By Keith Ridler / Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — State officials on Tuesday moved forward with a plan to get rid of politically contentious commercial real estate and use the money to buy timberland and agricultural land that the state uses to generate revenue to fund schools. The Idaho Land Board voted 4-0 to advance
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Idaho officials tap Utah company for eclipse traffic app
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Idaho Transportation Department officials are hoping technology from a Utah company will help improve traveler safety if traffic comes to a complete halt during the solar eclipse. Millions across the country are expected to travel to the path of totality, which stretches across Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming and several other states.
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Fire Protection Association organizes in eastern Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A new Rural Fire Protection Association has formed in the wake of one of the most devastating wildfires to hit eastern Idaho. Aug. 21 marks the one-year anniversary of the ignition of the 83-square-mile (215-square-kilometer) fire. It also marks the date of the solar eclipse, which will bring a swarm
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Idaho health centers receive federal funding to improve care
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $955,000 to 14 health centers in Idaho. According to the agency, the federal funding will help improve the quality of health care. It will also be used to boost the effectiveness of care the centers deliver to their communities.
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ISU and Spudnik cooperate on Blackfoot apprenticeship program
By Stephanie Bachman Idaho State University Do you remember reading fifth-grade history books about journeymen and apprentices? Remember learning that apprentices trained with blacksmiths or seamstresses or tailors, those age-old crafts that have advanced and aren’t as popular nowadays thanks to modern-day robots and machines? You may be surprised that apprenticeships are still quite popular
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What’s happening in Old Town Pocatello
By Stephanie Palagi Eclipse Excitement this week in Old Town Pocatello! Revive @ 5 on Wednesday will feature The Aaron Ball Band live on stage beginning at 5 pm. El Herradero will be our featured food truck for the evening. The sponsor for the evening is ColorTyme. The Farmers Market will be open with fresh
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The key to getting started
By Jeff Hough My son watches a popular show called “The Office.” It is a parody on life in the business world. I can’t stand to watch it, but occasionally they do a bit that strikes close to home and I find myself transfixed. In a recent episode, the manager, Michael Scott, discusses getting started
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Wells Fargo increases contribution to Bannock Development
Press Release Wells Fargo’s presented a $5,000 check to the Bannock Development Corporation Tuesday to support its economic development programs. “We are happy to support Bannock Development in their mission, which helps grow our community’s employment and economy,” said Kory Call, Wells Fargo District Manager of Southeast Idaho. The contribution increases the banks investment level in
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Denney sends voter commission public records form, bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho’s Secretary of State Lawerence Denney has sent President Donald Trump’s commission investigating alleged voter fraud an official public records request form and a bill for $20. Denney has maintained he will treat the commission’s request for detailed voter information as a public records request, meaning Idaho’s Public Records Law —
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Idaho labor director Ken Edmunds resigns
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has announced Idaho Department of Labor Director Ken Edmunds has resigned effective immediately. Otter’s office on Tuesday declined to say why Edmunds had submitted his resignation. The Labor Department and Edmunds have been sued by a former department employee who says the department misused its special subpoena
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