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Years of Service: 1991-PresentIn 1991, Sam began his career as a sheriff deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. After gaining a little experience, Sam transferred to the Clark County Sheriff's Office where he learned what law enforcement was about. Being a small department, Sam was thrown into every experience including dealing with livestock, working as an EMT, part firefighter, and dealing with a small jail.In 1999, Sam began working for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. While there, Sam worked patrol, narcotics, was a sniper on the SWAT Team and then began his ascent through the department's ranks.He rose steadily through the ranks until he was the Chief Deputy where he thought he would remain. After the previous sheriff retired Sam ran for the office and was elected sheriff in 2021. In this episode, Sheriff Hulse discusses his career, leadership style, as well as some of the positions and issues he has dealt with as the sheriff including mental health and continuing education for those going through the judicial process in Bonneville County.Sheriff Hulse also discusses the types of people and qualities he looks for in new recruits hoping to work for the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.For those interested in applying to become a Bonneville County Sheriff please contact https://bonnevillesheriff.com/join/.

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And yes, I am available for Pride Month speaking engagements. And if all this is too big a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]This past weekend, I was invited to deliver the keynote speech at the Bonneville County Democratic Party's annual Truman Dinner in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It was my first time visiting the Gem State, and I was captivated by both the gorgeous scenery and the warmth of Idahoans. When I was invited to the Truman Dinner a few months ago by Chairwoman Miranda Marquit, I accepted immediately. And I'll tell you why.Idaho is a deeply conservative state. It has not gone for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1964; that year, Lyndon B. Johnson, despite trouncing Barry Goldwater—winning 44 states (and D.C.), 486 electoral votes, 61 percent of the popular vote—won Idaho by less than two percent.Idaho has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1974, a Democratic governor since 1990, and with the exception of a single term served by Mr. Walt Minnick in the 111th Congress (2009-2011), it has not otherwise elected a Democrat to the U.S. House since 1994.Idaho is among those states that actually increased their support for Trump from 2016 to 2020, despite his loss to President Biden.Abortion was formally banned in the state two months after the Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling (except in cases of rape, incest, and the life of the mother during the first trimester), and LGBTQ rights in the state are abysmal, although public polling of Idahoans illustrates a more complicated picture (about 70 percent of Idahoans support LGBTQ non-discrimination laws).So, yes, it is accurate to say that Idaho is deeply conservative.But I spent the entire weekend with Idaho Democrats, and I found myself in awe of their dedication, kindness, and unyielding pride in Democratic values. They did not feel sorry for themselves. They did not make excuses. They had no time for pity.I was in the company of so many wonderful people who get up every day and fight the good fight for their families, their neighbors, and their state. I wish that so many Democrats living in solidly progressive areas of this country had a tenth of the courage and commitment demonstrated by the Democrats I met in Idaho.I am so tired of some Democrats living in solid blue parts of the country looking down their noses at folks putting in the work in conservative swaths of our nation, questioning their sanity in living where they do, as though uprooting one's family from the only home they've ever known is a feasible option for most people.The unflappable worth ethic of these Idaho Democrats reminded me of how proud I am to be a progressive from Texas and how much I bristle when someone who lives in a solidly blue state condescends to Democrats living in conservative areas.Anyway, the full remarks of my speech are below, and if you would be so kind, I highly encourage donating to the Bonneville County Democratic Party. Please help them build the future of Democratic politics in the state.FULL REMARKSGood evening!My name is Charlotte Clymer, and I am proud to be a member of the Democratic Party.It's an honor to join y'all tonight. When your chair Miranda Marquit extended an invitation to me a few months ago, I immediately agreed. You see, I've never been to Idaho, and every person I've ever met from Idaho has said to me: “Oh, don't come here. You'd hate it. Nothing to see at all. No gorgeous scenery. No nature. It's so boring. And tell your friends not to come here, either!”Idaho is a wonderfully kept secret. So, I knew I had to come for that reason, alone.But I also accepted the Chairwoman's invitation because I know what it's like to be a proud Democrat in an area of the country where Democrats aren't so plentiful. Because let's face it: I know that there are a lot of folks in this county, maybe even some folks in this room, who look at me and only see a trans woman, a progressive trans woman, who has flown in from Washington, D.C.What could I possibly know about what it's like to live in a conservative area? What could I possibly know about having a lot of conservative friends and neighbors and constantly being in spaces with people who are not gonna see the world as I do?This is what I call box thinking. It's become one of the biggest problems for our country: this