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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.

Tenants do not always know how to navigate the legal system when it comes to disputes with landlords. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
May 22, 2026

Organizations work to help tenants navigate the legal system when problems arise

Idaho Legal Aid and Jesse Tree support tenants facing eviction in Ada and Canyon counties amid rising rental disputes and housing cost burdens.

(PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Apr 22, 2026

Idaho ranks third most affordable state despite rising costs

Idaho ranks as the third most affordable state with a 0.7% decline in income spent on living costs, outperforming most states including coastal regions.

Apr 17, 2026

More homes owned by single women than single men across US metros

The National Association of Realtors reports single women own 21% of homes versus 9% for single men, with metro areas leading this trend.

Dodd Snodgrass, left, Mel Jackson, Clark Krause and Jan Rogers were the featured panelists for Idaho business Review’s first Breakfast Series of 2026, which focused on economic development across the state. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Feb 26, 2026

Experts delve into Idaho’s economic development and where it’s headed

Americans are putting more stock in their concerns for maintaining daily living standards of paying for food, medical care and housing than they are in how well the stock market ...

photo of lumber
Oct 15, 2025

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

President Trump adds new tariffs on Canadian lumber to expand U.S. timber harvesting, aiming to reduce imports and strengthen domestic production.


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