Idaho

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Mar 31, 2026

Idaho family caregivers provide $6.6 billion in unpaid care annually

AARP reports Idaho family caregivers contribute $6.6 billion in unpaid care yearly, highlighting the economic and labor impact on the state.

Mar 31, 2026

Lewis-Clark State College name change bill stalls in Idaho House

Lewis-Clark State College's bill to rename as a university stalled in the Idaho House despite unanimous Senate support and backing from education leaders.

Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening a ninth location in the Treasure Valley in Garden City. The business features various specialty coffees, smoothies, teas and energy drinks. (PHOTO: BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR)
Mar 30, 2026

Black Rock Coffee opens new location in Garden City

Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening its ninth Idaho location in Garden City, expanding its presence in the Treasure Valley with specialty coffee offerings.

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 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.

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.

The Evelyn S. Dame Nursing & Allied Health Professions Center, launching in fall 2026, includes more classroom space with dedicated labs for programs including nursing, medical assistant, EMS training, and nursing assistant, with more coming in the future. (PHOTO: MARA POYNTER, VIA RMNS)
Mar 23, 2026

Treasure Valley Community College expands nursing center to address Idaho shortage

Treasure Valley Community College is upgrading its nursing center and launching a BSN program to help address Idaho's rural nursing shortage.

Specific lots of children's oral suspension ibuprofen have been recalled. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Mar 20, 2026

Children’s ibuprofen recalled nationwide including Idaho for contamination

The FDA recalled children’s ibuprofen made by Strides Pharma due to black particles found in bottles distributed nationwide including Idaho.

Turning Mining Group took over operations for Bayer's apatite ore site in Soda Springs on Jan. 5, 2026. (PHOTO: TURNER MINING GROUP)
Mar 18, 2026

Turner Mining Group expands phosphate mining in Soda Springs

Turner Mining Group begins long-term contract at Bayer’s phosphate operations in Soda Springs, Idaho, deploying specialized equipment and creating local jobs.

Rain stops construction work at a Lennar housing development under construction in San Diego, California, in March 11, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Mar 17, 2026

Modest rise in home prices expected in Idaho and US through 2027

Home prices in Idaho and across the US are forecast to rise modestly through 2027 amid high mortgage rates and housing shortages.

Mar 16, 2026

Where does Idaho rank on the list of young adults living at home with parents?

Idaho has 25.4% of adults aged 18 to 34 living with parents, amid rising housing costs and economic challenges nationwide.

New legislation will cover one supplemental breast cancer screening every year for women deemed high risk to the disease. (PHOTO: GEM STATE RADIOLOGY)
Mar 13, 2026

New Idaho law expands breast cancer screening coverage for high-risk women

Idaho's new law mandates full coverage of supplemental breast cancer screenings yearly for high-risk women with no cost-sharing.