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Real journalism is essential; too bad the Idaho legacy media don’t provide it – Idaho Freedom
Idaho Press statehouse “reporter” Betsy Russell’s latest assault on me proves the whole lot I’ve been saying concerning the leftist information media. I couldn’t have uncovered her higher myself. Her personal phrases give away her bias.
Russell parroted the phrases of College of Idaho President Scott Inexperienced, who known as us “battle entrepreneurs” for exposing the left-wing indoctrination in Idaho’s faculty and college system. Russell has written precisely zero phrases analyzing the substance of the allegations contained in three expansive Idaho Freedom Basis analysis studies on this subject. Nada. Her media buddies likewise have averted reporting on our work exposing faculty wokeism as a result of it doesn’t match their narrative.
As a substitute, she accepted Inexperienced’s pejorative feedback as gospel. In her view, Inexperienced is correct as a result of he’s a school president. I’d hasten so as to add that she in all probability hasn’t really learn the college’s personal evaluation of the actions on campus, which didn’t absolve the college of our allegations, opposite to information studies; it merely justified their existence.
That is the place you will need to be aware of Russell’s most essential assertion: that my work on the Idaho Freedom Basis seeks to “undermine belief in different long-trusted Idaho establishments together with public colleges, faculties and universities, elected officers from each events, well being are suppliers, metropolis councils and extra, all to advance [my] personal shadowy political agenda.”
That is principally an admission that she believes it’s her job to guard the legacy establishments from conservative objectors. She does so by ignoring our analysis and writing solely concerning the establishments’ responses to that analysis.
If the establishments that Russell describes as “long-trusted” had been doing a very good job, we’d don’t have any beef with them. However they’re not. American government-run colleges, together with these in Idaho, are notorious for releasing college students into the world who can barely learn, write, and do math. Their understanding of geography and historical past is grossly insufficient. Colleges as of late are extra obsessive about race and gender than they’re with educational success. These are documented information.
These identical college students are virtually prodded into attending faculty, but a fraction really full their training. Of those that do, faculties and universities are consistently churning out college students who’re unable to function competitively within the office.
Healthcare techniques have been protected by the media in regard to the so-called pandemic. Media studies, particularly these right here in Idaho, virtually begged individuals to stick to authorities edicts to shut companies, keep dwelling, put on masks, and get injections. Information protection has been devoid of examination of the efficacy of such edicts or the secondary results together with psychological well being points and lack of earnings.
Metropolis governments are increasing in their very own proper by proscribing non-public property rights, selling racial and gender identification, losing tens of millions of {dollars} on applications that don’t work, and creating extra issues for housing, transportation, and high quality police and hearth safety.
If I’m fallacious, by all means, ship me copies of any of the articles that cowl the above matters. The very fact is, I’m not fallacious. Sadly, and disgracefully, the information media had an opportunity to report dispassionately on these points, however they’ve failed the general public miserably.
Lastly, let’s discuss our “shadowy agenda.” There’s nothing shadowy about it. On our web site, you may very clearly see that we purpose to rid our state of the vestiges of socialism in order that Idaho could be a true beacon of liberty. We’re very clear on this. Idaho needs to be a spot that leads out with free market public insurance policies. As a substitute, it grows authorities and rewards the particular curiosity teams that feed from the federal government trough.
There may be one factor that Russell will get proper, and it’s in her article headline. She says, “Actual journalism is crucial.” On that time, I concur. It’s too unhealthy the legacy media aren’t offering it.
Idaho
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
KEEP READING: 5 of the World’s Most Deadly Insects Are in Idaho Right Now
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!
Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart
The 10 Most Popular Vacation Destinations from the Boise Airport
Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart
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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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