Idaho's rural hospitals face financial strain from state and federal budget cuts

EMMETT, Idaho — Idaho has 27 rural hospitals like Valor Health in Emmett, and they're all feeling the impacts of budget cuts at the state and federal level. These changes could significantly impact patients and the communities these hospitals...

Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: October 15, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is drawing new criticism after suggesting infant circumcision and the use of Tylenol could be linked to higher autism rates, a claim medical experts say is not supported by evidence. During...

<![CDATA[CVS Pharmacy Acquires Select Rite Aid Assets in 3 States, Accounting for Over 600 Stores]]>

CVS Pharmacy announced the completion of its acquisition of select Rite Aid assets in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. “We’re excited to have completed the acquisition of select Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in the Pacific...

Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Insurance Starts Today

BOISE—The Open Enrollment period for 2026 health insurance in Idaho begins today, October 15. Idahoans can enroll in quality medical and dental coverage through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Open Enrollment runs...

Trump and Idaho Republicans insist on making health care unaffordable

By Lauren Necochea Reader Contributor Since Republicans took power, they have been weakening health care in the U.S. The GOP budget bill, largely written by Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo, failed to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that...

Your Health Idaho opens enrollment for 2026 health insurance

By Reader Staff The state’s health insurance marketplace, Your Health Idaho, announced the start of the enrollment period for coverage, beginning Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 15 with coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Idahoans can enroll in medical and...

Pop Talks Returns to University of Idaho With Bold Research in Bite-Sized Lectures

MOSCOW, Idaho — Curiosity, creativity and bold ideas take the spotlight at University of Idaho’s third annual POP Talks at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. The free event will be held in the Bruce M. Pitman Center International Ballroom and...

Discover the Major Health and Immunity Benefits of Spices

A recent medical study has shown that commonly used spices are a rich source of antioxidants essential for overall health and immune system support. اضافة اعلان The journal Nutrients reported that a study conducted by researchers at the University...

Washington senator hosts forum with Montanans on health subsidies, shutdown

Montanans can’t afford the exploding costs of health insurance coming their way if Republicans in the U.S. Senate won’t work with Democrats to protect Affordable Care Act tax credits — that was the message Wednesday from a video call hosted by...

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

Fox News senior White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich has the latest on the impact of air traffic control staffing issues amid the government shutdown on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 61-year-old woman was...

'Somewhat manipulative': Transgender athlete's request to dismiss Idaho sports lawsuit denied

A district judge ruled Hecox's motion for dismissal would be "fundamentally unfair" after years of litigation. The case could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. BOISE, Idaho — The lawsuit challenging Idaho's ban on transgender athletes competing...

Senator Murray and Montana leaders urge action to save healthcare tax credits

WASHINGTON – Senator Patty Murray is advocating for the continuation of Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Murray held a press conference alongside Montana leaders and residents who depend...

Training and treatment: Full Circle Health marks 50 years of service of in Idaho

They care for 40,000 patients every year, while training the next generation of doctors, pharmacists, and psychologists in more than 30 rural areas around Idaho. Now they’re celebrating 50 years of caring for the community. President and CEO of...

Judge dismisses request to drop lawsuit against Idaho ban on trans athletes

A federal judge says a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on trans women from competing in women’s sports must continue. Boise State University student Lindsay Hecox and the ACLU filed the suit when the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act was passed in...

Hospital's July Employee of the Month

Rachel Bartlow, R.N. POMEROY–Garfield County Hospital District is proud to announce CARE Champion of the Month, Rachel Bartlow. She was nominated by her co-workers who state, "She always encourages co-workers and staff with a smile and positive...

Trans Idaho athlete’s request to dismiss case denied. Supreme Court could be next

BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — A federal judge in Idaho on Tuesday denied a request from the transgender Boise State University student who asked that the court dismiss her case against Gov. Brad Little over the state’s law banning transgender women...

Idaho’s ‘not in labor force’ category; labor force statistics

Are there overlooked sections of Idaho’s population for the labor force? Lisa Grigg, a labor economist with the Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) looked to answer this question in an IDOL webinar in August. “Idaho’s marginal labor force,” Grigg...

Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault. “Guarded by Predators” is a new investigative series exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them. Find the entire series at...

Your Health Idaho announces Open Enrollment for 2026 Health Insurance Starts Today, Wednesday, October 15

BOISE, Idaho—The Open Enrollment period for 2026 health insurance in Idaho begins today, October 15. Idahoans can enroll in quality medical and dental coverage through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Open Enrollment...

This day in history: Health concerns were growing over the Bunker Hill smelter, particularly for children living nearby

From 1975: Idaho health officials had grown so concerned about lead contamination around the Bunker Hill Co. smelter near Kellogg, they were contemplating banning children from living within a mile of the smokestacks. “There’s a question as to...