relentless need to place everyone we know in a box and call it a day. There are a lot of folks who live their lives believing there are only two boxes and you need to belong to only one of those two boxes and it had better be their box.And if you chose to place me in a box before getting to know me, you'd miss out on a lot.You'd never find out that I served in the U.S. Army for six years and I am very proud of my service. You'd never find out that my Christian faith is one of the most important things to me and that I go to church every Sunday. You'd never find out that I'm very proud to be from the South, that I come from two lines of family raised in the South. You'd never find out that I played high school football, that I grew up around firearms, that I was raised on country music, and I am proud of all these aspects of who I am.I know what it's like to be from a part of the country that people living in more progressive areas look at and say: “Oh gosh, I'm so sorry,” as though I've just told them my dog died.Actually, that's not entirely true. If I told them my dog had died, they would probably have asked about South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's whereabouts.But it's true. We live in a nation of people who insist that there are only two boxes. And I'm not just talking about people on the right. I'm talking about people on the far-left, too. So much of the far-left can't stand me because I defy their box theory. They believe that I, as a trans woman, am not supposed to be proud of our military, that I am not supposed to go to church, that I am not supposed to disagree with them.That's the thing they still don't realize. The brutal truth is that the far-right and far-left have one thing in common: they both live in fear of talking with a reasonable adult who disagrees with them.Well, folks, here's my message to them: this country is a whole lot damn bigger than two boxes.I have not come this far in life to allow myself to be defined by strangers who are scared of reasonable disagreement. Who I am is between me and God, and no one else gets a say in that.And this goes for geography, too. I'm from the great state of Texas, and if all you knew about Texas were our state's political leadership and their incessant irresponsibility and selfishness and cruelty—if that's all you knew about Texas—you probably wouldn't want to visit.But you see, I'm very proud to be from Texas, probably for the same reasons that all of you here are proud to be from Idaho. And you should be. Because this is home. This is where you first learned about community. It's where you first understood what it means to live alongside others and take care of your neighbors and work hard to ensure that no one gets left behind.It hasn't surprised me one bit to find out that folks in Idaho are kind, hardworking, empathetic, and resilient. And I think that goes double for Idaho Democrats. It takes guts to walk up to door after door and knock on it, knowing that the person behind that door is more than likely going to be resistant to your message, knowing that you're going to have to do the thankless work of communicating a vision of solidarity and progress with your neighbor, who may have been fed a lot of disinformation and hateful propaganda.I hope you'll hear what I'm saying: it takes courage to be an outspoken Democrat in a place where few exist, but more than that, in states like Idaho and Texas, it takes courage to swallow your pride and meet people where they are and get them to see how the Democratic Party has their best interests at mind. It takes courage to do the hard and necessary work of constantly extending a hand to folks who don't agree with you on most things.But it is necessary. It is absolutely necessary. You are doing the work that needs to be done, and thank god for that.I think it's quite appropriate that we're gathered this evening at a dinner named for a president who understood, better than most presidential candidates of the 20th century, what it means to be the underdog.Harry Truman was not supposed to win the 1948 presidential election. The winner that year was supposed to be New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, who was very popular with his base and very charismatic. Of the 500 newspapers in the country at that time, nearly 80 percent endorsed Dewey. One famous pundit said two months before Election Day that the race was basically over.Most of that campaign can be summed up this way: the press thought Dewey was going to win, the pollsters and pundits thought Dewey was going to win, and Dewey thought Dewey was going to win. In fact, even President Truman's closest aides and his wife Bess privately thought Dewey was likely to win. So, it was clear that Dewey was going to win. It seems the only person who thought Truman could win was Truman.You see, President Truman was an incredibly capable commander-in-chief. He had successfully led the United States out of World War II and began the process of rebuilding Europe. He had common sense and stood up for working class families. He was a great chief executive.But he wasn't flashy. Many folks didn't find him very exciting. Around this time that year, in mid-May, his approval rating was 36 percent. He was challenged by people in his own party. He was doubted by the press. There were some folks who openly wondered if it wouldn't be a bad idea for Mr. Truman to drop out of the race and give another Democrat a shot.There were third party candidates like vicious racist Strom Thurmond, who threatened to take votes from President Truman and weaken him against Dewey.And meanwhile, Thomas Dewey was saying nothing much at all. He wasn't articulating any new or interesting policy ideas. He wasn't laying out a vision for all Americans. He was pandering to his base and playing it safe otherwise.So, an incumbent who's a great