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48+ min ago (213+ words) Idaho's dry climate becomes even harsher during winter months, making proper skin care essential for maintaining healthy skin year-round. Winter conditions including cold air, wind and indoor heating systems can damage skin, which is the body's largest organ. The combination of these factors strips moisture from skin, leaving it vulnerable to cracking and infection. "The dry cold weather tends to break our skin down," said Dr. Daniel Meltzer. Meltzer emphasizes that dry skin poses serious health risks beyond simple discomfort. "The reality is every day we see people in ER with skin infections. The skin breaks down easily and when it's dry, it tends to itch and when it itches we tend to scratch it," Meltzer said. Daily moisturizing is crucial, particularly for areas of skin that receive regular exposure to the elements. Meltzer recommends focusing moisturizing efforts on hands,…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago (36+ words) Sun Valley is a popular winter destination in Idaho. While many people come to this mountain town to spend time on the slopes, I recommend you spend some time in snowshoes for a scenic adventure that ......

20+ hour, 21+ min ago (748+ words) Editor's note: "Guarded by Predators" is an investigative series exposing rape and abuse by Idaho's prison guards and the system that shields them. Find the entire series at investigatewest.org/guarded-by-predators. BOISE (InvestigateWest) " For nearly a year and a half, Andrea Weiskircher has been pleading with prison officials, state leaders and law enforcement to look at the evidence. But no one in a position to help believed her. Until now. In Idaho women's prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse, and victims are blamed The Idaho prison guard who preyed on women " and the system that hid his "predatory' conduct Staff sexual abuse in Idaho women's prisons goes largely unchecked Case closed: Inside Idaho State Police's handling of prison sexual abuse complaints Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse From one voice to many: Women…...

20+ hour, 48+ min ago (183+ words) The group behind a proposed ballot initiative to end Idaho's strict abortion ban says it's well on its way to qualifying for the ballot. Idahoans United for Women and Families announced last week that the group has collected more than 50,000 signatures so far " out of the nearly 71,000 signatures needed. The ballot initiative, a power outlined in Idaho's constitution, allows voters to propose their own policies that carry the power of law " if approved by a majority vote. The group hopes to qualify the initiative, which would end Idaho's near-total abortion ban and add protections for reproductive rights, for the November 2026 election. "Crossing the 50,000 signature threshold is both a celebration and a clear signal that Idahoans want their voices heard," Idahoans United for Women and Families' Executive Director Melanie Folwell said in a statement. "Every signature is a reminder that these…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago (349+ words) MERIDIAN (KIVI) " While many Idahoans are thinking ahead to turkey and pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, one lucky Meridian woman will spend the holiday traveling to Washington, D.C., to help decorate the White House for Christmas. "I have been obsessed with Christmas my entire life," said Angie Olszewski. That's no exaggeration. Olszewski said she loves the holidays so much that her home features six different decorated Christmas trees. "It reminds me of some of my most favorite things," she said, explaining the ornaments on her favorite tree. Every year, Olszewski goes all out with her own home's decorations, but she always dreamed of taking her festive skills to the next level by decorating the White House. "This is something that I wanted for a long time. I heard about it probably when I was in high school. I had a friend who…...