Good News Notes: “When the Hefty EnergyBag recycling program was announced in Boise about three years ago, it asked residents to separate those hard-to-recycle No. 4-7 plastics into orange bags. The bags were shipped to a Utah company which planned to chemically deconstruct the plastic into diesel fuel. Equipment problems quickly forced the end of that destination,…
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7’s HERO: Meridian girl spreads message of love, kindness and acceptance in honor of little sister
Good News Notes: “Heather and Jarrod Galm of Meridian have two young daughters: seven-year-old Michaela and five-year-old Amanda. “They care about each other and the sisterly love they have for one another is pretty evident,” Jarrod Galm said. “Michaela is quick to come to her sister’s defense when kids or people have questions or are…
‘Kids Join The Fight’: 9-year-old New Orleanian launches nonprofit to raise cancer awareness, money
Good News Notes: “Walker Beery is your ordinary nine-year-old New Orleans kid. He loves the Saints, Pelicans and playing with his friends and family. But what’s uncommon about Walker is that he’s going through something no child should ever have to. Two years ago, Walker was diagnosed with brain cancer. “I was personally really scared,”…
Blogger helps raise $20,000 for Boise nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Have you heard about The Closet? It’s located in a strip mall on Fairview Avenue in Boise. It looks like a teen retail shop, and it is. But, it’s so much more than that. It’s a nonprofit organization that provides free clothing to teens in need in 6th through 12th grades in…
Fond du Lac groups aim to end “sleep poverty” for kids
Good News Notes: “Where are the children sleeping? Most parents don’t give it a thought when they tuck their children into their beds at night, snuggled into pillows and soft blankets. But, there are children in the community — more than you might think — who sleep on piles of clothing on the floor, on couches or huddled together in beds meant…
Idaho recycling company finds reuse opportunities for yard and construction waste
Good News Notes: “Boise, Idaho-based Tree Top Recycling has been making the most out of housing growth opportunities in the Treasure Valley by turning an increased amount of yard and construction waste into usable products. As reported by KTVB, the company has been collecting materials such as lumber, pallets, scrap wood, trees, branches, bushes, grass leaves, and dirt—just…
Nampa’s in-school therapy partnerships lead to measurable success
Good News Notes: “Stephanie Lindholm’s usually happy boys were struggling. Her divorce from their father had been traumatic: not just the separation, but the turmoil and restraining orders that followed. The boys were scared, and acting out. Stephanie’s oldest son, 8, struggled to stay on task and didn’t want to engage with family activities. Her…
Miraculous rescue on Snake River saves a life, changes many
Good News Notes: “Rachelle Ruffing and her family spent Friday, June 19 paddle boarding on the Snake River near Pillar Falls. The goal was to take a relaxing family trip since the Mountain Home family’s dog passed away the day before. Ruffing and her family took the photo below together not realizing what was occurring…
Yellowstone Grizzlies Win Reprieve From Trophy Hunt as Court Restores Endangered Species Protections
Good News Notes: “Grizzly bears in Wyoming and Idaho won’t be subject to a trophy hunt thanks to a federal court decision Wednesday upholding endangered species protections for these iconic animals. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2018 decision from the Montana District Court reinstating protections for Yellowstone area grizzly bears after the Trump administrationstripped them of protections in 2017. Wyoming and Idaho then…
Man drinks liter of lemon juice in under 17 seconds for world record
Good News Notes: “An Idaho man turned a sour taste into a sweet achievement when he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in under 17 seconds for a Guinness World Record. David Rush, who has broken more than 100 Guinness records to promote STEM education, emptied the glass containing a whole liter of 100…