A woman walks past the electronic board of a securities firm in Tokyo on Monday, December 20, 2021. Asian stock markets followed Wall Street lower on Monday amid concerns over the latest variant of the coronavirus and the stricter Federal Reserve policy. (AP Photo / Koji Sasahara) Koji Sasahara PA BEIJING Asian stock markets followed […]
Record-breaking Central (Iowa) quarterback Blaine Hawkins and North Central wide receiver Andrew Kamienski highlight the Associated Press Division III All-America team released Friday. Hawkins also won the Gagliardi Trophy as the nation’s top Division III player after setting an NCAA record with 63 touchdown passes. North Central (Iowa) had four players selected for the first […]
Singer / rapper Rauw Alejandro, named one of AP’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, poses for a portrait at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas on November 18, 2021 (AP Photo / Chris Pizzello) Chris Pizzello Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP LOS ANGELES He started out wanting to be a star soccer player, but […]
A forex trader watches monitors in the forex trading room at KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Stocks climbed in Asia on Thursday, following the gains on Wall Street, after the the Federal Reserve said it would speed up its withdrawal from the economic stimulus. (AP Photo / […]
As home prices have continued to rise across the country, particularly in the West, a new study suggests prices are “on the verge of flattening” in five of the country’s “most overvalued markets”. country. These markets include two cities in Utah and several other subways in Idaho, Texas, and Arizona. That’s according to a study […]
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As home prices have continued to rise across the country, particularly in the West, a new study suggests prices are ‘on the verge of flattening’ in five of the country’s ‘most overvalued markets’. country. These markets include two cities in Utah and several other metros in Idaho, Texas and Arizona. That’s according to a study […]
Idaho Hires Easier Than National Average Click to enlarge. Painting by Catie Clark The most recent results released by the US Census Bureau show that small businesses in Idaho found hiring slightly easier than the national average, which, admittedly, doesn’t say much. The survey indicated that nationally, an average of 30% of small businesses surveyed […]
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BY RACHEL SPACEK AND MELISSA MONTALVO Statesman of Idaho Thousands of Idaho immigrant workers who are part of a work visa program will get small pay increases in 2022 after the Trump-era wage freeze is lifted. The US Department of Agriculture released its annual Farm Workforce Survey last month, which is used to determine the […]
Rabbi Dan Fink Led by the three people appointed by the far-right Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is on the verge of gutting the established law of Roe v. Wade, denying American women the freedom to make their own reproductive choices. Such a decision will fall into disgrace because it is the first time that […]
PORTLAND, Ore. With lawmakers returning to the Oregon State Capitol for a special session on Monday, Governor Kate Brown said eviction protections and rental assistance would not be the only topics of discussion. Following bipartisan conversations with leaders in the Legislative Assembly, Brown Friday outlined additional priorities lawmakers agreed to address, including drought relief, illegal […]
IDAHO – As the omicron variant of COVID-19 emerges in states across the United States, Idaho is investing in a way to test for COVID-19 in wastewater. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is using federal money to fund labs to analyze sewage samples statewide. This is something the town of Boise has been […]
BOISE, Idaho A woman from Idaho said her lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on transgender athletes should continue to go through the court system as she is enrolled as a student at the State University of Boise and plans to play football for the school club team next spring. Idaho passed the country’s first transgender […]
Kelcie Moseley-Morris Idaho Capital Sun BOISE – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, R-Idaho, introduced new legislation with Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to authorize a five-year Environmental Protection Agency grant program for smart technology investments in water, according to a press release. The Water Infrastructure Modernization Law would support municipal water supply systems and public wastewater […]
BOISE – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, R-Idaho, introduced new legislation with Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to authorize a five-year Environmental Protection Agency grant program for smart technology investments in water, according to a press release. The Water Infrastructure Modernization Law would support municipal water supply systems and public wastewater treatment systems to perform upgrades […]
