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CONTRIBUTED CONTENT - Idaho's Homestead Exemption: What it actually protects (and what it doesn't)
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (614+ words) Idaho offers one of the more generous homestead protections in the country, yet many homeowners have never heard of it — and misunderstand what it actually does when they have. It's not a property tax break, and it's not automatic protection…...
Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 11, 2026
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (166+ words) It’s Friday, which means it's time for our Reporter Roundtable when Idaho Matters gets you up to date on all the news that made headlines this past week. Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 11, 2026 McClatchy Media has laid off more than…...
Meta turns on its $1.2B Idaho data center with promise of water efficiency
1+ week, 2+ day ago (800+ words) Meta formally turned on its newest data center Thursday in Kuna with the flip of a giant blue switch — and a promise that its latest design will consume a fraction of the water typically associated with the massive processing hubs…...
Idaho is among the happiest states in the nation, 2 studies say. Find out why
1+ week, 4+ day ago (543+ words) Need something to smile about? Idaho is one of the happiest states in the nation, two new studies found. The Gem State ranked among the five happiest states in America in 2026, according to a study by Manhattan Mental Health Counseling,…...
Marijuana constitutional amendment on the ballot in Idaho's upcoming election
1+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front and center Tuesday at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber forum. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front…...
Geosciences experts appear on Idaho Matters
2+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) Professor Jennifer Pierce from the Department of Geosciences and Robby Jost (MS geophysics, 2027) joined the Idaho Matters podcast on August 27, 2026 to offer their expertise on debris flows. The geosciences researchers drew parellels between flash flooding near Grandjean, Idaho in July…...
Idaho Parks and Rec, U.S. Forest Service announce historic agreement
2+ week, 4+ day ago (322+ words) Women of the Year Awards IBR Staff//August 25, 2026// The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Forest Service are expanding their partnership through two Good Neighbor Authority recreation agreements aimed at improving trails, restoring access to public lands and…...
Idaho Power seeks to sell Oregon service. What would it mean for customers?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (226+ words) After more than a century of providing service to Oregon customers, Idaho Power may pull the plug. The company has requested approval on a $154 million sale of its service territory to an Oregon provider. In order for the sale to…...
Court ruled against immigration authorities. Here’s what changed in Idaho
3+ week, 3+ day ago (1010+ words) A divided three-person panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in July sided with immigrants against the Trump administration’s expansion of mandatory detention, which has left many immigrants detained without a bond hearing. But the effect on Idaho immigrants is…...
Idaho schools are losing thousands of students even as the state grows
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (1337+ words) Idaho school enrollment has fallen by more than 5,000 students since reaching a peak in 2022-23, despite continued population growth across the state. The decline is concentrated among elementary students, while enrollment continues to grow in middle and high schools. The shifting…...