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Six Idaho legislative seats flip in favor of Democrats

Congressional races in the state saw Idahoans remain consistent in electing a uniformly Republican delegation, but elections for the Idaho Legislature saw a few notable flips on Tuesday night. These elections, which have each of the 105 state legislators up for election every two years, saw six seats change party affiliation in favor of Democrats on Tuesday, including in several swing districts around west Boise and Pocatello. Legislative victors in several of these races spoke to the Idaho Press on Wednesday on what they believed was behind their seats flipping. Each cited similar desires from constituents to have the direction of the state move away from divisive policies and toward addressing key kitchen-table issues such as rising healthcare costs and growing infrastructure needs. West Boise goes blueIdaho’s District 15, which covers a portion of west Boise, will now have full Democratic representation after incumbent Rep. Steve Berch retained his House seat in District 15. As for the district’s other House race, that saw Republican incumbent Dori Healey unseated by Democrat Jae Etchart, who currently works as a Medicare and Medicaid insurance agent. That race saw Etchart receive 53.33 percent of the vote to Healey’s 46.67 percent. With her current work

Idaho · 1d

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Premier Home Care Brings Private-Pay In-Home Care to Southeast Boise’s Riverfront Communities

Premier Home Care Brings Private-Pay In-Home Care to Southeast Boise’s Riverfront Communities — A caregiver and an older woman share a warm smile, reflecting the personal connection and compassionate support that help seniors feel comfortable at home. Premier Home Care has expanded private-pay in-home care to Southeast Boise’s...

Boise, ID · 2d

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St. Luke’s nurse ‘lucky’ to have team help after heart attack

Even though he has not yet hit his first full year as a team member at St. Luke’s Fruitland, Enrico “Bobby” Brown says, “I’m lucky to be working there.” That took on even more meaning back in March for the licensed practical nurse at the medical plaza, which features a 24-hour emergency department, imaging, clinics and is a Level II STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) center as designated by the Idaho State Time Sensitive Emergencies Council. Being heart aware and well-trained, Brown gained a further appreciation for them when he started to feel strange late in the morning of his shift. “It felt like my lungs were on fire,” Brown said. “It felt like the gas chamber (exercise) we did in basic training (in the Army). I thought at first it could be anxiety, as I had quit smoking about two months prior. “It came and went. I did my job evaluating patients, but I was evaluating myself, too.” Around 7 p.m., checking on his last patient of the day, he was hit with an overwhelming sense of anxiety. Brown went to the nurse’s station and put his hands on the desk. Sweat started pouring. “I knew exactly what it was

Fruitland, ID · 5d

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Elmore County voters approve new ambulance district ballot measure

Elmore County voters approved a measure to replace the county’s existing ambulance district, with 67.53% voting in favor.

Elmore County, ID · 4d

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Free dental clinic for Treasure Valley veterans set for Veterans Day week

What dental services are available at the Treasure Valley Veterans clinic?. Which organizations are providing volunteer dental care for veterans?. Veterans in the Treasure Valley will be able to get free dental care next week as part of a Veterans Appreciation Week clinic hosted by Genesis Community Health ahead of Veterans Day on the 11th.

Treasure Valley, ID · 3d

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St. Luke’s nurse ‘lucky’ to have team help after heart attack

Even though he has not yet hit his first full year as a team member at St. Luke’s Fruitland, Enrico “Bobby” Brown says, “I’m lucky to be working there.” That took on even more meaning back in March for the licensed practical nurse at the medical plaza, which features a 24-hour emergency department, imaging, clinics and is a Level II STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction) center as designated by the Idaho State Time Sensitive Emergencies Council. Being heart aware and well-trained, Brown gained a further appreciation for them when he started to feel strange late in the morning of his shift. “It felt like my lungs were on fire,” Brown said. “It felt like the gas chamber (exercise) we did in basic training (in the Army). I thought at first it could be anxiety, as I had quit smoking about two months prior. “It came and went. I did my job evaluating patients, but I was evaluating myself, too.” Around 7 p.m., checking on his last patient of the day, he was hit with an overwhelming sense of anxiety. Brown went to the nurse’s station and put his hands on the desk. Sweat started pouring. “I knew exactly what it was

Fruitland, ID · 5d

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Canyon County Ambulance District purchases land in Caldwell for new paramedic station

