On a bluff overlooking a breathtaking expanse of blue lake, Castle Von Frandsen, a magnificent residential castle, awaits its next knight in shining armor. Situated at the edge of Idaho’s Frandsen Forest, this mansion-sized property is now available for purchase. Originally listed for $7 million in July, the price has been reduced to $4.5 million. …
Renowned musician Jimmy Buffett tragically passed away at the age of 76 after battling an aggressive form of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma. Throughout his career spanning over five decades, Buffett delighted fans with hits like ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise.’ In 2019, he received the devastating diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma, which eventually …
Mike McCarter, a knowledgeable historian and devoted resident of Oregon, has a deep understanding of the state’s history and its unique political landscape. Residing in La Pine, a rural area that starkly contrasts with the coastal, winery-filled, and Blue-political Oregon, McCarter recognizes the political dominance of the western part of the state. Frustrated by the …
As antivax sentiments take hold of American parents, the proportion of children exempt from school vaccinations is on the rise. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that for the 2021-2022 school year, 2.6 percent of kindergarteners in the US had vaccine exemptions, up from 2.2 percent in the previous year. The …
Editor’s note: We have made changes to indicate that Hillary is now a post-tropical cyclone. Hillary, previously a post-tropical cyclone, is on a direct path towards Oregon and Idaho following heavy rainfall in Southern California over the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has stated on Monday morning that localized but significant flash flooding may occur …
Tropical Storm Hilary continues its path towards Oregon and Idaho, following heavy rains in Southern California. The National Hurricane Center issued a warning on Monday morning, stating that localized flash flooding could occur in parts of Oregon and Idaho as the storm moves through. The center advised that rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, …
In 2020, when the pandemic wreaked havoc on the economy, stimulus checks became popular as millions of Americans lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet. While most pandemic-related aid has ended, some states are still providing stimulus-style payments in the form of property or income tax rebates. New Mexico and Montana, for example, …
In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has upheld the decision to block Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes participating in girls and women’s sports, making it the first state to enact such a ban. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported a judge’s preliminary injunction against the 2020 law. …
Unidentified Species Stumps Locals as it Appears in Idaho’s Inland Salmon River Residents of Riggins, Idaho were left perplexed and astonished when an unfamiliar species washed up on the banks of the Salmon River. Concerned citizens promptly contacted the Idaho Fish and Game department, claiming to have seen a shark on shore. The creature in …
Looking to relocate or just curious about how your state ranks? WalletHub has just released a new analysis on America’s best places to live. The study examined all 50 states across more than four dozen metrics, focusing on five main categories: affordability, economy, education and health, quality of life, and safety. According to the research, …