’s “confirmed monitor report of success” locally and is equally enthusiastic about welcoming a “well-established enterprise” to Snake River Touchdown.
“I’ve little question that the brand new Idaho Eye and Laser Middle facility will enable that success to develop and add to the alternatives out there at Snake River Touchdown,” Isom says.
A ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration will possible happen with the constructing’s completion. Further particulars shall be offered because the date will get nearer.
To schedule an appointment or study extra, go to the enterprise’s web site or Fb web page.
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Idaho man indicted for selling firearms without a license – East Idaho News
The following is a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office (Idaho).
BOISE – A federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment on Nov. 13, charging Luke James Estep, 27, of Boise, with dealing firearms without a license, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
The two-count indictment alleges that in October 2024, Estep, who is not a licensed firearms dealer, was selling firearms. If convicted, he faces a maximum of five years in federal prison and up to a $250,000 fine. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
Estep was arrested on Nov. 14 and booked with the Ada County Jail. Estep appeared on Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Debora K. Grasham and entered a plea of not guilty. A jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2025, at the federal courthouse in Boise, before Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill.
This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Meridian Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Horwitz is prosecuting the case.
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3 of Idaho's Favorite Holiday Destinations Are Crawling With Bed Bugs
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, Idahoans are ready to travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. AAA estimates that nearly 464,000 Idahoans will celebrate the holiday somewhere at least 50 minutes from their hometown.
If you’re one of the Idahoans traveling by car, AAA says that if you want to avoid heavy traffic the best time to hit the road is in the early morning November 26-December 2. They also expect Thanksgiving Day itself to have low traffic volume all day. The heaviest traffic is anticipated on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons when the regular afternoon commute blends together with holiday travel.
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So where are Idahoans headed for the Thanksgiving holiday this year? This time around Anaheim, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Honolulu, Phoenix, San Diego, Bend, Ft. Lauderdale and Jackson are the Top 10 domestic destinations for Idahoans. Some of these cities are destinations that will keep the family busy. Others are relaxation destinations. Each of them offers something cool in their own right, but unfortunately there are several that have the dishonor of being on the list of the most “Bed Bug Infested Cities in America.”
How Dangerous are Bed Bugs?
These little blood suckers aren’t known to spread diseases like West Nile Virus or Dengue like mosquitoes do. They’re more annoying than anything else. The CDC explains that if you become a bed bug buffet overnight, you may not realize it when you wake up. Before enjoying your blood, bed bugs inject you with an anesthetic and an anticoagulant so it’s highly unlikely that the bite would wake you up or leave behind evidence that you were bleeding. A few days later, those bites may swell or become itchy like other bug bites. Bed bugs have also been linked to more serious, non-visible symptoms like insomnia and anxiety.
Why Are Bed Bugs a Travel Concern?
Well, bed bugs are sneaky travelers themselves. Their bodies are skiing and flat, which means they can creep into everything from seams of your luggage, to folds of your clothes or inside a pillowcase on the pillow you brought from home. They can go quite a while without feeding, so they’ll just hang out and wait till you unpack your belongings at home. That’s when they’ll emerge, enjoy you as a meal again and start to spread in your bedding, furniture or other areas of your home.
When you travel to areas known to have a high infestation, your risk of bringing them home rises. This list is important to check because bed bugs aren’t prejudiced. They’re just as likely to infest an upscale room at a luxury hotel as they are college dorm rooms and homeless shelters.
How Can I Tell If My Room Is Infested with Bed Bugs?
They’re tiny, so detecting them with just your eyes can be difficult. They’re also known to hide in more areas than we listed above. Cracks, crevices, indentations in headboards or behind wallpaper are also popular hiding spots for bed bugs. The most tell-tale sign that a room has a bed bug issue is rusty colored blood spots on the mattress or furniture. (And if you’re not asking questions about blood stains in your hotel room or Airbnb, we’ve got questions for you.) You may also find their molted exoskeletons or smell a sweet, musty odor.
3(ish) of Idaho’s Thanksgiving Destinations Rank Among America’s Most Bed Bug Infested Cities
Orkin releases an annual bed bug report which ranks cities based on the number of bed bug treatments they performed between December 1, 2022 and November 30, 2023. We cross referenced that with AAA’s list of most most popular Thanksgiving destinations for Idahoans and discovered that three-ish of the cities overlap.
Seattle ranks as the #4 most popular Thanksgiving destination for Idahoans this year. It also ranks #44 for bed bugs.
What happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas…except for bed bugs. Vegas is the second most popular Thanksgiving destination for Idahoans and made the bed bug report for the first time. You’ll find Sin City at #35.
And finally we say “three-ish” because while Anaheim, Idaho’s #1 destination Thanksgiving 2024 doesn’t appear on the list, but nearby Los Angeles does. They’re #5 for bed bugs!
Planning a trip elsewhere? Here’s a look at Orkin’s full list to help you prepare to be on the lookout for signs of bed bug infestations when you arrive at your hotel or Airbnb.
These 50 US Cities are Crawling with Bed Bugs
Every year the pest control gurus at Orkin put together a list of the Top 50 Bed Bug Destinations in the United States. Which areas do you travel to that you should take extra care to watch out for these blood-sucking insects? Let’s countdown to the most bed-bug-riddled city in the United States.
Gallery Credit: Scott Clow
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Field & Stream, an outdoor publication that’s been around for more than 125 years, put together a list of the most deadly insects (and arachnids, they admitted to being “taxonomically laid back” in their article) in the world. Five of them can be found in Idaho!
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Man killed in northern Idaho crash – East Idaho News
The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Monday at 10:38 a.m. on Highway 95 northbound at Eid Road in Latah County.
It was discovered that a blue 2001 Ford Focus, occupied by a 40 year old male of Lewiston, was traveling north on the highway when it approached stopped traffic. Traffic was stopped due to construction in the area.
The blue Ford Focus approached the stopped traffic, swerved, striking the side of a white 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, then drove off the right shoulder down an embankment.
The driver of the Ford Focus was not wearing a seatbelt and sustained severe injuries due to the crash. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the Chevy Silverado, a 65-year-old male of Lewiston, was wearing a seatbelt and was uninjured. He remained at the scene and cooperated with investigating officers.
The highway was closed for approximately three hours while agencies responded and investigated the crash.
Next of kin has been notified.
Latah County Sheriff’s Office, Moscow Fire/EMS, and the Idaho Transportation Department assisted with the incident.
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