BOISE – U.S. Senator Jim Risch, R-Idaho, introduced new legislation with Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to authorize a five-year Environmental Protection Agency grant program for smart technology investments in water, according to a press release. The Water Infrastructure Modernization Law would support municipal water supply systems and public wastewater treatment systems to perform upgrades […]
Salt Lake City tops another national list for its boiling housing market, this time overtaking even its closest competitor – Boise, Idaho. And if you’ve been hoping the West’s wild real estate market may run out of steam in 2022, don’t hold your breath. Realtor.com ranked Salt Lake City as the No. 1 housing market […]
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Salt Lake City tops another national list for its hot real estate market, this time surpassing even its closest competitor – Boise, Idaho. And if you’ve been hoping the Wild West real estate market might calm down in 2022, don’t hold your breath. Realtor.com has ranked Salt Lake City as the #1 housing market positioned […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses lawmakers in Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Ukraine marks the 30th anniversary of the independence referendum. (AP Photo / Efrem Lukatsky) Efrem Loukatsky PA MOSCOW President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet by phone on Tuesday as tensions between the United States and Russia escalate over […]
FILE – In February 2017, a file photo provided by the Oregon Department of Fisheries and Wildlife shows a gray wolf in northern Wallowa County, Oregon. Officials in Oregon are asking for help in locating the person (s) responsible for poisoning an entire wolf pack in the eastern part of the state earlier this year. […]
ST. ANTHONY – A student at Brigham Young University in Idaho faces arson charge after allegedly starting a fire during target shooting on Sunday. Jason Erlandson, 19, of San Deigo, Calif., Is charged with second degree arson. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Erlandson allegedly shot at an exploding target inside a television set […]
Many thanks to the announcers for this episode! The Silver Corner Bar, Radio Brewing Company, Hecla Mining Company and Watts Appliance. In this episode of the North Idaho Now podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy review the latest news from the Coeur’d Alene / Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden on Monday called the new variant of COVID-19 omicron a cause for concern but “no cause for panic” and said he was not considering a widespread lockdown of the United States . He again urged Americans to get their full immunizations, including booster shots, and to return to wearing […]
DL Evans Bank Donates $ 5,000 to Oakley HS Track The South Burley branch of DL Evans Bank contributed through the Cassia County Foundation to the installation of a new track for Oakley High School. The upgrade provides a safer environment for the students in the school and members of the community who will use […]
FILE – Famous singer and jazz dancer Joséphine Baker after her performance at the “Dagmar” theater in Copenhagen in 1932. France inducts Joséphine Baker – a Missouri-born cabaret dancer, French Resistance fighter and civil rights leader – in her Pantheon, the first black woman honored in the final resting place of France’s most revered luminaries. […]
Culture & Leisure Posted at 10:25 am, November 27, 2021 IDAHO FALLS – The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is currently hosting an exhibition dedicated to the work of three artists who have made significant contributions to the fabric of the local art community during their lifetimes. “A Tribute” highlights the work of Beth Griebenow, […]
By: Taylor Rico-Pekerol November 26, 2021 Several towns in Gem State have taken on a semblance of a monthly downtown celebration. Cities like Idaho Falls, Coeur d’Alene, and Boise have used monthly or seasonal activities to bring community and business together. Events like Idaho Falls First Thursday Gallery Walk encourage community members to walk around […]
New Connecticut football head coach Jim Mora is featured during an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Arkansas on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Hartford, Connecticut (AP Photo / Jessica Hill) Jessica hill PA HARTFORD EAST, Connecticut. The Houston No.19 will travel to UConn on Saturday in an attempt to avoid the overconfidence that […]
Australia’s James O’Connor lines up a penalty kick during the International Rugby Union match between Wales and Australia at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Saturday 20 November 2021 (AP Photo / Rui Vieira ) Rui Vieira PA LONDON The Rugby World Cup looks set to return to Australia for 2027, leaving the United States […]
The Idaho Community Foundation has awarded eight Forever Idaho South Central grants totaling over $ 36,000 in Blaine County. The foundation said it had redesigned its grants based on feedback from its nonprofit partners, which resulted in larger awards for community organizations in Idaho. “Giving larger grants with fewer restrictions on how to spend them […]
