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Risch honors Artisan Labs as Idaho’s August Small Business of the Month

Risch honors Artisan Labs as Idaho’s August Small Business of the Month

Se. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official websiteSe. James E. Risch, U.S. Senator for Idaho | Senator James E. Risch Official website U.S. Senator Jim Risch has named Artisan Labs in Hansen, Idaho, as the state's...

Idaho’s projected budget deficit does not include impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

Idaho’s projected budget deficit does not include impact of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

A new budget report that shows Idaho is projecting an $80 million budget deficit does not factor in the costs of conforming to federal tax changes in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act, state budget officials said Monday. State of Idaho...

Weather Alert: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Southern Idaho

Weather Alert: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Southern Idaho

The weather in Idaho took a dramatic turn over the weekend, from sunny and hot to cloudy and warm. Now it’s turning to rainy and cool and bringing weather alerts from the National Weather Service. Photo by Juan Manuel Sanchez on Unsplash Photo by...

RIA moves: Wealthspire snaps up $380M Marin Financial Advisors

RIA moves: Wealthspire snaps up $380M Marin Financial Advisors

Meanwhile, EP Wealth extended its Southwestern presence with a $370 million women-led firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Wealthspire Advisors and EP Wealth Advisors each advanced their expansion strategies this week, with Wealthspire set to extend its...

North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Let’s all de-stress

Why did the cowboy get a dachshund? Because someone told him, get a long little doggie. Where do bad rainbows go? Prism. It’s a light sentence and gives them time to reflect. Dad jokes (or bad jokes) make me chuckle. I look each day in The Press...

From telehealth to training: North Idaho’s growing health care resources

Health is something that’s all too easy to take for granted. I’ve shared the story before of how a lack of attention on my part led to an unexpected visit to the emergency department at Bonner General Health. I’d decided to make Thanksgiving...

How Native Idaho Residents became Scarce Over 30 Years

How Native Idaho Residents became Scarce Over 30 Years

A baby boom didn’t triple Idaho’s population over the last few decades. People are moving here in droves, with the state leading in growth percentage in many recent years. Now there’s a breakdown of how many counties are comprised of transplants....

Idaho’s Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch wants to serve in Senate until he’s 89. Really?

Idaho’s Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch wants to serve in Senate until he’s 89. Really?

This opinion column was first published by the Lewiston Tribune on Aug. 20, 2025. Bulletin: On or about March 21, U.S. Sen. James Elroy Risch, R-Idaho, announced his candidacy for reelection in an undated news release. I may be the first to share...

Idaho’s Coroner System Is “Broken and a Joke.” Here Are 5 Ideas From Coroners on How to Fix It.

Idaho’s Coroner System Is “Broken and a Joke.” Here Are 5 Ideas From Coroners on How to Fix It.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights Decades of Inaction:...

North Idaho families invited to experience outdoors, history at Farragut State Park on Saturday 

North Idaho families invited to experience outdoors, history at Farragut State Park on Saturday 

Idaho foster and biological families will be able to explore the natural landscape of Farragut State Park and learn about the area’s history on Saturday. The North Idaho event, which will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is part of the Idaho State Parks...

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty welcomes Williams

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty is proud to welcome Mike Williams. With a strong foundation in service and leadership, Williams brings a unique and powerful perspective to his real estate career. A 12-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps,...

North Idaho State Fair attracts nearly 170,000 visitors

North Idaho State Fair attracts nearly 170,000 visitors

Numbers tell the story of the North Idaho State Fair. And it’s a great story. Attendance for the 10-day celebration was 169,152, the second-best ever and just 1% shy of last year’s record. On Friday, Aug. 22, more than 18,000 people passed through...

Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel to work on repealing state laws

Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel to work on repealing state laws

The Idaho Legislature’s new interim government efficiency committee is gearing up to identify more cuts to state government. Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel looks to reorganize, reduce state government At its second meeting Monday, the DOGE Task...

Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel to work on repealing state laws, wading through public input

Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel to work on repealing state laws, wading through public input

The Idaho Legislature’s new interim government efficiency committee is gearing up to identify more cuts to state government. Idaho Legislature’s DOGE panel looks to reorganize, reduce state government At its second meeting Monday, the DOGE Task...

Idaho DOGE Task Force looks for government waste

Idaho DOGE Task Force looks for government waste

BOISE, Idaho — Earlier this year, Idaho lawmakers created a state-level Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force, inspired by President Donald Trump's federal initiative. The Idaho Legislature initially attempted to establish DOGE...

Nampa City Council continues to debate future of Ford Idaho Center ownership

Nampa City Council continues to debate future of Ford Idaho Center ownership

NAMPA, Idaho — The Nampa City Council held a special public workshop to discuss the future ownership of the Ford Idaho Center, aiming to provide transparency to residents. During the meeting, council members reviewed the facility's financials and...

Boise State vs. South Florida Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 1

Boise State vs. South Florida Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 1

The curtain rises on Boise State’s season with a tricky Thursday night trip to Raymond James Stadium, where South Florida has quietly been one of the AAC’s most entertaining teams. The Broncos, fresh off a 12-win campaign, have to adjust to life...

Idaho State hires consultant to study — and price out — a possible ICOM purchase

Idaho State hires consultant to study — and price out — a possible ICOM purchase

POCATELLO (Idaho Ed News) — Idaho State University has hired a national consulting firm to study, and price out, the possible purchase of a for-profit medical school based in Meridian. As political leaders wrestle with the state’s chronic...

VanadiumCorp Resource Closes Second Tranche of Financing

VanadiumCorp Resource Closes Second Tranche of Financing

The Financing will consist of: 7,272,727 units ("Units") priced at $.11 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $800,000. Each Unit will consist of one non-flow-through common share of the Company and one purchase warrant to acquire an additional...

Budget recalculations for Idaho predict a nearly $80 million deficit

Budget recalculations for Idaho predict a nearly $80 million deficit

BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — In a revised calculation, the State of Idaho’s Division of Financial Management (DFM) estimated nearly $80 million less for the state’s budget than initially expected, according to a release by the Idaho Legislature. DFM...

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