In 2020, the Gem State’s most populous county, Ada, saw more residents move out than move in.

BOISE – House Bill 265, to “create a duty of care for promoters, organizers, and performers of sexual exhibitions to take reasonable steps to restrict the access of minors,” passed the House this week, 48-21-1.

BOISE – There was lots of testimony and discussion on Wednesday, March 1, as the Idaho House Education Committee considered a pair of library bills.

New short-term employment projections from the Idaho Department of Labor show Idaho’s healthy rate of job creation is expected to continue over the next two years. Total employment in Idaho — including self-employed and family businesses — reached a new high of 854,474 in the base period in …

BOISE – The Idaho House has recently passed HB 71, ‘The Vulnerable Child Protection Act.’ The main part of the bill would ban puberty blockers and other related treatments for children with gender dysphoria. Some house members spoke in support, saying it would protect children, while others …

BOISE – House Bill 63, on counselors and therapists, was passed by the House Health and Welfare Committee with a ‘do pass recommendation’ and will be sent to the House floor.

BOISE – The House has passed House Bill 18 which would “remove a sunset clause from a provision that makes psychological injuries suffered by first responders compensable.”

Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Idaho’s population growth from 2020 to 2021 was well dispersed around the state, with every Idaho county growing in population throughout the year.

BOISE – The Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) went before the House Education Committee. Superintendent Jeff Simmons and director Jolene Montoya discussed the digital program Launchpad on Monday, Jan. 23.

BOISE – The City Club of Boise held a Pundits Forum during this year’s legislative session. The Jan. 19 forum was filled with laughs, and many questions, which were answered by an array of guest speakers. Clark Corbin, a reporter for the Idaho Capital Sun, Representative Greg Chaney, and Dr.…

The State of Idaho, overall, experienced an increase in liquor sales for the 2022 fiscal year, while Idaho County had a slight decrease in liquor distribution revenue.

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Idaho’s July 2022 population at 1,939,033, an increase of 1.8% from July 2021, ranking it second nationally in percentage growth. Idaho grew about four times faster than the national growth rate of 0.4%.

BOISE – Idaho Governor Brad Little brought forth in the 2023 State of the State address with a dedication to bring “Idaho First.”

Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) recently released its Idaho Poll 2022 results.

Idaho has been recognized for excellent public education outcomes in a new national education report from The Heritage Foundation that ranks the state at No. 3 in the nation overall, citing low spending numbers and strong academic achievement.

Idaho County’s unemployment rate was slightly above the state average unemployment in November.

COTTONWOOD – Oregon State University (OSU) archaeologists have uncovered projectile points along the Salmon River in Idaho County that are thousands of years older than any previously found in the Americas, helping to fill in the history of how early humans crafted and used stone weapons.

Idaho County residents made a good showing at the polls election night with 66.3% voter turnout.

The Nov. 8 general election is next Tuesday, and Idaho County voters will be deciding on state and U.S. positions, as well as two ballot questions.

Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney launched a new web portal, providing Idahoans with a means to report election-based misinformation. The site (https://sos.idaho.gov/elections-division/election-misinformation-reporting/) encourages Idaho voters to be aware of election misinformation,…

GRANGEVILLE — “I want to bring enthusiasm and engagement back to politics,” said Kaylee Peterson. “With how partisan and divisive the rhetoric has gotten, people are exhausted, they feel disconnected and that they have no representation in D.C.” The Congressional candidate looks to provide v…

The Nov. 8 general election is eight weeks away. While county and District 7 Legislative seats were filled in the May primary, Idaho County voters will still be looking at regional, state and federal positions to decide, as well as two ballot questions.

The Idaho State Board of Education recently announced it will make Empowering Parents grant applications available to Idaho families in mid-September.

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is encouraging the public to prepare for smoke impacts this year during what is expected to be another active wildfire season.

Want to know what your property tax bill might be this year? Residents in Idaho County can estimate their 2022 property taxes by using a calculator (https://tax.idaho.gov/i-1072.cfm) on the Idaho State Tax Commission’s website at tax.idaho.gov (https://tax.idaho.gov/). The calculator is avai…

Improving internet connectivity is a continuing work in progress for Idaho where much of the state, notably North Central Idaho, is lacking in not only access but in speeds to allow for many residential and commercial uses. CEDA (Clearwater Economic Development Association) is pursuing feder…

BOISE — Statewide results from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI) show that more than two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade were reading at grade level by the end of the school year, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra said.

BOISE – On Saturday, Aug. 6, the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce will host its first Military Heritage Gala, honoring The Military Order of the Purple Heart. This event will be held at the Boise Centre in Downtown, Boise. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event will commence at 6 p.m.

Gas prices in Idaho have started to decrease, according to AAA Idaho. The average price of gas in the state Wednesday, July 13, was $5.21 per gallon, a 4-cent decrease from the week before, but still 12 cents more than a month ago.