leader but isn't considered very exciting, a challenger who isn't saying anything new but is considered by many to be charismatic, a bunch of third party clowns mucking up the process, and a political press that seems to be asleep at the wheel.Does any of this sound familiar?President Truman went on aggressive whistle stop tours of the country, giving speeches at train stations all over, hammering the GOP and Dewey, refusing to back down, refusing to give up, and absolutely certain he was gonna win.I want to read you a quote from a speech President Truman delivered by radio in St. Paul, Minnesota about three weeks before the election:“Republicans approve of the American farmer, but they are willing to help him go broke. They stand four-square for the American home--but not for housing. They are strong for labor--but they are stronger for restricting labor's rights. They favor minimum wage--the smaller the minimum wage the better. They endorse educational opportunity for all--but they won't spend money for teachers or for schools. They think modern medical care and hospitals are fine--for people who can afford them. ...They think the American standard of living is a fine thing--so long as it doesn't spread to all the people. And they admire the Government of the United States so much that they would like to buy it.”You could take that quote and put it in a speech by President Biden now, and you wouldn't miss a beat. Mr. Truman didn't play it safe. He didn't hesitate to fight for his values. He didn't try to pander to zealots and clowns. He was a warrior for democracy and working families.Three weeks after that speech, President Truman won. The pundits were apoplectic. All night, radio announcers told the public that Truman's lead in the national vote was temporary. There's no way he could win. Political reporters said he couldn't win, so how could this happen?The day after the election, President Truman held up the front page of the Chicago Tribune that had been printed and distributed erroneously, with that iconic headline in big bold letters:DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMANAnd he didn't just win. He got two million more votes than Dewey and trounced him in the Electoral College.I want to be very clear about something tonight. If you walk away with anything from this event, I want you to walk away with this: Joe Biden is going to be reelected President of the United States. We are gonna win in November. And it's not just because our party has ideas that actually help working class families. It's not just because President Biden's policies have saved our economy. It's not just because Republicans don't have any new ideas or new solutions.No, here's why President Biden is going to win: because he trusts the American people to understand what's at stake.We don't want to live in a country where any elected official believes he's above the law and should be treated like a king. We don't want to live in a country where the state gets to decide what women do with their bodies. We don't want to live in a country where politicians get to tell parents what health care they're allowed to provide their children. We don't want to live in a country where the richest people still get unfair tax breaks while working families struggle to provide for their children. We don't want to live in a country where those in power turn their backs on the labor movement and working class families.We don't want to live in a country in which life-saving and comprehensive health care is only accessible to those earning six figures or more.That's it. That's all that matters. And the leadership of the Republican Party lives every day in fear that more and more working families are gonna realize that.The polls don't matter. Listen, y'all, I've been following politics all my life and working in politics for most of my career, and I can tell you beyond the shadow of a doubt that polls don't worry me.What did the pollsters say in 2018? That Democrats were right to be anxious. What happened? Democrats took back control of Congress in an enormously embarrassing defeat for Trump.What did the pollsters say in 2020? That Democrats were headed for a catastrophic defeat at the polls. What happened? President Biden was elected, and Democrats took back control of Congress.What did the pollsters say in 2022? Do y'all remember? They said a “red wave” was coming and Democrats were about to be wiped out in Congress. What happened? President Biden had the best midterms performance of any first term Democratic president in six decades. The red wave turned out to be a red trickle.Folks, I say again: there is no doubt in my mind that we are going to win in November. President Biden and Vice President Harris will be reelected, we will take back the House, and you know what? I'm feeling cautiously optimistic that we'll hold the Senate, too.And when this all happens, the pundits and pollsters will make excuses like they always do. And the Republican Party will make excuses like they always do. And the press will make excuses like they always do.Let it be known right now: the Democratic Party ain't got time for excuses.There are working families to support, homeless veterans to house, minimum wage workers to be helped, children to be fed and educated, and a country, a proud country, to believe in.That starts right here in places like Bonneville County. It starts in places like my home state of Texas. It starts in the places in this country most in need of building bridges by folks like yourselves who are doing that thankless work because it needs to be done.I am grateful for you, and I want you to know there are Democrats all across this country who are grateful for you.Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your hospitality. Have a wonderful evening.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

