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Dismantle Snake River dams to help salmon? Here’s the $33 billion plan for it.

An orchard. A working farm. What’s coming to this new ag-themed Boise city park

Boise & Garden City

An orchard. A working farm. What’s coming to this new ag-themed Boise city park

April 6, 2021, 4:00 AM

Will Biden administration reverse plans to log some of the Northwest’s wild forests?

Environment

Will Biden administration reverse plans to log some of the Northwest’s wild forests?

April 4, 2021, 4:00 AM

Some environmentalists raise objections to Simpson dam plan. This is the biggest reason

Environment

Some environmentalists raise objections to Simpson dam plan. This is the biggest reason

Democrats control Congress. That’s the opening this Idaho Republican sees to save salmon

Environment

Democrats control Congress. That’s the opening this Idaho Republican sees to save salmon

2 sides of proposed Idaho land swap near McCall, Payette Lake

Environment

2 sides of proposed Idaho land swap near McCall, Payette Lake

Will scenic lands around Payette Lake become private? Idaho leaders face public outcry

Environment

Will scenic lands around Payette Lake become private? Idaho leaders face public outcry

Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson explains stakes involved on salmon recovery

Environment

Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson explains stakes involved on salmon recovery

Trending Stories

Desperate Idaho restaurants are begging you to work for them, and they’re raising pay

April 10, 2021, 4:00 AM

Thousands in Boise lost power Friday because of a vehicle crash. Here’s what we know

Update: Suspect in Boise stabbing found dead by police, victim in stable condition

Ada County adds over 100 COVID-19 cases again, new vaccine clinics open in Boise area

Know anyone who needs a job? These Boise-area employers will seek workers at job fair

April 10, 2021, 4:00 AM

Could breaching 4 hydro dams to save salmon jeopardize our electricity? What to know

Environment

Could breaching 4 hydro dams to save salmon jeopardize our electricity? What to know

Montana governor gets warning after he traps, kills Yellowstone wolf on donor’s ranch

Outdoors

Montana governor gets warning after he traps, kills Yellowstone wolf on donor’s ranch

Idaho Republican, Oregon Democrat could be the key figures in dam-breaching debate

Environment

Idaho Republican, Oregon Democrat could be the key figures in dam-breaching debate

March 29, 2021, 4:00 AM

Idaho family wants airstrip in Sawtooths. Neighbors call it ‘plaything for the wealthy’

Outdoors

Idaho family wants airstrip in Sawtooths. Neighbors call it ‘plaything for the wealthy’

Playing catch-up: Great American Outdoors Act funds go to long-delayed maintenance

Hiking & Trails

Playing catch-up: Great American Outdoors Act funds go to long-delayed maintenance

March 24, 2021, 6:00 AM

Idaho leaders open door for potential development near McCall amid public opposition

Environment

Idaho leaders open door for potential development near McCall amid public opposition

Burning Idaho to save it: Why one solution to our raging wildfires can’t gain traction

Idaho News

Burning Idaho to save it: Why one solution to our raging wildfires can’t gain traction

Scientists: Removing Snake River dams ‘necessary’ to restore Idaho salmon population

Environment

Scientists: Removing Snake River dams ‘necessary’ to restore Idaho salmon population

Hundreds of Idaho wolves could be killed under legislation proposed this week

State Politics

Hundreds of Idaho wolves could be killed under legislation proposed this week

‘Devastating impacts’: Idaho Gov. Little opposes Simpson’s plan to breach Snake River dams

State Politics

‘Devastating impacts’: Idaho Gov. Little opposes Simpson’s plan to breach Snake River dams

Midas Gold changes its name, moves HQ to Boise, gets listed on Nasdaq Stock Market

Business

Midas Gold changes its name, moves HQ to Boise, gets listed on Nasdaq Stock Market

Lewiston port manager says Simpson’s big dam-breaching plan won’t save salmon runs

Environment

Lewiston port manager says Simpson’s big dam-breaching plan won’t save salmon runs

February 13, 2021, 4:00 AM

Simpson plan for Snake River dams, salmon restoration shows promise with supporters, critics

Environment

Simpson plan for Snake River dams, salmon restoration shows promise with supporters, critics

This GOP congressman wants to remove 4 dams to save Idaho’s salmon. It’ll cost billions.

Environment

This GOP congressman wants to remove 4 dams to save Idaho’s salmon. It’ll cost billions.

February 6, 2021, 10:00 PM

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