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A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, on June 11, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File photo)
Aug 11, 2026

Oil prices hold near one-week high amid Strait of Hormuz talks

Oil prices remain near a one-week high as talks between Oman and Iran advance over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions.

Aug 11, 2026

LC State nursing program leads public BSN pass rates in Idaho and PNW

Lewis-Clark State College's nursing program achieved a 96.43% first-time NCLEX pass rate, highest among public BSN programs in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.

James Goodnow is the CEO of Fennemore law firm. The firm has acquired McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey in Boise. The combination will go into effect on Sept. 1. (PHOTO: FENNEMORE)
Aug 11, 2026

Fennemore to combine with Boise law firm McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey

Fennemore will combine with Boise-based McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey, adding 13 legal professionals and expanding Idaho legal services.

Cars are seen parked at the port in Bayonne, New Jersey, on Aug. 21, 2021. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File photo)
Aug 11, 2026

US auto loans hit record high as consumer debt shifts, New York Fed says

The New York Fed reports record auto loan originations and rising home equity balances amid stable overall consumer debt and credit card delinquency rates.

President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Greg Abel attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 8, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Aug 10, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway accelerates buybacks and cuts cash holdings as profit beats forecasts

Berkshire Hathaway repurchased $4.5 billion in stock and invested billions more, reporting a 16% rise in operating profit and doubling net income.

Demonstrators participate in a nationwide protest against data centers, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on July 18, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)
Aug 10, 2026

US banks scrutinize data center financing amid community opposition

US banks including Bank of America and JPMorgan face growing community opposition risks in financing US data center projects amid booming ai demand.

Jan Lynch, left, is retiring from her role at the Children's Museum of Idaho. Ada Page will assume the role. (PHOTOS: CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF IDAHO)
Aug 10, 2026

Children’s Museum of Idaho names new executive director as founder prepares to retire

The Children’s Museum of Idaho in Boise appoints Ada Page as executive director, succeeding founder Jan Lynch who is retiring after nearly eight years.

Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene at 2360 Chambers Street plans to transition ownership to Cascadia Healthcare in October as Avamere exits the skilled nursing business. (PHOTO: VIA REUTERS)
Aug 10, 2026

Eagle-based Cascadia to take over two Oregon Avamere nursing homes

Cascadia Healthcare of Eagle, Idaho, will take over two Avamere Health Services skilled nursing facilities in Eugene and Junction City, Oregon, amid Avamere's exit from skilled nursing.

Though snakes were ranked as the deadliest animal in many states, the reptile wasn't tops in Idaho. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Aug 7, 2026

See which predator is ranked as the deadliest in Idaho

The grizzly bear is identified as the deadliest predator in Idaho, according to a recent World Population Review report on state predators.

Aug 7, 2026

College grads face unaffordable rents, many move back home

A study by Clever Real Estate finds 30% of college grads live with parents due to rising costs and job challenges, impacting young adults nationwide.

Guy Kim, left, has been selected as the Idaho market president for Northwest Bank, and Derik Nielsen has been named president and CEO of Westmark Credit Union.
Aug 7, 2026

Two Idaho financial institutions announce leadership changes

Northwest Bank and Westmark Credit Union in Idaho announce new leadership appointments to support growth and operational initiatives.

A backhoe loads ore into a crusher hopper Bunker Hill Corp.'s Kellogg mining operation. (PHOTO: BUNKER HILL MINING)
Aug 7, 2026

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. ships first concentrate in Idaho after 45 years

Bunker Hill Mining Corp. ships first mineral concentrate from its Kellogg processing plant, marking a major restart milestone in Idaho's historic Silver Valley.


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