BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $10,000 to Strawberry Mink Creek Water Association in Franklin County, Idaho. The funding will be used to prepare a drinking water planning study, evaluate the current drinking water system, prepare an environmental review, and identify needed improvements. The total project cost is $20,000, and the rem  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 4 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received an application from Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc. for a permit to construct, operate, and close a cyanidation facility intended to contain, treat, or dispose of process water containing cyanide. In accordance with the "Rules for Ore Processing by Cyanidation" (IDAPA 58.01.13), Perpetua Resources is requesting a permit to operate a cyanid  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 3 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release: More than two dozen districts and charters will get a boost in their efforts to provide a safe and secure school environment with newly-available funding for School Resource Officers (SROs), made possible by the Idaho Legislature and the state's Millenium Fund and administered by the Idaho Department of Education. The department approved funding for all 27 applicants. Recipients include 19 rural distri  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Governor Brad Little announced multiple new appointments today. Governor Little appointed Casey Simmons as District Judge for the First Judicial District following the retirement of Judge Richard Christensen. Simmons clerked for the Honorable John T. Mitchell for one year before joining the Kootenai County Prosecutor's Office in 2013. Simmons served many years as the designated prosecutor f  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and others commented today on the news that surface water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan, in keeping with the "Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act" executive order issued in June. "Farmers working together to determine our water destiny has always been and will always be the best path for prote  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 4 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: Achieving genuine equity and fostering a sense of belonging within rural P-12 educational settings will be among the various topics discussed at this year's annual Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion (BEI) Conference happening on November 1, 2024 from 2 - 7 PM in the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Building. Hosted by Idaho State University's College of Education with support from the ISU Diversity Resource Cent  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 2 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: GRANGEVILLE, ID, September 30, 2024 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Blue Fox Theatre, a 7,140 sqft mixed-use property located in Grangeville, Idaho. The asset sold for $500,000. Jesse K. Fox, an investment specialist in Marcus & Millichap's Seattle office,   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: The position of Chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), also known as the Human Subjects Committee, is open for applications. The term of the Chair is for three years, and may be renewed. Although the IRB does not currently meet in the summer, the Chair must be available for IRB-related business during the summer months. Compensation will be determined in consultation with the Office for Research and t  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 4 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: In September, 250 educators in and outside of Idaho added orange and black to their P-12 classrooms thanks to the Idaho State University Make Your Classroom ROAR campaign. This initiative, sponsored by the ISU College of Education, ISU Alumni Association, ISU Graduate School, and ISU Admissions Office, invited teachers, coaches, support staff, principals, and superintendents to sign up and receive Bengal-themed decor  more

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 4 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: University of Idaho's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences is proud to announce the 2024 Vandal Outstanding Educator Award winners. Nominated by U of I students, these K-12 educators have made a lasting impact, inspiring a love for learning, encouraging students to reach their full potential and shaping their personal and academic growth. The honorees will be celebrated during the Idaho Vandal Footbal  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 4 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: UnitedHealthcare today announced a $335,000 commitment in funding to Idaho organizations to help close gaps in care among underserved communities, including people in rural areas, individuals with chronic conditions and seniors. "Expanding programs for caregivers, community health workers and providers allows us to address unmet health needs more effectively, helping to ensure that underserv  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 3 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2024: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined 19 States on an amicus brief in United States v. Idaho at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The filing, which was led by the State of Indiana, supports Idaho's defense of its abortion restrictions against federal preemption. The federal government is attempting to use the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) - which re  more