These are your Evening Headlines for February 2, 2024... A man is dead after a crash in Bonneville County. Also, a member of the team prosecuting Chad Daybell is stepping away. Then, country singer, Luke Bryan, is coming to Idaho Falls.

A man accused of killing his wife, infant son, and unborn child appeared in court for the first time today in Bonneville County, investigations are taking place after over 50 people at a Utah meetinghouse for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received carbon monoxide poisoning treatment, and teacher pay in Idaho has increased.

These are your Tuesday Evening Headlines... A Bonneville County man is behind bars on several misdemeanor charges. Plus, a closer look at today's BYU-Idaho devotional. Then, The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that an announced temple in Texas is getting a name change.

These are your Evening Headlines... The City of Pocatello has recently received a Water Smart grant. Plus, a recap of today's BYU-Idaho devotional with Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then, Bonneville County's "Shop with a Cop" event is happening next Friday.

These are your Evening Headlines for Tuesday, May 9, 2023... The defense and prosecution have rested their respective cases in the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial. Plus, today's devotional speaker spoke to students about how to build their foundations on Jesus Christ. Then, May is National Bike Month and Bonneville County is celebrating.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Here are your Evening Headlines for March 17, 2023... Bonneville County authorities are asking for your help to find two missing teens. Plus, the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is also looking for a man who cut off his ankle monitor. Then, the Idaho Transportation Department is repairing roads in Idaho Falls.

Here are your Evening Headlines for December 6, 2022... Bonneville County deputies made a drug related arrest in Ammon. Plus, the Museum of Idaho will have a new executive director, beginning in January. Also, the veterans in Pocatello will commemorate the bombing of Pearl Harbor, tomorrow.

REO Speedwagon will perform at the Mountain America Center this summer, there's a new jazz-style Christmas album out, and United Way of Idaho Falls and Bonneville County are hosting a giving tree for seniors.

We hope you're having a great Wednesday. These are your Evening Headlines for November 16, 2022... First, Lori Vallow-Daybell has been found competent to stand trial. Then, a town hall is scheduled for Idaho Falls and Bonneville County tomorrow night. Plus, Craters of the Moon has announced its schedule for winter operations.

A local Catholic school honored first responders with a free lunch, the city of Idaho Falls purchased a fire station that was previously owned by Bonneville County, and violinist Lindsay Stirling will return to eastern Idaho for her Christmas tour.

Dave Warner talks about why emergency preparedness is so important, and how people can train for natural disasters and life-or-death situations by signing up for a free Community Emergency Response training program offered in Madison and Bonneville County.

A Bonneville County house and vehicle have gone up in flames, President Russell M. Nelson presided at the groundbreaking of the Ephraim Utah Temple on Saturday and a new exhibit is on display at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho.

A van damaged property in a Bonneville County neighborhood, the Museum of Idaho is holding a fundraising gala, and leading church historian, Kate Holbrook, passed away.

