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Food truck has North Idaho 'On the Hook"
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (973+ words) Fish and chip fans braved the cold Thursday when On The Hook, a food truck franchise, made an appearance in Post Falls. HAILEY HILL/Press On the Hook is best known for its fresh, line-caught wild Alaskan cod. POST FALLS…...
Florida governor makes Idaho stop to advocate for balanced budget amendment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (742+ words) Senate Majority Leader Kelly Anthon looks on as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes the case for a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution during a visit to the Idaho State Capitol on Thursday. BRIAN MYRICK / Idaho Press BOISE " Florida Gov....
Risch urges VA to build national vets cemetery in North Idaho
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, on Thursday urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to honor Idaho's veterans by building a national cemetery in North Idaho. "While veterans in southern Idaho are well-served by VA national and grant-funded state cemeteries, veterans in…...
Teacher salaries up more than 5% in Idaho
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (790+ words) Fernan STEM Academy art teacher Leatha Morgan, the 2024 Idaho Art Education Association's Elementary Educator of the Year, discusses different mediums with students in September 2024. Wages for Idaho teachers are up more than 5% this school year compared with 2024-2025 salaries. DEVIN WEEKS…...
Changes in Idaho SNAP program coming in 2026
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (805+ words) State and federal changes to food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to begin affecting Idahoans in 2026. " In 2025, the Idaho Legislature approved restrictions on candy and soda purchases through the program, and the U.S. Congress approved an…...
Former Idaho American Legion leader indicted for fraud
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (471+ words) Charles "Abe" Abrahamson, 56, an ex-commander of the Idaho American Legion, faces federal charges on embezzling up to $1.45 million. Idaho American Legion Provided The Idaho man at the center of a sprawling federal financial fraud prosecution had nearly unfettered access and…...
Visit Idaho documentary up for recognition at multiple film festivals
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) Visit Idaho's "The 3100" film project is off to an impressive start, earning seven film festival acceptances in its early run, with more festival selections anticipated soon. "The 3100" gives viewers an inside look at the energy, beauty and cultural significance of…...
Idaho Congressman Fulcher introduces bill extending private, short-term health care coverage
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (310+ words) Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher is hoping to expand the use of private, short-term health insurance. Fulcher on Thursday announced the introduction of the Removing Insurance Gaps for Health Treatment (RIGHT) Act of 2025, which would extend the maximum allowance for…...
Documentary on Idaho artist wins national award
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (263+ words) A documentary produced for Idaho Public Television's arts series "createid" has won recognition from the national Daytime Emmy Awards. "SARA: A Life in Dreams and Symbols" took top honors in a new category, Outstanding Regional Content in a Daytime Genre....
Vandals 'frustrated' after loss ... Idaho contends late Hornets completion shouldn't have counted
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (894+ words) IDAHO ATHLETICS Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood throws a pass as Xavier Williams (45) of Sacramento State rushes and Nate Azzopardi (74) of Idaho blocks on Saturday night in Sacramento. They hadn't been in this situation since 2021, but the Idaho Vandals nearly played…...