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Projecting budget deficit, Idaho health agency pauses sign ups for child care aid program
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is pausing new enrollments for a mostly federally funded program that helps families pay for child care as the agency anticipates a budget shortfall. The state health department is also delaying expected benefit hikes for families in the Idaho Child Care Program, as it projects the program will […]
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 […]
After year of changes, Nampa superintendent reflects on school closures, schedule alterations
A combination of reduced funding sources resulted in a difficult 2023-2024 school year full of hard decisions in the Nampa School District. Students are back from summer break this week with new schools and new schedules. In a recent interview with the Idaho Press, Superintendent Gregg Russell said that budget adjustments are a part of planning every year but that this year was particularly tight. “To me, it’s not any...
'They'd burn the courthouse down'; Kohberger defense team says surveys indicate 'mob mentality' in Moscow
MOSCOW, Idaho - Attorneys for accused quadruple killer Bryan Kohberger says responses to a survey of community members show a severe bias and proof that he can't get a fair trial in Latah County.
Prep preview: Middleton remains a contender in Idaho's top classification
MIDDLETON, Idaho — Under Idaho's new classification system, Middleton was slated to drop a level and remain in the 5A Southern Idaho Conference this fall with the likes of Bishop Kelly and Emmett. Following back-to-back appearances in the state playoffs, Middleton elected to petition up to 6A to remain...
Fire crews brace as winds escalate, complicating firefighting efforts in West Mountain
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion soldiers were strategically embedded with firefighting crews on the Snag, Boulder and Dollar Fires. Soldiers supported suppression operations by assisting wildland fire crews with mop-up, holding and maintaining control of the fireline and installing hose...
Over 1,200 residents in Hayden without power
HAYDEN, Idaho – The Kootenai Eletric Cooperative reported that over 1,200 members are out of power on Monday. The outage is affecting residents near Hayden Lake, and it is unknown what caused the outage. KEC crews have been dispatched to address the outage and said the power should be...
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District welcoming learners back to school this week
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is all set to welcome learners back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 21, for the new school year. According to a news release from the school district, the theme for the new school year is “Every Day Matters,” emphasizing the importance of regular attendance. The district said it is committed to fostering an environment where every child gets the support they need so they can feel...
Bingham Healthcare expands services in Pocatello with new telepharmacy and ER behavioral health and neurology telemedicine initiatives
POCATELLO ― Bingham Healthcare is excited to announce the expansion of its services with the establishment of a telepharmacy in Pocatello and the introduction of emergency room behavioral health and neurology telemedicine at Bingham Memorial Hospital's emergency department. These initiatives are designed to enhance health care access and delivery for residents in the region, thanks to the generous financial support of The Hospital Cooperative. The Hospital Cooperative extended a grant of $111,000 to Bingham Healthcare to assist with these programs.
Dignified Idaho Living: free medicine & baby formula for struggling moms
If you’re a single mom struggling to provide medicine, medical care, food and formula for your little ones, there’s loads of help here in Idaho. Organizations like NeedyMeds.org and the Partnership for Prescription Assistance are dedicated to helping low-income moms and families get get the meds they need. Several of our friends and coworkers who've turned to NeedyMeds say it's a treasure trove of information on programs that provide low-cost and no-cost prescriptions.
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