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Good morning. It’s Friday, November 15th, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures are slightly warmer today than what we've seen all week. Expect a high around 58 degrees and partly cloudy skies. Warm temperatures will continue into the weekend and peak early next week before a cold snap brings high temperatures down into the 40s. Our top story today: 2 Idaho Congressman have weighed in on the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, November 14th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’ll see partly cloudy skies today with a high temperature of 56 degrees. Overnight, temperatures will hover around 37 degrees. Our top story today: A 3rd Treasure Valley family said the puppy they purchased at a new Meridian pet store was diagnosed with a highly contagious virus.

Good morning, it’s Wednesday, November 13th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures today will get up to 57 degrees today. We’ll have partly cloudy skies all day, and a very slight chance of some precipitation in the morning and late evening.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, November 12th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’ll see a high temperature of 56 degrees today, along with light winds. Sunset this evening is at 5:23pm. Our top story today: Boise Mayor David Bieter says he has heard the voters and will recommend to the Boise City Council “an immediate reset” to the main library project.

Good morning, it’s Monday, November 11th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures this week continue to hover in the upper and mid-50s. Today’s high will be 57 degrees, with winds up to 11 miles per hour. Our top story today: A Vallivue (valley-view) teenager made it his mission to help local veterans, earning an Eagle Scout badge and completing his high school senior project in the process.

Good morning. It’s Friday, November 8th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’ll see sunny skies today and a high temperature of 60 degrees and a low of 34 degrees, with light winds throughout the day. The sun will set at 5:26 p.m. Our top story today: Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area is opening its terrain park today after getting an early start on snowmaking operations last month.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, November 7th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’ll see partly sunny skies today and a high temperature of 58 degrees. Overnight, temperatures will dip down almost to freezing. Our top story today: Boise voters forced the city’s first mayoral runoff election between incumbent Dave Bieter and City Council President Lauren McLean. McLean took an early lead and maintained it all night.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, November 6th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. The wind will pick up a little bit today, getting up to about 9 miles per hour. It should be sunny today with a high temperature of 59 degrees. Our top story today is, of course, the outcome of yesterday’s elections. Polls closed at 8 p.m.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, November 5th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Today, temperatures could get up into the 60s. We’ll see mostly sunny skies and light winds, according to forecasts. Our top story today: It’s Election Day, which means thousands of people across the Treasure Valley will be casting their votes for mayoral candidates, council members, and much more.

Good morning. It’s Monday, November 4th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures will warm up this week, beginning with a high of 57 degrees today. We’ll see clear, sunny skies today before clouds roll in for the rest of the week.

Good morning. It’s Friday, November 1st. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Expect slightly warmer weather today, with sunny skies and highs nearly reaching 50 degrees. Then, over the weekend, we’ll warm back up into the mid-50s. Our top story today: A former student-athlete’s lawsuit against the University of Idaho under a “heightened-risk claim” will proceed, after a judge ruled partially in her favor Wednesday.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 31st. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. The forecast today is a high of 44 degrees, with partly cloudy skies and a low of 23 degrees overnight. Which brings us to our top story today: According to the National Weather Service, Boise is forecast to hit a low of 20 degrees on Halloween night.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, October 30th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. The forecast today calls for sunny skies and a high temperature of 41 degrees. Overnight, the temperature will drop to a low around 21 degrees. But the National Weather Service said things will warm up just a tiny bit more for Halloween tomorrow. Our top story today: St.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, October 29th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Prepare for some frigid weather today. Even though we’ll see sunny skies, temperatures are only expected to reach 37 degrees, with an overnight low of 15 degrees. But temperatures will warm up as the week goes on, with forecasts calling for a high of 46 degrees on Halloween.

Good morning. It’s Monday, October 28th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’re looking at a chilly week ahead. Today will be partly cloudy, with a high temperature of 45 degrees and an overnight low of 24 degrees. Then, tomorrow and Wednesday will be even colder, with overnight temperatures falling to the teens.

