Targeted waiver will allow new shipments of nuclear fuel to Idaho for research

IDAHO FALLS – An agreement that limits the shipment of spent nuclear fuel to Idaho is being waived for research purposes at Idaho National Laboratory. The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy, which manages the INL, agreed to a targeted waiver …

One of Idaho’s Oldest Drive-In Theaters Announces SUPER 2025 Opening Day

Drive-in fans in Caldwell have been loading up their cars and trucks to enjoy movies at the Terrace Drive-In for over a month, while people deeper into Canyon County have been wondering what is happening at Parma Motor-Vu.  The family owned movie theater …

Idaho state veterinarian urges horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile

Health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus as temperatures increase in the Treasure Valley. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho health officials are urging Treasure Valley horse owners to protect their animals from mosquito-borne …

Idaho gets waiver to bring in new shipments of spent nuclear fuel

BOISE, Idaho — Idaho has struck a deal with the Trump administration to advance nuclear energy research nationwide. The state and the U.S. Department of Energy agreed to a waiver of a 1995 settlement agreement that established deadlines for removing …

Federal judge says Idaho must let execution witnesses watch as lethal drugs are prepped and pushed

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Federal judge blocks Idaho executions until media access is improved

BOISE, Idaho — A federal judge issued a temporary injunction on Tuesday to prohibit Idaho from carrying out the death penalty until media access is increased in the room where preparation for lethal injection takes place. A judge ruled that the Idaho …

Federal judge says Idaho must let execution witnesses watch as lethal drugs are prepped and pushed

Montana, Washington, and Idaho see job openings drop, but market remains strong

New government data shows the job market is holding steady this year with around 7.2 million jobs available in March. While the Northeast saw the biggest drop, the West region, including Montana, Idaho, and Washington, experienced a decrease of 76,000 job …

Judge blocks Idaho executions until prison officials improve media access

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A federal judge in Idaho halted all executions in the state, issuing a preliminary injunction Tuesday against carrying out the death penalty until the state prison system increases access for media witnesses to a concealed room …

Idaho agreement with Trump administration boosts nuclear energy research

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The State of Idaho and the U.S. Department of Energy have reached a targeted waiver of the 1995 Settlement Agreement, allowing nuclear energy research to advance at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). “We are proud to support …