Grants support worker training programs

NIC among institutions receiving grants under initiative

COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Department of Labor, with the support of the Department of Commerce, has awarded $1.8 million in special worker training grants to North Idaho College, Boise State University and Idaho State University under a new initiative that leverages industry support to enhance the skills of Idaho workers.

IFG: Advocacy groups must stop crying wolf

It’s important for state agencies to understand and respect differing points of view. But when a few advocacy groups try to grab headlines by skewing Idaho Fish & Game scientific wolf monitoring data in ways that simply aren’t true, it’s also important to set the record straight.

Legislature finishes business for this session

Lawmakers recess to await Little's actions on bills passed

The Idaho House of Representatives and Idaho Senate mostly wrapped up their business for the year Friday and went at recess until Thursday to see if Gov. Brad Little will sign or veto the last of the late-session bills legislators passed.

Legals for December, 24 2020

Legals for December, 17 2020

Legals July 13, 2019

NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Grandview has made application to install a 22 boat slip commercial marina/private community combo dock, two (2) separate double slip commercial marina/private community combo docks, and a kids swim dock. Location: Priest Lake, ID, parcel # MH61N04W17940AA, in Section 17 Township 61 North, Range 4 West; B.M., in Bonner County. Written objections to or requests for hearing in this matter must be on file with the Idaho Department of Lands, 4053 Cavanaugh Bay Rd, Coolin, Idaho 83821 within thirty (30) days after the first appearance of this notice. Specific information regarding this application may be obtained from Trevor Anderson, Resource Specialist on behalf of Navigable Waters Program - at the above address or by calling (208) 443-2516. /S/ Dan Brown, Acting Area Manager Idaho Department of Lands SNP LEGAL 6990 AD# 310075 JULY 13, 20, 2019

All sides working to stop foreign invaders

Benjamin Franklin famously said that a “penny saved is a penny earned.” This centuries-old wisdom is relevant today in Idaho where Democrats and Republicans are working together to fight the single most potentially devastating foreign invader of our state: Zebra and Quagga mussels.

Idaho health officials confirm three coronavirus cases

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho health officials announced the state's first confirmed coronavirus case on Friday and said it identified its second and third cases on Saturday.

Lawmakers ponder fate of school standards

BOISE (AP) — A panel of Idaho lawmakers on Wednesday took testimony involving Idaho’s education standards on English and literacy for the state’s 300,000 students put forward by the Idaho State Board of Education.

Fish & Game OKs expansion of wolf hunting, trapping

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved broad expansions to Idaho’s wolf hunting and trapping regulations Feb. 20, bringing year-round hunting to more of the state than a bill in the Idaho Legislature had previously proposed.

TITANS of TOURISM

Nobody in state does it better than North Idaho

Idaho Department of Commerce reports on travel industry after novel coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl

Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common enemy — fentanyl.

Bill clarifying abortion law heads to Little

Aimed at addressing physicians’ fears about being prosecuted under Idaho’s abortion laws.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little will soon decide on whether to sign a bill aimed at addressing physicians’ fears about being prosecuted under Idaho’s abortion laws. Just one day after it passed almost unanimously in the House of Representatives, the Senate State Affairs Committee printed House Bill 374 and sent it to the Senate floor Thursday afternoon where it passed in a 26-7 vote.

Idaho National Guard deploys 300 to Biden inauguration

BOISE (AP) — About 300 Idaho National Guard soldiers and airmen will be sent to Washington, D.C. to help with President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.

Aren't frivolous lawsuits part of the problem?

Just curious, if the Idaho Senate passes the “Health Freedom Act,” as did the Idaho House Republicans, so we Idaho citizens, can then sue the federal government for any future health insurance mandates. What would be the annual costs to us, the Idaho taxpayers, to retain a full time attorney to pursue litigation against the federal government against such mandates, or is this the answer for creating a new job ? Didn’t someone somewhere say the high cost of frivolous lawsuits is partially to blame for the rising cost of health care? I’m confused!

Rita Lynea Plummer, 51

Rita Lynea Plummer, 51, passed away in Ponderay, Idaho, in September 2008.

AG’s: Yes, it is legal to keep adult vaccine records

Changing the law would have unforeseen consequences, says deputy AG

Nominees sought for recreation, tourism award

Gov. Brad Little will select Lifetime Achievement Award winner

Lawmakers must listen to voters, fund Medicaid expansion

On Monday, Feb. 4 at noon, hundreds will gather on the steps of the Capitol with a simple message: It’s time for our legislators to honor the will of the voters and fund Medicaid expansion without restrictions.

Groups partner to lower suicide rate

POCATELLO — The Idaho State University Institute of Rural Health is partnering with local organizations statewide to reduce the suicide rate in Idaho.