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Generative AI is speeding procurement, but not without risks
Procurement, the process of purchasing products and services from commercial bidders, is a heavily regulated and lengthy affair that sometimes takes months or years to complete. But as cities and states explore uses of generative artificial intelligence, a few, like the State of Idaho and the City of Murray, Utah, are finding early success when applying the rapidly advancing technology.
‘Early-childhood education is the foundation upon which all future learning is built’
Robert Sanchez is the new executive director for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. He was born in raise in Nampa, traveled the world in the military and has returned to Idaho to help improve opportunities for all children. Read his profile. Here are his thoughts on...
Growing Idaho: KTVB viewers sound off on housing
BOISE, Idaho — Last week, the Growing Idaho story was about how Idaho's lower wage earners, specifically minimum wage earners, could never afford a home. Justin Corr’s post on Facebook got more than 230 comments. The KTVB post got more than 1,200 comments. Let's look at some. Sid...
West Valley all-star team to represent Idaho at softball regionals in California
EAGLE, Idaho — A massive accomplishment happened over the weekend as a group of girls – the 12-and-under West Valley Little League all-star team made up of players from Eagle, Emmett and Star – won the state championship. The squad will now represent Idaho as they take...
Disaster relief 'heats up' for American Red Cross as wildfire season starts early
BOISE, Idaho — The sky and air quality make it clear that fire season is in full swing across Idaho and the rest of the West. We're keeping tabs on several of them. The Bench Lake Fire outside Stanley, according to the forest service, has burned nearly 1300 acres near Redfish Lake. None of it is contained.
8 Injured in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week
This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital. The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
What is camping? State of Idaho argues against pro-Palestinian protesters
BOISE — A protest, deemed the “People’s Liberated University,” has been taking place on the lawn in front of the old Ada County Courthouse since the start of May. While not made up exclusively of students, it was originally tied to student activism that has been taking place throughout the United States in response to the Israel-Hamas war. The protest in Boise, which has predominantly been held adjacent to the Idaho State Capitol, was in response to Israel’s invasion of the Palestinian territories following Hamas’ attack on Israel last October. Generally, protests nationwide have been in opposition to support the United States government has provided Israel during this time.
Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions
Idaho fire officials are preparing for above normal fire potential in parts of the state due to high temperatures and dry conditions. Idaho Department of Lands fire management chief Josh Harvey told Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners on Tuesday that the southern portion of the state […] The post Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho athlete aims to compete in 2024 Paralympics
Boise native Annie Carey could be heading to the Paralympics in Paris this August. She currently holds the long jump world record in her classification as well as the U.S. record in the 200 meters, and last year she competed in the Parapan American Games, bringing home bronze medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump.
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