Idaho
The 2024 Idaho Election Filing Deadline Has Now Passed – Who is Running?
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (R-Congressional District 1) does not have a Republican challenger for the primary election, but will face three in November: one from the Democratic Party, one from the Constitution Party, and one from the Libertarian Party.
Incumbent U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (R-Congressional District 2) has two GOP challengers for the primary: Scott Cleveland and Sean Higgins have both filed to run for that seat. The winner of the primary will face a Democrat, a Libertarian, and the primary winner of two Constitution Party members who have entered the race.
Some of the hotly contested Legislative races include the state senate seat in north Idaho’s legislative district 1. Incumbent Senator Scott Herndon will face former Senator Jim Woodward in the GOP primary election. The winner of the primary will be challenged by two Independent candidates in the November general election.
Former State Representative and State Senator Christy Zito has filed to challenge the incumbent legislative district 8 Senator, Geoff Schroeder.
Current State Senator for district 13, Brian Lenney, faces former State Senator Jeff Agenbroad in a GOP primary repeat matchup. The winner of that race will face a Democratic challenger in November.
Legislative district 16 (Boise) has a rare-in-Idaho primary race between two Democrats: incumbent State Senator Ali Rabe and challenger Justin Mitson. The winner of the primary will face a Republican in the general election.
Incumbent State Senator Treg Bernt in legislative district 21 (Meridian) is facing challenger Brenda Bourn in the Republican primary. The winner will go up against a Libertarian candidate in November.
Current State Representative from legislative district 8, Megan Blanksma, is challenged in the GOP primary by Faye Thompson. The winner will face a Democrat and a Constitution Party member in the general election.
The primary race for House seat 11A shows three Republicans running: incumbent Julie Yamamoto, Kent Marmon, and Nicole Hyland. The winner there will face a Democrat in November.
House seat 11B features a primary showdown between Sarah Chaney and Lucas Cayler. The winner of the primary will face Democrat Marisela Pesina in the general election.
A three person GOP primary race will take place in legislative district 13 (Nampa) for House seat B between Amy Henry, incumbent Kenny Wroten, and Steve Tanner.
The House seat B for legislative district 16 shows four Democrats will face off in the primary – Jon Chu, Nikson Mathews, Todd Achilles, and Wayne Richey. The winner there will face Republican Jackie Davidson in November.
Incumbent Rod Furniss, Republican in legislative district 31, is being challenged in the primary by former State Representative Karey Hanks. The winner will face Democrat Wayne Talmadge in the general election.
Current Representative Wendy Horman in district 32 is facing two challengers in the primary: Bryan Smith and Sean Colletti. The winner will face a Democrat in the November general election.
Incumbent State Representative Kevin Andrus is facing former State Representative Chad Christensen for House seat 35A. The winner will be up against a Democrat in November.
Candidates have until March 29, 2024 to withdraw from their race, if they choose to do so.
Were there surprises in your district? Which races are you looking forward to, or dreading?
Tags: 2024 General Election, 2024 Primary Election, Challenger, Congress, Constitution Party of Idaho, Democrat, Elections, GOP, House of Representatives, Idaho, Incumbent, Independent, Libertarian, Republican, State Senate
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Idaho
Shari's restaurant abruptly closes in Idaho Falls – East Idaho News
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IDAHO FALLS — Shari’s in Idaho Falls abruptly closed this week with no plans of reopening.
The restaurant, located on Broadway Street right off the I-15 exits, served its final meals on Wednesday. Employees tell EastIdahoNews.com they were notified Sunday that the eatery would be closing.
Customers are now greeted with a sign taped on the doors that says, “To our Idaho Falls Guests: We appreciate your patronage. Please note that this location is permanently closed. We invite you to visit us at our other locations. Sincerely, Shari’s.”
It’s unknown why the Idaho Falls location suddenly shuttered but the last Shari’s in Tacoma, Washington also stopped operating this week. The Lewiston, Idaho restaurant went dark at the end of May and Shari’s in Boise closed in April after 30 years, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Shari’s opened its first restaurant in 1978 and is the largest family-style brand in the Pacific Northwest, according to the company’s website. It’s headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon and has restaurants in California, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. The last four remaining Shari’s in Idaho are in Twin Falls, Garden City, Meridian and Nampa.
Messages left at Shari’s corporate office have not been returned.
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Idaho
Hey Rocky, think you saw Bullwinkle? Idaho Fish and Game confirms 2 moose in Boise area
A couple of moose have taken up residence in the greater Boise area this summer, Idaho Fish and Game told the Idaho Statesman on Thursday.
A young bull moose was spotted this week around Barber Park near the intersection of South Millbrook Way and East Warm Springs Avenue in Southeast Boise, and another moose has been living near Hidden Springs in the northwest Boise Foothills most of the summer.
Neither moose poses an immediate threat to those communities, a Fish and Game spokesperson said, but residents should still take precautions to avoid an encounter.
Here are some guidelines from Idaho Fish and Game regarding moose:
▪ Keep a distance of at least 50 yards.
▪ Moose view dogs as predators and can react aggressively. Dog owners should avoid the areas where moose have been spotted, and homeowners should make sure their dogs are contained.
▪ If a moose is seen on the roadway, slow down and avoid creating a traffic hazard.
▪ Watch for body language that indicates a moose is stressed, such as ears down or hair on its neck standing up. They may also stomp their front hooves and grunt or snort.
Idaho
Gwen fire reaching 2000 acres in Latah County
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LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — July 24th the Gwen fire was reported south of Juliaetta Idaho. The report came in just 30 miles outside of Lewiston near State Highway 3 in Latah County.
The Gwen fire has reached just over 2000 acres near the Clearwater River.
The agencies included in helping subdue the fire are, The Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, area rural fire departments, and local landowners. Evacuations are in place with road closures, with some structure loss. The resources on hand are some fire crews, engines, dozers, water scoopers, air tankers, and helicopters.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
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