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Trader Jonathan Mueller works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Dec 18, 2025

Tech stocks bolstered by strong earnings report from Boise-based Micron

U.S. stocks climbed after a cooler inflation report raised rate-cut hopes, while Micron’s strong earnings lifted AI shares and eased market jitters.

Sean Hancock, left, founder of Recycled Minds improvisation group, and Dr. Kara Kuntz, director of the Saint Alphonsus Memory Center, are two of the collaborators involved in the Improv to Improve Dementia Care program. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Aug 19, 2025

Caregivers learn to care for themselves through improv program

Sometimes, it comes down to a change of mindset and adding tools to the caregiving toolbelt.

A hiring sign is displayed at a retail store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Aug 18, 2025

Unemployment in Idaho creeps upward

The biggest losses came from information and management of companies and enterprises, both at a 1.1% loss.

After a day on the river, travelers with Momentum enjoy a fireside chat. (PHOTO: HEIDE BRANDES)
Aug 15, 2025

Oregon-based outfitter expands gourmet wilderness dining program to Idaho’s deepest gorge

This is Momentum’s second year operating in Idaho’s Hells Canyon, marking a strategic expansion for the Ashland, Oregon-based company that has built its reputation on world-class whitewater rafting.

Trader Edward McCarthy, left, and specialist James Denaro work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Aug 14, 2025

US stocks pull back from records after a hotter-than-expected inflation report

The hotter-than-expected inflation report forced traders to second guess the widespread consensus that the Federal Reserve will deliver some relief next month by cutting interest rates.

A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Aug 13, 2025

Spirit Airlines sounds the alarm on its future ability to stay in business; service in Boise unclear

The airline offers service from Boise to Las Vegas.

IBL Events handles event planning of all sizes from start to finish. (PHOTO: IBL EVENTS)
Aug 11, 2025

From start to finish: IBL will do the heavy lifting for any corporate event

A corporate event planner can help businesses save both time and energy when it comes to planning professional events of all sizes.

Hotel Renegade offers space ideal for smaller events. (PHOTO: HOTEL RENEGADE)
Aug 8, 2025

Micro-experiences, macro impact: Why intimate events are outperforming large conferences

These micro-events are more personalized and allow for increased engagement, which can better address the interests or needs of the people there.

A tractor travels down Hunt Road in front of a "Let's Stop Lava Ridge" sign near the Minidoka National Historic Site, July 6, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Aug 7, 2025

Trump administration reverses Biden approval of major wind farm in Idaho

The project, five years in the works, faced opposition from local residents concerned about the height of the turbines — up to 660 feet (201 meters), or more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.

College of Natural Resources students work with the Ember Generator for Forest Fire Simulation. The Ember Generator is used to simulate wildfire conditions and allow for the study of ember propagated wildfires. (PHOTO: U of I)
Aug 6, 2025

Sizable grant to help train U of I researchers in wildland fire

The funds from the grant are a three-year award and is awarded to selected institutions within the EPSCoR jurisdiction.

Aug 5, 2025

Grant makes expanded home repair program possible in Boise

Services like electrical, plumbing, roofing and HVAC repairs are among those provided through the program and serves owner-occupied homes within Ada and Canyon counties.

Aug 4, 2025

Idaho Power’s parent company earnings meet Wall Street expectations

On a per-share basis, the Boise, Idaho-based company said it had net income of $1.76.


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