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Idaho House approves bill to conform to nearly all ‘Big Beautiful’ tax cuts
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (767+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " The Idaho House of Representatives in a party-line vote Tuesday approved a bill to adopt most of the tax cuts in the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Debate on House Bill 559 lasted about 45 minutes, with…...
Idaho’s ban on buying candy or soda with food stamps is imminent. Here's what you should know
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (477+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " Restrictions on SNAP purchases are set to take effect in Idaho on Feb. 15. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare submitted a waiver in May at the direction of Gov. Brad Little with the hopes of removing…...
19-year-old arrested in connection with shooting at Idaho club
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (189+ words) BOISE (KIVI) " Alexandra Lopez, 19, of Twin Falls, is charged with eluding, aiding and abetting, and driving under the influence following a shooting incident at a Boise club early Sunday morning. On Feb. 1, around 4:15 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in…...
Idaho bill would require state, local government and public contractors to use E-Verify
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (585+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Under a new legislative proposal, Idaho state and local governments, as well as large private government contractors, would be required to check work authorization of their employees." Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mark Harris, R-Soda Springs, introduced…...
After decades in show business, Jay Osmond and wife Karina are radio hosts in eastern Idaho
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (283+ words) From "The Andy Williams Show" as a kid to sold-out concerts worldwide, Jay Osmond has performed alongside his brothers for more than 50 years. He and his wife, Karina, recently moved to Idaho Falls and are the hosts of a new…...
Sun and wind: Designing for east Idaho microclimates
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (815+ words) Editor's note: This is the final article in our series on the principles of landscape design, in which we have focused on correcting common design flaws while accounting for east Idaho's climate. The secret to a thriving garden is not…...
Protestors rally again against ICE in Idaho Falls — but this time get hit by tomatoes
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (367+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Over 300 people gathered on Broadway Bridge Saturday afternoon to again protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents across the country. While social media posts suggested counterprotester would be present, few actually showed up. Although several protestors…...
Idaho public schools, Medicaid program now told to plan for new state budget cuts
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (937+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " After they were originally protected from new state budget cuts, leaders of Idaho's public school system and Medicaid program are being asked by state legislators to submit plans to cut their budgets by up to 2%, a…...
EIRMC's new freestanding ER provides critical care as Idaho Falls continues to grow
1+ week, 2+ day ago (427+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center's new satellite emergency room expands the hospital's capacity to provide critical care. The North Idaho Falls ER will soon open at 1762 Pickering Street near Costco. The 10,820-square-foot building has 10 patient exam rooms. Its…...
What would Little’s $275 million highway-spending cut mean to Idaho roads?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (615+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " Idaho must stare down a projected budget deficit of over $500 million, Gov. Brad Little said in his State of the State address. It's also facing continued challenges related to growth that shows no signs of stopping. In…...