July 6, 2022
Comments Off on INL works on net-zero solutions including electric cars, micro nuclear reactors and more
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has massive plans for green energy across Idaho and the nation. In fact, the lab has already implemented green initiatives (such as its energy-efficient fleet of over 600 vehicles), which have been adopted by other facilities ...
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July 6, 2022
Comments Off on Micron meeting its sustainability goals set in 2021
Micron Technology Inc. released a new sustainability report on July 6. The move reflects two trends. The first is the ESG movement. ESG stands for “Environment, Sustainability, Governance.” The relatively-young ESG movement aims for businesses to be environmentally responsible, to ...
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July 6, 2022
Comments Off on ISU Institute for Rural Health puts focus on suicide prevention training for community members via AmeriCorps program
Idaho State University’s (ISU) Institute for Rural Health (IRH) has received more than $1.4 million to expand public health across Idaho. Through this federal funding, the university’s Gem State Public Health AmeriCorps (GSPHA) program will partner with public health organizations ...
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July 5, 2022
Comments Off on Biz ‘Bite:’ ITD now taking comments for all upcoming projects
Read More ITD News The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking for input on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The 2023-2029 ITIP is a seven-year master plan of the state’s transportation improvement projects. Projects can range from ...
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July 5, 2022
Comments Off on Roundup July 5
Andrew Hohwieler purchased 0.66 acres at Park View Drive in Twin Falls. Grayson Stone and Nick Brady of TOK Commercial facilitated the transaction. Big 5 CORP. extended a lease on 12,919 square feet of retail space at 6762 N. Glenwood ...
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July 5, 2022
Comments Off on Stakeholders break ground on research dairy in Rupert
University of Idaho (U of I) and its partners broke ground June 30 on what will be the nation’s largest and most advanced research dairy. The $22.5 million research dairy is intended to help provide answers to help dairy producers ...
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July 5, 2022
Comments Off on Analysis: A long-term enrollment challenge looms for Idaho higher ed
Colleges have been fighting the enrollment crisis of the day: recruiting students in the COVID-19 era. But other enrollment issues loom on the horizon in Idaho. The issues have to do with demographics: growth and birth rates. And they could ...
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July 1, 2022
Comments Off on Biz ‘Bite:’ Saint Alphonsus takes top national honors for social responsibility
Read More about St. Alphonsus Two Treasure Valley hospitals made the Lown Institute’s top-10 in the nation list for social responsibility. The Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa ranked eighth and the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario ranked ninth. The rankings use 53 ...
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June 30, 2022
Comments Off on Ways to improve 401(k) performance
In addition to the below tips, make sure to fully understand asset allocation and the fees being charged. Many 401 (k) plans have fees subtracted by the firm that invests and manages the account. If a client is 59 1/2 ...
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June 30, 2022
Comments Off on Idaho State University sign language interpreting instructor awarded $2.1M grant for health care project
Idaho State University (ISU) researcher and clinical associate professor for sign language interpreting Elizabeth Schniedewind recently received a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through its Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The funding, which will be released over ...
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