Hollywood Director and Club Promoter David Pearce, has been charged with murder in the deaths of deaths of model Christy Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola in 2021. Actor Brandt Osborne has also been charged. https://www.crimeonline.com/2022/07/06/hollywood-producer-charged-with-murdering-model-christy-giles-friend-could-have-more-victims-da/ https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-07-01/murder-charges-filed-in-drug-deaths-of-two-women-left-at-hospitals https://nypost.com/2022/07/04/producer-charged-with-murdering-christy-giles-friend-dumped-at-la-hospitals/ Oh Idaho Bonneville County Prosecutor Shortage https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/07/nine-out-of-10-prosecutors-are-leaving-bonneville-county-whats-next/?fbclid=IwAR31niiisdenrxC3hzJoJv2Ejyyh4Jh3EJSPxAq-60gj3n9Rs0a2pIxpSgI Crime Update Eric Holder https://people.com/crime/nipsey-hussle-killer-eric-holder-convicted-first-degree-murder/?fbclid=IwAR2IGeUCHHyjEKo0EikqbP3CX4LhCMPBvAuKYKc9Fflkd6mOcor6jcj_MFI SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/jpFL8LmF5u4 Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Serial Killer Update, Bradford Weitzel, Detective Duck https://youtu.be/QXjCAt0oz1Y The Daybell Vallow Case Synopsis https://youtu.be/p0vaojqqJmM In Search of Ella Mae #MMIW https://youtu.be/MemknaBfNYc True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1 Kristi's Crystal Shop https://www.ehcrystals.com/

The Idaho Falls hockey team revealed it's new name and logo. A T-rex bone was found in Bonneville County. The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is hosting a "Love They Neighbor" concert.

About a week after the May primary election, the Idaho Secretary of State's office announced a group of eight counties that would be examined in the first post-election integrity audit conducted by the state under a new law passed this legislative session. This week, elections directors Helena Welling from Bonneville County and Cy Lootens from Jerome County join Logan Finney to discuss what the audit was like for their staff and what they learned in the process.

A fire is under investigation in Bonneville County. A blood drive is happening tomorrow in Idaho Falls. The Broulim's in Ammon is hasting a veteran breakfast.

Firefighters in Idaho Falls battled a fire in Bonneville County, Idaho's unemployment rates lower, The Jackson Lake Lodge gets an upgrade, and the registration for IF Zoo Summer Camps is now open.

Bonneville County's Master Gardener program is putting on a plant promotion fundraiser. A large variety of locally grown plants will be available for purchase from houseplants to vegetable garden starters. Lena Allen, a board member for the Bonneville County Master Gardner program says locally grown plants also come with an advantage over store-bought ones.  "That way we are giving the community really good plants to start with because sometimes when you go to a nursery or home depot [etc.] you're just getting whatever they grow for the whole country and that does not mean it's the best for here," Allen said.  If you are interested in gardening or getting some nice plants, the event will take place this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Bonneville County Extension Center in Idaho Falls, at the south entrance.  For more information, you can call 208-529-1390 or email bonneville@uidaho.edu. https://www.byui.edu/radio/bonneville-county-plant-promotion

A mental health workshop will be available for Pocatello High School students. Idaho is receiving $119 million as part of the nations opioid crisis settlement. A body was found at a rest stop in Bonneville County.

State Sen. Kevin Cook is running to represent District 32 after representing District 30 in Bonneville County. The change in district boundaries means he must run again. You can learn more about Cook on his campaign page: https://kevincookforidaho.com/

Here's a breakdown of this podcast: (1) Zitlau Valley Farm - Zitlau Valley Farm in Bonneville County achieved century farm designation, after 100 years of working hard and being willing to adjust their revenue streams to keep more family members involved – including now members of the fourth generation. (2) L&L Meats in Homedale, Idaho, stays busy as a mobile butchering business – and it's even mobile enough to go as far as Alaska for a few weeks and help with cattle harvest there. (3) Farm dogs can be fickle – you think they're loyal and then someone starts ordering them around and suddenly you're knocked off the top spot. Or someone comes out with steak bones to share, and suddenly you're just sinew and hide. But don't worry – they'll come around. Michele Coleman shares her farm dog saga, reinforcing the belief that old dogs can learn new tricks.

