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11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
Strong demand for Power district’s no-till drill reflects growing interest in soil health statewide
This piece first appeared in the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission’s monthly newsletter, Conservation the Idaho Way. The soil health movement appears to be gaining significant momentum among Idaho farmers and conservation districts statewide. Over 10 years after the Natural Resources Conservation Service launched its Soil Health Initiative in 2012, a growing number of […] The post Strong demand for Power district’s no-till drill reflects growing interest in soil health statewide appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Idaho switched government employee health insurers, now lawsuit seeks to void $1.1B contract
For the first time in almost two decades, Idaho switched insurance companies for its government employee health insurance plan. Idaho contract officials used a new contracting process that lets bidding companies and the state negotiate after bids are submitted. But after losing the contract to Regence BlueShield of Idaho, the former insurer, Blue Cross of […] The post Idaho switched government employee health insurers, now lawsuit seeks to void $1.1B contract appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
These futuristic tools are essential for sustaining Idaho’s health care workforce
Idaho is facing a critical shortage of health care workers. When that happens, pressure mounts on universities to increase health care graduates. But, it’s not as simple as opening the floodgates and allowing more students to enroll. Faculty availability, limited special equipment, and even physical space present significant challenges. So what can we do? One […]
Idaho AG Labrador sues to block Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is suing to block the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative, a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections and revamp how Idahoans cast votes in the state’s primary and general elections. Labrador’s lawsuit alleges the initiative — which has enough signatures to be on the Nov. 5 election ballot, […]
Appeals court dismisses GOP states’ attempt to intervene in mifepristone challenge
Idaho and a group of GOP-led states won’t be allowed to join the state of Washington’s lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) mifepristone regulation, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Idaho couldn’t prove an injury related to the FDA’s regulations, so it did not have standing…
New Houston Hot Chicken restaurant proposed for Mullan Avenue and Highway 41 in Post Falls
On Friday, Post Falls planning division announced a project proposal by Houston Hot Chicken at the intersection of Mullan Avenue and Highway 41. Post Falls would be the restaurant chain's second Idaho location. Last September, Houston Hot Chicken opened a restaurant in Meridian. According to the site plan review, Houston...
Challenging Questions Remain for Boise’s Spencer Danielson
It won't be long before Boise State football is back in action, and the entire nation will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team can be the first non-power four school to qualify for the expanded twelve-team college football playoff. With most college football experts predicting a return to national glory, the anticipation is intense. 
East Idaho native Payton McGriff featured as CNN Hero
Payton McGriff, founder and CEO of Style Her Empowered (SHE) who is an Idaho Falls native, has been named a 2024 CNN Hero for her work creating sustainable education and women’s employment opportunities for girls and women in Togo, Africa. She will be featured on a national CNN broadcast Friday, July 19, at 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m., Mountain Time. Founded as a class project in...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Bryan Kohberger requests change of venue for upcoming trial
Bryan Kohberger's attorneys filed a motion to move the trial to Boise, Idaho. His attorneys claim Kohberger can not get a fair trial in Latah County. Bryan Kohberger is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho Students. (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Idaho murders suspect's lawyer wants trial moved to Boise
Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students are urging a judge to move his murder trial away from the county, arguing the intense media coverage and public interest in the case make it impossible for him to get a fair trial. The request marked the latest legal turn more than 20 months after the quadruple murder case made international headlines."The prolific media coverage, in Latah County, is not a mere passing story," Anne Taylor, a public defender for Bryan Kohberger, said in a change-of-venue motion made public Tuesday. "The content is not benign, rather,...
Surviving The Heat: Idaho Power Prepares For Storm-Related Outages
Our good run of no severe weather had to end. We've now had more days of over one hundred degrees temperatures for over two weeks. It's a credit to the state's power infrastructure that the Treasure Valley hasn't seen many major power outages. However, that could end today, as weather forecasters are predicting a massive storm hitting this afternoon.
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