By Ben Olson Reader Staff United States Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced Monday the nomination of 44 Idaho students to the nation’s military academies. The students’ applications are now being considered by four of...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The U.S. Dept. of Commerce announced it would take trade actions against imports of Canadian softwood lumber into the U.S. that violate fair trade laws. The announcement follows a...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Idaho resident Bowe Bergdahl was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army last week but dodged prison time for deserting his post. CNN reports that the former soldier, held for...
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Writer Idaho gubernatorial candidate Tommy Ahlquist visited Sandpoint Friday as part of his “44 counties in 44 days” tour. Ahlquist spoke at the Sandpoint Community Hall to a group...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Hecla Mining Company is facing more opposition from conservation groups in implementing plans to open new Montana mines. A coalition of environmental groups have requested that the Montana Department...
Ben Olson Reader Staff The days of seven-digit dialing in Idaho are a thing of the past as of Saturday. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission announced that callers will now be required to dial...
Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Health care plans through the Idaho exchange program are slated for substantial rate hikes starting next year. On average, rates will go up 38 percent, with SelectHealth of Idaho seeking...
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff If there’s one persistent bugaboo in city policy, it’s downtown parking. With many conflicting interests at play from downtown business owners to employees to pedestrians and bicyclists, officials have...
