Stories from Saturday, August 10, 2019

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Idaho's economy is strong, but more work is needed to shore up the state's transportation infrastructure and education and health care systems, Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday. "I believe people and businesses are choosing to relocate or expand in Idaho because of how we respect the hard-earned money and the hard-earned efforts of our citizens and businesses,'' he said...

Idaho Fish and Game officials are asking hunters and other interested parties to review and comment on a proposed sage-grouse hunting season for 2019. Deadline to comment is Aug. 19. Statewide, sage-grouse lek counts indicate a 25-percent decline in males at leks in spring 2019, compared to 2018. ...