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5+ hour, 3+ min ago (224+ words) POCATELLO " Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed an influenza-related death in Health District 6, marking Idaho's second flu death of the season. The person who died was a man in his 50s. Health officials expressed condolences to the man's family and emphasized the importance of taking steps to prevent further spread of the virus. Last flu season, Idaho reported 87 influenza-related deaths. Officials are urging residents who have not yet been vaccinated to visit their health care provider, local public health district, or pharmacy. They note that getting vaccinated now will offer protection through the remainder of the flu season. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that typically causes fever, headache, fatigue, and sometimes cough or sore throat. While most people recover within a few days, the flu can lead to serious complications and even death. Those at higher risk for severe illness…...

9+ hour, 21+ min ago (167+ words) The most active weather is missing southern Idaho to the north as an atmospheric slams Washington and Montana. When will we start to see rain?" ... The most active weather is missing southern Idaho to the north as an atmospheric slams Washington and Montana The work week starts out nice too but change moves in on Tuesday An 80% chance of showers is expected and doesn't dip below 60% through next Friday with plenty of showers on the way Temperatures are sticking to that 50 degree mark which is concerning for mountain ranges The of course track cooler than the valley floors but our temperatures usually reflect only 10-20 degrees cooler which would put them barely at the below freezing mark Snow will begin to accumulate into the later part of next week but the temperature trend doesn't look helpful when it comes to healthy…...

10+ hour, 56+ min ago (755+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Idaho's state budget is projected to end the current fiscal year 2026 with a deficit of $40.3 million, according to the last major revenue report that the state is expected to release before the upcoming 2026 legislative session begins in January. The projected budget deficit has shrunk from an estimated $58.3 million last month to $40.3 million this month, according to the Legislative Services Office. The projected budget deficit is important because the Idaho Constitution prohibits the state from running a budget deficit and requires the state to pass a balanced budget. During a closely watched state tax conference in Boise last week, Republican Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke sounded an alarm about the state budget situation, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, said the budget shortfall was entirely created by the Idaho Legislature. In an…...

12+ hour, 40+ min ago (979+ words) The Gem State Housing Alliance announced its official launch Tuesday, forming a coalition that seeks to advise cities and counties on their respective housing policies in an effort to lift local development restrictions that prevent homes from being built and, in turn, keep supply low and prices high. The Gem State Housing Alliance (GSHA) is being spearheaded by Ali Rabe, Idaho's District 16 senator who serves as the executive director of the organization. She has taken on the position after six years as the executive director of Jesse Tree, a Boise-based housing organization providing rental assistance and eviction-related advisement. The group features a board of directors of affordable housing advocates, real estate developers and consultants from across the state. This includes Caleb Roope, CEO of Eagle-based developer The Pacific Companies, and Maggie Lyons, executive director of northern Idaho's Panhandle Affordable Housing…...

12+ hour, 43+ min ago (210+ words) BOISE " An Idaho wildland firefighter who suffered a traumatic brain injury when a tree struck him while fighting a wildfire is returning home Monday following more than a year of recovery. Justin Shaw was injured in August 2024 when a burning tree fell on him, striking him multiple times and throwing him into the flames. He was fighting the Coffee Can Saddle Fire in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest near Riggins. Shaw's crew pulled him from the fire and performed life-saving measures before he was transported for treatment. Shaw suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury with CTE, communication difficulties, left-eye blindness, right-eye optic nerve damage, a pulmonary embolism and facial fractures. Despite the challenges, Shaw has made significant progress, according to his brother, Jordan, and sister-in-law, Courtney Shaw. According to his GoFundMe page, he has been recovering at a…...

12+ hour, 43+ min ago (810+ words) An Idaho legislative task force is preparing to propose a complete re-write of the state's child custody code. The Child Custody and Domestic Relations Task Force met Wednesday to discuss its legislative proposals compiled after hours of meetings with testimony from judges, attorneys, parents, social workers, advocates and others. "It's like we're playing catch up from years and years and years of problems," task force member Sen. Carl Bjerke, R-Coeur d'Alene, said Wednesday. The exact draft bill proposal wasn't available Wednesday. Co-Chair Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, said changes were still being made. There will also be a proposal to clarify that police must enforce violations of custody orders, and to require a wealthier parent to pay attorneys fees for the other parent in cases where there is a substantial resource imbalance. The proposed changes and a "white paper" report outlining…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago (245+ words) BOISE" Two student artists have been named this year's winners of the Idaho Department of Education's annual holiday card contest. Each year, Idaho Department of Education staff votes to select a winner for each grade level as well as two overall winners from grades K-6 and grades 7th-12th. The two winning pieces are then featured on the department's holiday cards and the artists receive cards for their own personal use. This year, submissions from third grader Elaina Tope of Kootenai Elementary School in the Lake Pend Oreille School District and eighth grader Paityn Goodnight from Summitvue Middle School in the Vallivue School District were selected from a large pool of competitive entries. Elaina's contribution features a colorful snow globe, and Paityn's shows an artful and cozy winter cabin scene. "Choosing winners from so many amazing submissions is always a challenge, and this…...

16+ hour, 59+ min ago (545+ words) BOISE, Idaho " What started as a holiday pop-up has transformed into a year-round celebration of Idaho creativity, bringing together the best local makers all in one convenient location. Handmade Idaho, located at 350 N Milwaukee St Ste 1141 on the lower level of Boise Towne Square Mall, showcases goods from small artisans across the Gem State. Handmade Idaho brings the best of local artisans to you. Owner Angela Stewart says the business grew out of a need to support local creators. "We started as an organization to provide more opportunities for local artisans to sell their goods. So we had a holiday show for several years, and then COVID hit, and we had to cancel," Stewart said. After the pandemic forced cancellation of their holiday show, Stewart opened pop-up shops at The Village and later at Boise Towne Square Mall. The mall…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (266+ words) Visit Idaho's "The 3100" film project is off to an impressive start, earning seven film festival acceptances in its early run, with more festival selections anticipated soon. "The 3100" gives viewers an inside look at the energy, beauty and cultural significance of Idaho's whitewater rivers and offers a glimpse into the people and places shaped by these wild waters, further cementing Idaho's position as a top-tier whitewater destination." A project created in two formats, "The 3100" is a documentary and docuseries, produced by Visit Idaho and filmed by Idaho-based Fisher Creative. It showcases stretches of Idaho's 3,100 navigable whitewater miles " more than any other state in the Lower 48 " including the Selway, Bruneau, Salmon, Snake, Payette, Lochsa and St. Joe rivers. The Sun Valley Film Festival was the first festival to feature an episode from the docuseries. The Bruneau River episode is an official selection…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (124+ words) BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) " A 12-member delegation led by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke worked to strengthen relationships and open new markets across Southeast Asia. Dairy products and hay are Idaho's top agricultural exports to Vietnam and state officials see strong potential in expanding that trade. State officials say an established trade office in Taiwan will help support long-term growth in that region. "We grow way more of our agricultural products than we can consume here. So, we are always looking to expand our markets to better our Idaho ag economy and this is exactly that," said Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke. The mission included businesses and organizations such as Dairy West and Idaho Potato Commission....