Air quality in Lemhi and Custer counties has hit the "very unhealthy" category, prompting warnings from the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to stay indoors as much as possible; older adults, young children and those with medical conditions will be most affected, but it's…
Idaho's 31 delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. include five state lawmakers, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, tribal leaders, a retired mailman, a teacher, an electrician, and the president of Idaho Young Democrats, Morgan Hill, StateImpact Idaho reports today. “There’s a kind of…
A kayaker paddles into a wave at the new whitewater park on the Boise River, dropping suddenly from sight so that only the top of his bright-red helmet and the flashing blades of his paddle are visible amid the spray. A few moments later, he…
As Idaho voters decide on a sweeping education overhaul this November, teachers opposing the reforms may find themselves in a bind at the ballot box, the AP reports: By rejecting the changes, they could also be turning down a performance bonus after years of reduced…
Firefighters are reporting some progress against major Idaho wildfires, though there are currently nine major fires burning and several are proving difficult to bring under control. The evacuation of Featherville due to the giant Trinity Ridge fire was lifted on Sunday for residents, and that…
Idaho employers facing high unemployment insurance costs can, in part, blame those who get fraudulent benefits, the Associated Press reports; the Idaho Department of Labor is now trying to recover $20 million in fraudulent payments. The state's unemployment trust fund already was under pressure as…
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