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Members of Idaho’s congressional delegation to host senior outreach days in September, October
U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson and U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, all Idaho Republicans, are hosting senior center outreach opportunities throughout September and October across the state. District staff from their offices will travel throughout Idaho to meet with constituents at senior centers to answer questions and address their concerns, according to a press […]
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.
Crash on HWY-2 causes injury and blocks lane near Newport
NEWPORT, Wash. - Washington State Patrol is responding to a crash that is blocking a lane of State Route 2 just south of Newport. The crash that caused at least one injury is partially blocking the northbound lane 4 miles southwest of Newport. WSP said the crash involves one car,...
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.
WA state workers plan walkout over what they call "disrespectful" contract offer
(The Center Square) – The latest bargaining session between union leadership for the Washington Federation of State Employees and the Office of Financial Management lasted 15 hours, but apparently did not bring the two sides any closer to a contract agreement. WFSE members have scheduled a Sept. 10 walkout for some 50,000 state employees. According to a union update, leaders are frustrated with negotiations on the new two-year contract (2025-2027)...
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...
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