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Idaho’s construction industry going through agricultural waste-to-construction revolution
Idaho Business Review
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July 4, 2025
As CEO of Earthcraft Construction, Jon Clark represents a growing movement of Idaho builders who are transforming agricultural waste into sustainable, high-performance homes and commercial structures. “We build the most sustainable projects in...
Cow CAFÉ to serve up data on dairy industry, helping economy and education
Idaho Business Review
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July 4, 2025
A café for cows under construction near the tiny town of Rupert, Idaho, will soon serve as the largest research dairy farm in the nation. The University of Idaho-led facility, known as the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, or...
Ex-Phoenix classmate of Idaho shooting suspect recalls disturbing behavior
KOLD News 13 - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Two Idaho firefighters were killed, and a third remains in the hospital after they were ambushed Sunday. Authorities said the suspect set the wildfire to lure those first responders to the area. The two battalion chiefs killed...
Idaho political figures make comment on the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
KMVT - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — On Thursday, the House approved Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and sent it to him to sign. Governor Brad Little commented on the bill by saying it has ‘big wins’ for Americans including the largest middle-class tax cut...
Idaho Cleanup Project completes spent nuclear fuel project
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
The following is a press release from the Idaho Environmental Coalition: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) crews recently completed a significant achievement by successfully transferring 40 spent nuclear fuel baskets into...
Idaho, Washington lawmakers react to the passing of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
Several Idaho and Washington lawmakers shared their reactions to the bill's passing on Thursday that now heads to Trump's desk. WASHINGTON — House Republicans have passed President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" late Thursday morning. Several...
Chobani helping local Agriculture
KMVT - Idaho
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July 4, 2025
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Idaho’s biggest industry is dairy and many companies come to the Gem State to utilize this resource, like Chobani. “Without them, I mean, we couldn’t have us,” said Doug Young Senior Vice President of Operations....
Boise selected as a finalist in Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge
Boise State Public Radio - Idaho
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Out of hundreds of global submissions, just 50 cities were selected as finalists in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2025 Mayors Challenge — and Boise is one of them. Joining a diverse group spanning from Budapest to Barcelona to Boston, the City of...
Thousands of Idahoans could lose healthcare coverage under federal spending bill
Idaho Capital Sun
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July 3, 2025
Early estimates show around 40,000 Idahoans could lose Medicaid coverage and an additional 35,000 people could lose their health care insurance through the state marketplace under the sweeping budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by...
Idaho's Capitol Water Looks To Address PFAS Contamination
PNW AG Network - Washington
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July 3, 2025
On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality awarded $380,000 in drinking water emerging contaminant construction loan funding to the Capitol Water Corporation in the Treasure Valley as well as the city of Idaho Falls. The Capitol...
New materials historically reshape industries, economies
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 3, 2025
Editor’s note: This article, distributed by The Associated Press, was originally published on The Conversation website. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Many modern...
Idaho firefighter injured in ambush recovering from third surgery; doctors ‘optimistic’
OregonLive.com
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July 3, 2025
A firefighter-engineer who was shot and seriously injured in a brazen ambush-style attack on Canfield Mountain on Sunday is facing a long recovery, according to a news release from Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. Dave Tysdal, with the city fire...
Tunnel to Towers Foundation to pay off mortgages for fallen Idaho firefighters' families
IdahoNews
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has announced plans to pay off the mortgages on the homes of two fallen first responders, Army National Guard Combat Engineer and Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, and Battalion Chief John Morrison. Harwood and...
GOP Megabill cuts clean energy credits, raises home costs
ColoradoBiz
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July 3, 2025
Congress passed a massive tax and spending cuts package Thursday that curbs billions of dollars in spending across clean energy. That means people will be paying a lot more for home solar, energy efficiency and other green technologies — and the...
Meet the regenerative farmer growing produce off-the-grid in rural Idaho
Northwest Public Broadcasting - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
The pond at Jamin Smitchger’s farm in Viola, Idaho, is filled with the sound of birds and buzzing insects. As the sun beats down on an early summer afternoon, a red-winged blackbird flits between tall grasses at the water’s edge, chirping with...
Local firefighters react to Idaho ambush, share insight on heroism
Amarillo Globe-News - Texas
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On Sunday, June 29, a brush fire broke out on Canfield Mountain near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Firefighters responded to the blaze, unaware that it had been deliberately set as a trap. While working to contain the fire, crews were ambushed by gunfire....
Idaho Birds Orphaned Every July 4th Due To Fireworks
98.3 The Snake - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
It's well known that fireworks frighten animals severely. Some data suggests Fourth of July celebrations contribute to wildlife dispersion, resulting in orphaned animals of all varieties, especially birds. Fireworks are universally loved....
Here's what to know about clean energy in Republican megabill headed to Trump
Local 10 - Florida
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July 3, 2025
Congress passed a massive tax and spending cuts package Thursday that curbs billions of dollars in spending across clean energy. That means people will be paying a lot more for home solar, energy efficiency and other green technologies — and the...
Idaho will spend Sunday (and many other nights) in the park with Sondheim this summer
Boise State Public Radio - Idaho
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July 3, 2025
The legend that was Stephen Sondheim was continually putting musical theater on notice. In one moment, the complexities of his lyrics and melodies were taking audiences’ imagination to yet-unexplored worlds. But in the next moment, his songs...
Washington, Idaho lawmakers react to the passing of President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
KREM 2 - Washington State
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July 3, 2025
Several Washington and Idaho lawmakers shared their reactions to the bill's passing on Thursday that now heads to Trump's desk. WASHINGTON — House Republicans have passed President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" late Thursday morning. Several...