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University MBA leaders recognized in Idaho Business Review power lists
Idaho Business Review named three College of Business and Economics MBA leaders to their most influential business leaders in the state list, as well as lists that highlight workforce education professionals. Ben Quintana, adjunct faculty for all four MBA programs at Boise State, was included on the Most Influential Business...
People flee Idaho town through a tunnel of fire and smoke as Western wildfires spread
Lightning strikes have sparked fast-moving wildfires in Idaho, prompting the evacuation of multiple communities, including one where a man drove past a building and trees engulfed in flames as a tunnel of smoke rose over the roadway.
Missing Man Reportedly Last Seen On South Idaho River
The family of an Idaho man has contacted police after not having heard from him for nearly a week. The missing man was last seen on a southern Idaho river. The sister of a missing Idaho man recently shared information on the state's Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. Chris Castro had spent time Sunday (July 21) on the Boise River, according to the family. His loved ones haven't heard of his whereabouts since.
Idaho part of $86 million settlement with opioid manufacturer Indivior
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of opioid addictions across Idaho and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
Honoring the legacy of Idaho Broadcaster Lou Dobbs
A few days ago, America and Idaho lost a great communicator, Lou Dobbs. He was the guy who made business news hip and happening on cable television. (I know our younger readers will cringe reading the hip and happening reference.) Before Mr. Dobbs, business news was boring and relegated to newspapers and magazines.
Idaho Olympian to be honored with new statue
An Idaho Olympian celebrated for winning gold, will soon be immortalized in bronze. You might remember Kaitlyn Farrington from the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. The Bellevue, Idaho native trained on Bald Mountain in Sun Valley, and won a gold medal in the Women’s Snowboard Halfpipe event. She brought the gold back to Idaho by beating three previous Olympic champions in the event.
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Dozens of wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Canada are decreasing air quality throughout North Idaho — and it’s uncertain when skies will clear. Air quality advisories are in place in many southern Idaho counties, and officials say the Air Quality Index...
With $7.7 million on the line, lawsuit challenges wording in school facilities law
This story originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 25, 2024 An eastern Idaho school district is suing the state, saying a groundbreaking facilities law puts nearly $7.7 million in funding in limbo. In the July 17 lawsuit, the Oneida School District says the wording of the new laws threatens state funding that was earmarked long […]
Leaders in Learning: Supporting local classroom grants thru weloveteachers.org
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — If you care about education in Idaho, and you've heard of the crowdfunding website Donors Choose, listen up!. CapEd Credit Union has a way you can help local teachers in need of funding,. Whether that's filling the need for learning activities and projects to help...
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