Idaho industries to benefit from federal workforce grants

Idaho is among 14 states to benefit from a total of $86 million in workforce grants awarded by the federal government. The Idaho Department of Labor will receive $8 million from the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant, which will be used to...

Idaho National Laboratory Projects Earn Three National Funding Awards

Newswise — IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has received three funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Technology Commercialization Fund program. The funding, totaling $1.4 million with an additional cost...

Who will be the next mayor of Idaho Falls? These three candidates are hoping to secure your vote

EDITOR’S NOTE: EastIdahoNews.com will be publishing the responses to candidate questionnaires every day through the municipal election on Nov. 4. Read them all here. IDAHO FALLS — Three candidates are running for mayor in Idaho Falls this year, as...

Here’s Why American Industry Needs a Coast-to-Coast Rail Merger

Imagine if airlines couldn’t fly nonstop between the East and West coasts. Instead, all flights would have to stop in the middle of the country so customers could catch another airline’s plane for the last half of the trip. That would be a...

Utah Mammoth, Los Angeles Kings face off in sold-out Boise exhibition

BOISE, Idaho — The Utah Mammoth faced off against the Los Angeles Kings in front of a sold-out crowd at Idaho Central Arena, giving Treasure Valley fans a rare chance to see NHL action up close. For many, the night was about witnessing the speed...

Paradigm Launches First-Ever Podcast for the $40B Window and Door Industry

The Paradigm Industry Insiders Podcast is a Podcast Built by Insiders for Insiders. MADISON, Wis., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm, a leader in software solutions for building products with more than 200 manufacturer, distributor, and retail...

‘I love feeding people’: Angle family opens second Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop franchise in North Idaho

Jameson Angle, a North Idaho resident, spent many years sitting behind a screen working as one of two employees at an IT consulting business in Spokane before he completely changed careers. Though Angle did not have any prior experience in the...

AI needs shouldn’t supersede Idahoans’ health and safety

Idaho Gov. Brad Little just enlisted Idaho in the federal government’s headlong rush to reignite the development of nuclear reactors at the Idaho National Laboratory in order to supply enough power to gigawatt-guzzling artificial-intelligence...

Gold mine will hurt Idaho waters

The U.S. Forest Service’s decision to approve the Stibnite mine is deeply troubling for Idaho and the future of our waters. The South Fork of the Salmon River is one of our state’s most treasured waterways, critical to salmon, steelhead and the...

Rising Electricity Bills: Why Energy Mandates Cost Families More.

Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) Electricity is not optional. It is a bill families cannot escape. Prices are climbing, and the cause is not mysterious: When politicians replace markets with mandates, consumers pay more....

Mining the Truth: Cases for and against mining near the Boundary Waters

The beloved Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of northern Minnesota is not only revered for its beauty but also for what we don't see. Deep underground lay some of the richest untapped mineral deposits in the world. Right now, the Trump...

Cowgirls Battle Boise State to 0-0 Draw in Conference Opener

BOISE, Idaho -- The University of Wyoming soccer team began Mountain West Conference play at Boise State. The Boas Soccer Complex has been a house of horrors for the Cowgirls lately, however, on Thursday they were able to earn a point with a 0-0...

Tulsa District awards construction contract for Webbers Falls Lock and Dam 16 gate replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to replace and repair tainter gates at Webbers Falls Lock and Dam 16 in Webbers Falls, Okla., Sept. 30. The Tulsa District awarded the $28 million contract to...

‘We Need Equal Rights in the Constitution’: NOW’s New Leaders Kim Villanueva and Rose Brunache See ‘a Lot of Energy for Advocacy’

Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray, co-founder of the National Organization for Women, was a feminist icon ahead of her time who challenged race and gender discrimination in legal, societal, academic and religious circles. (Carolina Digital Library and...

This Small Mountain Town in Idaho Is Home to the Deepest Lake and Largest Ski Resort in the State

Top 5 Can’t Miss Spend a stylish night at Humbird, Schweitzer’s design-forward boutique hotel. Ski, snowboard, hike, bike, or hit the trails on horseback at the local mountain resort. In the warmer months, take to the water with a swim at City...

Inside Ag: Canyon County shines as global leader in seed production

Canyon County produces 65% of the world's sweet corn seed. CALDWELL, Idaho — Did you know Canyon County is a global hub for seed production? This time of year, harvest is in full swing. For more than a century, one family-owned company has helped...

Dover Food Retail Co. spends $20M to relocate manufacturing to Virginia

Dover Food Retail is relocating its manufacturing operations by moving its Sylmar, California operations to its existing Chesterfield, Virginia campus. The move, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin, will involve $20 million in Virginian...

Two-term Idaho Falls city councilman seeking re-election

Jim Freeman is seeking a third term on the Idaho Falls City Council. Watch our interview with him in the video above. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles of the 2025 Idaho Falls City...

City of Boise honors late civic leader's legacy by renaming pollinator garden

Boise honors Mary Grunewald McGown by renaming Warm Springs Pollinator Garden in recognition of her environmental advocacy. BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Boise city and environmental leaders gathered Monday to...

Two Idaho brothers to showcase their film at the Boise Film Festival on opening night

From potatoes to construction to filmmaking, Idaho brothers J. Markus Anderson and B. Robert Anderson have finally landed at the Boise Film Festival. Their film, "If You Should Leave Before Me," is the feature film on opening night, October 3 at...