In this episode, Bonneville County deputies are searching for two people who may know what led up to a shooting that left three people injured, an apartment complex in Chubbuck was damaged in a fire over the weekend, donations are pouring in for the pregnant widow of a Wyoming marine killed in a terrorist attack and record low numbers of steelhead are returning from the ocean.

Morning Headlines for July 15, 2021 covering Idaho state police receiving bonuses, the Wyoming food service program, and the drought in Bonneville County.

Police found an Idaho fugitive in Provo Canyon, Bonneville County commissioners enacted a burn ban today, and Family Search announced a fully virtual Roots Tech Event for march 3rd, 4th, and 5th of 2022.

Jenna Holm has been in the Bonneville County, Idaho jail since May 18, 2020 for the death of Deputy Christopher Maser. Deputy Maser was hit and killed by a patrol car driven by Deputy Randy Flegel while Jenna lay in the road after having been tased by another officer. Kristi and Katie will continue to follow this case closely and fight for #justiceforjenna Justice for Jenna: https://www.facebook.com/donate/791547291771698/276507554174346/ *Correction Jenna is Navajo, we previously stated she was Shoshone.  

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 343 new cases of coronavirus and 2 new deaths due to COVID-19 related causes. That brings the statewide case count to 178,887 and the death toll to 1,954. Bonneville County currently has the highest 7-day moving average infection rate in the state, with roughly 42 cases per 100,000 people. All Idahoans age 16 and older may now schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment starting April 5th. Residents are encouraged to use the COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Registration System at covidvaccine.idaho.gov. So far, more than 406,000 Idahoans have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

The Pocatello City Council will keep the mask mandate for the city in effect until at least April 1st, Bonneville County is seeing their bond and levy elections next Tuesday, and Governor Brad Little has signed the Wrongful Conviction Act.

Margaret Wimborne, the director of communications for Idaho Falls District 91, talks with BYU-Idaho Radio about the upcoming bond and levy elections for Bonneville County and the district's search for a new superintendent,

The mask mandate has been lifted in Bonneville County, There is still time to register on the COVID-19 vaccination appointment scheduling list, and a new report days Wyoming played a significant part in helping the county increase its wind energy production.

Today's news, A Shelley man is facing charges after a DNA test linked him to a sexual assault in Bonneville County that occurred in April. Governor Brad Little says 13 thousand covid-19 vaccines will reach Idaho next week. The Museum of Idaho is offering several programs during the pandemic including the "Me time at the Museum" allowing groups of up to 10 people to view the exhibits.

On Friday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 1,786 new cases and 10 new deaths to its statewide total. That’s a new record for the highest single day of new reported cases. It brings the statewide total to 89,764 known cases and 845 deaths. The Eastern Idaho Health District has moved Bonneville County into the critical risk category. Bonneville joins Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties for critical risk status. Boise’s mandatory mask order goes into effect on Monday. Police can ticket or arrest anyone refusing to wear a mask and refusing to leave local businesses when asked. Businesses can temporarily lose their licenses if staffers or customers aren’t following mask orders.

On Tuesday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added a new record of 1,781 new cases and 35 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 85,125 known cases and 798 deaths. Eight of those deaths were recorded in Bonneville County, seven were recorded in Ada County, five in Twin Falls County, three each in Caribou and Bannock counties, and one each in Canyon, Cassia, Jefferson, Jerome, Kootenai, Lemhi, Lincoln, Minidoka, Power, and Shoshone counties. One death previously attributed to Gem County was removed or reassigned. Today was a day of healthcare meetings in the Treasure Valley. Southwest District Health held a meeting where doctors from St. Luke's Health System warned that their system is close to a breaking point. The surge in COVID-19 cases is causing bottlenecks, putting off elective surgeries and delaying the movement of patients. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean held a meeting with healthcare executives who warned that hospitals may have to start repurposing spaces like conference rooms because their clinical units are over capacity. Healthcare leaders at the Boise meeting and at a separate press event held jointly by several Treasure Valley hospitals warn that the number of hospitalized COVID patients could double by Christmas.

