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COVER: How Republic Services is switching to natural gas trucks
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Dump trucks traditionally have been powered by diesel engines, but in an effort to help be more environmentally friendly, Republic Services is switching over to newer, quieter natural gas trucks.
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SCHOOLS Results are in for the new West Ada School District board of trustees. Three open seats, all of which were contested by incumbents and new challengers alike have been filled following Tuesday’s election.
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A memorial was held at the Idaho State Police headquarters in Meridian to honor fallen police officers including Idaho’s most recently fallen officer, Coeur d’Alene Sgt. Greg Moore.
Community partners held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the Meridian Boys and Girls Club’s new gymnasium and teen center. The new site is expected to help ease the club’s waiting list for kids.
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