Good morning. It’s Friday, October 25th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Expect sunny skies today and the warmest temperatures we’ve seen -- or will see -- for some time. The high temperature today will be in the mid-60s. Through the weekend, temperatures will fall into the low 50s and high 40s, with overnight temperatures consistently below freezing.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, October 22nd. I’m Sam Scholl, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. The forecast for today calls for temperatures in the upper 50s, and a 25 percent chance of rain early in the afternoon, along with cloudy skies throughout the day. Our top story today: The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified the woman killed in an officer-involved shooting as 33-year-old Amber Lea Dewitt, from Caldwell.

Good morning. It’s Monday, October 21st. I’m Sam Scholl, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’ll see cloudy skies across the Treasure Valley today, and temperatures in the mid- to upper-50s. Overnight, temperatures only dip a little bit into the low 40s. We’ll see some pretty mild temperatures this week, as well as a chance for some more fall showers tomorrow.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, October 16th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Get ready for the warmest day of the week! Today temperatures could hit 77 degrees, with an overnight low of 50 degrees. Things will stay chilly for the next week, with rain and temperatures in the 50s predicted into the weekend.

Good morning, it’s Tuesday, October 15th. I'm Mike Scott and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Things will warm up to about 72 degrees today with partly cloudy skies and light winds. It will be even warmer tomorrow before rain and cold temperatures roll in over the weekend.

Good morning. It’s Monday, October 14th, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. We’re looking at another sunny day with highs in the mid-60s. The overnight low will be about 38 degrees. We’ll see a few more warm days this week that get up into the 70s, but expect rain and colder temperatures by the weekend.

Good morning. It’s Friday, October 11th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Sunny weather is expected today, reaching a high of 59 degrees, with a low of 30. Winds from the southeast are expected at 5 to 10 miles per hour. The sun will set at 7:08 p.m. Our top story today: Amazon.com made it official yesterday. That big building planned for a Nampa cornfield and dubbed “Project Bronco” will be an Amazon fulfillment center.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 10th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Things will be a bit warmer today, reaching 50 degrees by late afternoon. Sunny skies and lighter winds today should help you feel a bit warmer after yesterday’s cold snap.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, October 9th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Today marks the start of a cold snap in the Treasure Valley. Temperatures are only expected to reach the upper 40s, and winds could reach 20 miles per hour. Expect cloudy skies before things clear up -- but stay cold -- through the end of the week. Our top story today: Trader Joe’s has finally announced when it will open its new Treasure Valley store.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, October 8th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Today will be chilly and a little bit windy ahead of a storm rolling into the area later this week. The high temperatures are forecast in the mid-60s with winds up to 13 miles per hour. Overnight, temperatures will fall to the mid-30s. Our top story today: A big change is coming to Downtown Boise. Fatty’s Bar, the downtown dance club at 800 W.

Good morning. It’s Monday, October 7th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to the news from the Idaho Statesman. Today could be our last warm day for a while. Forecasts are calling for partly cloudy skies and highs around 70 degrees before a cold front moves in, bringing high temperatures into the 40s mid-week. Our top story today: Former Boise Mayor Brent Coles surprised many people earlier this year when he announced his mayoral bid.

Good morning. It’s Friday, October 4th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Showers are likely before noon today, then it should be partly sunny, with a high near 56. And tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 35. For the weekend, look for morning fog, then generally clear and pleasant weather. Forest Service officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to create a nonmotorized trail system.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 3rd. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Today is going to be partly sunny, with a high near 65. And tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. It'll be partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, October 2nd, I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Today will be sunny, with a high near 60. Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 37. In our top story: Low-price fashion chain Forever 21 was a once-hot destination for teen shoppers, that fell victim to its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes. Today, it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Good morning. It’s Friday, Sept. 27th. I'm Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Look for sunny skies today, with a high near 67. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 41. There will be about a 20 percent chance of showers both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the 50s. In our top story today: Verizon has announced that it's launched 5G cellular networking service in the Boise area.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 26th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. The sun will be abundant today, and it will be pleasant in the great outdoors, with a high of 77 degrees. A few clouds might move in at night, with lows dipping to the mid-40s. Our top story today: Garden City’s great growth along the Greenbelt adjacent to Boise’s West End has been well-documented.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 25th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. There will be lots of sunshine today, and a high of 74 degrees — perfect for golfing or bicycling as fall comes in shining. Lows tonight will be in the high 40s.

