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Brad Herbert
Mar 27, 2026

International trade: An untapped opportunity for Idaho businesses

Idaho businesses exported $4.2 billion in goods, supporting 16,000 jobs and highlighting international trade as a key growth opportunity.

What was once the front entrance to the Edwards Cinema in Nampa is now nearly rubble and scrap. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Mar 27, 2026

Demolition of Nampa’s Edwards Cinema clears way for Sugar District developments

The demolition of Nampa’s Edwards Cinema will make way for up to 700 rental housing units in the Sugar District, led by the Gardner Group.

Scott Schlange, the KeyBank Idaho Market president, originally planned to be a school teacher before finding a career in the banking industry. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Mar 27, 2026

The IBR Interviews of Highly Effective People: Scott Schlange

Scott Schlange, Idaho market president of KeyBank, discusses leadership, mentorship, and the bank's growth strategy amid economic challenges.

Mar 26, 2026

Meta and Google found liable in social media harm case

Meta and Google found negligent by a Los Angeles jury for designing social media platforms harmful to kids, resulting in a $6 million verdict.

Erin Anderson, executive director of Idaho Botanical Garden, accepts the organization’s award for Empowering Women. (PHOTO: PRO IMAGE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY)
Mar 26, 2026

IBR Awards event honors companies uplifting Idaho’s women in business

Idaho Business Review honored 20 companies and nonprofits in Boise for their efforts to empower and elevate women in business and leadership roles.

Laura Honn
Mar 25, 2026

WCA names longtime employee as new CEO

The Women’s and Children’s Alliance named Laura Honn as CEO following Bea Black’s retirement, continuing leadership for the Boise-based nonprofit.

Rick Hogaboam
Mar 25, 2026

Nampa City Council seeks new mayor after Hogaboam’s death

Nampa city council is preparing to appoint a new mayor following the death of Mayor Rick Hogaboam, with council president David Bills overseeing operations.

The logo of SK Hynix is seen at its booth during The 26th Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX 2024) in Seoul, South Korea, on October 23, 2024. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji)
Mar 25, 2026

Micron peer SK Hynix files for US listing that could raise up to $14B

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix plans a US listing to raise up to $14 billion to finance chip factories in South Korea and Indiana amid ai demand.

Mar 24, 2026

Trader Joe’s recalls nearly 10M pounds of frozen food due to glass. Idaho on list of retail locations

Trader Joe’s recalls nearly 10 million pounds of frozen vegetable fried rice due to glass contamination, including products sold in Idaho stores.

Matt Fisher, a 4-H area Extension educator focusing on agriculture and STEM, and Siew Guan Lee, an Extension educator in Twin Falls County specializing in health and nutrition, show the University of Idaho Extension ePotato curriculum being shared in elementary school classroom. (PHOTO: U OF I)
Mar 24, 2026

University of Idaho Extension launches new ePotato curriculum in Idaho schools

University of Idaho Extension introduces ePotato curriculum to educate Idaho youth about potatoes through interactive lessons in local schools.

Mar 24, 2026

Idaho gas prices rise to 9th highest in the nation amid Middle East conflict

Idaho gas prices average $4.11 per gallon, ranking ninth highest nationally due to rising crude oil costs amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are present as passengers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint after hundreds of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were ordered to deploy to airports to help fill TSA staffing gaps, at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. March 23, 2026. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer)
Mar 23, 2026

ICE agents deployed to more than dozen US airports; Boise not on list

Ice agents are deployed to 14 US airports to support tsa amid staffing shortages, with Boise airport not included in the deployment list.


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