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Idaho weekly unemployment claims exceed 100,000
Idaho workers have filed 108,984 new unemployment claims since the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic began to take hold in the state five weeks ago.
University of Idaho moves commencement to Aug. 1
The University of Idaho president announced in an email Wednesday the 2020 commencement ceremony will be on Aug. 1, according to the university student newspaper, The Argonaut. C. Scott Green cited a survey that supported having a “simplified” event for the graduates and their families.
Lawsuit filed to stop Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline
Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday to stop a proposed underground natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming, saying it would harm protected grizzly bears and other wildlife.
Eye on Boise: Sen. Risch, Idaho Commerce Department urge supporting local businesses
Sen. Jim Risch, in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Commerce and an array of partners, is kicking off a “Support Local Gems” initiative, urging Idahoans to support local businesses by ordering take-out, buying gift cards, and posting supportive messages on social media.
22-year-old Rathdrum woman accused of killing her newborn baby
A 22-year-old Rathdrum woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion she killed her newborn baby.
Vandals destroy tree memorializing Anne Frank in Coeur d’Alene park
A park maintenance crew discovered the tree in two pieces Wednesday morning, snapped near the base of the trunk. They believe it was vandalized the previous night and have filed a police report.
Idaho State Police arrest homicide suspect after CdA police locate body, find injured victim
Idaho State Police were involved in the pursuit and shooting of a homicide suspect on Highway 97 Thursday night.
Idaho Rep. Heather Scott calls governor ‘Little Hitler,’ compares nonessential workers to Holocaust victims
Scott, a Republican whose district includes Bonner County, compared Gov. Brad Little’s shutdown orders to Nazi Germany during an hourlong Zoom interview with a Houston-based podcast host. She questioned the governor’s authority to decide who can and can’t continue working during the pandemic.
Kootenai County to educate about, then enforce quarantine on out-of-state travelers
Idaho Gov. Brad Little added a new 14-day quarantine requirement for nonessential, out-of-state travelers to his extended stay-home order on Wednesday, and Kootenai County’s sheriff said he is prepared to enforce the measure through education.
Idaho governor extends stay-home order to April 30, says ‘goal’ is for businesses to open after
Idaho Gov. Brad Little extended the state’s stay-home order through April 30 on Wednesday, the day it was set to expire, as Kootenai County confirmed three new cases of COVID-19.
Sandpoint company Kochava offers free smartphone data to nonprofits interested in mapping the spread of coronavirus
Kochava, founded in Sandpoint in 2011, is releasing some of the data it collects for digital marketing to people interested in mapping the spread of the highly contagious virus, as more and more governments issued stay-home orders. Charles Manning, founder and CEO, said the data is “aggregated and anonymized” to avoid people using the data for profit.
Post Falls-based Birdie’s Pie Shop creating connections to the community through pies
Birdie’s Pie Shop owner Sharee Moss knew she wanted to give back to community members and customers financially impacted by COVID-19.
Idaho unemployment claims jump again amid virus outbreak
Another 31,000 Idaho residents filed for unemployment benefits last week as the state economy shed thousands of jobs for the third consecutive week, officials said Thursday.
Kootenai Health finalizes purchase of Clearwater Valley, St. Mary’s hospitals in Idaho
Kootenai Health has finalized the purchase of Clearwater Valley and St. Mary’s hospitals in north central Idaho.
Local citizens serve free meals to truck drivers
John “Long John” Loomer Sr. manned the sizzling grill on Sunday as grease spat from the hearty hamburger patties he pressed. Through the steam clouds rising on the other side, Breanna Keller was dressing up buns with all of the fixings.
Company led by Idaho native avoids layoffs as revenue halved
Gravity Payments, a tech company that received national attention after setting a $70,000 minimum salary, is avoiding layoffs despite a huge financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic.
Competitive snowmobiler killed in Idaho avalanche
Authorities have recovered the body of a competitive snowmobiler who was buried in an avalanche in southeastern Idaho.
North Idaho state Rep. Heather Scott pushes back against Gov. Little’s stay-at-home order
On Thursday, Idaho Rep. Heather Scott urged supporters and constituents to “push back” against the state’s stay-at-home order to help battle the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19.
Idaho surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases; Panhandle reports 2 new positives in Kootenai, Bonner counties
After confirming no new COVID-19 cases in the Idaho Panhandle on Thursday, public health officials reported a new case in both Kootenai and Bonner counties early Friday afternoon.
CdA church that resisted Idaho stay-home order suspends in-person services
The Coeur d’Alene church that resisted Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s stay home order by continuing to hold in-person services said that won’t be the case this Sunday.