By Emily Valla, BBB Northwest Dealing with healthcare can be such a headache. Scammers know that, and they hope to get away with your personal information before you realize what’s going on. Often the fraudster will pose as a government authority to persuade you to provide personal information related to your Medicare or Medicaid account.
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By Robert Spendlove/ Zions Bank Economic and Public Policy Officer The Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, famously said, “the only constant is change.” This is true in all aspects of life, but it is especially true when considering population growth. The nature of population change, including the rate, composition, and nature of population growth can have profound
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By Maria Danilova /Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Is there a price that a worried parent wouldn’t pay to help a child do well on college admissions tests? The good news is that test preparation doesn’t have to be expensive anymore. The multimillion-dollar coaching industry is facing competition from free or low-cost alternatives in what
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed for-profit osteopathic medical school in Idaho can begin construction after receiving the necessary approval from a national accreditation agency. Officials announced Thursday that the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine had received its pre-accreditation status. This allows the school plans to break ground May 17 and open its doors
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A small business owner in southwestern Idaho says he plans on selling oil extracted from marijuana despite operating in a state with strict drug laws. Mike Larsen, who co-owns Welcomed Science, tells KTVB-TV (http://bit.ly/2qw1reJ ) that he believes Idaho law allows businesses to sell the mature stalk of a marijuana plant.
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Journal Staff ST. ANTHONY – A young St. Anthony entrepreneur opened a new gourmet burger restaurant in late April with the help of a loan from the Montana & Idaho Community Development Corporation. The grand opening will be held May 8 at 11 a.m. Idaho Burger Grill is the longtime dream of 24-year-old St. Anthony
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By Kendra Evensen/kevensen@journalnet.com POCATELLO – Idaho State University will begin offering a new degree this fall: a Master of Taxation (MTax). The Idaho State Board of Education approved the program, proposed by ISU’s College of Business, earlier this year. University officials say the specialized degree will not only provide another career path for students, but will
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By AAA BOISE — Drivers across the country will soon budget for a family vacation or bucket list adventure, but on their next road trip, great food and attractive accommodations may only be the tip of the financial iceberg, according to a new survey by AAA. The new survey shows that one out of three
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By Sarah Glenn/For the Journal As America emerges onto the other side of the Great Recession, a new generation isn’t enamored with the white picket fence version of the American dream. For decades, the economy has churned on the idea that we are working for something more than just money — we want to climb
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By Sarah Glenn/For the Journal This year in Southeast Idaho the sun is shining, the wind is blowing and the water is rushing — creating a boom in renewable electricity generation. As the grid overflows with power, homeowners are also tossing open the shutters and letting spring breezes do the work of their thermostats. Supply
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