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Sofia Blenkinsop
Newsroom InternHi! I’m Sofia Blenkinsop, a sophomore at Boise State thrilled to work with Boise State Public Radio. After co-founding a podcast club in high school and writing and editing for my school newspaper, I’m excited to gain newsroom experience with the wonderful folks here at BSPR.
At Boise State, I’m studying for a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations and Comparative Politics, and I am interested in working in foreign policy and media production. I’ve lived in San Francisco for the last eight years, but I’m happy to be back living in Boise.
When I’m not working, you can find me reading, adding to my vinyl record collection, spending time with my cat, Stella, and cracking one too many puns (to the great delight of those around me).
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Following a string of record-breaking temperatures, many Idahoans are looking for ways to beat the heat like staying indoors, floating the river and using cooling devices. The City of Boise is participating in an urban heat study this summer to combat the effects of climate change.
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A wildfire burning east of Kendrick, Idaho, has prompted evacuations across Nez Perce and Latah Counties.
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With wildfire season ramping up in the West, smoke has contributed to more polluted air across the Treasure Valley.
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Ada and Canyon Counties saw eviction filings dramatically increase between 2022 and 2023.
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With much of Idaho under an excessive heat warning through Saturday, some of Boise’s most vulnerable populations are turning to shelters for relief.
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The Billy Creek Fire, located south of Lewiston, has burned more than 3,000 acres since Wednesday.
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A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that evolved from a Boise case says cities can ban camping on public property – hear how local homeless shelters are responding.
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As temperatures increase, local officials warn that harmful algal blooms are also on the rise.
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Firework sales opened over the weekend––here are the dos and don’ts of selling and using fireworks in Boise.
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The four sisters behind a beloved local bakery share a sweet success with the opening of their second location yesterday in Boise.