7+ hour, 14+ min ago   (820+ words) Local consumers today are no longer relying on one search engine to choose where to eat, shop, hire, or visit. People now move between AI tools, social platforms, maps, reviews, and websites when finding businesses and deciding which ones deserve…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (559+ words) PONDERAY — Following in the wake of other cities in the region, the Ponderay City Council discussed the possibility of adopting an ordinance to ban data centers in the city at its Aug. 3 council meeting. The discussion was prompted by Councilor…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (252+ words) Idaho's sales and property tax giveaways to Big Data centers — combined with their possible impact on utility costs — may become the largest subsidy since the 19th-century railroads. Today, big data centers investing at least $250 million receive never-ending sales tax exemptions…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (367+ words) Avista Utilities announced Friday that negotiations concerning energy service to this potential data center are now paused. The news release shared by Avista officials stressed partnering with governmental agencies on creating a clear and coordinated planning process and as the…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (149+ words) The Idaho Transportation Department released this image showing an example of scam text messages going out to Idahoans. Image via ITD. A new wave of fraudulent text messages impersonating courts, law enforcement and the DMV is hitting Idahoans, according to…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (262+ words) SANDPOINT — Students at Forrest M. Bird Charter School are celebrating an impressive achievement after earning second place in the high school division and sixth place overall in this year’s highly competitive Radio Club Round-Up Competition. The nationwide event brought together…...