Nampa

Idaho Matters takes a look at the news that made headlines this week, including an update on the University of Phoenix deal, debt relief for rural healthcare professionals and a look at why lawmakers are working to protect land in the Mountain West.

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge in Canyon County South of Nampa to announce it will receive $1 million annually to boost access to diverse and historically marginalized communities.

A collection of books on different subjects sitting together on alphabetized shelves is usually the description of a library. But the Nampa Public Library has taken some of their books and has put them on wheels with their new program called Bookmobile.

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and a group of folks have gotten together to offer training on how to spot and prevent this crime from occurring.

For the first time in its history, the Nampa is required to establish council districts. On Monday, the City Council voted on whether the new map proposal complied with state requirements.

The Nampa street division has a fleet of snowplows ready to take on the snow this year and for the very first time those snow plows have names!

People who give blood in Idaho helped save the life of one mother in Twin Falls.

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum this week to introduce candidates vying for spots on the College of Western Idaho’s Board of Trustees. The race made headlines last week when the Ada County Republican Committee endorsed four contenders, an unusual move for a non-partisan race.

Infrastructure, safety and economic opportunity are the top priorities of Nampa residents, according to Mayor Debbie Kling.

The Nampa Bicycle Project is located in a Nampa school district warehouse downtown, but has to find a new home by December because the district is expanding the space.