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Opinion: The role of the Idaho GOP platform
1+ day, 20+ hour ago A lot of folks ask me what the Idaho GOP stands for. With 90 elected legislators, seven elected statewide officials, two senators, two congressmen, hundreds of precinct committeemen, thousands of volunteers, and over 600,000 Republican voters, we have a lot of healthy…...
Skate Idaho donates 29 skateboards to local youth through holiday partnerships
4+ day, 9+ hour ago Local youth and their donated skateboards pictured with Skate Idaho Founder and President Dave Van Etten, second from left. The 29 skateboards were assembled with the support of'ICCU, Cannon Skate Shop and Ace Trucks. Santa Claus holding two of the 29 skateboards…...
Idaho first half of property tax payments due Saturday
4+ day, 14+ hour ago A street of single-family homes in an Eagle subdivision. Some city's codes that outline lot size requirements have hampered developments from getting off the ground. Saturday is the deadline for Idahoans to pay at least the first half of their…...
Commentary: Giving Machines come to East Idaho
4+ day, 18+ hour ago I love Christmas and everything it stands for " especially the generosity that seems to come alive during this season. But generosity isn't felt only by those who receive. There's something special that happens inside us when we give " when we…...
Idaho Department of Education announces winners of the 2025 Holiday Card Contest
1+ week, 1+ day ago BOISE" Two student artists have been named this year's winners of the Idaho Department of Education's annual holiday card contest. Each year, Idaho Department of Education staff votes to select a winner for each grade level as well as two…...
Rep. Fulcher proposes exploration of transferring Idaho federal land to state and local control
1+ week, 2+ day ago The Boise National Forest covers more than 2.5 million acres and includes more than 500 trails. More than 60% of Idaho is federal public land." Idaho U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher said he is convening meetings statewide to explore transferring management and ownership of the…...
ISU president outlines budget shortfalls, 'contract for Idaho' and medical school push
1+ week, 3+ day ago Idaho State University President Robert Wagner addressed a crowd at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center Wednesday morning, detailing his vision for ISU's future." POCATELLO " Idaho State University President Robert Wagner addressed an audience of business and community leaders Wednesday morning…...
Zions Bank helps Idaho small businesses thrive as top SBA 7(a) lender in 2025
1+ week, 4+ day ago Kaden and Julie Bench, the owners of Tilden Co. BLACKFOOT " In a year marked by cautious optimism and renewed entrepreneurial momentum, Idaho's small businesses are proving their staying power and seizing opportunities to expand with support from top SBA lender…...
Winter storm warning and winter weather advisory declared for East Idaho as snow begins to fall on region
2+ week, 2+ day ago Snow began falling on much of East Idaho on Thursday afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to escalate its winter storm watches to a winter storm warning and winter weather advisory that will remain in effect until 5 a.m. Saturday. This is…...
Idaho may need to find $600 million to $1 billion for next year’s state budget
2+ week, 2+ day ago The Idaho State Capitol building, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. The state of Idaho may need to come up with an additional $600 million to $1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2027 state budget, Idaho's top budget official and a legislative lobbyist said. Due to…...