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Bunker Hill Mine plans to reopen early next year
KELLOGG – More than four decades after it closed amid environmental disaster, the Bunker Hill Mine is on track to reopen next year in one of the country’s largest superfund sites, this time with a vision for more responsible mining and stewardship. “If you come in with the...
Idaho watchdog office preparing report on effectiveness of state’s troubled Luma business system
Idaho’s independent Office of Performance Evaluations is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to its study of the implementation and effectiveness of Luma, the massive new state business system that is tied to all state agencies and state employees. In February, the Idaho Legislature’s Joint Legislative Oversight Committee authorized the Office of Performance Evaluations to undertake study […]
Jeffrey Diluccia Awarded Richard L. Wallace Native Fish Conservationists Award from Idaho Chapter of American Fisheries Society
KAMIAH - On May 1st at the annual meeting of the Washington, British Columbia, and Idaho chapters of the American Fisheries Society, Jeffrey Diluccia won a major award that honors his lifetime of commitment to and achievements in conservation of native fishes in Idaho. Diluccia, the fisheries program manager at the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has worked in Idaho fisheries since 2001, beginning with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and moving to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in 2023.
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.
Idaho Department of Lands spends $24 million on fire suppression this year
Boise, ID (CBS2) — The Idaho Department of Lands shared a state-wide fire update sharing what the cost of fires on Idaho Department of Lands property has been so far this fire season. IDL says so far this year there have been 241 fires that have burned 23,305 acres...
Idaho transgender youth gender care travel fund, assistance program launches
The Trans Youth Emergency Project is expanding into Idaho, offering families of transgender Idaho youth financial and logistical assistance to access transition-related care for minors. Add the Words Idaho is partnering the Campaign for Southern Equality on the project, which they say has grown to 25 states and is the only project “of its scale […]
LC Valley instructor named Idaho's post-secondary teacher of the year
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — An LC Valley instructor is being recognized for his work. LCSC Fire Service Instructor Travis Mycklebust has been named 2024's new post-secondary teacher of the year by the Career Technical Educators of Idaho. The award recognizes teachers for showing significant contributions toward innovative and unique...
Idaho's unemployment sees increase in July
BOISE, Idaho — The unemployment rate in July increased from 3.4% in June, to 3.5% in July, a news release from Idaho Department of Labor said. Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased month-over-month, which is following the national trends. Unemployment in Idaho increased by 921 (2.8%) to a total of 34,007 people.
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