WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 16 -- CVS Health issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * CVS Pharmacy completes acquisition of Rite Aid assets nationwide CVS Pharmacy today announced the completion of its acquisition of select Rite Aid assets nationwide. In total, the company acquired and is now operating 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. CVS Pharmacy also acquired the prescription files of 626 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Open Enrollment Begins in Idaho Today, Families Are Already Seeing Their Premiums More Than Double As open enrollment begins in Idaho today, nearly 100,000 Idahoans are set to see their premiums more than double due to Donald Trump and Republicans' refusal to extend ACA premium tax credits. Democrats, in stark contrast, are fighting to save these credits, a position that the vast majori  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Idaho Begins Open Enrollment, Senator Murray Warns Red States of Exploding Health Care Costs if Republicans Keep Refusing to Act * More than three-quarters of the people who rely on ACA tax credits for health insurance live in red states Murray takes case directly to Idahoans and Montanans as new signs indicate Republicans are feeling the heat over their refusal to take action to prevent  more

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 17 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following commentary by Chair Lauren Necochea and Rural Caucus Chair Sally Toone: * * * Trump's Policies Are Devastating Idaho Farmers Family farms built Idaho and grew to feed the world, but they're being pushed to the breaking point. Donald Trump promised to fight for America's farmers, to bring jobs back, boost exports, and revitalize rural communities. Instead, he betrayed them by driving up costs, killing markets, and leaving  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Elected Officials Request Briefing on Mountain Home AFB Joint Training Announcement * Washington, D.C.-- Idaho's U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, U.S. Representative Mike Simpson and Governor Brad Little sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth requesting a briefing on the recent announcement of a joint training agreement for Qatari troops at the Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB).   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Elected Officials Request Briefing on Mountain Home AFB Joint Training Announcement * WASHINGTON - Idaho's U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo, Representative Mike Simpson, and Governor Brad Little today sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth requesting a briefing on the recent announcement of a joint training agreement for Qatari troops at the Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB). "In  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * New Book Review out in Hispania - Learn How to Write Your Own Reviews Dr. Marin Laufenberg's latest book review has been published in the Fall 2025 edition of the journal Hispania. Laufenberg, Marin. Review of Bodies on the Front Lines: Performance, Gender, and Sexuality in Latin America and the Caribbean ed. by Brenda Werth and Katherine Zien. Hispania, vol. 108 no. 3, 2025, p. 445-446. Project MUS  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Introducing the Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity The Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity (SPARC) provides monetary support for faculty to advance their research or creative activities at ISU. Full-time ISU faculty may request $1,000 to $8,000 for project-related expenses. The purpose of the SPARC is to support the advancement of creative activities and research at ISU.  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * Jeannie Vahsholtz Recognized for Service to National Organization Jeannie Vahsholtz, clinical assistant professor in civil engineering technology and surveying and geomatics engineering technology programs has been recognized for her valuable participation and service for regularly attending development meetings for the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) headquartered in Greenvi  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Alumni Bonnie and Alan Frantz Continue Legacy of Service with New Scholarship Endowment With deep Bengal roots and a lifelong commitment to education and service, ISU alumni Bonnie and Alan Frantz have established a new scholarship endowment at Idaho State University, continuing their legacy of giving back to the campus where they first met. Bonnie Frantz joined ISU in 1987 as assistant director of the P  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 17 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Office for Research Leaders Strengthen International Partnerships in Peru In a continued effort to promote international research collaboration, the U.S. Embassy in Peru partnered with Idaho State University to support and deliver a multi-city seminar series aimed at strengthening research capacity and fostering institutional collaboration across Peru's higher education system. The initiative, led by Dr.   more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Professor Starts K-12 Shootings Database Dr. David Riedman, an assistant professor in the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services at Idaho State University, has been continuously working towards filling in the gap of knowledge about gun violence in schools. After the Parkland High School shooting in 2018, Riedman realized that there was a severe lack of information on gun violence in scho  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 14 -- Idaho State University issued the following news: * * * ISU Treasure Valley Social Work Program Connects Passion with Impact Launched to meet statewide demand after the COVID-19 pandemic illustrated rising need for statewide access, Idaho State University's social work program at the Meridian campus has quickly become a vital hub for training social workers through both Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) pathways. The program is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Lawmakers rally support for CDFI Fund * Sen. Mark Crapo, R-Idaho, and Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., are leading an effort to tout the importance of the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund in a bicameral message to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought. America's Credit Unions, leagues  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 16 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State tops 4,000 students for first time in school history With four consecutive years of enrollment growth, including a 4.3% uptick this fall, Lewis-Clark State College's headcount has climbed past 4,000 for the first time in school history, according to official census day totals. LC State's overall headcount has increased to 4,047, eclipsing its record of 3,999 in 2011. "LC State is proud to   more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Ninth annual Moore Honorary Lecture to take place Oct. 27 Lewis-Clark State College will host its ninth annual Moore Honorary Lecture on Monday, Oct. 27, at noon via teams and in person. The guest speaker this year is Nicole Foy and the topic will be "Objectivity, identity and what the past means for journalism's future." Foy is the co-founder of Voces Internship of Idaho, a nonprofit that plac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * On First Day of Open Enrollment in Idaho, Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing * KFF : Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year Typical 60-year-old couple in Idaho making $85,000 will face a $17,900 spike in annual premiums RSVP : Murray hosts call wi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * On First Day of Open Enrollment in Idaho, Senator Murray Calls on Republicans to Come to the Table to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing KFF: Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year Typical 60-year-old couple in Idaho making $85,000 will face a   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Suhas Subramanyam Probes Announcement of Qatar Emiri Air Force Facility in Idaho * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Ranking Member of the Military and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the construction of a temporary Qatar Emiri Air Force facility at the Mountain Home Ai  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Colleagues Reaffirm Support for Taiwan on 114th Taiwan National Day U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led their colleagues in a show of strong support for Taiwan on Taiwan's 114th National Day. The senators issued a joint letter celebrating Ta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Tillis, Murphy, Wicker Welcome Sanctions on Russian-Owned Serbian Oil Company Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as well as Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) issued the following statem  more

LEWISTON, Idaho, Oct. 18 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * Set for success by LC State From the volleyball court to becoming the Lewiston School District Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amy Kronemann's story is a wonderful example of how small steps at a small college can lead to a big career and an even bigger impact. Getting the ball rolling Kronemann is originally from Missoula, Montana, and made her way to Idaho to attend Lewis-Clark State College. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming have submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing strong support for proposed changes to streamline reporting requirements associated with the State Highway Safety Grant Programs. The departments highlighted the need for reducing administrative burdens that detract from their focus on enhancing highway safety across their r  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Wyden, Finance Committee Democrats in Urging Crapo to Investigate RFK Jr. on Anti-Vaccine Actions, Conflicts of Interests * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, recently joined Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and four Senate Finance Committee Democrats in urging Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) to launch a fact-based, bipartisan inv  more