BOISE — The state’s agenda is full and lawmakers are engaged in the 66th regular session of the Idaho Legislature, which began Jan. 11. Speaking to their return, the session’s highlights and their own goals, Senator Carl Crabtree (R, Grangeville) and Rep. Priscilla Giddings (R, White Bird) s…
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The 2020 Idaho County Fair, held in Cottonwood Aug. 18-22, is in the books. Here are a few p…
Youth in Focus 2020.
While several agencies and counties across the United States have decided against a PIT (Point In Time) homeless count for 2021 due to COVID-19, Idaho will still participate, although it may be a bit different this year.
The 2020 Census is over, and getting those numbers — specifically at the local level — took more work this go-round than 10 years prior.
The Idaho National Guard is deploying 300 soldiers and airmen to Washington D.C. to assist during the transition of power from the Trump Administration to the Biden Administration.
BOISE — Gov. Little’s State of the State was not given on the House floor this year as it normally is, but rather streamed virtually from the Lincoln Auditorium, as he spoke to Idahoans in a 30-minute speech about past and future plans for the state, including a $600 million dollar surplus.
The Idaho National Guard is sending approximately 300 soldiers and airmen to Washington, D.C., to assist district and federal agencies with the presidential inauguration set for next Wednesday, Jan. 20. These guardsmen will augment the Washington D.C. National Guard and serve in support of t…
Applications are currently sought for the fifth annual Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference (YCC).
Nearly 18,500 Idaho families are receiving grants to assist with their children’s education through Governor Brad Little’s Strong Families, Strong Students (SFSS) program. Funded with $50 million in federal coronavirus relief dollars, the SFSS grants will benefit nearly 24,600 Idaho students.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Since Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has honored 14 Idaho veterans and servicemembers in a social media campaign he launched called “Military Monday.” Idaho is home to many veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demon…
Idaho Fish and Game and University of Idaho researchers began a multi-year moose research project in early 2020. Adult survival so far has been better than expected, but populations are still declining in the long term. They hope more research will provide clues on how to help Idaho’s larges…
BOISE — The Idaho State Board of Education heard updated figures Dec. 16 on the number of families who have applied for federal coronavirus relief funds to assist with their children’s education through Governor Brad Little’s Strong Families, Strong Students program.
BOISE —“I believe there is a generational divide,” when it comes to discussing mental health, said Clearwater Valley High School senior Martha Smith of Lowell. “My generation is far more open to talk about and acknowledge feelings.”
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 30 million small businesses in the United States employ tens of millions of people. Running a small business can be a 24-7 endeavor. Managing employees, inventory, scheduling, services, and marketing can be challenging.
The number of Idahoans who filed a continued claim for regular state unemployment insurance benefits increased 2 percent for the week ending Nov. 14, to 8,310, up 167 more than the previous week. The four-week moving average for continued claims increased slightly – from 8,127 for the week e…
While official results are pending from the 2020 general election, so far, what is certain is Idaho County voters beat a path to the polls — whether in person or by mail-in ballots — this month.
BOISE —The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Idaho has a Dec. 4, application deadline for Fiscal Year 2021 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) projects.
ISP’s Regional Communications Centers are now using the agency’s district Twitter accounts to alert the public to vehicle collisions or hazardous road conditions that may have a significant impact on public safety or traffic flow. This is part of ISP’s effort to increase the efficiency of ho…
Congratulations to Homer Brown, Hammer Down Excursions in White Bird, who was presented the Congressional Veterans Small Business Award from Senator Risch and Governor Little recently. Each of the small businesses given this award will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.
Have you ever thought, I don’t want to end up in the hospital with a bunch of tubes keeping me alive? If that’s the case, have you written this down so your desires are clear to family or friends? Who do you want to make decisions about your medical care if you become incapacitated and can’t…
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 1.3 percent in 2021, the Social Security Administration announced.
BOISE — Governor Brad Little recently announced the Idaho Department of Commerce (IDOC) awarded $48.9 million in federal coronavirus relief funds for 102 projects across Idaho that support improved broadband infrastructure, equipment, and services.
