NEWS SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS EXPAND More Idahoans receiving SNAP food assistance are now subject to federal work requirements. The changes, which took effect in April, expand the rules to include many veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and some parents. TWIN FALLS BEGINS FY 2027 BUDGET TALKS The City of Twin Falls begins its Fiscal Year 2027…

NEWS Federal Aid / Idaho Storm Recovery FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Idaho following the severe storms that hit the state in March. FEMA funding will help communities in six northern Idaho counties recover from flooding, landslides, damaging winds, and other storm damage, covering emergency response and repairs…

NEWS WILDFIRES Carey Fire Stopped Near Highway 20 Firefighters have stopped the forward spread of a wildfire along U.S. Highway 20 near Hofstetter Lane in Carey. Crews remained on scene yesterday mopping up hot spots. It’s the second fire in the area in less than 24 hours. Officials say the first fire was caused by…