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News from February 2024

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Ranking Member Risch Delivers Opening Statement on Iran’s Proxy Network in the Middle East

By Boise City Wire | Feb 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered a statement during a hearing on Iran’s proxy network in the Middle East. Risch expressed concerns about the Biden Administration's approach to Iran and outlined key strategies for addressing the challenges posed by the Iranian regime.Risch acknowledged the witnesses at the hearing, Dr. Suzanne Maloney and The Honorable Brian H. Hook, and highlighted their expertise on the subject. He criticized the administration's focus on rejoining the Iran nuclear deal, stating, "The...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Ada County rise or fall in 2021?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Ada County received $17.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Risch, McCaul, Scott, James Criticize Temporary Appointment of Perriello as Special Envoy for Sudan

By Boise City Wire | Feb 27, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, Senator Tim Scott, and Representative John James have expressed their concerns regarding the Biden Administration's temporary appointment of former Congressman Tom Perriello as special envoy for Sudan.In a joint statement, the lawmakers emphasized their disappointment in the delayed response to the crisis in Sudan, stating, "The temporary appointment of a special envoy to Sudan, 10 months into the war, should not be viewed as a recognition by the Biden Administration of the significance of this crisis. Instead,...

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Risch on Sweden’s Accession to NATO

By Boise City Wire | Feb 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today commented on Sweden's accession to NATO. Risch expressed gratitude for Hungary's ratification of Sweden as a NATO member after nineteen months since the accession protocol was signed. He noted, "While it is disappointing it took this long, Sweden has a strong dedication to security in the North Atlantic and its submarine capabilities will be a great help to NATO defenses. In recent years, Sweden has rapidly increased its defense expenditures and now spends over 2%...

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 25, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 26.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Feb 24, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Risch on Second Anniversary of Russia’s Brutal Invasion of Ukraine

By Boise City Wire | Feb 23, 2024

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine:In his statement, Senator Risch expressed concerns about the global stability following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating, "The full-scale attack on Ukraine two years ago is a clear indication that the world is becoming less stable." He emphasized the importance of addressing gaps in military supply chains and burden sharing among allies to...

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Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation: 1-star nursing home in Ada County

By Boise City Wire | Feb 23, 2024

Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation was one of the 12 for-profit facility nursing homes in Ada County, Idaho in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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3rd largest nursing home in Ada County as of Q4 2023

By Boise City Wire | Feb 23, 2024

With an overall rating of three, Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation was the third largest nursing home in Ada County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How much did farmers in Ada County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Ada County received $5,531,461 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Arbor Valley of Cascadia was 2nd largest nursing home in Ada County as of Q4 2023

By Boise City Wire | Feb 22, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Arbor Valley of Cascadia was the second largest nursing home in Ada County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The Terraces of Boise, a non-profit facility, had a rating of 4 in Q4 2023

By Boise City Wire | Feb 22, 2024

The Terraces of Boise was the only non-profit facility nursing home in Ada County, Idaho in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of four.

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Who owned Sunterra Springs Riverview in Q4 2023?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 21, 2024

Sunterra Springs Riverview was one of the 12 for-profit facility nursing homes in Ada County, Idaho in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

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What was largest nursing home in Ada County as of Q4 2023?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 21, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Life Care Center of Boise was the largest nursing home in Ada County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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A look at Skyline Transitional Care Center, a nursing home in Boise, Idaho

By Boise City Wire | Feb 20, 2024

Owned by Pennant Healthcare, LLC since July 9, 2021, Skyline Transitional Care Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Ada County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Shaw Mountain of Cascadia?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Cascadia Idaho Operations, LLC since May 1, 2016, Shaw Mountain of Cascadia boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Life Care Center of Treasure Valley: 4-star nursing home in Ada County

By Boise City Wire | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by Forrest Preston since July 14, 1994, Life Care Center of Treasure Valley boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19?

By Boise City Wire | Feb 18, 2024

These former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 19.

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Life Care Center of Boise, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Boise City Wire | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Life Care Centers of America, Inc. since Aug. 24, 2015, Life Care Center of Boise had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | Feb 17, 2024

The following parishes in the Boise City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.