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Commercial Street construction nears finish
Weiser Signal American - Idaho
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WEISER – Work to revamp a section of Commercial Street remains on schedule and most of the project may be finished by the end of the month with the roadway open by early August. Mike Campell, Weiser Public Works director, said the project is...
3 construction projects underway on west side of Idaho Falls. Here’s what they are
East Idaho News
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July 31, 2025
Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ IDAHO FALLS Here’s what’s happening with three construction projects in...
SBA Offers Relief to Idaho Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by July Drought
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low‑interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Idaho to offset economic losses caused by drought....
Mountain Home aquatic center construction continues years after breaking ground
ABC 6 - Idaho
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July 30, 2025
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — After more than five years of construction, Mountain Home's future aquatic center still has a way to go before completion. Idaho News 6 visited the site after hearing from frustrated neighbors wondering when the project...
"It's Real Now": Idaho's Coach Ford soaks in first day of fall camp, defense shines early
Nonstop Local SWX Sports - Washington State
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MOSCOW, Idaho — Outside the Kibbie Dome on Wednesday morning, the Idaho Vandals strapped on helmets, laced up cleats and took the field with new energy under first-year head coach Thomas Ford Jr. “Being the head coach makes it feel a lot...
Idaho Falls Power moving forward with opening EV charging stations
Idaho Capital Sun
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July 30, 2025
Thanks to fast-tracking their project, officials with Idaho Falls Power are moving forward with building new electric vehicle charging stations at a time when work on many other federally-funded EV charging programs has been put on hold. Idaho...
How the Oregon Trail helped shape Idaho history
KMVT - Idaho
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July 30, 2025
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — “We need to know about our past, we need to know about our ancestors. This is a critical part of our story of Southern Idaho, the Oregon Trail,” said local historian Dr. Russ Tremayne. More than 150 years ago,...
Advanced Nuclear: Taking a Seat at the Clean Energy Table
National Law Review
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July 30, 2025
As a firm that has spent years deep in the trenches of renewable energy – helping clients navigate the complex landscape of project development, financing, and M&A – we’ve seen this industry evolve at lightning speed. Technologies once considered...
Modern watermelons give consumers array of size, color options
Capital Press - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
A few decades ago, watermelon seemed an almost uniformly large fruit in the U.S., but now there’s an array of sizes, rind colors and flesh hues for adventurous consumers — and 90% of the market is seedless, according to the USDA. New growing...
Idaho State University Receives Funding for Esports Arena
KPVI - Idaho
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Idaho State University has received a gift to create a new Esports arena. Direct Communications Rockland, Inc contributed $520,000 to the project. It will support construction of the facility, with groundbreaking expected for this fall. The...
Ask the Express: Why do cities accept the lowest construction bids?
Idaho Mountain Express
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Idaho Statute 67-280 states that, for projects valued at more than $250,000, cities must generally accept the lowest qualified bidder. If a city chooses not to accept the low bid, it must either reject all proposals and publish a new call for...
New Idaho AM Focused On Farmers Offers ‘Timeless Country, Timely Ag.’
Inside Radio - Tennessee
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Riverbend Communications’ “Farm Country 1260” KNBL Idaho Falls, ID, which launched at the end of June, is a far cry from the format formerly on the AM frequency, adult hits “Cannonball 101,” which originated on FM translator K266AF Pocatello....
Idaho National Lab enlists Amazon cloud to build autonomous nuclear reactors
Interesting Engineering - New York
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July 30, 2025
The U.S. is throwing its full technological weight behind nuclear energy, and artificial intelligence is now in the reactor core. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) on Tuesday signed a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the development...
Idaho state treasurer unveils ‘historic’ Spuddy Buddy mascots for America250
Idaho Capital Sun
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July 29, 2025
As part of the countdown to next year’s America250 celebration, Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth is reinventing the Spuddy Buddy mascot as different historical figures. For example, Ellsworth, who is a member of the advisory committee...
Global Mining Market Size Poised To Cross $350 Billion In Revenue By 2037 Despite Geopolitical Uncertainties - Financial News Media
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Financial News Media) data-id="165ecfe1" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="theme-post-content"> Palm Beach, FL – July 30, 2025 – The demand for gold is rising every year. Besides being a safe-haven asset, the novel metal is...
Are gas prices topping off in Idaho?
Idaho Business Review
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July 30, 2025
Idaho’s average gas price holds steady at $3.48 per gallon Prices remain below last year’s rate by nine cents Lowest prices found in Lewiston, Idaho Falls, Coeur d’Alene Crude oil trading below $70 helps ease pressure on supply Gas prices in Idaho...
Idaho Transportation Department: Construction timeline updates for I-84 expansion in southern Idaho
ABC 6 - Idaho
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July 29, 2025
JEROME, Idaho — Commuters between Twin Falls and Jerome have become accustomed to the continuous construction along Interstate 84 over the last two years. However, there is still a way to go. Work the section of Interstate 84, between Jerome and...
Idaho’s first geological engineering degree to power workforce, economy, national mineral security
CDA Press - Idaho
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July 28, 2025
In a strategic partnership to support Idaho’s workforce development and economic growth, the University of Idaho, North Idaho College and leaders from across the state’s mining industries are preparing students for high-paying careers in safe,...
Boise unveils Kaixo Corner park ahead of Jaialdi festival near the Basque Block
IdahoNews
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BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — BOISE, Idaho — Boise has unveiled its newest park, Kaixo Corner, located just across the street from the historic Basque Block. This revamped public space invites visitors to recognize the history, contributions, and culture...
Boise police arrest two men amid crackdown on illegal items at vape and smoke shops
IdahoNews
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BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Two Boise men have been arrested amid ongoing vape, glass, and smoke shop investigations. CBS2's Jenee Ryan has been following and reporting on the ongoing investigation by the Boise Police Department. As previously reported,...