Central District Health schedules Aug. 14 Board of Health meeting in Boise
Central District Health has listed a public Board of Health meeting for Aug. 14, 2026, in Boise, with public comments accepted under the agency’s procedures and deadlines.
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Eagle Road interchange repaving begins in Meridian, Idaho Transportation Department says
The Idaho Transportation Department said repaving at Meridian’s Eagle Road interchange was scheduled to begin Thursday, July 23, with nighttime restrictions, delays and extra travel time expected.
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Idaho governor signs order granting state employees two additional paid holidays for America250
Gov. Brad Little signed Executive Order 2026-06, granting eligible Idaho executive-branch employees paid leave July 2 and July 6, 2026, in addition to the state-observed Independence Day holiday July 3.
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Idaho confirms reproductive-rights initiative for the November 3 statewide ballot
Idaho’s Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act initiative has met the statutory requirements to appear on the Nov. 3, 2026, statewide general-election ballot, according to the Secretary of State’s elections information.
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Idaho Gastroenterology Associates opens Meridian endoscopy center, expanding specialty care
Idaho Gastroenterology Associates opened an on-site endoscopy center July 1 at its Meridian clinic, which began operating March 2 at 875 S. Vanguard Way.
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Idaho wildfire costs top $20 million as Land Board weighs $90 forest-parcel assessment
Idaho had spent more than $20 million on wildfire suppression by July 21, while the Land Board delayed a decision on a proposed increase in the residential forest-protection assessment from $40 to $90.
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Idaho Abortion Rights Initiative Heads to November Ballot; Arguments Due July 31
Idaho voters will decide Proposition 1 on November 3, 2026. Arguments for or against the proposed reproductive-rights law are due to the Secretary of State by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on July 31.
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Idaho Ends Fiscal Year With $250 Million Available for 2027 Budget
Idaho will carry about $250 million into its fiscal 2027 General Fund, but the balance does not automatically restore cuts or fund new programs.
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Idaho Medicaid Expansion Reporting Rules Begin Jan. 1, 2027. What Residents Need to Know
Idaho will begin applying federal Medicaid expansion reporting requirements on January 1, 2027. Applicants and current enrollees should understand the activity standards, exemptions, review periods and steps to take now.
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Boise gas and diesel watch: regular at $4.404, diesel at $5.438
Boise City’s latest AAA check shows regular gas at $4.404 a gallon and diesel at $5.438. Regular is basically flat from yesterday and up from last week, while diesel has eased from last month but remains expensive for work trucks and delivery routes. ([gasprices.aaa.com](https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=ID))