COLOMBIA, SC A coalition comprising state officials, pastors and union leaders is calling on a tire manufacturer to improve conditions at its production facilities in South Carolina, including allowing workers to organize. On Tuesday, a group describing themselves as “concerned community members, human rights defenders, clergy, elected officials, political activists, union leaders and educators who […]
A man walks past the electronic board of a securities firm in Tokyo on Monday, November 22, 2021. Stocks were mixed in Asia on Monday after ending the week largely down on Wall Street, despite the first Nasdaq close above 16,000. (AP Photo / Koji Sasahara) Koji Sasahara PA Markets opened higher in Europe on […]
Viewpoint focuses on the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange and how the Idaho Community Foundation has been making a difference since 1988. BOISE, Idaho – For those who don’t have health insurance with their employer and aren’t eligible for Medicaid or Medicare, open enrollment is now underway for Your Health Idaho (YHI). But time is running […]
Boxes of BinaxNow home COVID-19 tests performed by Abbott and QuickVue home tests performed by Quidel are shown for sale on Monday, November 15, 2021, at a CVS store in Lakewood, Washington, south of Seattle. After weeks of shortages, retailers like CVS say they now have a sufficient supply of rapid COVID-19 test kits, but […]
FILE – Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington . Austin, the top US defense official, will pledge on Saturday (November 20) to prevent Iran from obtaining […]
BOISE, Idaho A Canadian mining company that hopes to build an open-pit gold mine in Idaho, west of Yellowstone National Park, may resume exploratory drilling, the US Forest Service said on Friday. The agency said it has approved Excellon Idaho Gold’s Kilgore gold exploration project in Clark County’s Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Excellon Idaho is a […]
This image shows the logo of the Institute for Nonprofit News which establishes the Rural News Network for news about rural America. (Institute for Nonprofit News via AP) PA NEW YORK Several independent websites are joining forces to create a news network on rural America, hoping to fill a void created in areas hard hit […]
ST. THOMAS Northeast (1-2) vs. Duquesne (1-2) US Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Friday, 5:45 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northeastern and Duquesne are about to collide in the Paradise Jam of the US Virgin Islands. The Northeast sneaked past Boston University by a point on […]
Starbucks and Amazon are teaming up on a take-out store format. Seattle-based companies will open their first Starbucks Pickup store with Amazon Go on Thursday in New York City. At least three more New York stores are slated for next year. Stores offer the full Starbucks menu as well as prepared salads, sandwiches, and Amazon […]
November 17, 2021 Washington DC–Today, U.S. Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher joined with 48 other Republican Senators and 155 Republican House Members to challenge the President’s vaccine mandate Biden under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) by introducing a joint resolution disapproving the mandate. The Congressional […]
Two national opioid regulations could net Idaho millions of dollars for addiction and mental health services. Local entities have until early January to join the state in agreements with opioid maker Johnson & Johnson and three major opioid distributors. Idaho has sued several drug companies for their role in the opioid addiction crisis. Johnson & […]
In most parts of the country, cities are eager to obtain the Imprimatur of a national brand. Wallace, Idaho, is proud that hardly any major brands are seen on construction marquees. Of the few storefronts that bear a national name, the US Bank on Cedar Street is considered vital. But the bank’s parent company has […]
In most parts of the country, towns and cities yearn for the imprimatur of a national brand. Wallace, Idaho is proud that hardly any big marks are seen on the building marquees. Of the few storefronts that carry a national name, the US Bank on Cedar Street is considered vital. But the bank’s parent company […]
A northern Idaho community college board of trustees has been torn after a wrestling coach with no apparent experience running schools was named interim president weeks after its pro president was fired. -mask. The North Idaho College board of trustees kicked out Rick MacLennan at a September meeting, after repeatedly delaying a vote to renew […]
A northern Idaho community college board has been torn apart after a wrestling coach with no apparent school management experience was named interim president weeks after his president was sacked of pro-mask mandate. The North Idaho College Board of Trustees launched Rick MacLennan at a meeting in September, after repeatedly delay a vote to renew […]
Rush Bowls – a quick, casual concept known for its fresh, healthy meals in a bowl – continues its expansion in Idaho with the announcement of its second location in a new dining hall in Boise. Rush Bowls debuted in Idaho in 2019 with its State Street location in Boise. The location has been a […]
