Idaho Business Review

01/01/2026

Idaho 500: Dr. Kaitlin Neary and Dr. Tracye Lawyer
Dr. Kaitlin Neary and Dr. Tracye Lawyer founded Catalyst Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in April 2024, creating Idaho’s first female-founded orthopedic group.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/idaho-500/health-care/dr-kaitlin-neary/

12/31/2025

The holiday season will soon come to a close, but the busiest time of the year for product returns is just beginning.

After the holidays, product returns spike as shoppers send back gifts. Experts say returns carry hidden environmental and economic costs.

12/30/2025

Idaho, like many other states, has had difficulties when it comes to having enough medical professionals to treat the people who live here.

Idaho's "Train Here, Stay Here" plan aims to boost medical education, retain physicians, and address workforce shortages, especially in rural areas.

12/30/2025

⚠️ Ten days left to nominate for our CEO of Influence awards!⚠️

This special recognition program honors talented business and nonprofit leaders throughout our state.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/488RCX5

12/30/2025

Idaho 500: Brad Little
Raised in Emmett with roots in sheep and cattle ranching, Brad Little knows the meaning of hard work.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/idaho-500/government-politics-lobbyists/brad-little/

12/29/2025

Idaho 500: Derik Ellis
Born and raised in Idaho, Derik Ellis served in the U.S. Air Force before returning to Boise to work in the software industry.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/idaho-500/technology/derik-ellis/

12/29/2025

To tax tips or not? That is a question that will confront lawmakers in states across the U.S. as they convene for work next year.

States face tough choices on whether to adopt Trump-era tax breaks for tips, overtime and businesses, balancing taxpayer savings against strained state budgets.

12/29/2025

Scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have achieved a historic breakthrough in nuclear energy by launching full-scale production of enriched fuel salt for the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE)—the world's first test of a molten chloride salt fast reactor.

Idaho National Laboratory launches full-scale molten chloride fuel production for the MCRE, marking a historic milestone in advanced nuclear energy.

12/29/2025

Two major multi-institutional grants from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will support machine learning research at University of Idaho to advance the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and strengthen support systems for military families experiencing stress throughout the deployment cycle.

University of Idaho receives over $6M in DoD grants to advance machine learning research for PTSD diagnosis and military family health support.

12/29/2025

Idaho 500: Matthew K. Taylor
Matthew K. Taylor has led Taylor Law Offices as managing partner for 15 years.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/idaho-500/law/matthew-k-taylor/

12/27/2025

The Trump administration on Monday rolled back protections for the greater sage-grouse in eight western U.S. states, opening up more federal land for energy and mineral development.

The Trump administration rolled back greater sage-grouse protections across eight western states, opening millions of acres of federal land to energy development.

12/26/2025

Idaho 500: Bob Looper
Bob Looper has led Brundage Mountain Resort for five years, overseeing the McCall-based ski operation’s transformation through a comprehensive 10-year improvement plan.
https://idahobusinessreview.com/idaho-500/hospitality-tourism/bob-looper/