One thing seems certain about this year’s legislative session. With a daunting budget shortfall lying before them, it’s a good bet that trimming budgets will be high on the lawmakers’ “do” list ... .
For many the holidays were a blur filled with great food and great wine but now they’re drying out. “Dry January” is a common theme for those avoiding alcohol for the month. While I’m all for being mindful about alcohol ... .
BOISE — The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard a special report Thursday that put forward a plan on how the legislature can address Idaho’s physician shortage, which puts it among the worst in the nation ... .
CALDWELL — The city has important shoes to fill after an appointed city official resigned from his position as economic development director for one of the fastest-growing cities in the state ... .
The West Ada School District continued to discuss plans for its “Campus Sentinels” proposal at a Monday night board meeting, passing the second of three required readings to implement the armed-security policy on its campuses ... .
BOISE — A long-awaited ribbon cutting on State Street drew many hugs and smiles Thursday, with a crowd of 100 celebrating the beginning of the InterfaithSanctuary’s next chapter ... .
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A memorial service is planned for Friday in Charlotte for former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his family and others who were killed in a plane crash last month ... .
Do we all remember “28 Years Later,” Danny Boyle’s zombie film from last year? It was a hit in theaters, and some critics (myself included) praised the film’s surprising artistic elements ... .