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“(The center) allows our producers access to cutting edge science, and we’re all competing in world, if not regional, ma...
06/13/2026

“(The center) allows our producers access to cutting edge science, and we’re all competing in world, if not regional, markets where production efficiencies are paramount,” Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke said.

Crowds gathered Friday to celebrate the more-than 100-year anniversary of the University of Idaho's Parma Research and Extension Center.

Revenue collections for May came in $21.1 million below a state forecast, but Idaho still expects to end year with posit...
06/12/2026

Revenue collections for May came in $21.1 million below a state forecast, but Idaho still expects to end year with positive cash balance, according to a new budget report.

The good news is that even with May’s revenue miss, Idaho is still projected to end fiscal year 2026 with a $72.4 million cash balance.

Members of the Idaho Surface Water Coalition say they are reducing water deliveries and usage due to a historically low ...
06/12/2026

Members of the Idaho Surface Water Coalition say they are reducing water deliveries and usage due to a historically low snowpack, a depleted aquifer and drought emergency.

The Idaho Surface Water Coalition is reducing water deliveries and usage due to a historically low snowpack, a depleted aquifer and drought.

COMMENTARY | America is the richest country in the world right now. And we are pushing millions onto the healthcare clif...
06/12/2026

COMMENTARY | America is the richest country in the world right now. And we are pushing millions onto the healthcare cliff, writes guest columnist Dan Schmidt.

America is the richest country in the world, and we are pushing millions onto the healthcare cliff, writes guest columnist Dan Schmidt.

Laird Lucas is retiring from his dream job, knowing he has dedicated his professional life to protecting the special pla...
06/12/2026

Laird Lucas is retiring from his dream job, knowing he has dedicated his professional life to protecting the special places in the West where he loves to hike and kayak for future generations to enjoy.

Advocates for the West is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services for conservation groups, Native American tribes and more.

The Trump administration has failed to refund more than $145 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled un...
06/12/2026

The Trump administration has failed to refund more than $145 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unlawful, a pair of U.S. Senate Democrats said in a letter to the administration’s chief of customs.

The Trump administration has failed to refund $145 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unlawful, Senate Democrats say.

President Donald Trump said administration officials were close to brokering an end to the hostilities with Iran and pre...
06/12/2026

President Donald Trump said administration officials were close to brokering an end to the hostilities with Iran and predicted there could be a signing ceremony in Europe as soon as this weekend.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that administration officials were close to brokering an end to the hostilities with Iran.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices t...
06/12/2026

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that have spiked because of the Iran war, according to federal numbers released Wednesday.

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices.

COMMENTARY | Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many vot...
06/11/2026

COMMENTARY | Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many voters are looking for a better option, writes guest columnist Rod Gramer.

Because primary elections often nominate candidates who are either too extreme or unlikely to win, many voters are looking for a better option, writes Rod Gramer.

An unexpected request for additional money made by two of the warmup acts scheduled to perform at the upcoming America25...
06/11/2026

An unexpected request for additional money made by two of the warmup acts scheduled to perform at the upcoming America250 in Idaho Capitol Celebration in Boise played a role in setting off a contentious public argument between two statewide elected officials.

An expense request from performers at the America250 in Idaho Capitol Celebration in Boise played a role in setting off a public argument.

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