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6+ hour, 57+ min ago (262+ words) As congressional Republicans scramble to find a replacement for expiring federal health insurance subsidies, one Idaho industry in particular is poised to get hit hard if nothing is done. Idaho's outfitters and guides help people explore the state's wild rivers or track down a trophy elk. But these small businesses rarely offer their employees health insurance, according to Erik Weiseth who heads the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association. More front line workers have gotten coverage in recent years through the Affordable Care Act with the help of subsidies, Weiseth said. Now, those credits could be gone for good. "This industry, that is vital for the rural places of Idaho, this is a significant challenge for our people and the long-term health and viability of our industry," he said. Earlier this fall, Weiseth said he surveyed his members about whether they'd…...

7+ hour, 51+ min ago (845+ words) Eastern Idaho players and coaches were well represented on the All-State Volleyball teams released Monday. In 6A, state runner-up Madison landed Aspen Boice and Mia Walsh on the first team, with Jonnie Folsom earning second-team and Camri Call and Torey Parker selected to the honorable mention list. Rigby's Brinley Bybee was also selected to the first team. Shelley's Mallory Higham helped lead the Russets to the 5A championship match and was selected Player of the Year. Jaida Cook was also named to the first team. Hillcrest, which won its first state title, had Jenna Jensen selected to the first team and Dallas Gines was named 5A Coach of the Year. Idaho Falls had two players named to the first team in Addy Bowen and Leah Thomas. Pocatello's Abby Lusk and Bonneville's Shayla Belnap also earned first-team honors. Avery Hunter, Kortlyn Skinner and Halle…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago (34+ words) With British airports Heathrow and Gatwick both landing among the top 10 busiest airports in Europe, the two have also struggled to decrease the flow of traffic around the areas where drivers drop off ......

12+ hour, 8+ min ago (260+ words) The indictment alleges that Abrahamson used his position within the organization to steal more than $1,454,025 over seven years. Abramson was employed by the Idaho American Legion from approximately 2017 to April 2024. During that time, he served in various leadership capacities, including adjutant and commander, which gave him direct access to and control over the nonprofit's financial accounts. His alleged criminal conduct came to light around April 2024. According to reports by the Idaho Statesman, Abrahamson was suspended from his position at the Idaho American Legion that month, and two days later, the Idaho State Police executed a search warrant on his home, recovering a variety of American Legion property. Beyond the embezzlement, Abrahamson is also charged with three counts of tax fraud for filing false federal tax returns for the years 2020, 2022, and 2023, which falsified his total income. The indictment includes a forfeiture…...

13+ hour, 28+ min ago (290+ words) Idaho's all-state volleyball teams came out Monday, marking the sport's final awards of the 2025 high school season. The state's coaches selected the teams in a voting system hosted by Brandon Walton of the Idaho State Journal. Corwin Ford sponsors the teams. Players are listed in alphabetical order. Player of the Year: Bellamie Beus, Skyview Coach of the Year: Carol Klein, Timberline Chloe Hansen, Rocky Mountain London Armstrong, Rocky Mountain Gianna Callari, Coeur d'Alene Reese Hone, Thunder Ridge Kaylee Paulson, Coeur d'Alene Player of the Year: Mallory Higham, Shelley Coach of the Year: Dallas Gines, Hillcrest Addy Bowen, Idaho Falls Ellie Sandoz, Wood River Leah Thomas, Idaho Falls Player of the Year: Brooke Hardy, Fruitland Coach of the Year: Rena Sitz, Fruitland Emerson Cilley, Cole Valley Christian Avery Hunter, Bear Lake Neva Kuhns, Cole Valley Christian KortLyn Skinner, Bear Lake Halle…...

13+ hour, 54+ min ago (163+ words) Short winter days can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder " especially in children " but resources from FYIdaho are available to help families cope. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU) How Seasonal Affective Disorder affects kids and where Idaho families can find help Sunrise today was at 8:11a.m. and the sun will set at 5:08 p.m. These shorter days can contribute to feelings of sadness, exhaustion and depression. For people who experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, less sunlight can be one of the triggers for a type of depression that can include changes in appetite, weight gain and sleeping habits and can be especially hard on kids. But SAD can be treated, and FYIdaho has resources for parents and their children. Brenda Wilson, the executive director of FYIdaho, joined Idaho Matters to tell us about them. If you or someone you know is…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago (33+ words) BOISE " A federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment charging Charles Thomas Abrahamson, 56, of Venice, Florida, with charges of wire fraud and tax fraud, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced ......

16+ hour, 26+ min ago (33+ words) With the blow of a train whistle, the Giving Machines made their entrance at the Grand Teton Mall Monday afternoon. Representatives from local charities arrived on a train to explain how the machines ......

17+ hour, 9+ min ago (460+ words) IBR STAFF//December 15, 2025// Idaho's slopes have become increasingly popular over the past five years, according to a recent report. Since the winter of 2020-2021, the Gem State's ski resorts have seen more than 2 million skiers annually, as detailed by RRC, a Colorado-based research firm commissioned by Ski Idaho. The report found that Idaho's ski resorts received a record-breaking 2.5 million skier visits " defined as one person visiting a ski area to ski, snowboard or engage in any downhill riding during any part of a day " during the 2022-2023 winter season. Second only to that season was 2024-2025 with 2.4 million. According to the report, Idaho ranked 10th in the nation among the 37 states that have ski areas for skier visits during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 seasons. It also showed that Idaho had a 3.9% share of snowboarder visits in 2024-2025, which is growing within the state. The economic impact of…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago (214+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho - Two men from Challis, Idaho were sentenced on Friday for Lacey Act wildlife violations, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's office, District of Idaho." The Lacey Act prohibits trade, sale and transportation of any illegally harvested wildlife across state lines." 54-year-old Jerrod Randall Farr pleaded guilty to one Class A misdemeanor count of violating the Lacey Act. Farr, a licensed outfitter and licensed guide, "sold and facilitated Rocky Mountain big horn sheep hunts that occurred in an area of the Salmon-Challis National Forest that is closed to commercial guiding."" 68-year-old Michael Timothy Scott also pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor violation of the Lacey Act. Scott was a licensed guide who illegally guided the hunts for Rocky Mountain big horn sheep." The bighorn sheep were transported in Idaho and to Utah and Alaska. Farr was sentenced to…...