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Federal Report Reveals 42 Child Deaths at Two Federally-Funded Native American Boarding Schools in Idaho, Including Fort Lapwai, with Hundreds More Nationwide
Originally published Aug. 14 on IdahoEdNews.org. Idaho was once home to six federally-funded Native American boarding schools, including two where more than a dozen children died. All together, at least 42 children died at the schools in Fort Hall and Fort Lapwai, according to a federal report released last month.
Idaho State Police Accepting Applications for Trooper Positions, Offering $2,000 Signing Bonus
MERIDIAN - The Idaho State Police (ISP) has opened its application process for commissioned trooper positions, inviting dedicated individuals to apply for a career in law enforcement. As Idaho’s premier full-service law enforcement agency, ISP is offering successful candidates a $2,000 signing bonus. Applications will be accepted until September 8, 2024.
State of Idaho ends 2024 fiscal year with $52.5M revenue surplus
Despite revenue shortfalls in the spring, the state of Idaho ended the 2024 fiscal year with a budget surplus and will have $76.5 million to put toward reducing property taxes, Gov. Brad Little’s budget chief said Tuesday. Overall, the state finished the 2024 fiscal year on June 30 with a $52.5 million revenue surplus, Idaho Division of Financial Management Administrator Lori Wolff said. But because state agencies were able to return $24 million in unspent money at the end of the fiscal year, the amount...
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.
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...
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 […]
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.
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