Idaho Statesman

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.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 28. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It's going to be another sunny and hot day in the region, with a high near 95. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, August 27th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It’s shaping up to be hot and sunny today as temperatures reach the low 90s. Prepare for an even warmer week ahead, with highs reaching 99 degrees tomorrow. Our top story today takes a look at business in the Central Bench neighborhood.

Good morning. It’s Monday, August 26th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. The forecast today calls for sunny, warm weather with temperatures in the mid-80s with gentle breezes northwest. Overnight temperatures will get down into the mid-50s., and the rest of the week will warm up into the 90s.

Good morning. It’s Friday, August 23rd. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Expect partly cloudy skies, light winds and temperatures into the upper 80s today. The overnight low is in the mid-60s, and the weekend will see a return to high temperatures in the 90s. Our top story today: The Boise hotel market has seen huge shifts in recent years, with the number of available hotel rooms nearly doubling in the last 30 years.

Good morning. It’s Thursday, August 22nd. I’m Drew Robinson and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. The weather today is sunny and cooler than we’ve seen lately. High temperatures will be in the mid- to low-80s with moderate winds. Overnight, low temperatures dip into the 50s. Our top story today: A new option for low-income renters is coming to the Treasure Valley.

Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 21st. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. It will be another warm day today, with highs reaching the upper 90s and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures cool to the low 60s overnight, and tomorrow it will stay in the 80s.

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, August 20th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Temperatures could get up to 99 degrees in the Treasure Valley today. Expect gentle breezes and clear, sunny skies. The overnight low is 65 degrees. Our top story today: A group of neighbors are working together to try to block a new development that would bring 30 additional homes to the Boise Foothills.

Good morning. It’s Monday, August 19th. I’m Mary Hildebrandt and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. The Treasure Valley is warming up again this week. Highs today should be around 95 degrees with sunny skies and a gentle breeze. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-60s. Our top story today: Boise city councilwoman Lisa Sanchez says she is drafting an ordinance to curb what she calls ridiculous, predatory rental practices.

Good morning. It’s Friday, August 16th. I’m Drew Robinson, and you’re listening to your local news briefing from the Idaho Statesman. Expect temperatures in the mid 80s today, with light winds and sunny skies. Temperatures overnight will hit a low around 60 degrees. Our top story today is on the long-running disagreement between the Ada County Highway District and the owners of the former Smoky Davis smoked meats business.