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Idaho’s unemployment rate drops to 3.6% in May
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased between April and May, from 3.7% to 3.6%. May’s labor force decreased by 875 people (-0.1%) to 1,011,244 while the labor force participation rate – the percentage of people 16 years of age or...
Boise straight pride event reflects ideas considered 'extremist'
Boise State Public Radio - Idaho
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June 20, 2025
The free-to-attend “Hetero Awesome Fest” will be hosted Friday and Saturday at Cecil D. Andrus park in downtown Boise. Right-wing commentators will be promoting “traditional family values." Jon Lewis is a Research Fellow studying extremism at...
Wind, Fire, and Winter Advisories Issued in Idaho This Weekend
KOOL 96.5 - Idaho
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June 21, 2025
Idaho is in for a variety of weather fluctuations over the weekend. Depending on where you live or if you plan to travel, you could see anything from powerful winds, to red flag fire conditions, to winter weather and significant temperature drops....
7 Common Travel Snacks TSA Might Confiscate at Idaho Airports
KIDO Talk Radio - Idaho
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June 20, 2025
If you’re an Idahoan who loves to travel, you already know that reaching certain parts of the country isn’t always convenient or cheap! Idaho is One of The Most Expensive States to Fly From Image via Google Maps Image via Google Maps Whether...
Science of reading supports our educators to support our students
Idaho Business Review
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June 20, 2025
When we think of fundamental ways we can set students up for success in the classroom and beyond, we might think of the mastery of advanced subjects. Seeing a high school senior performing at a high level is certainly a great indicator that...
Why We Need to Keep Marijuana Illegal in Idaho
KOOL 96.5 - Idaho
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June 20, 2025
No, this isn’t Reefer Madness. I’ve shared warnings about marijuana use in the past, and the pot puffers get all bent out of shape. They claim any bad news is propaganda, as if somehow that pot was the finest health benefit produced by Mother...
Got to How You Can Help Scientists Study a Summertime Favorite: the Firefly article
Audubon
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Almost a decade ago, staff at the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest were lingering in the parking lot to debrief the night’s “Wine and Warblers” event. It was almost time to head home when the fireflies appeared. Instead of...
Idaho approves $300,000 request to transport inmates to ICE detention centers
Idaho Mountain Express
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A board chaired by Idaho Gov. Brad Little approved a $300,000 request on Tuesday to pay for Idaho State Police to transport people who have been convicted of a crime and do not have legal authorization to be in the United States to U.S....
Micron Technology Sees 90% Stock Surge Amid AI Demand
Times News Global
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June 20, 2025
BOISE, Idaho — Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) has experienced a remarkable stock increase of 90% since early April, and 45% in 2025, reaching critical technical levels. However, the semiconductor company still trades 20% below its June 2024 highs...
Idaho's ban on transgender care for minors fully goes into effect amid US Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee's law
KMVU FOX26 - Oregon
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The U.S. Supreme Court this week upheld Tennessee’s ban on transgender health care for minors, leaving the issue to the states — Idaho is one of 25 states with a similar ban. Idaho’s law prohibiting providing health care to minors under 18 to...
Idaho Falls teens blast off to Florida for leadership program
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Thirty ambitious teenagers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Leaders program are currently in Florida, gaining an "out-of-this-world" education in leadership, science, and history. The students...
RADICAL RICK’S EXTREME SCIENCE SHOW COMING THIS FRIDAY
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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LEWISTON, Idaho — Radical Rick is bringing his Extreme Science Show to town this Friday, June 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Event Space. This exciting, family-friendly program promises to make science fun for all ages. The event is made possible by...
Blood Drives to Support Lewiston Schools STEM Grant
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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LEWISTON, Idaho — Rogers Motors and Vitalant are hosting a series of blood drives from June 30 to July 2 to support a $2,250 STEM grant for Lewiston elementary schools. The blood drives will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at these locations:...
Angler creel survey underway on the Kootenai River in North Idaho
Bonners Ferry Herald - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
Idaho Fish and Game is currently conducting an angler survey, also known as a creel survey, on the Kootenai River. The survey will run from June 1 through Oct. 15 of 2025. During the survey period, anglers will be asked to participate in a 2-3...
NUKE WATCH 2025: Idaho Is Right Next To A Likely Target
Power 105.5 - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
Let's be honest with ourselves right now: there's some tension in the air throughout our country. We've all seen what unraveled during protests in different parts of the country, and there is a lot of focus on the situation with Iran and Israel....
Idaho Board of Ed approves UI’s Vision 2050
Argonaut - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
The Idaho State Board of Education hosted their latest two-day board meeting June 17-18 in Pocatello. Idaho State University hosted the event. On the first day, the board discussed the future of standardized tests, a reading coach program and...
Idaho Power adjusts operations for predicted 'severe' wildfire season
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
Idaho Power continues to activate its wildfire mitigation measures, requiring manual inspections before power lines in high-risk areas reenergize. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Power is preparing for what fire officials predict will be a "severe" wildfire...
A Complete List of Idaho's Delicious Disappearing Snacks
Power 105.5 - Idaho
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June 19, 2025
It's the summer in Idaho and America, which for some is a time for diet and exercise. The future tends to look more optimistic. On the other hand, businesses dread the summer months due to vacations and distractions. For some, June, July, and...
East Idaho Community Action Partnership uplifting people through community
East Idaho News
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June 19, 2025
IDAHO FALLS — Since 1968, local nonprofit East Idaho Community Action Partnership has served east Idaho communities by providing essential services to those in need, and it’s going strong today. “So what we are trying to accomplish is help lift...
Idaho County Commission: Culvert work discussed; new water tank for Elk City
Idaho County Free Press
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GRANGEVILLE — It was infrastructure day for Elk City at the June 10 meeting of the Idaho County Board of Commissioners. Skip Brandt (chair), Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins opened a public hearing about the water and sewer grant that is providing a...