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Thursday, February 13, 2025

News from February 2025

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Idaho closes part of US-20 temporarily for snow removal

By Gem State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

In response to the forecast of more snow in the region, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has announced a temporary closure of U.S. Highway 20 from Anderson Dam Road to Hill City.

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Dry Creek Bridge design plans shared by Idaho Transportation Department

By Gem State Wire | Feb 11, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will host a community open house on February 18 to present updated design plans for the replacement of the Dry Creek Bridge on U.S. Highway 30.

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Authorities urge safe use of US-95 Aht’Wy Interchange

By Gem State Wire | Feb 10, 2025

The Nez Perce Tribal Police, supported by the Idaho State Police (ISP) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), are advising drivers to adhere to posted signs and utilize the Aht’Wy Interchange on U.S. Highway 95 near the Clearwater River...

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Pleasant View Road closure planned as part of interchange construction

By Gem State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has announced the upcoming closure of Pleasant View Road between State Highway 53 and Prairie Avenue, expected to begin in early March.

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New camera system aids Idaho snowplow operators in monitoring salt levels

By Gem State Wire | Feb 7, 2025

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has seen an innovative development in snowplow operations thanks to Skylerr Valentine, a plow operator.

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Analysis: Idaho among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Gem State Wire | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Gem State Wire shows that Idaho is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Idaho inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Gem State Wire | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Idaho experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Idaho Elections Division Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Gem State Wire | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Idaho Elections Division on February 5, 2025.