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Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Sawtooth Reindeer Ranch

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December 28, 2024

Salute to Idaho Agriculture: Sawtooth Reindeer Ranch

CAREY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Shaylin and Eric Heywood said they dreamed of owning reindeer, and last year, it came true when they opened the Sawtooth Reindeer Ranch in Carey.

“Seeing all the kids just in awe that reindeer actually exists makes all the work worth it,” Eric Haywood said.

Since then, they’ve learned how to take care of these unique creatures, and it’s a lot of work.

“I was full-time, we were both full-time, but now I am a stay-at-home-reindeer mom full-time,” Shaylin Heywood said. “These guys do require quite a bit, it’s out here all day every day.”

Their business centers around tours of their ranch and bringing their reindeer to events across the Magic Valley. Another one of their goals is to spread the knowledge of how important these animals are to agriculture.

“The huge culture and history they actually have in agricultural life,” Shaylin Haywood said. “Idaho recognizes that, but like how we have horses, cows and dogs, the Sami people they have reindeer, that is their livestock animal.”

Eric Heywood said that raising reindeer comes with unique struggles.

“When they’re not feeling good, they really do a good job at disguising it,” Eric Heywood said. “Because they don’t want to show weakness, because if they show weakness in a herd environment, they are usually the ones that get cut out or taken out.”

With their reindeer’s success over the years, the Heywoods said they know the community is there for them.

“Everybody has been awesome, and it’s been really cool to see kind of like cheer and happiness that they bring no matter where we go or who comes here, it’s been awesome,” Shaylin Haywood said.

The ranch is preparing to welcome some new additions next year.

“Also, keep an eye out because this spring, we are expecting our first round of calves, so we will have a bunch of baby reindeer running around,” Shaylin Heywood said.

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

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February 28, 2026

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Town Hall to address future of Medicaid expansion in Idaho – Local News 8

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Nearly two-thirds of Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion, but local leaders say that coverage is now at risk.

According to the organizers of a town hall set for Saturday, February 28, proposed changes could severely impact Idaho’s rural hospitals and leave thousands of residents without access to healthcare.

The town hall, titled “Protecting What Works: Medicaid Expansion in Idaho,” will take place at Chubbuck City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

A panel of representatives from across the healthcare sector — including home health, hospitals, and public and community health — will answer questions about how Medicaid expansion works in Idaho and how potential cuts could affect communities. Organizers say there will also be time for audience questions.

One of the event organizers told Local News 8 why the discussion is important:

“There have been conversations in the last couple of legislative sessions about either fully repealing Medicaid expansion or making significant cuts to Medicaid,” Shantay Boxham, the organizer, said. “This is an educational forum to ensure voters and community members have the information they need about what the program is, what’s at stake, and how it supports Idaho and Idahoans.”

There are limited seats available for the meeting. To reserve a spot, visit members.pocatello.com.

Local News 8 will continue to follow this story and have updates tomorrow.

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

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February 27, 2026

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Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty under new hemp rules

Idaho takes pride in being a no-THC zone. Unlike our neighbors on all sides, the Gem State has taken a firm stance not to legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational use for years. This opposition long extended to the legalization of hemp, a plant relative of marijuana with far lower levels of the intoxicating chemical […]

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Idaho Lottery results: See winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4 on Feb. 26, 2026

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February 27, 2026

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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on Feb. 26.

Winning Pick 3 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-5

Night: 3-0-0

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Winning Pick 4 numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

Day: 9-8-4-2

Night: 9-7-2-1

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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

04-21-25-30-34

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing

03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04

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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

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