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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 […]
ESPN Ranks Arizona 22nd in College Football Playoff Odds
Arizona is currently ranked 22nd by ESPN, sharing a 16% probability of making the College Football Playoff (CFP) with Boise State. The upcoming playoffs will expand from four to 12 teams in 2024, with the top five conference champions and seven highest-rated teams qualifying. Key playoff matchups include first-round games at campus sites and major bowl sites hosting the quarterfinals and semifinals. Georgia leads the pack with the highest odds at 79%, followed by Oregon and Texas with 76% and 68%, respectively.
Stinker Stores’ Owner, Former CEO Charley Jones Dies of Cancer
Charley Jones, who bought Stinker Stores in 2002 from the family of Farris Lind, has died of cancer, the Boise, Idaho-based convenience-store chain said. Jones, who previously was the company’s CEO, died Wednesday morning. Jones and Shawn Davis purchased Stinker Stores in 2002. In 2012, Jones, along with his...
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...
Thompson Farms of Arbon Idaho awarded Century Farm award
A local farm has been recognized for serving the community for over 100 years. According to a video created by the Thompson family, the owners of the farm, the story of the farm started when their ancestor, Nicolai Sorenson, a farmer from Denmark, immigrated to the United States in the 1850s. The family originally settled in Cache Valley, Utah, where they started to build a new farm. They became one...
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...
Did Raising Cane’s Apply for a Prime Location in Twin Falls, ID
It turns out that some rumors online can be true. Among the speculations about what would take the place of the recently vacated Golden Corral restaurant, someone was possibly right. There are conflicting reports between our public records request from the City of Twin Falls and the Public Information Officer,...
Districts receive more than $18.5 million in grants for career technical programs
Lewiston School District students will soon be getting the space they need to build everything from tiny houses to small boats. “I tell our students, ‘If you can imagine it … you can design it and build it and now — put it all together,’” said Lance Hansen, the district’s superintendent.
Veterans Memorial Association to hold car show at the end of the month
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is holding its second annual car show at the Veterans Memorial Building at the end of this month. Miguel Dominic, historian for the Veterans Memorial Association, said all the proceeds from the car show will go toward repairs and maintenance to the building at 300 N. Johnson Ave. "There's this one and another fundraiser in September," he said. "All this goes toward...
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. ...
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