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BLM to temporarily suspend entrance fees on public lands across America
WASHINGTON – After careful consideration and at the direction of Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily suspend the collection of all entrance fees until further n…
COVID-19: How to Protect Yourself and Others
There's a lot of noise about COVID-19 caused by novel coronavirus. While some opt to still go out and patronize bars or head to crowded areas, the advice from experts is very clear: Don't do that.
Common COVID-19 questions, answered
As of Tuesday afternoon, Idaho has eight cases of COVID-19.
Gig Economy Workers Hurt By Coronavirus Eye New Federal Funds For Relief
Being your own boss can mean missing out on benefits that many employees get on the job: paid leave when you’re sick or caring for a family member. That is scheduled to change under an emergency law enacted Wednesd…
Was The Novel Coronavirus Really Sneaky In Its Spread To The U.S.? Experts Say No.
[partner-box]Unveiling a series of policies meant to mitigate the threat of COVID-19, President Donald Trump also sought to respond to criticism that his administration has been slow to deal with what is now a worl…
Saltzer, St. Luke's, Saint Al's offer drive-up testing for COVID-19
Local health care systems are putting on drive-thru screening and testing stations for patients showing symptoms of COVID-19.
Resources for Treasure Valley residents and how you can help
Editor’s note: As your local newspaper, we want to help connect people with resources during this time of closures and cancellations. Because of the volume of canceled events and closed facilities, we are replacing…
Idaho's US senators vote in favor of 2nd coronavirus relief package
BOISE — Idaho’s U.S. senators Wednesday voted in support of a second emergency aid package to help people affected by the spread of COVID-19.
Abortion ban heads to governor
BOISE — A bill to ban most abortions in Idaho if Roe v. Wade is overturned is headed to Gov. Brad Little’s desk.
Finding joy indoors in troubled times, one leaf at a time
CHICAGO (AP) — I have spent my first full week of isolation carefully observing one of my houseplants. Dylan, as my fiancee and I so fondly call her, has been …
Deseret Industries temporarily closes
REXBURG – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Deseret Industries closed temporarily on Wednesday.
'Quarantine shaming': US navigates radical new social norms
The chairman of Arizona's Asian Chamber of Commerce didn't see much downside to attending a small dinner at a local restaurant to bolster the business and brin…
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
There’s a rare glimmer of hope for the rest of the world as it battles the coronavirus pandemic: Chinese authorities said Thursday that Wuhan, the former epicenter that initially suffered thousands of cases a day, …
Gov. Little allows schools, businesses to stay open for now
BOISE — Despite decisions made by governments in other states, Gov. Brad Little announced Wednesday morning he is not currently ordering the closure of schools and businesses to slow the spread of the coronavirus i…
'Be happy' isn't so simple, especially amid coronavirus worries – but it's seriously good for health
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