U.S. officials on Wednesday approved two high-voltage transmission line routes in southwestern Idaho aimed at modernizing and improving reliability of the Pacific Northwest's energy grid, the AP reports. The U.S. Department of the Interior's approval is for the two final segments of the Gateway West project proposed a decade ago by Idaho Power...
Tuition and fees will jump 5 percent for resident students at the University of Idaho next year, and 8 percent for non-resident students. Idaho’s state Board of Education agreed on the increases after hours of debate and numerous failed motions at a meeting on the…
Deciding whether or not to buy a season pass at Bogus Basin ski area outside Boise might get easier in future years. Idaho on Tuesday approved a plan by Bogus Basin Recreation Association officials that involves building a water-storage dam and putting in underground pipes to make artificial snow for consistent pre-Christmas openings for skiers...
Five finalists have been named to be Boise State University’s president, to succeed retiring President Bob Kustra. Fifty-three candidates applied, and a search committee narrowed that to nine semi-finalists, all of whom were interviewed, and then today to the five finalists. They are: · Dr.…
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