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LA Semiconductor Plant in Pocatello Faces Foreclosure as Sale Stalls

LA Semiconductor Plant in Pocatello Faces Foreclosure as Sale Stalls

LA Semiconductor Plant in Pocatello Faces Foreclosure as Sale Stalls
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Boise Ranks Second Nationally for Uncluttered Living Space in StorageCafe Study

Boise Ranks Second Nationally for Uncluttered Living Space in StorageCafe Study

Boise, Idaho, has been recognized as the second-best city nationwide for 'uncluttered living,' according to a study conducted by StorageCafe, an online marketplace for self-storage units. The city trails only Plano, Texas, in this ranking and leads the western U.S. The study evaluated 350 cities based on factors such as available living space, housing costs, commute times, storage availability, safety, parks, and overall well-being. Boise's high ranking is attributed to its balance of urban amenities and access to open spaces, coupled with practical advantages like short average commute times of approximately 19 minutes. The report also highlighted that Boise offers an average of 12.3 square feet of storage per resident, which is 76% above the national average, placing it 17th nationally in this specific metric. Neighboring cities Nampa and Meridian surpassed Boise in per capita storage space, with Nampa offering 14 square feet and Meridian 13 square feet per resident.
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EPA Region 10 Partners with Boise to Expand Food Waste Prevention Initiatives

EPA Region 10 Partners with Boise to Expand Food Waste Prevention Initiatives

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has announced a partnership with the city of Boise, Idaho, to enhance food waste reduction efforts as part of the EPA's 'Feed It Onward' initiative. This collaboration was highlighted during Food Waste Prevention Week, showcasing Boise's innovative local solutions. EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon praised Boise's commitment, noting its residential composting program now serves 97% of households. This program diverts over one-third of Boise's residential waste from landfills annually, converting food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for local parks, gardens, and agriculture. The city also launched a free Food Scrap Drop Off Program in 2024, providing composting access to residents in apartments and homes without curbside service, with over 450 participants utilizing four drop-off locations by August 2026. Participants receive monthly newsletters with tips on food storage, preservation, recipes, and meal planning.
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Trump Administration to Push for Grizzly Bear Delisting from Endangered Species List

Trump Administration to Push for Grizzly Bear Delisting from Endangered Species List

A top official from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service informed Idaho lawmakers that the Trump administration intends to immediately pursue the removal of grizzly bears from the endangered species list once a proposed rule is finalized. This proposed rule, announced in July by Governor Brad Little and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, aims to grant states greater authority in managing endangered grizzly bears. Karen Budd-Falen, a Fish and Wildlife deputy director, stated that the proposed rule would not alter the bears' current protection status but would instead empower states like Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to implement their own recovery plans. Grizzly bears have been listed as endangered since 1975, receiving broad protections against hunting and habitat development after their populations were severely depleted by settlers. The proposed rule is also intended to serve as a safeguard in case any delisting efforts face legal challenges, ensuring states retain governing positions over the bears' management...
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Japan September factory growth slows to 6-month low, PMI shows

Japan September factory growth slows to 6-month low, PMI shows

TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing sector expanded at its weakest pace in six months in September as output and new order growth slowed, a business survey showed on Thursday.
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Sun rise, sunset times in Palm Beach County after daylight saving ends

Sun rise, sunset times in Palm Beach County after daylight saving ends

Sunrise and sunset times in Palm Beach County and in Florida before, after clocks fall back in November. What to know on effort to lock the clocks.
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Senator James E. Risch Introduces Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act of 2026

Senator James E. Risch Introduces Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act of 2026

U.S. Senator James E. Risch (R-Idaho) has introduced S. 5484, titled the 'Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act of 2026,' on September 23, 2026. The bill, which currently has five cosponsors, aims to modify federal rules concerning energy efficiency standards for manufactured homes. Specifically, it seeks to prevent the Department of Energy (DOE) from enforcing its 2022 final rule on 'Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Manufactured Housing.' Instead, the bill proposes that the Secretary of Energy would only be able to recommend changes to these standards, with a mandatory evaluation of cost-effectiveness, including both construction and operational costs, and the impact on the initial purchase price of manufactured homes.
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Micron forecasts quarterly revenue, profit above estimates on AI memory demand

Micron forecasts quarterly revenue, profit above estimates on AI memory demand

By Anhata Rooprai Sept 30 (Reuters) - Micron Technology forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Wednesday, signaling it expects the AI-driven memory chip boom to continue powering its growth. Shares of the Boise, Idaho-based company rose over 1% in extended trading.
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Major Louisville Events Boost Sales for NuLu Businesses

Major Louisville Events Boost Sales for NuLu Businesses

Major Louisville Events Boost Sales for NuLu Businesses
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Idaho Snowpack Levels Show Seasonal Decline

Idaho Snowpack Levels Show Seasonal Decline

The latest data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reveals a significant decline in Idaho's snowpack levels for the 2026 water year. Key locations such as Pend Oreille Lake, Clark Fork River, and Clearwater River have experienced reductions in runoff volumes compared to their historical averages. For instance, Pend Oreille Lake's runoff volume dropped from 101% of normal in January to 76% by April. Similarly, the Clark Fork River saw a decrease from 108% to 83% of normal, and the Clearwater River at Spalding fell from 95% to 81%. These figures highlight the variability in snowpack and runoff levels, which are critical for water supply and ecosystem health in the region. The data is part of a completed seasonal record, with current forecasts available on the NRCS and NOAA Northwest River Forecast Center websites. (Source: MyWild, 2026-09-04)
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Two Hospitalized After ATV Crash in Remote Boise County Area

Two Hospitalized After ATV Crash in Remote Boise County Area

Boise County Search and Rescue (SAR) successfully rescued two individuals who sustained injuries in an ATV crash in a remote part of Boise County, Idaho. The incident occurred on a Sunday, prompting SAR to be called around 4 p.m. to assist the East Boise County EMS District due to the challenging location of the crash site. SAR teams reached the injured parties and extracted them from the backcountry. Following the extraction, both individuals were transported to the Idaho City Airport. From there, one person was airlifted to a hospital for further medical attention, while the other was taken to a hospital via ambulance. Boise County SAR emphasized the inherent risks of ATV and side-by-side riding, even for experienced operators, citing rough terrain, loose gravel, sharp turns, unexpected obstacles, and rollovers as potential causes for serious injury.
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Bob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’

Bob Chapek Still Feels ‘Let Down’ by Bob Iger and Disney: ‘They’ve Attempted to Erase Me’

When Bob Chapek assumed the helm of the Disney empire in February 2020 as Bob Iger’s personally picked successor, it felt like the well-earned pinnacle of decades of hard work at the Magic Kingdom. But in less than three years, Chapek’s dream was destroyed: He was abruptly dismissed in November 2022, and Iger returned as […]