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Idaho Falls legislator resigns for Trump administration post

Kevin Richert, Idaho Ed News Wendy Horman | File photo IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Ed News) — State Rep. Wendy Horman — who has played a prominent role in education and budget debates for more than a decade — ...

Proposed AI Education Framework Highlights Importance of Workforce Readiness in Eastern Idaho

A local legislator is proposing a bill that would create a statewide framework for educating students, educators, and families about the future of artificial intelligence and its responsible use. The ...

How are current economic conditions affecting lower-income households, and why does this matter for Eastern Idaho?

As a member of The San Francisco Fed’s Community Advisory Council, REDI’s CEO Teresa McKnight, attended the CAC quarterly meeting to discuss how households, businesses, and regions across the Twelfth ...

Multi-platinum rock band returning to Eastern Idaho this summer, but tickets go on sale Friday

EastIdahoNews.com Staff The following is a news release from Mountain America Center. IDAHO FALLS – Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated rock band Goo Goo Dolls will return to the Mountain America Center ...

ISU Career Pathway program guides students into desired fields of work

By Steve Lombard Since its establishment in 2010, the Idaho State University‘s Career Path Internship (CPI) program has helped guide thousands of ISU students into real-world employment opportunities, ...

Idaho Does It Again! Ranks in the Top 5 States for Social Mobility!

Idaho continues to stand out on the national stage. New research shows that Idaho is ranked in the top five states for social mobility, reinforcing what so many here already know. Idaho is a place whe ...

U of I to host 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference in Pocatello

Idaho’s potato industry continues to lead the nation, and the 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference is an important event for growers, researchers, and industry leaders. Taking place January 21–22, 2026 ...

Idaho continues to earn national attention, and this new MSN article highlights exactly why.

The piece outlines nine standout perks of retiring in Idaho, and many of those strengths reflect what makes Eastern Idaho such an exceptional place to build a life at any stage. Key takeaways from ...

APEX Idaho is offering a valuable learning opportunity for businesses pursuing government contracts.

Their upcoming webinar, Winning Bids and Proposals: Learn to Create Compliant and Successful Bids and Proposals and Avoid Pitfalls, will cover how to prepare responsive, competitive, and compliant pro ...

Idaho’s college enrollment numbers continue to increase despite funding cuts

Steve Lombard From rising tuition costs to advancements in new technology impacting changes in the learning process, the college landscape nationwide has shifted significantly during the past two deca ...

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