Good morning. It’s Monday, September 23rd. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Whether you like it or not, summer is officially over, but the first day of fall will make you want to be outside. It will be moderately sunny today, with a high of 74. Tonight, temperatures will drop into the low 50s.

Good morning. It’s Friday, September 20th. I'm Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It’ll be mostly sunny today, with a high near 65. There is a 20% chance of showers before 1pm. Winds could pick up to as much as 17 miles an hour this afternoon. It’ll be partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 45.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 19th. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Look for possible rain showers today, and there's a chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon. It'll be mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight, it’ll be partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 18th, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It's going to be a cloudy, chilly, rainy day today in the Treasure Valley. The forecast calls for showers this morning, and then possible thunderstorms after 1pm. The high is only expected to be about 63, with an 80% chance of precipitation. It’ll be mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 48. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, September 17th, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures are cooling down today, with the forecasted high only 70 degrees. We’ll see partly cloudy skies ahead of a few days of rain at the end of the week. Our top story today: Boise Police Chief Bill Bones announced yesterday that he plans to retire in October after 27 years with the Boise Police Department — 4 of which he spent as chief.

Good morning. It’s Monday, September 16th, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It will be a cloudy day today, with cool temperatures in the mid-70s. We could see some rain tonight, with the forecast calling for a 25% chance of precipitation in the evening.

Good morning. It’s Friday, September 13th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Even though it's Friday the 13th, that doesn't mean bad luck in the weather department for Treasure Valley residents. It's going to be gloriously beautiful in Boise and the surrounding area, with highs in the 80s all weekend. Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 81. Tomorrow should be 82 degrees and Sunday will be sunny and 85.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 12th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It's going to be a pleasantly sunny day today, with a high near 77. It should cool down to about 53 tonight. Looking ahead, the weekend is looking great, with sunny skies predicted and highs around 80. Our top story today concerns the upcoming 2020 census.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 11th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 48. Our top story concerns the growing health concerns around vaping. Public health officials say Idaho has 2 confirmed cases of serious respiratory disease among people who vape.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, September 10th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It will be cloudy all day with a slight chance for some rain around lunchtime. We’ll continue to see temperatures in the low 70s during the day and overnight lows in the 50s.

Good morning. It’s Monday, September 9th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. There’s a slight chance of rain today from the weekend storm system. Expect cloudy skies and cool temperatures in the mid-70s all day and through the next week. Overnight, temperatures will drop to 50 degrees.

Good morning. It’s Friday, September 6th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It’s much cooler today, with highs expected to reach into the lower 80s thanks to a thunderstorm system passing through. There’s a 40 percent chance of rain and some moderate winds also in the forecast before we head into a cool, cloudy weekend.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, September 5th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. The hot weather is going to stick around for at least 1 more day, and then it could turn a bit cooler with some showers tonight and tomorrow. Today should be mostly sunny and hot though, with a high near 94. Tonight, there will be a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. It'll be mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, September 4th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It's going to remain hot in the Treasure Valley for a couple more days. Today will be sunny, with a high near 93. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Our top story today comes from the business beat and involves planning a wedding. Most people can’t imagine planning 3 wedding ceremonies in 3 years, much less 3,300.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, September 3rd. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. We’re headed into the warmest day of the week, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching up to 97 degrees. Our top story today: A new development in Garden City is nearing completion.

Good morning. It’s Monday, September 2nd. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Expect a sunny Labor Day with temperatures in the mid-90s. The overnight low is 65 degrees. Our top story today: The Idaho Public Charter School Commission is still at the center of controversy, with chairman Alan Reed working to mend fences with political leaders. The controversy started in April when commissioners met for a closed-door meeting.

Good morning. It’s Friday, August 30th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Today's top story shows that the first Snake River sockeye salmon raised in a $14 million hatchery, that opened in 2013, returned to the Sawtooth Valley on Wednesday.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, August 29th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to the flash news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It's going to stay mostly sunny and hot today, with a high near 93. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 62. In our top story today: Alaska Airlines says it will begin nonstop flights between Boise and Los Angeles in March. Currently, Alaska passengers flying to Los Angeles from Boise stop in Portland or Seattle.