Idaho named nation’s best state to live by WalletHub
Idaho ranks as the best state to live in according to WalletHub, excelling in quality of life, safety, affordability, and income growth.
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.
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.
Study links intermittent fasting to improved cognitive skills
Researchers find intermittent fasting within an eight- to nine-hour window improves cognitive skills in overweight women, enhancing memory and problem-solving.
Molina grant fuels no-cost mobility equipment repair across southern Idaho
Molina Healthcare of Idaho funds LINC's Wheel Fix It program to provide free mobility equipment repairs across southern Idaho, improving access for rural residents.
Oregon wildfires burn 1.5M acres destroying homes, closing highways
Oregon wildfires have burned over 1.3 million acres, destroyed homes, and caused major highway closures, impacting air quality in Oregon and Idaho.
Idaho named top 10 state by US News rankings
Idaho ranks seventh best state nationally in US News 2026 rankings, with strong economy and fiscal stability placing it among top 10 states.
Idaho Community Foundation awards $94,300 in Bonner County grants
Idaho Community Foundation awarded $94,300 in grants to 18 Bonner County organizations supporting human rights and arts education programs.
DEQ urges Idahoans to use trusted sources for air quality information during wildfire smoke season
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality urges residents to rely on trusted sources for accurate air quality information during wildfire smoke season.
More than 63,000 low-income Idaho households limit AC use to save money
Advance America research finds over 63,000 low-income Idaho households regularly shut off ac to reduce costly summer utility bills.
Boyd Davis named CEO of Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Boyd Davis appointed CEO of Saint Alphonsus Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise, bringing extensive Encompass Health leadership experience.
Boise VA Medical Center receives federal funding for maintenance upgrades
Boise VA Medical Center received federal funding to support repairs and modernization, improving care facilities and infrastructure for veterans in the region.


