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Glanbia Nutritionals TWIN FALLS – After an extremely difficult year for local communities due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Glanbia Nutritionals has continued to give back, recently donating $ 50,000 to Valley House Homeless Shelter for its new Beyond Shelter project . “Glanbia Nutritionals is proud to be a positive business manager employing over 800 […]
Through: Killer burger | 5 actions 265 readings Revered PNW Burger Brand Breaks New Ground with Oregon’s First Restaurant Off Corridor I-5 North Idaho Multi-Unit Just Second Killer Burger Franchisee Opens Outside of Metro PDX October 12, 2021 // Franchising.com // HAYDEN, Idaho – Killer burger, the famous Pacific Northwest burger brand with enthusiastic fans, […]
Idaho Business Review’s Women of the Year 2021 event marked several “firsts” in its 16-year history. For the first time, the Woman of the Year has chosen to be recognized virtually, to ensure the safety of her team and her patients. It was the first time, since the start of the 2020 pandemic in March, […]
Courtesy of Lennar Lennar makes his debut in Boise, Idaho, with the inauguration of the planned community of Prevail. Prevail will offer a selection of one and two-story single-family homes, including models from two new collections, Summit and Discovery, in Meridian, with the first move-in homes slated for early 2022. “The Boise area is a […]
Region 10 press releases Each city agreed to pay a fine of $ 15,000 October 5, 2021 (Seattle – October 5, 2021) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that the cities of Winchester and Craigmont, Idaho, have each agreed to pay a fine of $ 15,000 for hundreds of ‘Clean Water Act violations in […]
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) — The board of trustees of a northern Idaho community college has fired the school’s president in what a board member who opposed the move called it 100% retaliation. The board, with a 3-2 vote on Wednesday, fired Rick MacLennan, ending his five-year term. Board chairman Todd Banducci and two other […]
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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) – The board of directors of a community college in northern Idaho fired the president of the school in what a board member who opposed the decision called for 100% retaliation. The board with a 3-2 vote on Wednesday fired Rick MacLennan, ending his five-year term. Board chairman Todd Banducci and […]
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (AP) – The board of directors of a community college in northern Idaho fired the president of the school in what a board member who opposed the decision called for 100% retaliation. The board with a 3-2 vote on Wednesday fired Rick MacLennan, ending his five-year term. Board chairman Todd Banducci and […]
EAGLE, Idaho, September 22, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Richmond American Homes of Idaho, Inc., a subsidiary of MDC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the launch of its new community as part of the much sought-after Legacy Blueprint (RichmondAmerican.com/Legacy) in Eagle. The remarkable neighborhood, which features five ranch-inspired floor plans, marks the […]
CHUBBUCK – A discount retail store is expanding its footprint in eastern Idaho. Clayton Cook, founder and CEO of Big Deal Outlet, told EastIdahoNews.com that a Chubbuck store will open in mid-October at 4215 Yellowstone Avenue in the old Shopko building next to the Pine Ridge Mall. “We’re shooting for a grand opening on October […]
ELK CITY – Elk City REACH Club, Inc. has received a grant of $ 7,000 from the Idaho Future Fund of the Idaho Community Foundation for the operation of its preschool program for the upcoming school year. The REACH Club has existed in Elk City for twenty years. Originally funded by a local consortium, Centers […]
As the Museum of North Idaho builds its new and expanded facility, we are seeking input from the larger northern Idaho community on the role the museum should play in our region. The museum will be hosting a series of community engagement sessions across the region to get feedback on the future of the museum. […]
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) awarded more than $350,000 to educational programs across Idaho this summer to support preschool programs, school districts, libraries and more. The grants — more than 30 in total — are part of its commitment to providing educational opportunities and filling educational gaps in all communities […]
A small town in Idaho has come out in force to find a 5-year-old boy missing after he went missing near his home. Michael Joseph Vaughan was last seen near his home in Fruitland on July 27. Police have made little progress since then, but the city continues to make every effort to try to […]
The number of positive COVID-19 cases has risen sharply in Idaho in recent weeks. As of Monday, Idaho’s seven-day moving average of new cases stood at 358.9 per day, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Despite the laughe, some cities in Ada and Canyon counties have said they will not require COVID-19 […]
