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Idaho Named 13th Least Affordable State for College Grads
KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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Image Credit: PrasitRodphan / Shutterstock As summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, many young adults across the U.S. are preparing to start college, while others are navigating the transition from campus to career. For the class...
BLM seeks input on two plans with changes to camping fees in southeast Idaho
NCW Life Channel - Washington
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—The Bureau of Land Management Upper Snake Field Office seeks public input on proposed changes to existing campground fees at Egin Lakes and Kelly Island campgrounds, and imposing new fees at Henrys Lake South Shore Campground,...
After decades of vacancy, historic Idaho National Guard Armory to be repurposed by ministry
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
Over the past several decades, the armory has been the subject of proposals that have sought to repurpose the site for a range of uses. BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Affirming the Planning and Zoning Commission,...
Governor Little: “Idaho will further improve government efficiency and reduce government spending”
Idaho Education News - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
Changes are coming to Idaho’s current budget with Governor Little acting swiftly to focus on government efficiencies in response to changing revenue projections. As we previously highlighted, Idaho’s balance sheet when the budget was adopted had...
Idaho health officials want the legislature to reinstate (and expand) pool inspections
Boise State Public Radio - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
When, in April, we first reported that the Idaho Legislature had voted to end health district inspections of public pools, more than a few people were scratching their heads … including some of the legislators who voted for House Bill 202, a...
How will holdbacks affect Idaho's economy?
Boise State Public Radio - Idaho
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We’ve been talking about it for the last few weeks, and now the dreaded holdbacks are finally here. On Friday, Gov. Brad Little announced the Gem State has to cut its budget by 3% to deal with falling revenue. So why is this happening now? And...
Best Scratch-Offs in Idaho Right Now With Jackpots of $50,000 or More Left
107.9 LITE FM - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
If you just wrapped up your back-to-school shopping, you know how quickly it adds up. You told yourself this year was going to be different. You had a set list, a budget and the best intentions. But then? The receipts started piling up. Backpacks....
After pressure from Idaho company, Costco decides not to sell abortion drug
East Idaho News
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August 18, 2025
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — After months of pressure from a Boise-area investment firm that offers its customers “biblically responsible” portfolios, Costco has decided not to sell mifepristone, a pill used for abortions and miscarriage management....
Park City Creamery’s bries take 2nd, 3rd at Idaho Milk Processors Association Competition
Park Record - Utah
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August 18, 2025
Park City Creamery took second and third place in the brie category at the 2025 Idaho Milk Processors Association Annual Conference. Three and a half points separated first through fourth place, and both of Park City Creamery’s entries scored over...
Lifelines for Growth: How SBA Loans Are Powering Idaho’s Small Businesses
Idaho Business Review
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August 18, 2025
SBA loans provide affordable financing for Idaho small businesses Nearly 90% of SBA loans are issued through banks Zions Bank streamlines SBA loan applications under $150K Local companies expand operations with SBA-backed funding It’s well known...
Unemployment in Idaho creeps upward
Idaho Business Review
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August 18, 2025
Idaho unemployment rose to 3.7% in July, up from 3.6% in June Job losses were highest in information, management and federal sectors Construction, transportation and recreation industries added jobs Twin Falls led job growth while Lewiston saw the...
ICOM in Meridian seeks to train future doctors with hopes they’ll practice in Idaho
Idaho Business Review
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August 18, 2025
Key Highlights Idaho ranks last in physicians per capita, needing 1,300 more to reach the U.S. average Students are trained in primary care and rural healthcare settings Residency expansion is key to retaining Idaho-trained doctors When it comes...
Trump declares himself the CEO of the US and raises business investment to nearly $4 Trillion
El País
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August 18, 2025
The office of president of the United States entails being the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, among many other responsibilities. For Donald Trump — his whole life an aggressive and ambitious businessman before becoming a politician — that...
Attempt to Get Government Documents About Anthony Pellegrino and Goldstone Financial Vanished from Internet Searches
Reason Magazine
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August 18, 2025
On August 5, I wrote about a temporary restraining order in Goldstone Financial Group, LLC v. FinanceScam.com that ordered the removal of posts alleging that Goldstone Financial Group and its CEO Anthony Pellegrino had engaged in deceptive...
7's Hero: Idaho high school senior raises money to buy school supplies for kids in Gooding
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
Gooding High School student Jayda Williams focused her senior project on making sure kids and teachers have the supplies they need for the new school year. GOODING, Idaho — Kids across the state have been heading back to school since last week....
Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Idaho braced for federal Medicaid cuts. But not this change.
Idaho Capital Sun
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August 18, 2025
For years, Idaho state lawmakers have worried the federal government might cut Medicaid funds. That’s partly why the Legislature didn’t expand Medicaid to more low-income earners. In 2018, voters approved that policy through a ballot initiative....
Idaho poisoned Snake River for invasive mussels. Was it worth ‘heartbreaking’ loss?
East Idaho News
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August 17, 2025
TWIN FALLS (Idaho Statesman) — The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic. But to state officials, their presence was enormous. Though the mussels couldn’t grow much larger than a nickel, state officials said an...
Gonzalez claims victory in the Albertsons Boise Open
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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August 18, 2025
Emilio Gonzalez earned his first Korn Ferry Tour victory while the tournament set a new charitable giving record. BOISE, Idaho — The 36th Annual Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron concluded Sunday with Mexico's Emilio Gonzalez earning his...
Idaho poisoned the Snake River to kill an invasive mussel. Some call the results ‘heartbreaking’
OregonLive.com
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August 17, 2025
The invasive quagga mussels found in an Idaho river in 2023 were microscopic. But to state officials, their presence was enormous. Though the mussels couldn’t grow much larger than a nickel, state officials said an infestation would devastate...
Minor injured on Viper ride at Western Idaho Fair opening day
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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The girl was not seriously hurt. Butler Amusements said the ride "experienced a malfunction due to a faulty sensor," and was immediately repaired. BOISE, Idaho — A young girl sustained a minor injury on the Viper ride during opening day of the...