Idaho's post-election audit begins Today

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

Idaho Secretary of State’s Office preparing arguments for open primary ballot initiative

Idaho Republican Party did not file argument against ballot initiative; other GOP groups did.

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Local agencies in the running for Nonprofit Excellence Award

The list of nominees for this year's Idaho Nonprofit Excellence Award includes 18 local agencies.

Watercraft inspection stations protecting Idaho

All watercraft in Idaho must have an Invasive Species Fund sticker prior to launching on Idaho waters, so what is so important about this sticker? The stickers are sold by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, the funds then go directly to the Idaho Department of Agriculture’s Invasive Species Program.

IDAHO: Why it beats Washington

Choosing to live in Idaho instead of Washington state was a no-brainer for me. Idaho has a population of approximately 1,585,000, while Washington has a population of approximately 6,725,000. Washington has 4.25 times the people of Idaho, yet Washington state’s cost of government per person living in Washington is $4,838, while Idaho’s cost of government per person is only $2,675. That is 81 percent higher for each person living in Washington.

Idaho partners with Western Governors University to expand options for Idaho workforce

Gov. Brad Little signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today with Western Governors University (WGU) — a leading nonprofit, online university — to expand access to affordable degree programs for Idahoans who need additional education to thrive in the state’s evolving workforce.

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.

Lecture series looks at Idaho Territory

Library program begins April 25 with Native American perspective

Nuclear waste plan a threat to Idaho

I was appalled to read in the Oct. 4 Coeur d’Alene Press that the federal Department of Energy wants to build a $1.6 billion nuclear waste storage facility at the Idaho (Nuclear) Energy Lab.

Gov. Otter to lead trade mission to Canada

BOISE — 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, from Oct. 1-4.

IDAHO: Time for enlightenment

Idaho is becoming the laughing stock of the nation.

State receives funds to fight youth suicide

The Idaho State Department of Education has been awarded a $1.3 million grant over the next three years to begin the Idaho Lives Project.

OPINION: Idaho LAUNCH: Businesses can help 2024 high school graduates launch their careers

Idaho is facing a labor shortage. This shortage is especially acute in the healthcare, manufacturing, and technology industries. With the state’s unemployment rate at 3%, there is an urgent need to solve this growing crisis in the short term and into the future.

Idaho’s infant, mother death rate rising

A new report released Tuesday found children and mothers are dying in Idaho at an increasing rate. And reforming Medicaid coverage in the state could make a difference, it suggested.

Kempthorne endorses Bedke for Idaho lieutenant governor

Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, who led the charge on many accomplishments in Idaho, announced his endorsement of Speaker Scott Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.

Pulaski exhibit to Boise museum

A Pulaski Project nomination of "The Great Fire of 1910, Ed Pulaski, the Pulaski Tool, and the Pulaski Tunnel Trail" has been selected to be included in the Essential Idaho exhibit at the Idaho State Historical Museum in Boise.

Idaho Challenge: Citizens sought to review Core Standards

As part of the Idaho State Department of Education’s regular review process of academic standards, the department is seeking specific input on the English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics standards which were adopted in 2011 and implemented by teachers across the state over the past several years.

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Let's all invest in Idaho

Idaho’s Secretary of State made it official last Friday. The “Invest in Idaho” citizen’s initiative is certified and ready for signatures. The people of Idaho now have the power to start investing in education again.

Otter tackles questions about Idaho-China business dealings

Governor Butch Otter’s office released on Thursday this list of answers to frequently asked questions about trade and investment relations between Idaho and China.