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 961 new cases and 16 new deaths to its statewide total, the most deaths recorded in a single day of the pandemic so far. That brings the statewide total to 62,746 known cases and 615 deaths. Seven of today’s deaths came from Ada County. Two came from Bonneville County, another two from Twin Falls County, and one each from Canyon, Gooding, Kootenai, Madison, and Lemhi counties. The Idaho Press reports that five Canyon County poll workers at the O’Connor Field House early voting location in Caldwell have tested positive for the coronavirus. The infected workers have been home since testing positive. Early voting ends on Friday, and the general election is Tuesday.

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare added 673 new cases and 3 new deaths to its statewide total. That brings the statewide total to 46,426 known cases and 503 deaths. 118 new cases are reported in Ada County, 92 cases in Twin Falls County, 75 cases in Canyon County, 62 cases in Bannock County, and 55 cases in Bonneville County. Today’s deaths occurred in Bonneville, Cassia, and Kootenai counties. As of Monday, the most recently available data, hospitalizations have begun to increase again, and ICU hospitalizations have stayed roughly the same.

Election officials say they hope to reach 1 million registered voters this year, Bonneville County updates election security measures, and moths are attacking hundreds of acres of forest near Driggs.

On Thursday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports a statewide total of 34,617 known cases and 407 deaths. That's 306 more cases than were reported on Wednesday, though tonight the state has lowered yesterday's original case total and attributed 430 cases to today. One death was reported today in Nez Perce County. Ada and Canyon counties reported 73 new cases and 43 new cases respectively. The next highest increases were 30 cases in Bonneville County, 22 cases in Twin Falls County, 20 cases in Kootenai County, and 19 cases in Madison County.

Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti talks to us about the new order mandating people in Bonneville County to wear face masks in public, as well as a global report that says Ammon has the most affordable internet in The United States. READ MORE HERE: https://www.byui.edu/radio/bonneville-mask-mandate

The Lemhi County total positive COVID-19 cases is now at 4. Eastern Idaho Public Health reports that District 7 has 118 active COVID-19 cases. Bonneville County has 54 positive cases and there are 28 active cases in Madison County.  Jenny Tracy advises avoiding the Boise, Missoula, and the Idaho Falls and Rexburg area if possible. Tracy asks listeners to please continue to wash your hands, wear a mask when possible, and social distance when possible.  Tracy also discusses sports physicals for student athletes going into grades 9 and 11. They will be available July 21st and August 4th from 3-5 p.m. at the Steele Memorial Clinic. Please call the clinic at 208-756- 6212 to schedule an appointment.

Captain Sam Hulse, Bonneville County Sheriff's Office

As a buyer in our market, it’s important to work with an agent who can get creative to find you the right home. Here’s an example of how our team does this.Want to Buy a Home? Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Everybody knows there is a shortage of inventory in the Bonneville County market, and we’re working with plenty of buyers who are pre-approved and ready to buy—all they need is the right home.If you’re in the same position, you need to work with an agent and team who know how to get creative in order to find you the right home.For example, on our team, we’re designing a program that reverse-markets our buyers to the community at large. With this program, we get the word out about who our buyers are and what they’re looking for so that potential sellers know about them.“You need to work with an agent and teamwho know how to get creative in orderto find you the right home.” Additionally, since we have many agents on our team, we work with plenty of sellers in the same market and have our own in-house list of “coming soon” properties that are about to be listed. By working with us, you’d have the inside track to these listings and potentially the chance to buy them before anyone else.In this way, our buyer program works to benefit our sellers as well. By the time your home is ready to be put on the market, we may already have several buyers who are interested in it and are qualified to purchase it.If you have any more questions about how we help our buyers achieve their real estate goals or you have any other real estate needs at all, don’t hesitate to reach out to us or visit our website. We’d love to hear from you.

