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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Category: Business news
The new fast food? Convenience stores add hot, cheap options
By Candice Choi /AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Saying “convenience store food” may make people think of spinning hot dogs by the counter, but places like 7-Eleven are expanding their hot food offerings in hopes of stealing customers away from fast-food chains. The push by convenience stores into hot, fast, affordable foods
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Thai police say arrest warrant issued for Red Bull heir
By Kaweewit Kaewjinda /Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A Bangkok court on Friday approved an arrest warrant for an heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune accused of a deadly hit-and-run accident, Thai police said, moving the case forward after almost five years without charges being pressed. Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya is accused of fleeing
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New store coming to Pine Ridge Mall
By Sarah Glenn CHUBBUCK — Five now-shuttered storefronts at the Pine Ridge Mall are getting a new long-term lease tenant at the end of 2017. Shoe Dept. Encore will offer shoes for every size and every age, along with handbags and accessories. “With 1,123 stores operating nationwide and a focus on local community activities, Shoe
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Right-wing radio host Alex Jones responds to Chobani lawsuit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he’s not backing down in response to a defamation lawsuit filed by Greek yogurt giant Chobani. Jones, in a video posted on his Youtube channel Tuesday, said with no proof that billionaire George Soros was behind the lawsuit. Soros, who Jones called
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Idaho conservation group files complaint against waste pit
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho conservation group has filed a complaint to several state agencies asking officials to inspect a wastewater pit used by a Nampa cheese-making plant. The Idaho Statesman (http://bit.ly/2oACewp ) reports that the Idaho Conservation League has raised concerns that Sorrento Lactalis may be violating the state’s waste-disposal and groundwater-protection regulations.
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Trade association lauds Idaho’s stance on sharing economy
By Sarah Glenn/For the Journal POCATELLO – Idaho recently relaxed it regulations on the sharing economy and business innovation watchdogs took notice. In early April, the Consumer Technology Association labeled the Gem State as one of three leading the nation in disruptive innovation. Rhode Island and Arizona were the other states recognized for championing the
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Bar owners continue with suit against Idaho’s liquor laws
By Kimberlee Krues/Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bar owners in southwest Idaho say they are moving forward with their lawsuit against the state despite Idaho lawmakers tweaking the same liquor laws that prompted the legal action. Idaho law currently bans serving alcohol during nude or sexually explicit live performances. However, the Legislature amended that
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New Idaho liquor laws prompts lawsuit from bar owners
By Kimberlee Kruesi /Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bar owners in southwest Idaho say the state owes them a reimbursement now that lawmakers have tweaked rules surrounding serving alcohol at explicit live performances. Shannon Fairchild and Levi Burden, owners of The Intersection in New Meadows, sued the Idaho State Police earlier this year hoping
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$1.8 million in insurance claims paid out in Idaho last year because of dog bites
NW Insurance Council press release BOISE – For many households, dogs are a source of loyal and unconditional love and are, in most cases, “man’s best friend”. On the other hand, dogs also contribute to a substantial number of insurance claims. As part of Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 9-15), insurers are encouraging dog owners
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