Idaho’s unemployment rate holds at 2.9 percent in October
Idaho’s unemployment rate remained at 2-point-9 percent in October for the fourth consecutive month. An additional 2,400 people made themselves available for work last month, pushing Idaho’s seasonally adjusted labor force past 884,000. Idaho’s labor force participation
Federal officials approve amendments for Idaho Medicaid expansion
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has received federal approval for four critical Medicaid state plan amendments. The green-light from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalizes the formal processes the department will use to
Washington judge keeps ban on internet sales of 3D-printed gun plans
A federal judge in Washington has ruled that computer programs to make plastic guns with a 3D printer have to stay off the internet, at least for now, because the Trump administration failed to follow proper procedures
Idaho Health and Welfare Board raises alarm about flavored e-cigs
The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare says the state faces a public health crisis from vaping, and is calling on Governor Brad Little to consider a comprehensive array of options to address it, including possibly banning
Avista warns of scam
Avista Utilities is warning customers of a scam currently be perpetrated in the region. Officials say the scammers are targeting all utility customers – residential and commercial. The scam includes materials with duplicate Avista logos and contact
