After contract dispute with East Idaho hospital, Legislature’s task force to study health insurers • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho Republican legislative leaders founded a new working group of lawmakers tasked with studying health insurance companies.

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Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows • Stateline

A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly declined, recent increases in wildfire ...

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Group Agrees To Boycott FIFA Competitions Over 'Profound Failure Of Leadership'

“This is not merely a profound failure of leadership, but an abdication of FIFA’s duty as the custodian of world football,” said UEFA.

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During Wildfire Smoke Season, DEQ Encourages Idahoans to Use Trusted Air Quality Information - Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

BOISE – As wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across Idaho and the Northwest, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding residents to rely on trusted air quality reso...

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Spain battle past 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup

Spain needed an extra-time ​goal by substitute Ferran Torres ‌to edge past 10-man defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup on ​Sunday.

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How sustainable construction is transforming Idaho

Sustainable construction in Idaho is evolving with integrated design, solar strategies, and low-carbon materials to reduce carbon footprints and improve building performance.

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Trump swiftly fact-checked with the same documents he claims prove his election theory

Trump's claims about China interfering in U.S. elections were fact-checked by political analysts in real-time using documents he released.In Trump's Thursday night speech, he announced that his admini...

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Idaho U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher seeks input on federal land management in survey • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho Republican U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher is seeking Idahoans’ input on management and use of the state’s federal lands.

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988 Enters Its Fourth Year as Demand Grows and the Mental Health and Substance Use Landscape Shifts | KFF

Data as of March 2026 show that demand for 988 continues to rise, with the volume of calls, texts, and chats 15% higher than a year earlier and nearly 50% higher than two years ago. States are also an...

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Ukraine and 9 other countries form coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv’s experience of fighting Russia.

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Meta AI Data Center Linked To Rare Bacteria In City’s Water System

A rare bacteria was found in a Wyoming City's water supply and traced to wastewater coming from an under-construction Meta AI data center.

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My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System - KFF Health News

Over the past 70 years, the number of inpatient psychiatric beds has dropped dramatically, leaving many without critical care when they experience mental health crises. I was one of the lucky ones to ...

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Two candidates vie for Boise board’s lone contested seat

Former trustee Andy Hawes and retired lawyer Kirt Naylor will face off in September. Two current trustees are also running unopposed.

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IDHW director: Rural health grant may be ‘economic opportunity’ for small communities  • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho's state health agency wants industry professionals to be ready for infrastructure projects paid for with federal rural health grants.

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Idaho license plates first in the US to get creative - BoiseDev

Just about ever year, Idaho gets a new batch of license plate designs. While these license plates are new, Idaho started featuring potatoes on its license plates nearly a century ago. Before 1928, lic...

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Supporters of ballot measure to end Idaho's strict abortion ban turn in nearly 110K signatures • Idaho Capital Sun

Idahoans United for Women and Families organizers turned in nearly 110,000 signatures for a ballot initiative to end the state's abortion ban.

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Got glass? Here's how to recycle it in Boise after the holiday weekend

Fourth of July celebrations — like many festive weekends — tend to generate a lot of glass, from pickle jars to wine bottles. The City of Boise has one request: don’t throw it away.

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