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Boise ranks sixth best US city for family reunions
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (472+ words) IBR Staff//July 24, 2026// The City of Trees is now ranked among the top cities nationwide for bringing together family trees. The findings show Idaho‘s capital produced an overall score of 62.3 and earned high rankings in several categories, including walkability,…...
US new home sales rise 1.6% in June
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (537+ words) Sales of new U.S. single-family homes snapped a two-month skid in June, but higher mortgage rates and prices restrained the rebound and continue to sideline potential buyers from the housing market. New home sales rose 1.6% to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate…...
Trump's pledge on ai data center power draws skepticism in Washington
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (762+ words) Trump’s pledge on ai data center power draws skepticism in Washington IBR Staff//July 24, 2026// WASHINGTON, D.C.―President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund or build energy infrastructure that would…...
Boise VA Medical Center receives federal funding for maintenance upgrades
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (446+ words) IBR Staff//July 24, 2026// Federal funding to assist veterans nationwide continues to make its way to those in need in Boise. After receiving funding earlier this year, the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center has received additional federal maintenance assistance for the…...
Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year; Treasure Valley sales trend upward despite higher rates
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (678+ words) IBR Staff//July 23, 2026// Borrowers seeking a new home loan are still facing high mortgage rates that continue to rise. The average long-term, 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit 6.55% late last week, up from 6.49% one week prior. But the current rate is…...
Albertsons cuts 2026 outlook and launches restructuring plan
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (439+ words) IBR Staff//July 23, 2026// Albertsons Companies reported a decline in first-quarter grocery sales and cut its full-year financial outlook Tuesday, as the Boise-based grocer announced a sweeping operational restructuring aimed at reversing slowing growth. “In the first quarter, our digital and…...
Americans hold favorable views on AI benefits despite concerns
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (493+ words) IBR Staff//July 23, 2026// Talk of artificial intelligence replacing workers, concerns over data centers and the potential for economic upheaval due to the technology have not prevented many Americans from viewing AI in a favorable light. A recent HarrisX poll of…...
Paulsen named new trial court administrator for Idaho’s third judicial district
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (489+ words) IBR Staff//July 23, 2026// Idaho’s Third Judicial District will have a new trial court administrator (TCA) beginning Aug. 3. Chirs Paulsen, who has served the past two years as the court’s deputy TCA has been selected to succeed TCA Benita Miller, who…...
Nominations open for Idaho Lifetime Achievement Award in recreation and tourism
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (342+ words) IBR Staff//July 22, 2026// Individuals who have made significant contributions to Idaho‘s tourism industry, or those who promote recreation resources within the Gem State are eligible to be nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award to be selected by Gov. Brad…...
Norco and St. Luke’s invest in CWI health care education in Treasure Valley
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (542+ words) Norco, along with St. Luke's and an anonymous donor, have contributed funds to help construct a new health science building at the College of Western Idaho Nampa campus. (ILLUSTRATION: COURTESY CWI) IBR Staff//July 22, 2026// Funds from three donors have been…...