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Malia Smith, former Timberline High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

By Boise City Wire | May 15, 2024

Her team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Former Boise Senior High School standout Nick Black’s collegiate team to play for NCAA D2 Baseball Championship starting Thursday, May 16

By Boise City Wire | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Carter Walsh, former Timberline High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Boise City Wire | May 15, 2024

First game takes place on Thursday, May 16.

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Cooper Nixon, former Boise Senior High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Boise City Wire | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Cal State Monterey Bay Otters.

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Kailer Saunders, former Timberline High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By Boise City Wire | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Senator Risch calls for action against Assad ahead of Arab League summit

By Boise City Wire | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement ahead of the upcoming Arab League summit. The senator's comments come one year after Bashar al-Assad, whom Risch refers to as a "war criminal," attended the same summit.

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US Senators condemn passage of Russian-style foreign agents bill in Georgia

By Boise City Wire | May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) issued a joint statement condemning the passage of a Russian-style foreign agents bill in Georgia. The senators expressed their profound disappointment at the development, stating that it marked a dark day for Georgian democracy.

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Senators urge Biden to address NATO deficiencies at upcoming summit

By Boise City Wire | May 14, 2024

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, have issued a letter to President Biden. The senators are urging the president to prioritize addressing deficiencies in the NATO alliance at the upcoming summit in July in Washington, D.C.

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By Boise City Wire | May 12, 2024

This former Boise City Wire area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | May 11, 2024

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

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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's potential weapons restriction for Israel

By Boise City Wire | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced a Senate resolution yesterday condemning any action by the Biden Administration to withhold or restrict weapons for Israel. The senators held a press conference earlier today on the resolution.

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Senator Risch criticizes Biden's National Security Memorandum on Israel

By Boise City Wire | May 10, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement concerning the Biden Administration's National Security Memorandum 20 (NSM-20) report on Israel.

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Senator Risch criticizes Biden's decision to block arms sales to Israel

By Boise City Wire | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), a ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has voiced his disapproval at a Senate Republican press conference regarding the Biden Administration's decision to block arms sales for Israel.

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Senator Risch introduces NOPE Act targeting US funding towards UN

By Boise City Wire | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has spearheaded a group of 24 Senate colleagues in introducing the No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act. This legislation aims to update existing funding prohibitions that would result in the United States discontinuing assistance to entities that grant additional rights and privileges to the Palestinian Authority.

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US senators urge EU to strengthen sanctions against Maduro regime

By Boise City Wire | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spearheaded a letter to European Union Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell on behalf of his colleagues. The letter was also signed by Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.).

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Senator Risch criticizes Biden administration's decision on arms sales to Israel

By Boise City Wire | May 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed concern over the Biden Administration's decision to delay certain arms sales to Israel. Risch stated, "President Biden’s clear threat to Israel, made on network television, made it obvious that he and his administration are more concerned with pacifying anti-Israel, and often anti-Semitic, sentiment among potential voters than with supporting our close partner during a critical time of need."

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Risch, McCaul Urge Biden Admin Not to Waive Sanctions for Civil Nuclear Projects with Russia

By Boise City Wire | May 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, have urged President Biden to reject a proposal to waive U.S. sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The waiver is sought to allow a French-owned company to engage in civil nuclear projects with Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear energy company.

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US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) met with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein" - Diplomatic Meeting in Washington

By Boise City Wire | May 7, 2024

US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) met with Jordanian King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein in the US Capitol on May 7, 2024. Risch stated, "It is always an honor to host King Abdullah in the Capitol. Jordan remains a vital US partner in a tough neighborhood."

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Which former Boise City Wire area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6?

By Boise City Wire | May 5, 2024

This former Boise City Wire area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon May 6.

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Boise City Wire area weekly mass times

By Boise City Wire | May 4, 2024

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