Boise – In the lead-up to Election Day, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, Secretary of State Lawerence Denney, U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Bart M. Davis and Idaho’s county clerks are urging Idahoans to get their election-related information from trusted sources.
Two Idaho County positions — for sheriff and commission — will be contested in next Tuesday’s Nov. 3 general election.
State burn permits from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) are no longer required for burning activities outside of city limits beginning Oct. 21.
On serving: ‘I consider a calling from the Lord to do’.
Test your knowledge against these questions, provided by the Idaho County Genealogical Society.
Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15.
The public should plan for a slower process at county DMV offices mid-month as the state transitions into an updated vehicle registration and titling system in October.
The University of Idaho Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) will be conducting 12 pesticide webinars, via Zoom, Oct. 20 through Dec. 22. Pesticide applicators can take one, two, three or up to 12 webinars. The PSEP webinars are synchronous and require pre-registration on the …
Small business rules in Idaho, and small business numbers continue to grow.
Brenda McRoberts, co-owner of Camas Lanes Bowling Center in Grangeville, was recently inducted into the Idaho State Bowling Association Hall of Fame. This presentation took place during the annual meeting of the Idaho State Bowling Association at Burley.
Many county officials and residents were shocked recently when Idaho County saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases the second week of September, jumping from 88 to 178 cases in less than a week’s time.
Constituent concern on voting in person was the driving factor for legislation sponsored by Dist. 7A Rep Priscilla Giddings in the special session that was signed into law late last month.
GRANGEVILLE – The days of covid have definitely set up next-level difficulties for newcomers challenging sitting officials in the upcoming November general election. For congressional candidate Rudy Soto, that has meant actively seeking opportunities for personal interactions.
Students at 118 schools across Idaho will receive free, fresh fruit and vegetables during the 2020-21 school year, thanks to a state-administrated grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Owyhee County -- Idaho’s first locally-acquired human West Nile virus (WNV) infections this year have been identified among two Owyhee County residents. Both residents were over the age of 50. One was diagnosed with West Nile fever and the other was identified through blood donor screening. …
Test your knowledge against these questions, provided by the Idaho County Genealogy Society.
Idaho County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in July, the third in a series of monthly declines since the peak caused with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic procedures.
Public schools from across the state are in various forms of flux as they navigate COVID-19 and what it means for school re-openings.
Got a call to make or a text to answer? Better not do that while you’re driving.
Idaho State Police expanding its use of Twitter to keep public informed of hazardous road conditions
Each year, the top-10 performing states for critical access hospital data reporting rates and levels of improvement are recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Project (MBQIP) is run …
New initial claims in Idaho County for unemployment insurance benefits totaled six for the week ending Aug. 15, dropping by half from the week prior. For the state overall, during the same period, claims increased by 12 percent – 394 – for a total of 3,644.
A new study shows seniors are contracting STD’s nationally at historic levels and Idaho ranks No. 47 for infections among states.
COTTONWOOD – Get ready to continue “Kickin’ Up Your Boots at the Idaho County Fair,” as the county’s celebration began this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Multiple wildfires followed in the wake of a thunderstorm that hit Idaho County Monday night, Aug. 17, including the one pictured near the bottom of the Mount Idaho Grade. Another — known as Shissler — was located roughly 12 air miles east of Elk City. Interagency firefighters responded to b…
RIGGINS -- In a record funding year, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) has recently awarded $13 million for enhancement projects statewide, including one at Riggins.
The annual Dash-and-Splash cross-country meet, which had been scheduled Aug. 22 at Ponderosa State Park, has been cancelled. That leaves the CV/K cross-country cooperative with two firm dates this season, the first of which is Sept. 12 at the annual Seaport Invitational in Clarkston – at lea…
In advance of a special legislative session called for next week by Governor Brad Little, clerks in 43 Idaho counties are advocating for changes in state law to address challenges – due to both forecasted turnout and with COVID-19 – in the upcoming presidential election this November.
Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) will administer $1,401,000 in CARES Act Recovery Assistance funds awarded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help North Central Idaho communities and businesses respond to economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
BOISE – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to side with Governor Little and block Reclaim Idaho’s K-12 funding initiative, Reclaim Idaho has suspended its signature drive.
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