Photo by Clayton Cammack IDAHO FALLS – Friday July 23 Idaho Falls Magazine will announce the winners of the East Idaho Community Photo Contest in a video posted to their official website and social media pages at 12:00 p.m. MST. The video will also be sent to the magazine’s newsletter, giving subscribers an exclusive preview […]
IDAHO – Griffen Turnbull has been crowned Ms. Idaho-America 2021. She is now using her platform to help others by sharing her journey with IVF. Turnbull was crowned Mrs. Idaho in June, a competition celebrating women of all ages and professions. “I felt so grateful like I was still crying and I worked really hard […]
With guidance from Idaho Power, the Idaho state government has put in place ways to support energy conservation efforts this week. BOISE, Idaho – With record high temperatures arriving in the west this week, Idaho residents are looking for ways to stay cool. “Very, very cold,” Annaliese Lewman described the feel of the water in […]
POCATELLO – A local pediatric clinic is opening its first location in Pocatello this fall. Dr Aaron Gardner of Just 4 Kids Urgent Care told EastIdahoNews.com that the Pocatello clinic will open at the end of September in the building formerly occupied by Black Bear Diner at 190 Bullock Street. “We really enjoy what we’re […]
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England as president for 2021-2022 at the June 17 banquet on the 74e AIC Annual Conference in Boise. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper as third vice president. The Idaho Association of Cities was formed in 1947 and is a […]
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Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and State Comptroller Brandon Woolf announced today that cities in Idaho with populations under 50,000 will begin receiving their $54 million share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature unanimously accepted the federal funds, which will be used by local government in Idaho […]
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little and State Comptroller Brandon Woolf on Monday announced that towns in Idaho with populations of less than 50,000 will begin receiving their share of $ 54 million from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Governor Little and the Idaho Legislature unanimously accepted federal funds, which will be used by […]
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Boise is feeling the effects of the drought. Most of Ada County is considered unusually dry, while the rest of the state experiences moderate drought. BOISE, Idaho – Drought conditions in Idaho continue to worsen as the weather warms. As conditions worsen in other parts of Idaho, the city of Boise is hoping the community […]
POCATELLO – National Weather Services say eastern Idaho saw record high temperatures on Sunday and the heatwave is not over yet. Forecasters expect Monday through Wednesday to continue to have hot, dry weather after yesterday’s heatwave. Pocatello recorded 100 degrees, breaking a 76-year-old record of 95. Idaho Falls also recorded a record 95 degrees on […]
About 70.5% of Idaho residents lived in cities in 2020, up from 61.2% in 1980, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. BOISE, Idaho – Idaho continues to grow statewide, with the fastest growing population in the country between 2019 and 2020. Much of this growth, however, has occurred in urban areas of Idaho. About […]
About 70.5% of Idaho’s people lived in cities in 2020, up from 61.2% in 1980, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. BOISE, Idaho – Idaho continues to grow statewide, with the fastest growing population in the country between 2019-2020. Much of this growth, however, has occurred in urban areas of Idaho. About 70.5% of […]
Do you want to know what’s going on in the East Idaho business scene? We have what you need. Here’s a look at this week’s economic news across the valley. BIZ BRIEF IDAHO FALLS Texas-based wings franchise to open in Idaho Falls soon Wing Stop is slated to open at the end of June inside […]
Cities in Idaho that had mask warrants have started repealing them since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in most indoor environments or exterior. Boise Mayor Lauren McLean got rid of the city’s mask mandate and assembly limit on Friday and a […]
According to preliminary property tax assessments, Canyon County residents will see an average 30% increase in their assessments. Growth has been one of the major issues facing Canyon and Ada counties. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling slammed the Idaho House of Representatives and slammed the governor during an emergency morning meeting Friday for […]
There are more than a dozen Second Amendment sanctuary cities in Idaho, but an Oregon county statement begs the question of whether state law can replace federal law. BOISE, Idaho – “Second Amendment Sanctuary City” is a term that has been more relevant in Idaho in recent years, especially as several cities in Idaho have […]
