Idaho Economic Outlook Among The Top In The Nation
You can pick apart any good thing and find the bad - but when it comes to the economic outlook of Idaho, it is all good.
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Again, Idaho’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady for February
Once again, Idaho has held steady with the seasonably adjusted unemployment rate at 3% for six months in a row in February.
January Unemployment Held Steady at 3%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Gem state has stayed steady at 3% for January. According to the Idaho Department of Labor, it is the fifth consecutive month at that rate. Nonfarm jobs went up by 500 in January to 728,600.
Idaho Officials: Thousands of Skilled Jobs are Going Unfilled
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Education officials say thousands of science, technology, engineering and math jobs are going unfilled each year in Idaho due to a lack of skilled workers. The Lewiston Tribune reports that education officials told the state Legislature's joint budget committee last week that 7,000 STEM jobs went unfilled in Idaho last year — double the number from the prior year...
Public Asked to Comment on McCain Foods Air Permit for Expansion
The public has a chance to review and comment on an air quality permit for a major potato processing facility in the Min-Cassia Area.
Boise Loses Bid for F-35s at Gowen Field
The city of Boise has lost its contentious bid to be the future home of F-35 stealth fighter jets. U.S. Air Force officials announced Thursday they had chosen National Guard bases in Alabama and Wisconsin as their preferred locations.
Idaho is Best Friends With Canada
Canada is known for many things; Hockey, Poutine, saying 'sorry' for everything, and most importantly, their love for Idaho. That’s right, Canadians and Idahoans are basically best friends! According to this neat little video, Canada and Idaho support each other in many ways that benefit our economy...
Idaho Unemployment Dropped in April
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The unemployment rate in Idaho fell in April resulting in an even tighter labor market, according to state labor officials.
French Fries Maker to Begin $200 Million Expansion in Burley
BURLEY, Idaho (KLIX) A frozen French fries maker plans a major expansion in the Mini-Cassia area this year. McCain Foods USA announced it will pump more than $200 million into the Burley plant to expand the potato processing factory. McCain says it will create upwards of 180 new jobs for the area...
Montana Lawmakers Act to Combat Invasive Zebra Mussels
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers have moved forward on a pair of proposals aimed at combating the spread of zebra mussels.
SIEDO Names New Executive Director
TWIN FALLS, ID (PRESS RELEASE) Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) announced today the hiring of Connie Stopher to serve as Executive Director.
Workforce Task Force Created by Idaho Governor
BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho's governor has created another task force aimed at improving funding and delivery of a skilled workforce.