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Saltzer Health to discontinue select services in the Treasure Valley
In an effort to serve the community more efficiently, Saltzer Health said it is adjusting services provided at several urgent care facilities and family medicine clinics in the Treasure Valley. On Friday, July 7, Saltzer will discontinue urgent care services at five clinics that share locations with family medicine practices. They will extend evening and weekend hours and offer same day, walk-i[...]
Will faster federal reviews speed up the clean energy shift? Two legal scholars explain what the National Environmental Policy Act does and doesn’t do
By J.B. Ruhl, Vanderbilt University and James Salzman, University of California, Los Angeles The National Environmental Policy Act, enacted in 1970, is widely viewed as a keystone U.S. environmental law. For any major federal action that affects the environment, such as building an interstate highway or licensing a nuclear power plant, NEPA requires relevant agencies to analyze environmental im[...]
Nampa community invited to get involved with budget process
NAMPA, ID — The City of Nampa invites the community to become involved with the fiscal year 2024 budget process ahead of the final approval in August. Over the past several months, city staff have been working to create a proposed budget for council consideration. There will be several opportunities for the community to learn more about the proposed budget which will be available for public revi[...]
Bankers reviewing the impact of special assessment
The FDIC recently proposed a special assessment to make up for the losses caused by the failures of SVB and Signature Bank. The proposal would impose a special assessment on the excess of an independent bank’s estimated uninsured deposits more than $5 billion as of last 12/31/22. There is a 60-day comment period. “While the Idaho Bankers Association (IBA) is still reviewing the details of t[...]
Idaho phosphate mine approval is reversed over prairie bird issue
A federal judge has yanked approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho, saying federal land managers in the Trump administration didn't in part properly consider the mine's impact on sage grouse, a bird species that has seen an 80% decline in population since 1965.
Morton Buildings opens new plant in Pocatello
POCATELLO, ID -- Morton Buildings, an Illinois-based design and construction firm of post-frame buildings, has opened its new manufacturing plant in Pocatello, Idaho. Local city and economic development officials participated today in a ribbon-cutting event to mark the opening of the facility, located in the Pocatello Regional Airport Business Park. The 67,428-square-foot plant will ensure that[...]
IBR Panel: Transportation’s future in Idaho
[caption id="attachment_494123" align="alignleft" width="311"] Idaho Business Review's ongoing Breakfast Series event at The Grove Hotel.[/caption] Boise is expected to have about 20,000 new workers, 20,000 new housing units, and 200,000 new vehicle trips by 2040 per day, according to City Go, a local source for transportation and commuting options. As Idaho continues to grow, there is an incre[...]
Mayor highlights Meridian’s successes, future plans
MERIDIAN, ID — Mayor Robert Simison delivered his 2023 State of the City Address today at the Galaxy Event Center. At the event, hosted by the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and Presenting Sponsor, The Village at Meridian and CenterCal Properties, Simison addressed recent successes in investing in public safety personnel and infrastructure. He also emphasized the importance of partnerships with ag[...]
WaterWalk debuts newest property
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="314"] WaterWalk Boise – Meridian is centrally located in area of Northeast Meridian, a short drive from Downtown Boise.[/caption] MERIDIAN, ID – Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its newest property under the brand’s Gen 2.0 model, WaterWalk Boise - Meridian. Located at 88 N Olson Ave in Meridian, the upscale property blends ex[...]
Idaho phosphate mine approval is reversed over prairie bird issue
A federal judge has yanked approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho, saying federal land managers in the Trump administration didn't in part properly consider the mine's impact on sage grouse, a bird species that has seen an 80% decline in population since 1965.
Idaho program to address poor bridge conditions
The Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program (LILB) is set to usher in a new era of opportunity for small contractors across the state. The program, established at a 2020 legislative session, the Idaho Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) received $200 million in state funding the to address poor condition bridges. The LILB is expected to empower small-scale construction contractors ac[...]
Schweitzer owner to sell resort operations business to Alterra Mountain Company
SANDPOINT, ID — MKM Trust, owner and developer of Schweitzer, announces that it has agreed to sell Schweitzer’s resort operations assets to Alterra Mountain Company. Schweitzer expands Alterra’s portfolio in the Pacific Northwest, joining Crystal Mountain in Washington. The addition of Schweitzer will bring the company’s total to 17 year-round mountain destinations throughout North Ame[...]
