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Idaho Home Prices Have Dropped the Most in The Nation
Ah, the good ole days when Idaho's housing market was the envy of the nation. It's a challenge to describe the housing frenzy as thousands of Americans moved to Idaho, buying homes sight unseen. If you remember the days of the Oregon Trail, it was reminiscent of the gold rush.
Portland-area grocery workers union retracts endorsement of Kroger-Albertsons merger
An Oregon labor union that threw its support behind Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of rival Albertsons has withdrawn its endorsement amid contentious contract negotiations. United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 — which represents the majority of workers at Albertsons, Safeway, Fred Meyer and QFC in Oregon and...
A breakdown of the challenges facing Idaho healthcare workers
Idaho healthcare providers are facing critical challenges, from threats to Medicaid to workforce shortages to cyberattacks. So what does that mean for your healthcare? These issues will be discussed during a City Club of Boise forum on August 22. Dr. Patrice Burgess, the Chief Medical Officer with Saint Alphonsus, and...
Alfalfa and the wrangle for Western water
“The reality is, it does use some of the most water,” says University of Idaho (U of I) Emeritus Professor and Forage Specialist Glenn Shewmaker, speaking of alfalfa. With agriculture using more than 40% of total U.S. freshwater withdrawals in 2015 and hay and forage crops weighing in at 37% of U.S. irrigation water use, environmental groups and the media have been known to blast alfalfa producers for excessive water use.
Alturas charter network to add third East Idaho location
The Idaho Public Charter School Commission unanimously approved a petition for a new charter school Thursday morning, setting the stage for the third expansion of East Idaho’s Alturas International charter network. Alturas Academy North will serve K-8 students across the Jefferson, Madison, Ryrie and Bonneville school districts. Operating under...
So far, Idaho officials have not discovered more invasive quagga mussels
Originally published Aug. 13 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. State officials have not detected viable quagga mussels since resuming water sampling this spring, Idaho State Department of Agriculture Director Chanel Tewalt said. On Sept. 19, 2023, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced it discovered invasive, nonnative quagga mussel larvae in water samples taken from the Snake River near Shoshone Falls and Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls. ...
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 […]
Idaho Schools Say No To Students Using Cell Phones
It wasn't that long ago that the school year was wrapping up. Kids were getting ready to live the dream of sleeping in and enjoying endless summer days. Time flies when you're having fun, and summer vacation is over for most Idaho students. Soon, school buses will be on the road, and kids will complain about homework.
Massachusetts firefighters deploy to help battle wildfires in Idaho
MASSACHUSETTS - A crew of firefighters from Massachusetts is supporting efforts to battle wildfires in the western part of the country as demand for resources continues to soar. A team of 21 left for Idaho over the weekend. They're the second crew the state has sent in a month and...
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