Microsoft has ceased providing security updates for its Windows 10 software. Consumer advocates in Idaho and nationwide are calling for an extension, claiming the move could create a security disaster for millions of users and send an unprecedented amount of e-waste to America’s landfills. Comments from Nathan Proctor, senior director of Right to Repair campaign, Public Interest Research Group.

This month on ISU Impact, Dean Kandi Turley-Ames sits down with Tim May of Direct Communications and ISU communications major Derek Hansen to discuss the university’s growing esports program. They explore how student-athletes are making their mark nationally and what the creation of a new on-campus esports arena means for the future of ISU.

Videos are now available for the League of Women Voters of Pocatello and the Idaho State Journal-hosted public forum from September 29 at the Pocatello High School Auditorium, and the October 7 in the Chubbuck City Council Chambers . Pocatello City Council candidates spoke at 6:00 PM, followed by Pocatello Mayoral candidates at 7:30 PM. After the forum, candidates met with voters in the foyer, fostering direct engagement and conversation. Click for Videos

Idaho Found welcomes Senator Dave Lent. As chair of the Senate Education committee, Senator Lent is focused on innovative ideas to support education excellence for Idaho students. He hopes to create a more customized education approach in K-12 public schools and to build on the success of programs, like the Idaho Launch Education program, in better preparing our students for the evolving needs of today’s workforce.

On today’s episode, Madison introduces Holly Wilson as our new co-host of Sustainable Idaho. Then, Madison and Holly interview Kim Stouse, the Community Risk Reduction Specialist for the Pocatello Fire Department, to share firework and fire safety tips for this 4th of July. To view the Pocatello Fire Department Wildland Urban Interface Map to see restricted firework usage zones, click here at, 2025-Pocatello-Chubbuck-Firework-Zones-Map-PDF. The Pocatello Fire Department website will also include any new press releases here, News Releases • Pocatello Fire Department Urges Safe and Sane. Additionally, if you see someone illegally using fireworks or using them in a prohibited area, call the non-emergency dispatch at, 208-234-6100. If you see a fire start, contact 911 immediately.

In the third-part of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge series, Madison finishes up with Dexton Lake, a Government Affairs Representative for the Idaho Farm Bureau, to discuss the next steps for the SJM #104 and how to keep agriculture in mind while caring for Camas National Wildlife Refuge. For more information, visit the Idaho Farm Bureau website at https://www.idahofb.org or the Idaho Legislature website at SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 104 – Idaho State Legislature.

Pebble Creek Ski Patrol member, Sean McAteer, visits with McKenzie to talk about Southeast Idaho’s annual harbinger of summer, the 22nd Annual Wildflower Music Festival, a fundraiser for Pebble Creek Ski Patrol. The discussion covers event details like musical line up, lift rides, items to bring, ticket sales and parking. Carpooling is highly recommended. More information and tickets at https://pebblecreekskipatrol.org/

In this episode of "The Nature of Idaho," hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila (Idaho Museum of Natural History) and Peter Pruitt (Zoo Idaho) are joined by Kevin Fossen, park ranger at Three Island Crossing State Park in southern Idaho. The conversation explores the park’s natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, encouraging listeners to discover this often-overlooked gem along the Snake River near Glenns Ferry.

In today’s episode, Madison talks with Dexton Lake, a Government Affairs Representative for the Idaho Farm Bureau, to discuss how the SJM #104 will potentially help the farmers in the Mud Lake area get the water they need. This is the first half of the Farm Bureau interview and the second episode in a three-episode series focusing on multiple perspectives involved in running the Camas National Wildlife Refuge and the progress of the SJM #104. For more information, visit the Idaho Farm Bureau website at https://www.idahofb.org or the Idaho Legislature website at SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 104 – Idaho State Legislature.

McKenzie Young is in the studio with the cast and crew of the Farm Bureau Summer Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “School of Rock: The Musical.” Performances are June 20, 21, 23, & 26 - 28 at 7:30 PM, in the Bistline Theatre at ISU’s Stephens Performing Arts Center.