Residents of eastern Idaho have decorated the city, created GoFundMe and other donation accounts and more to support victims and their families. RIGBY, Idaho – Eastern Idaho is coming together to support the Rigby community in what they call “Rigby Strong”. A sixth-grade girl reportedly shot and injured three people with a handgun at Rigby […]
RIGBY, Idaho – Community members recognize two staff at Rigby Middle School in Idaho for their exploits during a shootout on Thursday. Police said a Grade 6 girl opened fire, hitting a guard and two students before being disarmed by a teacher. READ: Sheriff: Girl pulls 3 at school in Idaho; the teacher disarms her […]
The Idaho House of Representatives resumed operations on Tuesday April 6, 2021 after a two-week suspension resulting from a COVID-19 outbreak. Yet many Republican lawmakers refuse to wear masks and want to make any mandate on masks illegal. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com Members of Idaho House on Wednesday approved a bill that would ban local governments […]
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Nicole Blanchard Statesman of Idaho BOISE – Two cities in Idaho topped the New York Times list for the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the past two weeks, showing dozens of people per 100,000 residents infected with the virus every day. According to the New York Times COVID-19 interactive dashboard, which tracks city-level deaths and case […]
AMMON – A Texas-based restaurant chain is opening its first location in eastern Idaho this week. Super Chix will open to the public at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at 2671 East Sunnyside Road in Ammon inside the new Hillcrest Plaza. Vice President of Operations Nate Kenyon told EastIdahoNews.com Wednesday’s opening will go without fanfare, but […]
Grants provided by Project Neighborly – Idaho will range from $ 250 to $ 5,000. BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Community Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 1988, has announced it will launch a new grant that will attempt to “foster inclusion and inspire good neighborliness in Ada counties and Canyon “. The program, Neighbor project […]
Amid COVID-19 pandemic, community college enrollments across the country fell 10% from fall 2019 to fall 2020, according to the National Student Clearinghouse. Locally, the region’s community colleges were not spared by the dwindling number. A total of 8,400 students attended Spokane Community College last fall, down almost 4,100 – or about 33% – from […]
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT / KSVT) -The Center-South Community Action Partnership in Twin Falls, the community is mobilizing for those who need it most. KMVT explains the reality many face and how the Magic Valley operates through unprecedented times. When KMVT walked into the Community Action Hall on Monday afternoon after a vacation weekend, it […]
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Boise, Idaho – Fifty-four cities and 28 counties have submitted letters of intent to participate in Gov. Brad Little’s plan that uses federal coronavirus relief funds to cover salaries for local public safety personnel and donates to cities and to counties the ability to pass savings on to property taxpayers. Interest in the plan has […]
Several cities in Idaho have signed public health mandates requiring masks to be worn indoors and outdoors. BOISE, Idaho – Editor’s Note: The video above covers exceptions to Boise’s mask mandate and when masks should be worn. Due to the recent increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Idaho, cities in the […]
The following is a press release from the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls was recognized today by the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) for a groundbreaking app designed to provide an interactive experience with the city for residents and tourists. The application provides information to users in English, […]
IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls was recognized today by the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) for a groundbreaking app designed to provide an interactive experience with the city for residents and tourists. The application provides information to users in English, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese. AIC showcases community projects each year and highlights […]
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Press release | Idaho Department of Labor Twin Falls’s population increase from 2018 to 2019 has reached a milestone, making it the eighth city in Idaho to have more than 50,000 residents, according to recently released data from the US Census Bureau. The cities of Idaho continue to be magnets attracting people from out-of-state and […]
The complaint was brought by a group of Boise residents and an environmental organization. MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho – The U.S. Air Force faces legal action to stop proposed training exercises in nine cities in southern Idaho, court documents show. These towns include Boise, Mountain Home, Burley, Twin Falls, Grand View, Bruneau, Glenns Ferry, Hammett, and […]