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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.

Partially incarcerated Washington State Department of Natural Resources Arcadia 20 crew lead, Jason De La Cruz, hikes through a bulldozed area of the forest while battling wildfires in Spokane County, Washington, on Aug. 5, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Matt Mills McKnight)
Aug 6, 2026

Firefighters secure gains against wildfires near Spokane amid heat threat

Firefighters have carved containment lines around wildfires near Spokane, protecting thousands of homes as hot, dry weather threatens to worsen conditions.

A recent Pew study showed what U.S. residents thought of the current economy. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Aug 6, 2026

Americans prioritize necessities and health care over stock market concerns

A Pew Research study finds Americans are more concerned about medical, food, and housing costs than stock market performance amid economic dissatisfaction.

Aug 6, 2026

CCDC expands flexible parking options in downtown Boise

Capital City Development Corporation expands ParkBOI parking options in downtown Boise to offer flexible solutions for businesses and visitors.

Labneh cheese made by Brush Creek Creamery in Deary using milk from the University of Idaho Dairy Center is displayed beside the top prize it recently won at the June 28 Good Food Awards ceremony in New York. (PHOTO: HANNA RUTH PETTYJOHN, VIA U OF I)
Aug 6, 2026

Brush Creek Creamery labneh wins top good food award with U of I milk

Brush Creek Creamery’s labneh cheese won a national Good Food Award, credited to milk supplied by the University of Idaho Dairy Center in Moscow.

Aug 5, 2026

Many Gen Z adults find social life too expensive to enjoy

A Harris Poll reveals many gen z adults avoid going out due to cost, preferring quieter, affordable social options to save money and reduce financial regret.

Albertsons Companies continues its digital transformation announcing its Safeway plugin in ChatGPT, as an effort to make grocery shopping faster, easier and more intuitive. Available now, the new Safeway plugin helps consumers discover products, evaluate options and complete their shopping journey in ChatGPT, while remaining in control of their purchasing decisions. (GRAPHIC: ALBERTSONS)
Aug 5, 2026

Albertsons launches Safeway grocery plugin for ChatGPT

Albertsons launches a Safeway plugin for ChatGPT enabling shoppers to build grocery carts and reorder lists through conversational AI prompts.

Greater Idaho Falls Transit has taken to the streets, literally, but offering an on-demand service, increasing passenger use. (PHOTO: GIFT)
Aug 5, 2026

After its buses went dark, Idaho Falls built leaner transportation program

Greater Idaho Falls Transit launched a $4.2 million on-demand service replacing the failed bus system, boosting rides from 20,000 to over 83,000 annually.


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