Idahoans face health cuts: Congress’s new budget reconciliation bill could strip Medicaid from about 40,000 residents and end marketplace coverage for another 35,000, adding work requirements and red tape — find out who’s at risk.
Idaho downwinders nearer compensation: Senate Republicans passed their “big, beautiful bill” to revive and expand RECA, bringing all Idaho residents exposed to Cold War fallout into a program that doubles payouts and shortens residency rules — find out if you’re eligible.
Idaho lawmaker goes independent: Todd Achilles resigned his legislative seat, left the Democratic Party and is now running as an independent against Sen. Jim Risch — find out what this means for Idaho’s Senate race.
Wolf numbers under scrutiny: Idaho plans to reduce its estimated 1,270-wolf population by over 60% in six years, but advocates question whether its camera and genetic counting methods are accurate — learn what’s at stake.
Free job workshop at library: Marshall Public Library and the Idaho Department of Labor will host a free Employment Success Workshop on July 16 at 2 p.m., offering job-market tips, a “Maximize Your Job Search” workbook, and one-on-one follow-up sessions for teens and career-changers — find out how to register.
Boise youth squad fuels Tour success: Two BYRDS alums, Matteo Jorgenson and Will Barta, are among five Americans racing after the Tour de France kicked off Saturday in Lille — find out their roles.
Happy 2nd, not 4th: While Americans celebrated Independence Day on July 4th with fireworks and parades, the Continental Congress actually voted for freedom on July 2, 1776 — find out why.
Idaho Falls PD hiring officers: The department is accepting applications for new police officers, with a written and physical fitness test on July 26 and a prep session on July 12 at the Police Complex — find out how to apply.
Nampa weighs arena ownership change: The city is exploring transferring the Ford Idaho Center to the College of Western Idaho to expand hands-on student programs while preserving major events — find out.
Year-round fireworks in Idaho Falls: Neon Boom Fireworks, which opened last month on Beach Drive, stocks every type of consumer firework at unbeatable prices — find out how you can light up any celebration.
Other Idaho headlines this week
- Idaho volleyball announces finalized 2025 schedule
- Orphaned bear cubs return to Idaho forests
- Idaho man’s ChatGPT awakening worries his wife
- IDFG stocks 150K rainbow trout statewide July
- Idaho students earn school credit through 4-H
- Bull moose commandeered July 4th beach parade
- ITD summer repairs simmer in North Idaho
