@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialBingham County's landfill contract just got a makeover: a sliding fee schedule approved, but with a twist—commissioners opted for a shorter three-year term to keep options open!
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialA grieving aunt's plea highlights the alarming rise in kratom-related overdoses, sparking urgent calls for local sales bans in Bannock County.
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialBannock County is launching a pilot program offering 100 landfill vouchers to help residents create defensible spaces against wildfires—are you eligible?
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialGinny Gilliam, interim CEO of the Putnam Valley Development Corporation, is on a mission to transform Bannock County's economy by prioritizing energy, health, and supply-chain industries while engaging local business leaders for a robust future.
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialIdaho State University is set to break ground on a $130 million Life Sciences Building and a new student residence hall, but recent budget cuts have led to tough staff reductions.
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialIdaho State University's new partnership with NewCube promises to revolutionize research and workforce training in advanced energy tech, but don't expect it to generate electricity just yet!
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialPocatello is set to receive a $4.8 million grant for fire mitigation, which could pave the way for residents to dump junipers for free—will it safeguard our community?
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@citizenptnewsid.bsky.socialJoin us on Sept. 17 for a powerful community dinner where families share their personal stories of suicide loss to inspire connection and hope for our veterans.
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