Wasden announces consumer protection judgment against appliance repair business

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a consumer protection judgment against a north Idaho appliance repair business and its owner. The judgment prohibits Michael Scott, the owner of Appliance Corral Service in Hayden, from operating a business in Idaho. In August, the attorney general filed a consumer protection action in Kootenai County District Court, alleging…MORE

Boise’s Linen District looks to see upgrades

Boise’s downtown Linen District could soon see a myriad of upgrades, from new landscaping and small parks to street redesigns meant to improve pedestrian and cycling access. Capital City Development Corporation, Boise’s urban renewal agency, and GGLO, a Seattle-based architecture firm, are leading the project, referred to as Linen Blocks on Grove Street. The Idaho…MORE

Idaho Board of Medicine attorney says public opinion will not alter the law

Idaho Capitol Sun In a roundabout way, the Idaho Board of Medicine addressed some of the controversy surrounding COVID-19 misinformation during a meeting Wednesday. Board attorney Yvonne Dunbar described the board’s jurisdiction and rules for disciplining doctors, physician assistants and others whose licenses it oversees. The Idaho Medical Association recently filed a complaint against Garden City pathologist…MORE

Rainy weekend expected in Treasure Valley

The weather is about to turn super soggy across much of Idaho this weekend across the northwest. If there is one day that you need to be rain free, that day is today (Thursday). After that, conditions are going to change significantly. Only the highest mountain elevations will see snow at first, but the storm…MORE

JFAC has not recieved requested McGeachin invoices

The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Tuesday did not discuss or debate Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s supplemental budget request. Instead, JFAC members and staff budget analysts took a deep dive into the state budget and revenue picture, including other supplemental budget requests, during a daylong meeting at the Idaho Capitol. On Monday, several members…MORE

2021 General Election is November 2nd

We are not far away from the 2021 General Election happening on November 2nd. If you would like to vote using an absentee ballot, the deadline to request one is coming up. Applications for an absentee ballot must be received by your county clerk’s office by Friday, October 22. Your absentee ballot must be dropped…MORE

Drive-thru Flu and COVID-19 shot clinic

The Idaho Immunization Coalition will host a drive-thru flu and coronavirus shot clinic on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 2pm. The vaccines will be available at no cost and insurance will be billed when applicable. Idaho State University College of Pharmacy students will be on hand to distribute the vaccines and ensure a safe and enjoyable…MORE

McGeachin’s office says it can’t find invoices for legal bills

Idaho Capitol Sun Report In a response to a public records request, Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s office says it cannot find invoices or records for private, outside legal expenses that McGeachin is asking taxpayers to pay $50,000 to cover. The Idaho Capital Sun has filed two requests under the Idaho Public Records Act seeking…MORE

Washington medical licensing commission opens investigation into Dr. Ryan Cole

The Washington medical licensing commission has found cause to open an investigation into the conduct of Dr. Ryan Cole, according to a document obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun. The Washington Medical Commission sent a letter Oct. 15th to an individual who filed a complaint against Cole. The letter said the commission’s case management team…MORE

American Red Cross is experiencing emergency blood shortage

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage. It’s blood supply he’s reached to the lowest level in six years. Matthew Ochsner with American Red Cross explains, blood can’t be manufactured. The only way to get blood is through blood donation. To date, 10,000 additional blood products are needed each week this month…MORE