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'Unheard of': Idaho nonprofits suddenly lose AmeriCorps volunteers, scramble to adjust

17 hours ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

BOISE — Sydnee Reyes had gone to bed early on a recent Sunday night to wake up at 3 a.m. for her second job as a barista. Normally, after working 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the coffee shop, she’d head to her main position at the Foothills Learning Center as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Boise, where she educated children about the environment. But on that Monday, April 28, the 24-year-old awoke to a text telling her not to come on that day or any day after.
Housing strains impact Idaho cities and potential homeowners

1 day ago | idahopress.com | Haadiya Tariq

Senators, representatives and experts met at the Capitol on Wednesday to discuss the state of Idaho's housing. The first meeting of the Land Use and Housing Study interim committee took place at the Idaho State Capitol, to address a gnawing issue for Idahoans. The committee was created during this year's legislative session and will report its findings and recommendations to the Idaho Legislature next year, the Idaho Capital Sun reported.
Climber who survived 400-foot fall that killed 3 others was unconscious before seeking pay phone

1 day ago | idahopress.com | Jesse Bedayn |Claire Rush

A rock climber in Washington who survived a fall of hundreds of feet that killed his three companions lay unconscious for hours before waking in the dark, trekking out with internal bleeding and driving to a pay phone to summon help, authorities said he told them on Wednesday.
Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on nationwide blocks to Trump order limiting birthright citizenship

1 day ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case Thursday that may determine if babies born to undocumented parents in Idaho will be granted fewer rights than babies born to its neighbors to the West. When President Donald Trump signed an executive order to limit birthright citizenship — a right guaranteed in the 14th Amendment — several states quickly challenged its constitutionality.
Third time’s the charm? Canyon County Ambulance District seeking $7.9 million levy in next week's election

1 day ago | idahopress.com | Haadiya Tariq

County residents may consider emergency services a critical necessity, but in Idaho, fire and ambulance are not considered essential. This means that the state is not required to provide EMS funding. This puts districts in a difficult spot when acquiring funding, an issue the Canyon County Ambulance District has tried to address over the past year with two failed levies. A tight budget has been challenging to navigate in a growing county.
Local artist to continue work on greenbelt mosaic in Garden City

1 day ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

GARDEN CITY — When Reham Aarti hears the clattering of something delicate breaking when it’s dropped, her first instinct is to shout “Don’t throw it away!”Aarti has been collecting broken or unwanted items at her warehouse art studio in the the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District of Garden City and many of those items may find their way to the underway mosaic along the Boise River Greenbelt in the area.
6 miles apart, Middleton-Star continues partnership as Idaho fire districts consider merging

2 days ago | idahopress.com | Haadiya Tariq

STAR — The Star Fire Protection District is headquartered off of State Street in Star, as is the Middleton Rural Fire District. Technically, the districts are separate entities with separate funding and staff. However, since 2018, they have shared one chief and other administrative staff, largely but unofficially functioning as one entity.
Local artist to continue work on greenbelt mosaic in Garden City

2 days ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

GARDEN CITY — When Reham Aarti hears the clattering of something delicate breaking when it’s dropped, her first instinct is to shout “Don’t throw it away!”Aarti has been collecting broken or unwanted items at her warehouse art studio in the Surel Mitchell Live-Work-Create District of Garden City, and many of those items may find their way to the underway mosaic along the Boise River Greenbelt in the area.
Amid attempt to sell off swaths of federal lands, Idaho Congressman hopes to keep 'public lands in public hands'

2 days ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

Congressman Mike Simpson doesn’t want to have to ask someone permission to cross their private property to get to his favorite fishing hole or hunting spot. And he’s pretty sure most Idahoans don’t want to either. That access may be at risk as federal lawmakers look to negotiate a budget and pay for sweeping tax cuts. “One of the main reasons we live in Idaho is because we love our public lands,” Simpson told the Idaho Press in a phone interview.
State revenue nearly $98 million below projected number through April

2 days ago | idahopress.com | Laura Guido

The state’s revenue through April is $97.6 million below the Legislature’s estimated revenue for this point in the fiscal year. Automatic withdrawals from sales tax revenue — as a result of recent legislation over the past few years — are leading to lower revenues hitting the state general fund. Approved tax cuts this year will also reduce state revenue by another estimated $400 million annually in subsequent years.