IDAHO FALLS (AP) — Officials in this Eastern Idaho city have approved the selling of wine and liquor until 2 a.m. so the city can be more successful at attracting businesses. The Post Register reports that the Idaho Falls City Council on Thursday gave the OK that extends liquor sales by one hour. Businesses will
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Micron executive accused of insider trading at former job
BOISE (AP) — The U.S. government has accused a top Micron Technology Inc. executive of sharing insider information about his former employer with family members. The Idaho Statesman reports that Anand Jayapalan, who was hired by Micron six weeks ago, is accused of giving his wife, aunt and uncle information about SanDisk that allowed them
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John Jackson’s success started with 1 store
By Torrie Cope Idaho Press-Tribune CALDWELL — When John Jackson took over his first service station, sales tripled and he thought he had the Midas touch. When he took on a second station shortly after, he realized he might have just been lucky the first time. “I almost went broke,” Jackson said. “I remember I
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INL tests solar-powered air conditioning for its buses
By Mike Price East Idaho News IDAHO FALLS — Solar powered buses? We’re not quite there, but solar-powered air conditioning on buses is here. Idaho National Laboratory, in collaboration with Bergstrom Inc., a vehicle climate systems designer, and Motor Coach Industries, has designed a solar-powered bus cooling and ventilating system. The system, demonstrated in Idaho
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Why a Winning Financial Plan is Multigenerational
By Jennifer Landon/Financial Planner A great financial plan might begin with an individual or a couple, but it doesn’t end there. A great financial plan also takes into account a spouse, children, grandchildren or anyone else that might be included in your legacy. Currently, we are in the midst of the greatest wealth transfer
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Student Loans in America – The Next Debt Crisis?
By Robert Spendlove/Zions Bank’s Economic and Public Policy Officer Household debt is on the rise in America. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, household debt has risen steadily for 11 consecutive quarters. Total household debt is now approaching $13 trillion, and has surpassed the previous peak of $12.68 trillion in 2008. The
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Study: Half of us know a resumé liar
Resume Lies On The Rise Nearly Half of Workers Know Someone Who Was Dishonest on Resume Press Release MENLO PARK, Calif. – What’s the truth about lying on resumes? Almost half of workers (46 percent) polled by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they know someone who included false information on a resume, a
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Pocatello Pet Lodge opens second location
By Journal Staff POCATELLO — Pocatello Pet Lodge is now accepting guests at its new second location. “Pocatello Pet Lodge, Too” recently opened at 143 S. 2nd Ave. in Old Town. The new location is just one block west of the main location at 145 S. 3rd Ave. “We were constantly putting people on a
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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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Attorneys join forces, building Idaho’s largest business firm
By Sarah Glenn/For the Journal BOISE – The law firms of Moffat Thomas and Hawley Troxell teamed up Tuesday to build Idaho’s largest business law firm. Seventy-five attorneys in offices from Pocatello to Boise to Coeur d’Alene will now serve more than 2,500 active business clients under the Hawley Troxell banner. “This expansion will strengthen our core
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