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"Green jobs" likely in Idaho, perhaps driven by more hydro power, state agency says

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:04 MST

Renewable energy is one place the state could make job gains, said the Idaho Department of Commerce.

Home starts plunge in the Treasure Valley and across the nation

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Construction of U.S. homes unexpectedly plummeted last month to its lowest point since April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Lotterman: Free-market incentives mean the poor pay more for health care

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

You never hear the term "price discrimination" in the debate about restructuring U.S. health care financing, but it is a key issue. One manifestation of price discrimination is the recent news story about Scott Hawkins, a California State College-Sacramento student who was killed by a roommate.

Peter Crabb: Help the U.S. pay off its debt with a 'Gift to reduce the Debt Held by the Public'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:50 MST

As the end of the year draws near we approach what is often called �the season of giving.� But giving, particularly to charitable causes, during a recession is hard for everyone.

Idaho third quarter exports continue upward trend

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:14:53 MST

Export sales by Idaho companies experienced a solid increase in the third

Zions Bank is No. 1 lender for SBA in southern Idaho, agency says

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:21:09 MST

Zions Bank was the top Small Business Administration lender in the region for the fiscal year ending in September, according to the Boise District Office of the SBA.

Leading economic indicators signal slow growth

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:51:18 MST

A private forecast of economic activity over the next six months edged up less than expected in October, signaling slow, bumpy growth next year.

AOL offers buyouts to over a third of work force

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:16 MST

The struggling Internet company AOL plans to shed up to 2,500 jobs - more than a third of its work force - as it prepares to separate from Time Warner and finally sever their ill-fated marriage.

Your Treasure Valley business community: accomplishments and promotions

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Job changes

Scam Alert! Create your own, scam-free H1N1 flu kit

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

The level of concern that drives people to stand in line also will drive people to make snap decisions to buy products that promise to stop swine flu. And, oh, there are plenty of products.

Your Treasure Valley business community: accomplishments and promotions.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Job changes

Minnick, other freshmen Democrats, propose rehaul to workforce training

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:32 MST

Rep. Walt Minnick, D-Idaho, has introduced a bill that he says would bring major reform to federal job-training programs by prioritizing training and education that helps workers become certified for a new career.

St. Luke's heart program wins national honors

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:57 MST

St. Luke�s Boise and Meridian medical centers are ranked in the top 100

Boise company's solar charger may save car battery, gas consumption

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Treasure Valley Solar, a Boise company, may have a way to keep your electronic devices running without burning gasoline or idling a car.

Your Treasure Valley business community: accomplishments and promotions.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Job changes

Have trouble canceling your Vonage service? You might be entitled to part of settlement

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:11 MST

Consumers who had difficulty canceling their Vonage Voice Over Internet

Treasure Valley company relies on solar power to charge electronic devices in automobiles

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:49 MST

A Treasure Valley company has come up with a way to charge electronic devices in an automobile without draining the battery or requiring the vehicle run on idle for long periods of time.

Lotterman: Supposed supply-siders have strayed from economic roots

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

It is obvious that many politicians who call themselves supply-siders really don't understand what the term means.

Your Treasure Valley business community: accomplishments and promotions.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Job changes

Boise Cascade releases quarterly earnings

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Boise Cascade Holdings, L.L.C. announced net income of $26.2 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30. Included in its net income was $28.2 million of noncash income associated with the company's equity investment in Boise Inc.

Life Flight tells McCall hospital to use service exclusively

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Life Flight Network has told McCall Memorial Hospital to use its helicopters in McCall and elsewhere for all air ambulance calls or risk losing the McCall base.

Brundage Mountain project gets final OK

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Adams County commissioners have unanimously approved Brundage Mountain Village, the planned-unit development scheduled for 388 acres at the base of Brundage Mountain Resort.

Insulating your home can earn you a tax break

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

As the weather turns chilly in Idaho, homeowners are looking at improvements to help them keep their energy costs down - and the government can help with part of the bill.