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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...
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 […]
Idaho's public defense system making big shift
KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho's public defense system is about to undergo a seismic shift, leaving many attorneys and officials concerned about the future of legal representation in the state. Beginning Oct. 1, a system 10 years in the making will give the newly formed State Public Defender office...
Work begins on Moyie River Gorge Bridge Thursday
BOUNDARY COUNTY— Idaho Transportation Department will begin work on U.S. 2 on the Moyie River Gorge Bridge, east of Bonners Ferry, on Thursday. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane across the bridge during daytime hours until Saturday, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. Delays can be expected in the area.
Allowance of open containers of alcohol at 5th Street Farmers Market being considered
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association wants to change things up for the 5th Street Farmers Market by allowing visitors to enjoy alcoholic drinks as they stroll through the market. Every Wednesday, 5th St. from Front to Coeur d'Alene Avenue is closed off to make way...
Boise Police investigating man who damaged landscaping outside of Ustick Elementary School
BOISE, Idaho — According to Boise Police Department (BPD), there was a reported case of vandalism that took place in the early hours of Saturday morning at Ustick Elementary School. On Saturday, Aug. 17 at roughly 12:30 a.m., BPD responded to a report of an unknown man damaging plants...
North Idaho College enrollment rises for fall semester
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — That’s what college leaders are saying, with school starting this week and enrollment numbers showing significant increases in every major category for the first time in more than a decade. Overall enrollment is up 7% over last year, with 2,914 students enrolled at NIC...
KATZ Weddings and Formal Wear reaches 10-year anniversary
POCATELLO — A local gown and formal wear store has reached its 10th year of service to brides, grooms and anyone else in need of formal wear. Katrina Evans, who owns KATZ Weddings and Formal Wear with her husband, Brian, said they started their business at the farmer's market while they were planning their own wedding. "We got our first storefront in 2014," she said. "It's two doors from where...
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
It’s that time of year again...time to wrap up the summer and head into fall. This week we are celebrating back to school and like it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. So, before these warm, sunny days are behind us, come take a walk Downtown! Come do some shopping and enjoy an amazing meal. Your friends and neighbors Downtown would love to see you!
Bengals release full 2024-25 schedule, which will be highlighted by a home game against BYU
It doesn’t happen often; it is a very rare occurrence. But head coach Seton Sobolewski and the Idaho State women’s basketball team were able to corral a Power 4 program into coming to Reed Gym as the BYU Cougars make an appearance on November 16. It was one of the highlights of the 2024-2025 schedule that was released on Saturday afternoon. ...
Boise State AD Jeremiah Dickey Inks New Contract
Boise State will keep its hardworking athletic director, Jeremiah Dickey after the university announces a new deal to keep him here for the next few years. Various publications speculate that his new contract will give him a raise, making him the highest- or one of the highest-paid athletic directors in the Mountain West Conference.
Prep football: Sugar-Salem, West Side top preseason polls
IDAHO FALLS — Powerhouse Sugar-Salem High School topped the preseason state media football poll released Tuesday, earning all nine first-place votes in 4A. Rigby tied for third place in 6A with Eagle. Coeur d’Alene and Rocky Mountain were selected in the top two slots. Highland was ranked fifth.
‘A Magical Cirque Christmas’ brings thrills, skills and holiday cheer to the Mountain America Center this December
IDAHO FALLS – Ho-ho-hold on to your seats! A Magical Cirque Christmas is making its debut at the Mountain America Center this winter season!. The ultimate holiday extravaganza will mesmerize, twist, flip, and jingle all the way to the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls for ONE SHOW ONLY on Friday, December 27. Loaded with nostalgia, charm, comedy, music, and magic, A Magical Cirque Christmas makes a perfect date night, fun family adventure or group outing. The show’s world-acclaimed entertainers take audiences on a winter wonderland journey, immersing them in the spirit of the season and dazzling guests with their incredible talents.
U.S. community groups want more rigorous environmental reviews of proposed semiconductor facilities
As the U.S. rushes to maintain semiconductor supremacy with the CHIPS Act, many are asking how these new fabs will affect the health of their workers and the community around them.
Boise State’s Malachi Nelson is the latest lesson in evaluating 5-star quarterbacks
In the last 10 years, the recruiting industry has become a much more successful ecosystem when it comes to evaluating, scouting and predicting a prospect’s outcome or future. There’s better data. Better scouting. Better analysis. The entire process is more informed, analytical and transparent. And yet as we see just about every cycle, evaluating 5-star […] The post Boise State’s Malachi Nelson is the latest lesson in evaluating 5-star quarterbacks appeared first on On3.
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