FEMA Approves Disaster Relief Access for Idaho Communities Affected by December Wind Storms Federal Relief Now Available Following December Wind Events The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved access to disaster relief support for Idaho residents and communities impacted by severe wind storms that struck the state in December, according to reporting from the Idaho […]

Governor Acts on Final Session Bills Governor Brad Little signed legislation restricting taxpayer support for teachers’ unions Friday, closing out action on the final measures from the 2026 legislative session despite expressing reservations about the bill’s language and scope. House Bill 516 prohibits the use of public funds to support teachers’ union activities. Little’s office […]

A Rexburg-based agricultural advisor has developed a new web application designed to help growers monitor their water consumption as eastern Idaho enters its second consecutive dry year. McKay Anderson, who works with Valley Ag in Rexburg, released the Ag Water Tracker approximately two weeks ago to address mounting challenges facing farmers who must document their […]

New Law Targets Youth Social Media Use Idaho lawmakers approved House Bill 542 during the 2025 legislative session, mandating that social media companies verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing anyone under 16 to create or maintain an account in the state. Representative Jaron Crane, a sponsor of the legislation, said the measure […]