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‘A relentless advocate’: Idaho officials mourn death of longtime Latino activist J.J. Saldaña
Para leer esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. Messages of love and support continue to flood social media as state and local elected officials, as well as leaders from Idaho’s Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, mourn the death of longtime Idaho activist J.J. Saldaña. Saldaña, who served as the community resource development specialist at the Idaho […]
Idaho governor schedules next Capital for a Day in Lemhi County’s Carmen
In an effort to bring state government to rural Idaho residents, Gov. Brad Little has scheduled his latest Capital for a Day event on Thursday in Lemhi County’s Carmen, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension […]
Need to register to vote? Head to the Idaho Statehouse for National Voter Registration Day.
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office is partnering with election officials in Ada and Canyon counties to offer voter registration in front of the Idaho Capitol Building on Tuesday to celebrate National Voter Registration Day, according to a press release. The voter registration drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 […]
Toxin-producing cyanobacteria found in water samples at Idaho’s Island Park Reservoir
Idahoans should use caution when recreating in or near the Island Park Reservoir after high amounts of toxin-producing cyanobacteria was recently found in water samples there, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. The toxins can be harmful to people, pets and livestock. The health department works closely with […]
South Central Idaho health officials warn of unhealthy toxin levels in Cedar Creek Reservoir
Idaho’s South Central Public Health District has issued a public health advisory for Cedar Creek Reservoir, also known as Roseworth Reservoir, due to toxins being found in the water from a harmful algal bloom, according to a press release. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s testing shows levels of a cyanotoxin, Microcystin, are now at […]
Public invited to Idaho government transparency workshops in Boise — or online
Idaho residents, public officials and journalists are encouraged to attend a series of government transparency workshops relating to Idaho’s open meeting laws, public records laws and campaign finance laws, according to a press release from Idahoans for Openness in Government. The workshops, which will feature discussions with members of the Idahoans for Openness in Government […]
Payette National Forest road to close for Great American Outdoors Act improvements
The South Fork Salmon River Road in Idaho’s Payette National Forest will close for construction funded by the Great American Outdoors Act beginning Sept. 5, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service. Road closures will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with no closures scheduled over the […]
Idaho Gov. Brad Little to host ‘Capital for a Day’ event in St. Maries
Idaho Gov. Brad Little invites the residents of St. Maries to his latest “Capital for a Day” event to connect with state government officials and offer feedback on issues facing the state, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the […]
Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Cherry Springs Nature Area, amphitheater closed for renovations
The Cherry Springs Nature Area and the Cherry Springs Amphitheatre have been closed for renovations funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, according to a press release from the U.S. Forest Service. The nature area and amphitheater are located in southeastern Idaho’s Westside Ranger District in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The closure, which began July […]
Idaho’s Wood River Museum of History and Culture to celebrate grand opening July 26
A grand opening celebration will take place July 26 to launch a new interactive museum in Ketchum. After two years of planning and preparation, the Community Library Association will host the opening celebration of the Wood River Museum of History and Culture from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 580 Fourth St. E. in Ketchum, according to a […]
Boise-based telecommunications company receives $6.2M in federal funding for internet infrastructure
As a part of a federal initiative to expand access to high-speed internet infrastructure in the U.S., an Idaho telecommunications company will receive more than $6.2 million to help bring stronger and more reliable internet to rural southwestern Idaho. Syringa Networks, headquartered in Boise, was awarded the federal funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s […]
Idaho potato packing operation receives $19.6M loan to increase production
An Idaho potato packing operation has been awarded a $19.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of a new effort to create better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in 19 states across rural America. Mart Group LLC, based in Rupert, will use the funds to construct a potato processing […]