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Idaho’s Midget Wrestling Obsession Proves Size Doesn’t Matter
Summertime in the Treasure Valley often means that there are a ton of events going on. Whether it's a concert, a food festival or a community resource event--these are drawing crowds pretty regularly each week while the weather is warm and sunny. One very unique and 'niche' tour is headed...
Industry experts discuss workforce challenges in health care at latest Breakfast Series
A severe shortage of health care workers, including doctors and nurses, providing rural communities comprehensive medical services, and acquiring the resources to train and retain homegrown medical pe...
Arguments heard in the lawsuit against Idaho's ban on gender affirming care
BOISE, Idaho — On Wednesday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from both sides of the Poe v. Labrador lawsuit. The case pertains to House Bill 71, which was passed in the 2023 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Brad Little in April 2023. In...
Will Idaho Forgive or Forget ‘It Ends with Us’ Star Blake Lively’s Scandal?
Lively's picture-perfect start comes to an end. Blake Lively’s movie tour for 'It Ends With Us' started out like a dream. The red carpet was rolled out, Colleen Hoover fans around the world were ecstatic—everything seemed picture-perfect for the talented and beautiful star. But that dream quickly transformed...
Drought Conditions and Demand Blamed for Drop in Idaho Hydroelectricity Share
In 2009, hydroelectricity made up 80% of the electricity generated in Idaho. Last year, that number was 49%, according to reports from the Idaho Office for Energy and Mineral Resources. The energy sector in the West has lost about 300 million megawatt hours of power generation between 2003 and 2020...
UPDATE: Idaho’s aggressive quagga mussel response seems to have worked
The mollusks have invaded water basins around the US, but not yet gained a foothold in the Columbia River Basin The post UPDATE: Idaho’s aggressive quagga mussel response seems to have worked appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Idaho Jewish Festival August 29 and September 1
The Idaho Museum of International Diaspora (IMID) presents Idaho’s Jewish Festival to promote awareness, appreciation, and celebration of Jewish culture in Idaho. Thursday, August 29, features “The Past, Present and Future of Ladino Culture” with Nani Vazana at 1:30 p.m. at the Yanke Research Park (220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise). This event is presented in partnership with Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel, Idaho’s Jewish Festival, IMID, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Coeur d'Alene School District tackles budget challenge by changing school lunches
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - In an effort to cut costs, the Coeur d'Alene School District is using a third-party company to provide lunches to students in the upcoming school year.
City Club of Boise - Destabilization of Healthcare in Idaho
Idaho healthcare providers face critical challenges, such as threats to Medicaid, workforce shortages exacerbated by the pandemic and a challenging policy environment, cyberattacks, nonprofit hospital tax exemption challenges, COVID backlash, violence against healthcare workers, and more. Panelists:. Brian Whitlock, CEO, Idaho Hospital Association. Brad Turpen, CEO, Valor Health (Emmett) Susie...
Kootenai County Pushes Back Against False Sanctuary Status Claims
COEUR D'ALENE - Kootenai County officials have responded to recent reports falsely identifying the county as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. In a media release issued by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert B. Norris strongly denied the claim, clarifying the county's position on immigration enforcement. According to...
Wave of Lewiston Business Closures Continues with Claire’s Announcement
LEWISTON - Following the recent closures of Red Lobster, Shari’s Diner, and Super China Buffet. Claire’s at the Lewiston Center Mall is the latest business to announce its shutdown. A store employee confirmed to Big Country News that the last day for the Lewiston Center Mall store will...
Avista Reduces Water Discharge at Post Falls Dam to Minimum Flow Due to Dry Conditions
SPOKANE - Avista, in coordination with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Washington Department of Ecology, is reducing water discharge from the Post Falls Dam to the minimum flow requirements. This reduction is in response to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions that have lowered water levels in Coeur d’Alene Lake and the Spokane River.
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