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Idaho ranks #3 in top Ten States for Economic Outlook and Performance

ARLINGTON, Va. – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the 19th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, the annual report asse ...

Idaho Falls packing plant suddenly closes and 150 people lose their jobs

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com Intermountain Packing at 1096 Iona Road in Idaho Falls suddenly closed its doors on Friday and laid off 150 people. | Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com IDAHO FALLS – Americ ...

Federal Support for Innovation Renewed as Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act Is Reauthorized

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is pleased to announce President Trump signed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act into law, reauthorizing the Small Business Innovation ...

Spring biking offers rare, quiet way to experience Yellowstone National Park

There’s a different side of Yellowstone most never get to see. For a short window each spring, before roads reopen to vehicles, Yellowstone National Park transforms into a quiet, car-free landscape ...

Frontier Center for the Performing Arts Reopening Highlights Investment in Eastern Idaho

The City of Idaho Falls has announced the reopening of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts, with a ribbon cutting and public open house scheduled for April 22 at 4:00 p.m. Originally establish ...

Coca-Cola to consolidate Pocatello, Idaho Falls operations into new Bingham County facility

By Lisa Lete A local Coca-Cola driver drives the iconic Coke truck along Chubbuck Road. As operations consolidate, drivers in the Pocatello area will have to either commute or move closer to the new ...

Over 80% of Idaho counties grew in 2025, U.S. Census data says

New U.S. Census data shows that more than 80% of Idaho counties experienced population growth in 2025, signaling continued momentum across the state. Counties such as Bonneville County were among th ...

Spring Trout Stocking Supports Recreation and Economic Activity in Eastern Idaho

Idaho Fish and Game is stocking more than 214,000 rainbow trout across the state this April, increasing access to fishing opportunities as the spring season gets underway Lakes, ponds, and reservoir ...

Congress Reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs

Published Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Congress has passed S. 3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, a five-year reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) an ...

New Entertainment Development Expands Opportunities in Eastern Idaho

A new 38,000-square-foot entertainment center, Extreme Rush, is set to open in Pocatello this April, adding a major new attraction to Eastern Idaho.The facility will feature go-karts, laser tag, arcad ...

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