Address real issues, not sale of state lands

Concerning Rep. Eric Anderson’s article on Idaho’s procurement of federal lands, before taking needless time and actions it would be worthwhile for legislators to review the Idaho Constitution and Idaho law on what is legal. Both do not allow Idaho to claim federal properties (see Idaho Admissions Act and Article 21, Section 19 of the Idaho Constitution). Also ask the question, is Idaho willing to assume this responsibility to continue to serve all multiple use needs and demands, frequently for a loss?

Super sub has roots in Bayview

Acoustic technology on the future ‘USS IDAHO’ was developed at the Navy research facility in Bayview

NAFTA under negotiation: Idaho's agriculture

The contention that surrounded NAFTA 23 years ago still permeates today’s government, as more stakeholders and Congress members voice their concerns about the ongoing negotiations and how they will affect trade with Canada and Mexico.

Idaho celebrates Farm To School Month

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Idaho Preferred Program will celebrate statewide Farm to School Month in October as part of the National Farm to School Month. The initiative seeks to feature the ways farm-to-school efforts can improve child nutrition, support local economies and educate children about the origins of food.

Thompson tapped for ITD board

BOISE ­— Idaho Gov. Brad Little recently announced his appointments of Jim Thompson of Sandpoint and Robert Hoff of Idaho Falls to serve on the Idaho Transportation Board, and Betty Coppersmith of Eagle to serve on the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.

ISP launches redesigned Crime in Idaho dashboard

The new dashboard allows data collected from local and statewide Idaho agencies between 2005 and 2020 to be viewed in one place

Idaho fetes 100 years of women suffrage

BOISE — Idaho Women 100 honors the state’s “courageous past, unlimited future” through statewide celebrations of women’s suffrage and success.

Otter leads trade trip to Canada

Led by Gov. Butch Otter and coordinated by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the Idaho Department of Commerce, an Idaho trade mission delegation will travel to Toronto, Canada, through Thursday. The trip began Monday.

Magnus appointed to Idaho Travel Council postition

Governor Brad Little has appointed a former Priest Lake resident to the Idaho Travel Council. Kayoko Magnus was appointed to represent North Idaho’s Region 1 for a three-year term.

Magnus appointed to Idaho Travel Council postition

Governor Brad Little has appointed a former Priest Lake resident to the Idaho Travel Council. Kayoko Magnus was appointed to represent North Idaho’s Region 1 for a three-year term.

Fund announces 2022 grant recipients

The Idaho Food Bank Fund on Friday announced the recipients of its 2022 grants, targeted to support nonprofits that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating and relieve hunger.

Nominees sought for state award

Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Gov. Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing or promoting tourism in Idaho. The award will be presented during the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism.

Nonprofits gear up for Idaho Gives

Idaho Gives, the state’s largest single day of giving, will take place on Thursday, May 2 — in less than a week — and 15 nonprofits from Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, Priest River, Clark Fork, Hope and Ponderay are registered to participate.

Arkoosh, Labrador clash in Idaho AG debate

Partisan politics, abortion rights and policies dominate hourlong Idaho Public Television debate

Idaho’s two candidates for attorney general accused each other of looking to politicize the office during a statewide televised debate Monday.

Idaho's health exchange - right, from the start

Seven months after Your Health Idaho began operating, there are still myths and misunderstandings circulating about our state-based health insurance marketplace. Speaking as president of the Idaho Association of Health Plans and a member of the board of directors for Your Health Idaho, it’s time to set the record straight.

Applications are sought for Serve Idaho grants

Applications are now being accepted for part of $1.2 million in Corporation for National and Community Service grant funds that can be used to support the cost of running an Idaho AmeriCorps program.

Reclaim Idaho seeks to extend petition deadline

‘Invest in Idaho’ initiative is designed to increase funding for K-12 education

SASi recieves grant from COVID-19 Fund of Idaho

Now in its third week of grantmaking, the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund for Idaho has approved nearly $825,000 for organizations throughout Idaho that are helping low-income individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability, food insecurity and/or domestic violence, along with those in need of physical or mental healthcare, and childcare.

Reclaim Idaho gathering signatures for ed initiative

With Reclaim Idaho’s Invest in Idaho ballot initiative less than two weeks old, the grassroots organization has already collected more than 4,000 signatures in support of the measure. An estimated 3,500 came on Election Day alone.

Idaho’s post-election audit kicked off Saturday

On Saturday, officials from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office began auditing a sample of paper ballots cast in eight, randomly drawn counties during the recent general election.