Emily White

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Idaho State Police warn summertime motorcyclists against lane splitting

5 days ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

An uptick in motorcycles on the roads is common for the summertime, but according to Idaho State Police, that uptick this summer has resulted in more lane splitting, which is illegal in Idaho. ISP issued a news release Friday detailing the issues that lane splitting creates and reminded the public that the maneuver can lead to citations, fines and liability in a crash. Lane splitting is when a motorcyclist rides between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic, ISP defined in its release.
Idaho State Police warn summertime motorcyclists against lane splitting

6 days ago | idahostatejournal.com | Emily White

An uptick in motorcycles on the roads is common for the summertime, but according to Idaho State Police, that uptick this summer has resulted in more lane splitting, which is illegal in Idaho. ISP issued a news release Friday detailing the issues that lane splitting creates and reminded the public that the maneuver can lead to citations, fines and liability in a crash. Lane splitting is when a motorcyclist rides between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic, ISP defined in its release.
'More than a date on a calendar': Memorial Day celebration at Gowen Field honors those who served

2 weeks ago | idahostatejournal.com | Emily White

BOISE — The sun shone bright on Wednesday afternoon while veterans, military service members and civilians gathered together to remember military members killed in action. The Idaho National Guard held its annual Memorial Day Dedication ceremony on Wednesday at Gowen Field Memorial Park. The event is held each year to honor those who have served in the military or died while serving in the military. “Memorial Day is more than a date on a calendar.
'More than a date on a calendar': Memorial Day celebration at Gowen Field honors those who served

2 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

BOISE — The sun shone bright on Wednesday afternoon while veterans, military service members and civilians gathered together to remember military members killed in action. The Idaho National Guard held its annual Memorial Day Dedication ceremony on Wednesday at Gowen Field Memorial Park. The event is held each year to honor those who have served in the military or died while serving in the military. “Memorial Day is more than a date on a calendar.
Incumbent Kohler, newcomer Castle win seats on Meridian Library Board

2 weeks ago | ncwlife.com | Emily White

The results are in — the race for two seats on the Meridian Library Board was not a close one. Voters on Tuesday cast 12,683 votes for the four candidates vying for the two seats on the board and a combined 80% of voters voted for incumbent Jeff Kohler and Garrett Castle, according to unofficial election results.
'It's just time': Longtime Garden City mayor won't seek reelection

2 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

GARDEN CITY — John Evans has been the mayor of Garden City for 20 years. Now, he says it’s time to retire. Evans, a registered Republican, has lived in Garden City since 1989 and first ran for mayor in November 2005. Before that, he served on the city council for a decade. He first took a seat on the city council when he was 46 — Evans will be 77 next month. “It just feels like it’s time for turn over,” Evans told the Idaho Press earlier this month. “The city’s in great shape, we’ve got a good staff.
'It's just time': Longtime Garden City mayor won't seek reelection

2 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

GARDEN CITY — John Evans has been the mayor of Garden City for 20 years. Now, he says it’s time to retire. Evans, a registered Republican, has lived in Garden City since 1989 and first ran for mayor in November 2005. Before that, he served on the city council for a decade. He first took a seat on the city council when he was 46 — Evans will be 77 next month. “It just feels like it’s time for turn over,” Evans told the Idaho Press earlier this month. “The city’s in great shape, we’ve got a good staff.
Familiar faces, familiar topics: Meridian Library Board election candidate rundown

3 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

Two years ago, Mike Hon and Philip Reynolds tried to have the Meridian Library District dissolved. Now they're among the candidates running for the two open seats on the library board later this month. The Meridian Library Board has five trustees — Josi Christensen, Chair Jeff Kohler, Vice-Chair Destinie Hart, Treasurer Laura Knutson and Josh Cummings. The terms for Christensen and Kohler expire this year; Christensen is not running for reelection.
West Ada school board discusses visual display policy

3 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

The West Ada School Board is continuing to deliberate on what visual displays should be allowed in classrooms. On Tuesday the school board discussed Personnel Conduct policy 403.50, whichincludes sections on personnel personal property, visual displays, nepotism and romance, district physical property, protection of students, personnel conduct, professional appearance and personnel standard of conduct. Tuesday was the first time the board was shown the updated policy.
West Ada teacher resigns after months-long battle with district over signs in her classroom

3 weeks ago | idahopress.com | Emily White

A West Ada School District teacher who has been at the center of an ongoing controversy has informed the district that she will resign. Sarah Inama, a history teacher at Lewis and Clark Middle School in Meridian, informed the district on May 9 that this will be her last year working there. Inama forwarded her emailed resignation letter to the Idaho Press on Thursday morning. West Ada's last day of school is May 23.