In this episode we hear from two millennials about what life is going to be like without the internet and cell phones. Shelby Boyce and Sydney Jensen give us life hacks for surviving the potential technology blackout due to increased strain on the bandwidth available in the area. We also chat with Hugh Hudson, a Research Physicist and Honorary Research Fellow in Glasgow, UK, about his involvement in the UC Berkeley and Google Eclipse Mega Movie Project. And in the third segment of the episode we hear about the preparations in place for Bonneville County from Sergeant Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. [...] The post Episode 4 – Millennials, MegaMovie, More appeared first on KID Newsradio.

Selling your Idaho Falls home? Get a free home value reportBuying an Idaho Falls home? Search all homes for saleWe are here today to give you an update on how the Idaho Falls real estate market has performed so far in 2015. Today we are going to provide you with the latest statistics, while comparing them to last year’s numbers to demonstrate where we have seen growth in the market.  I’ve mentioned in the past that inventory has been low in Bonneville County, and that fact still holds true. In fact, inventory is down 30% from last year and some price ranges are seeing half of the inventory they were seeing at this point in 2014. Homes are selling extremely quickly if properly priced. Right now, we are up 33% in closed sales as compared to last year. The average days on market is down as well, from 103 this time last year to just about 90 days right now. This is a measure of time from when the home is listed until an offer is accepted. Everyone wants to know about home values, and if they are going up or not. We are happy to report steady home appreciation over last year. Home values have risen an impressive and healthy 4% from last year.  We have plenty more statistics where these come from. If you would like to take a look at them, just send us a quick email and we can send you a report immediately. We would love to hear from you! 

There are many great Idaho Falls area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (208) 227-5357 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.Every year at this time, we begin to see the inventory start to balloon a little bit as sales start to slow down. However, our inventory is currently nearing all-time lows. There are only 479 houses for sale in Bonneville County, which is the lowest I've seen since I started in real estate. Right now, if no other homes came on the market, every available home would sell in only 2.9 months!There are buyers out there who are still buying, even though it's cold. The holiday season isn't stopping buyers from putting offers in on our listings, so now is not a bad time to put your home on the market.We've noticed a few trends recently we think you should know about. Since this same quarter last year, we've seen a 55% increase in the number of units under contract. In this last quarter in Bonneville County, 90 homes went under contract, as opposed to only 58 last year. The median home price has also jumped this year, from $163,000 last year to $172,500 right now.Adding to these promising numbers is the fact that appreciation is at a healthy 6-7% for this year!If you would like to take advantage of these fantastic market conditions, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to give you a hand in anyway possible.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Selling your Idaho Falls home? Get a free home value reportBuying an Idaho Falls home? Search all homes for saleToday, I want to give you a quick update on conditions in the Idaho marketplace! Here are the numbers for Bonneville County over the last quarter:The average number of homes sold is up 31%The average number of pending sales is up 40%Inventory is down 16% (there are only 559 homes available!)Average sale price is up 2.2%Average list-to-sale ratio is sitting at 97.99%If you love numbers like these, I would love to share a more detailed analysis with you! If not, let me tell you what all this means: our market is doing fantastic right now! Give me a call or shoot me a quick email if you would like more information about our market, or if you need real estate assistance of any kind. I would love to hear from you!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Selling your Idaho Falls home? Get a free home value reportBuying a Idaho Falls home? Search all home for saleAre you familiar with homeowners' exemptions? If not, you could be missing out on an opportunity to save on your taxes!As everyone knows, April 15 is tax day - but fewer people know that April 14th is the day homeowners' exemptions must be filed by! Also, if you're going to claim a property as owner-occupied, that home has to be occupied by the 14th. You don't want to miss out on a homeowners' exemption because it allows you to exempt a portion of the value of your home from being taxed. The simple formula is this: they will exempt half the assessed value of your home up to a maximum of $89,000. The maximum value of the exemption changes from year to year, and could greatly affect the amount of property taxes you pay on your home.If you've purchased a home over the past year, it's very important to have your homeowners' exemption filed before April 15th - otherwise, your taxes may rise significantly! In our next video, we'll cover how the exemption is formulated. In the meantime, go check and make sure you have filed your exemption! If you want to check, you can contact the Bonneville County assessor's office and they'll fill you in.If you have any questions about this topic, don't hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would love to help you save on your taxes!