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Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho Finalizes Acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance

Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho Finalizes Acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance

Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho Finalizes Acquisition of Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance
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Eastern Idaho Man Appointed President of Statewide Communication Association

Eastern Idaho Man Appointed President of Statewide Communication Association

Tony Lima, an eastern Idaho resident and Vice President of Public Relations and SEO at Melaleuca, has been appointed as the new president of the Idaho Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The announcement was made by the Boise-based communication association, which is recognized as the leading professional organization for the communications community in the nation. Lima officially began his one-year term on September 14. His primary focus will be on expanding PRSA Idaho's statewide presence through various in-person and virtual programs, networking opportunities, and professional development initiatives. This appointment marks a significant step for the chapter, as Lima is the first president from eastern Idaho, signaling a shift towards a more regional approach for the organization. He aims to significantly increase membership by engaging strategic communications professionals across the state, beyond just the Boise area.
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Liberty Silver Announces Merger to Create U.S.-Focused Silver and Strategic Metals Producer

Liberty Silver Announces Merger to Create U.S.-Focused Silver and Strategic Metals Producer

Liberty Silver Announces Merger to Create U.S.-Focused Silver and Strategic Metals Producer
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Bunker Hill Mining Initiates Surface Drilling at Page Property, Intersects Sulfide Mineralization

Bunker Hill Mining Initiates Surface Drilling at Page Property, Intersects Sulfide Mineralization

Bunker Hill Mining Initiates Surface Drilling at Page Property, Intersects Sulfide Mineralization
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Harlem Globetrotters Announce New Rivalry Tour Stop in Idaho Falls for February 2027

Harlem Globetrotters Announce New Rivalry Tour Stop in Idaho Falls for February 2027

Harlem Globetrotters Announce New Rivalry Tour Stop in Idaho Falls for February 2027
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NASA Launches INSPYRE Campaign to Study Wildfire-Generated Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds

NASA Launches INSPYRE Campaign to Study Wildfire-Generated Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds

NASA has initiated the INSPYRE (INjected Smoke and PYRocumulonimbus Experiment) campaign to investigate pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb) clouds, which are intense, fire-generated thunderstorms. For six weeks this summer, researchers utilized a Gulfstream jet and an ER-2 aircraft, equipped with various instruments, to fly above, below, and through these clouds. The campaign aims to understand how these elusive weather phenomena form and interact with the atmosphere. During one flight, scientists unexpectedly encountered a pyroCb cloud over the Wildhorse grass fire in eastern Idaho, providing a crucial opportunity for direct measurements. The team collected data on smoke particles, gases, ice crystals, and radiation, while ground crews also monitored wildfires. This research is critical because pyroCbs can inject smoke 30,000 to 50,000 feet into the atmosphere, reaching altitudes comparable to commercial jets and even the stratosphere, where smoke can persist for extended periods and spread globally.
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Idaho School Districts Seek Over $307 Million in November Election for Operations and Facilities

Idaho School Districts Seek Over $307 Million in November Election for Operations and Facilities

Idaho school districts are collectively asking voters for more than $307 million in the upcoming November election. This figure nearly doubles the $159 million requested last fall and the $183 million from May. None of the current requests are for bonds, which require a supermajority of 66.7% voter support in Idaho and have not passed in the state since May 2024. The funding requests are primarily divided into plant-facility levies and supplemental levies. Five districts are seeking plant-facility levies totaling over $98 million for building maintenance and updates, which typically require 55% voter approval. Thirty-one districts are pursuing supplemental levies, amounting to approximately $208 million, mainly to cover staff salaries, benefits, and extracurricular activities, requiring a simple majority (50%) to pass. These consolidated elections are a result of legislative sessions in 2023 and 2024, which limited school districts to seeking additional property tax funding only in May and November.
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U.S. Treasury Approves Idaho's Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nominations to Spur Economic Growth

U.S. Treasury Approves Idaho's Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nominations to Spur Economic Growth

U.S. Treasury Approves Idaho's Opportunity Zone 2.0 Nominations to Spur Economic Growth
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Meridian STEAM Lab Engages Children in Robotics and Microelectronics

Meridian STEAM Lab Engages Children in Robotics and Microelectronics

Children at Orchard Park Library in Meridian, Idaho, are participating in a weekly STEAM Lab program focused on robotics and microelectronics. The program, designed for ages 6 to 12, offers hands-on activities that introduce young learners to technology, engineering, and electronics. Boise State University students, serving as CHIP Ambassadors with the Microelectronics Education and Research Center, lead these lessons. The curriculum is tailored for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Parents, like Cody Templeman, appreciate the opportunity for their children to explore interests in science and technology, believing it helps them discover future passions and career pathways.
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Hay Markets Experience Firmness Amidst Drought and Export Challenges in Western U.S.

Hay Markets Experience Firmness Amidst Drought and Export Challenges in Western U.S.

Hay Markets Experience Firmness Amidst Drought and Export Challenges in Western U.S.
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University of Idaho Presidential Search Committee Formed Following President Green's Retirement Announcement

University of Idaho Presidential Search Committee Formed Following President Green's Retirement Announcement

A nine-member committee has been established to initiate the search for a new president for the University of Idaho. This development follows the announcement of current U of I President C. Scott Green's retirement, effective June 30. The State Board of Education publicly announced the committee on Friday, marking the official commencement of the search process. Two State Board members, Shawn Keough of Sandpoint and Pete Koehler of Caldwell, will lead the committee as chair and vice chair, respectively. The committee also includes Chandra Zenner Ford, senior associate to the president; Mya Pronschinske Groza, a marketing professor and associate dean; Bill Gilbert, a former State Board member; Phil Reberger, former chief of staff to Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne and Sen. Steve Symms; Clint Marshall, chair of the University of Idaho Foundation; Mary Hasenoehrl, owner of GKH Farms; and Dave Whitehead, president of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. The formation of this committee is the first significant publi...
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Idaho Expands Forest Management Partnership with U.S. Forest Service, Securing $12.4 Million in Federal Funding

Idaho Expands Forest Management Partnership with U.S. Forest Service, Securing $12.4 Million in Federal Funding

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) have announced five new Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) agreements aimed at expanding active forest management across Idaho's national forests. These agreements include over $12.4 million in new federal investments and establish a 20-year framework for long-term collaboration. The funding will support various activities such as timber sale preparation and implementation, hazardous fuels reduction, road improvements, timber salvage, reforestation, post-wildfire recovery, thinning, and watershed protection. Governor Brad Little emphasized that these agreements build on Idaho's success in active forest management and support his 'Make Forests Healthy Again' Executive Order, aiming to accelerate restoration, reduce wildfire risk, and bolster the timber industry and rural communities. The initiative is expected to facilitate more than 100 future GNA timber sales and numerous restoration projects, increasing the pace and scale of forest managem...