Thanks for reading my work. So you know a little about me, I’ve spent most of my career in the newspaper and magazine arenas. I do a lot of writing now for our radio’s news site and its sister station sites, but I also co-host a community issues broadcast. When I’m not behind a keyboard or microphone I like to hit the trails and visit the region’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In the office I share with a news buddy is a 6-foot tall cardboard cutout of Darth Vader. Multiple Yoda figures share the office too, and I think there might even be some small stormtroopers and R2-D2 figures around here somewhere.
Andrew Weeks
Nampa Man Arrested After Police Chase in Twin Falls County
A Nampa man was arrested Monday after leading law officers on a chase through parts of Twin Falls County.
Repair Work to Take Place on Highway 75 in Blaine County
Work will occur on various stretches of the road between milepost 118 and 132 on both north and southbound lanes, according to the Idaho Transportation Department
New Income Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals
New income guidelines for free and reduced meals for students in schools using the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs have been released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Harmful Algae Blooms Found at Magic Reservoir
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality have issued a public health advisory for Magic Reservoir because harmful algae blooms have been found at the site.
Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Upcoming Chinook Season
The public is invited to comment on a proposal to expand fall Chinook fishing on the Clearwater River.
Free Activities for Kids on Wednesdays at Sawtooth Botanical Garden
Something is happening at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden.
Idaho Volunteer Organization Receives $1.2 Million Grant
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, recently received a grant for more than $1.2 million.
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of Magic and Wood River Valleys
The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a flash flood watch for parts of the Magic and Wood River valleys, among other areas.
Fire Weather Watch Issued Due to Potential Lightning Storms
A number of areas could be affected by scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, which, according to the National Weather Service, could cause lightning that in turn could start new fires.
First Responders Honored in Blaine County
Nearly two dozen first responders were honored on Monday in Ketchum for saving the life of a man in late June.
Public Invited to Evaluate New Jerome County Judges
Two of Jerome's newest magistrate judges must undergo two performance appraisals before the end of their 18-month probationary period. The public is invited to comment by this Friday.
Post Falls Woman Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Hire Hitman
A northern Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to hire a hitman.
First Sockeye of 2019 Return to Stanley Basin
August brought the first sockeye salmon of 2019 to the Stanley area, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Falls Police Seek Public’s Help with Local Case
The Twin Falls Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a crime that occurred on July 22 in the area of Washington Street North and Heyburn Avenue.
UPDATE: Police Say a Missing Twin Falls Man Has Been Located
Police said a 62-year-old man who went missing from his family's residence on Sunday morning has been located and is doing well.
Idaho Fish and Game Commission to Meet, Public Invited
The public is invited to meet with the Idaho Fish and Game Commission next week.
Idaho Man Gets Almost Two Decades Behind Bars for Drug Crimes
A man from Soda Springs will spend nearly two decades behind bars for drug crimes.
Eastern Idaho Man Sentenced for Perjury
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced for perjury on Friday in Fourth District Court, according to Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden.
East Idaho Man Sentenced to Prison on Federal Gun Charge
A 33-year-old eastern Idaho man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison on a federal gun charge.
Idaho’s Unemployment Rate Remains Below 3%
Idaho’s unemployment has remained at or below 3 percent for the past 19 months.