CALDWELL — A third ambulance station is coming to Caldwell after the Canyon County Ambulance District purchased land from the city on Ustick Road. The ambulance district purchased the property on Thursday, Oct. 29 for $836,407 to better serve south Caldwell’s growing population. The station will also serve as an EMS training center and medical supply hub, the ambulance district said in a news release. Station 55 will be the first ambulance station added to the city since 2003, and comes after voters approved a $7.9 million temporary levy override in May 2025, “following significant growth in population and emergency call volume over the past five years.” “Station 55 represents a significant investment by Canyon County voters in prehospital emergency care,” Canyon County Ambulance District Chief Michael Stowell said. The future location of Station 55 is in front of Ustick Park next to Caldwell Fire Department Station 2 and will create a public safety campus for both Canyon County Paramedics and the fire department to coordinate EMS training and strength response capabilities. “Timely care is crucial during emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks and major trauma,” Stowell said. “By expanding ambulance coverage in south Caldwell and strengthening our response across

Caldwell, ID · 5d

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New rural health funding making its way to Emmett

New rural health funding is making its way to Emmett, where local health care leaders say the investment will help replace aging equipment, improve technology and support access to care close to home.

Emmett, ID · 5d

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Why Assisted Living Brings Daily Comfort and Care to Residents

Assisted living gives older adults a practical balance between personal independence and dependable daily support. Residents keep private routines while receiving help with meals, medications, bathing, dressing, and household tasks when needed. Staff members also create regular opportunities for conversation, activity, and rest, which can reduce isolation and ease family concerns. The result is a living arrangement shaped around safety, dignity, and consistent care rather than a hospital routine. Several daily services explain how that balance works.

Nampa, ID · 5d

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Canyon County Ambulance District buys Caldwell property for new station

A new ambulance station, EMS training center and medical supply hub could be coming to Canyon County after the purchase of a south Caldwell property. The Canyon County Ambulance District on Friday announced it bought land from the City of Caldwell to develop Station 55. The addition would mark the first new paramedics station in Caldwell since 2003, according to a news release.

Caldwell, ID · 8d

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Canyon County Ambulance District buys Caldwell site for new Station 55, training center

CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A new ambulance station and training center is planned for south Caldwell after the Canyon County Ambulance District purchased property from the City of Caldwell on Oct. 29, 2026. The purchase is the first step toward developing Station 55, which is expected to increase the...

Caldwell, ID · 8d

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Saint Alphonsus in Boise reverified as Level II trauma center

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the American College of Surgeons reverified Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise as a Level II Trauma Center. For Idaho's patients and families, this means:. Access to the highest level of trauma care in the Treasure Valley and...

Boise, ID · 10d

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New ambulance station, EMS training center, supply hub coming to south Caldwell

A new ambulance station, EMS training center and medical supply hub is coming to South Caldwell, officials announced Friday.

Caldwell, ID · 8d

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Is This Really The Best Hospital In Idaho According To U.S. News

The largest hospital in Idaho has a walking labyrinth outside, built for slow steps and quiet thoughts. That’s a surprising detail for a place that also handles trauma cases around the clock. This hospital began as a six-bed cottage. Today it holds hundreds of licensed beds and keeps adding...

Idaho · 22d

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'Arguably the deadliest'; Health officials warn of death cap mushrooms in Boise

Boise, ID · 22d

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Inside Saint Alphonsus’ Nampa expansion as hospital works to grow care, training

🏥 More room for patients and more opportunities to train doctors. Inside Saint Alphonsus’ Nampa expansion and why one Idaho medical student wants to bring his training home.

Nampa, ID · 10-06

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Elmore County voters will decide on new ambulance district in November

Elmore County voters will decide on a ballot measure that could change how ambulance services are funded. Here's a breakdown of what it could cost you.

Elmore County, ID · 10-05

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‘Taj Mahal of Vent Units’: Nursing Homes Adapt to Growing Acuity With Complex Procedures Normally Performed in Hospitals

The trend toward higher acuity in nursing homes has been at play for so long that nursing homes have turned to providing a growing number of complex services and procedures traditionally done at the hospital level. Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are increasingly equipped to provide everything from sophisticated ventilator care...

Boise, ID · 10-05

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Boise volunteers plan community resource fair with vaccines, haircuts and more

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — What began as a weekly effort to serve hot meals has grown into something bigger for volunteers with Sunday Distro in Boise. For nearly a year, volunteers have gathered at Rhodes Skate Park each week to serve hot meals, distribute clothing, and provide other essentials to people in need in Boise.

Boise, ID · 10-05