Morning News: South Korea Cancels Idaho Potato Shipments, Idaho’s Steady Gas Prices Could Start To Increase

South Korea bans PNW potatoes on zebra chip fears – “The South Korean government will shut off all shipments of fresh potatoes from Oregon, Washington and Idaho beginning Aug. 17 because of concerns over the presence of zebra chip in Pacific Northwest potatoes.” Capital Press

Retail Sales in U.S. Jumped More Than Forecast in July – “The 0.8 percent advance, the biggest since February and first gain in four months, followed a 0.7 percent decrease in June, Commerce Department figures showed today in Washington. Economists projected a 0.3 percent rise, according to the median forecast in a Bloomberg survey. Purchases climbed in all 13 categories, the first time that’s happened since 2005. “ Bloomberg

California Fire Could Boost Idaho Gas Prices – “The price of a gallon of regular gasoline has remained steady in Twin Falls, averaging $3.62 on Monday. That’s down a penny from a month ago and three cents less than a year ago, according to figures from AAA Idaho. The stability may not last long.” Times-News