Boise Unfiltered: Raw Milk Roulette and the Million-Dollar Eagle Dream

Central District Health is investigating an E. coli outbreak in Ada County linked to raw milk from R Bar H dairy in Caldwell. Several individuals are ill, some hospitalized. The dairy has ceased production and pulled products. Residents are advised to discard any R Bar H milk to avoid potential health issues.

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the Parental Choice Tax Credit (House Bill 93), which allows parents to use public funds for private education expenses. The Idaho Education Association expressed concerns about accountability and transparency.

Authorities are warning of a scam targeting individuals who have lost pets. Scammers are spoofing the Idaho Humane Society's phone number, claiming to have found the missing animal, and demanding immediate payment for its return or medical care. The Idaho Humane Society emphasizes they never request payment over the phone.

Road closures continue to impact Eagle due to bridge and roundabout construction on Linder Road between State Highway 44 and Floating Feather. ACHD is working on the project, with detours in place via Park Lane.

Boise is experiencing rapid appreciation in luxury home prices, leading the nation with a significant increase since 2017. The median price for high-end homes is now over a million dollars.