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No, There Isn’t A Red Wave In Idaho. We Checked.
Yesterday, after some thorough research, we discovered that there very much is a Blue Wave in Idaho, even if some folks don't want to admit it. If you missed it, you can catch that article here. So, that begs, the question:. Is there a Red Wave in Idaho too?. Instead...
Following curtailment fight, Idaho water users seek long-term solution
With the issue temporarily resolved for the year, Idaho water users continue to negotiate toward longer term water solutions that farmers hope will avoid shutting the water off during growing seasons. The issue came to a head on May 30 when the Idaho Department of Water resources issued a curtailment order requiring the holders of […]
Study shows Idaho’s Native American tribes have nearly $1.5B economic impact
The five Native American tribes in Idaho have a combined economic impact of $1.45 billion, according to a study by a University of Idaho economist. The tribes contribute heavily to the economy, agriculture, tourism, recreation and hospitality industries and support more than 12,500 jobs across the state, said Steven Peterson, a University of Idaho research […]
Shocking News Hits For Idaho’s Big Brother Competitor
One interesting thing we've noticed about Boise is that a lot of local residents tend to somehow end up on very popular shows! We've seen Boise residents on shows like The Bachelor, The Bachelor in Paradise, and even Survivor. It's fun to watch the show knowing that someone who lives in the general area as you are on television making a name for themselves.
Idaho Had the Premier Shelter in Event of Nuclear War
It probably wouldn’t have been nearly as comfortable as some of the vaults from the hit TV series Fallout, but Idaho was prepared. To save a few lives in the event of nuclear war. The website of Idaho’s Mammoth Cave details the story. Nearly 8,000 people could’ve sheltered there if there was a strike on Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Rural Idaho Hospitals to Deploy MEDITECH Expanse EHR
– MEDITECH today announced two critical access hospitals in Idaho, St. Mary’s Health (Cottonwood) and Clearwater Valley Health (Orofino), have partnered to implement a shared MEDITECH Expanse EHR across their hospitals and associated clinics. – Clearwater Valley Health and St. Mary’s Health currently serve the healthcare needs of people...
Record Number of Sockeye Salmon in Lower Snake River This Summer not all are Heading to Idaho
PULLMAN - There’s a record number of sockeye salmon in the Lower Snake River this summer but they aren’t all migrating to Idaho. A large sockeye run up the Columbia Basin means this summer’s number of stray fish wandering up the Snake is higher than usual. Most of the region’s run are destined for the Upper Columbia River.
This 'spuds' for you: National Potato Day
IDAHO, USA — Today is National Potato Day, and this being Idaho, a day for celebration. According to the Idaho State Museum, 1860 was the year of the first recorded potato planting in Franklin County. Further, settlers started using irrigation to mix with the soil, creating huge increases in potato production.
New Find Could Make Idaho Card Collectors An Instant Millionaire
The race is officially on for anyone who collects sports trading cards in the Gem State to become an instant millionaire. For the past week, a leading card manufacturer in the United States has been offering an incredibly rare, olympic sports card featuring three of the greatest basketball players' autographs that is the most sought-after collectible find in the world right now.
F&G seeking hunter feedback on how nonresident tags are issued
Idaho Fish and Game wants to hear from hunters regarding how nonresident deer and elk tags are issued. The purpose of the Non-Resident Tag Issuance Advisory Group is to review current processes for how Fish and Game issues general season deer and elk tags to nonresidents, and to develop recommendations to the Commission on potential changes and improvements.
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