George Prentice

4 days ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

If it weren't for the fact that it was a cartoon, the drama was tangible: an antagonist with a penchant for tyranny has issued a decree to rid his kingdom of “others.” Additionally, he has used his power to persecute the "others," displacing them from their homes and triggering a refugee crisis in his (albeit fictional) land. But wait a minute; there’s an ogre? And a donkey? And did that donkey saying something about breakfast treats?

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Down a nondescript back road in Ketchum, just west of the Big Wood River, sits a beautiful two-story home. It is surrounded by breathtaking beauty. It was the final residence of Ernest Hemingway and his wife Mary. He died there in 1961 in a terrifying act of violence. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and since 2017, the Community Library in Ketchum has been the custodian of the property.

2 weeks ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

Ground transportation at the Boise Airport includes a number of familiar options: Valley Regional Transit, taxis, rideshares and rental cars. And then there’s something called Turo – something new at the airport beginning this month. “We reached an agreement with Turo, and those vehicles are allowed to park in any of our public parking facilities when those transfers occur,” said Boise Airport Deputy Director Sean Briggs. “The renter of the vehicle pays parking fees as well when they exit.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice

As families step away from the 2024-25 school year, school districts across Idaho are ramping up their plans for the next – and more than a few are wrestling with the idea of possibly joining the growing list of districts who have adopted four-day schedules. The just-completed school year saw more than 100,000 Idaho students attending four-day school.

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice |Katie Kloppenburg |Julie Luchetta

Nearly every county in Idaho held a consolidated election on Tuesday. More than two dozen Idaho school districts asked voters to approve funding, either through levies or bonds. In total, they added up to nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, with a handful passing across the state. Here’s a breakdown of the top races. The Middleton School District asked voters to approve a $19.9 million bond to build a new elementary school to deal with overcrowding. The 20 year bond failed to get a supermajority.