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As Boise State’s presidential search stalls, uncertainty takes its toll
Idaho’s highest-profile job search is looking more like a search-and-rescue operation. On Thursday, a State Board of Education-appointed committee recommended “extending” the search for Boise State University’s next president. There is no new...

Artist and teacher Karen Rohn named Idaho K-12 Art Educator of the Year
Diamond said the students benefit by learning from a practicing artist, and Rohn is like a “catalyst for creativity” in the school building. Bulletin boards featuring the students’ artwork can be seen throughout the elementary school. Rohn’s path...

How can the surging Irish beat Boise State this Saturday?
After a disappointing start to the season with losses to No. 3 Miami (Fla.) and No. 5 Texas A&M by a combined four points, No. 21 Notre Dame may be finally proving that its 0-2 start may have been a bit misleading. Maybe the Fighting Irish...

Trump admin cancels $1 billion for WA energy projects, Pacific NW Hydrogen Hub
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has canceled $7.5 billion for clean energy projects across 16 states, including $1.1 billion in grants for Washington state. Local perspective: The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub took a major financial hit,...

$1 billion in federal funds to Pacific Northwest clean energy projects slashed by Trump administration
RICHLAND, Wash. – Funding cuts announced by the Trump administration and the White House Office of Management and Budget are targeting clean energy efforts in several states including Washington. According to Washington Senator Maria Cantwell (D....

Idaho’s Youth Apprenticeships: Learning Today, Earning Today
In Idaho, we’ve long believed that the best way to prepare young people for the future is to give them real opportunities in the present. That belief is coming to life through the growth of youth apprenticeships—programs that blend classroom...

The Remote Destination in Idaho Where the Drive and Hike Are Worth the Final View

5 Fun Boise 5Ks to Run This Fall and Winter 2025
Summer 2025 may not have seen a near record number of triple-digit days, but we had enough sweltering afternoons in the upper 90s that a post-work run seemed nearly impossible. But now? We’re finally getting a break. Mornings are crisp. Afternoons...

Idahoans urged to check Medicare plans
As health insurance carriers change private plans for Medicare, Idaho officials are encouraging people to review their policies during open enrollment next month. Open enrollment for Medicare — when people can change their insurance coverage —...

Beloved Boise Brewery Closes Restaurant, Shifts Focus
Times are a changing here in Boise and it seems like 'the hits' just keep coming. Sure, Boise is growing rapidly. Tons of people are moving into town, there are new places popping up regularly--but lately, it seems that we keep hearing of more and...

Government shutdown stalls in Washington; Fulcher warns of impacts in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — With the federal government shutdown underway, Idahoans are left wondering how long it could last and what it will mean for their daily lives. Idaho Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher said what is usually a routine bill to keep the...
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Women Entrepreneurs Who Shaped History
Throughout history, women have often been underestimated in business. Yet, despite legal and cultural barriers, many forged paths as entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders who helped shape modern commerce. One of the earliest recorded female...

Analysis: As Boise State’s presidential search stalls, uncertainty takes its toll
Idaho’s highest-profile job search is looking more like a search-and-rescue operation. On Thursday, a State Board of Education-appointed committee recommended “extending” the search for Boise State University’s next president. There is no new...

Part 1: Meet three of the seven candidates running for Seat 2 on the Idaho Falls City Council
IDAHO FALLS — Seven total candidates are running for Seat 2 on the Idaho Falls City Council this November. The six candidates include Teresa Dominick, Brandon Lee, Mosy Moran, Jordan Bardsley, Stephanie Taylor-Thompson, Christopher Joseph Brunt,...

Family Farming: The Heart of Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry
In Wisconsin, dairy farming is a way of life that is rooted in family, tradition, and stewardship. Generations of farmers have built their lives around caring for cows; protecting natural resources; and nourishing communities across the state,...

Construction Jobs With the Fastest Wage Growth in Alabama
Despite signs of slowing demand, the U.S. construction industry continues to face a significant labor shortage. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates that the industry will require 439,000 additional workers in 2025 to meet...

Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'
"Our selection for the Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program is a significant catalyst for achieving our goal." by Kim LaCapriaOctober 2, 2025 As part of a fast-moving federal initiative, construction on the United States' first experimental extra modular...

Carryover storage solid in SW Idaho reservoirs
Published 7:43 am Thursday, October 2, 2025 Southwest Idaho reservoir volumes are around normal as irrigation season winds down, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. “We had a good irrigation season, and we’re ending the season with good...

Data centres and energy proposals sought for Savannah River and other US federal sites
Requests for Proposals have been issued to build and power AI data centres at the Savannah River Site and the Oak Ridge Reservation. Ten tracts of land totalling 3,103 acres (1,256 hectares) at the Savannah River Site have been identified for...

Labor Department Awards $86M to 14 States for Skills Training for In-Demand, Emerging Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded over $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production and address critical workforce needs across the country. The funds include...