Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help
The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”
“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he said.
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Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves
During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned out.
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Childcare in Idaho is problem for us all
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – 479 million dollars. That’s the amount of money Idaho loses each year due to childcare issues. The reason was identified as the problem in getting a retaining a workforce in our state. Beth Oppenheimer is the Executive Director for Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. She says, “All
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A night of art and chili at ISU
An evening of Art a la carte welcomed the community into Idaho State University’s art department Thursday.
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Record-breaking number of homes built in Idaho
CBH Homes has been building homes in Idaho since 1992 and is announcing a record breaking number of 20,000 homes built in Idaho.
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New apprenticeship gives people local career opportunities
There’s a new option for people looking for a career in southeast Idaho.
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Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre plans to increase concert frequency
Bannock County is negotiating an agreement with Live Nation that would allow the production of the county’s own shows at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre.
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Bannock Development accepts donation
Portneuf Health Partners presented a $20,000 check to support Bannock Development Corporation.
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Blackfoot store soon hiring under new name
Bealls Department Store, at 1350 Parkway Drive in Blackfoot, will soon have a new name.
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Idaho Falls job growth leads the nation
Idaho Falls’ regional economy led the nation in over-the-year job gains, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
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Student apartments planned for old Bannock hospital site
Developers are planning to build student apartments on the former Bannock Regional Medical Center lot.
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Gender wage gap wider in Idaho than rest of America
The gender wage gap may seem like a relic of a distant past, but it’s still very real for Idaho women.
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Pocatello flight to Denver a possibility in near future
A daily direct flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Denver is in the works.
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Gas prices fall, for now
Idaho gas prices fell 2.2 cents per gallon over the past week, but the drop may not last long.
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Idaho gas prices dipped slightly this week to an average $2.70 per gallon.
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Idaho’s unemployment rate stays under 3%
Idaho’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.9% in November.
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Wyoming county ranks highest in income, inequality an issue
Wyoming’s Teton County led the nation in per-capita income at $252,000 last year, a statistic that may come as a surprise to most of the 23,000 people living there.
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Bank of Idaho announces personnel change
The Bank of Idaho has announced staffing changes it says will help position the institution for the future.
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Gas prices continue to dip
Idaho gas prices fell 3.5 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average $2.75 per gallon.
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Donut Bros. open for business in Old Town
Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.
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Portneuf Capital closes deal for former Hoku site
In the saga of the former Hoku site, the Solargise chapter has come to close.
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Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho Falls.
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The holidays aren’t always happy for some.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- With all the happiness of the holiday season in full swing it’s can be a different feeling for many. This time of year can bring out stress and unhappiness in many. What can you do to ease the issues that arise? It’s important to remember there are resources in our area
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How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes
“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very real.”
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It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners
Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their homes.
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Yellowstone visits hit 6-year low
Tourism numbers continued to decline at Yellowstone National Park in October.
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Jackson Kmart to close by February
Kmart in Jackson will close by February.
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“Power Wyoming” takes on serious economic challenges
The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee is reviewing preliminary data, which indicates the state will see declining revenues for several years and a decline in population and jobs in the near term.
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Wyoming economy shows strength
Wyoming job growth was strong through the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Workforce Services.
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The benefits of taking on a seasonal job
As stores start to fill up with holiday shoppers, they’re making sure not only that their shelves are stocked, but their employee list is as well.
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Chubbuck unveil proposals for new city hall
Architecture plans are coming together for the city of Chubbuck. City officials unveiled pictures Friday morning of what the new city hall will look like.
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Idaho Power possibly changing rates for people who generate their own power
The Idaho Conservation League said the change would mean less money in customers’ pockets, specifically those who generate extra energy that they export to Idaho Power.
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Small business loans reach post-recession high, helping local businesses get started
Approval rates for small business loans rose to another post-recession record in September. Nearly 30 percent of loan applications at big banks are being approved, according to the Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index. In the 2008 recession, small businesses got hit hard. “Lenders pulled back their funding. They were apprehensive, of course, to do any
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