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Outside experts to review water quality at North Idaho’s scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene

Environment

Outside experts to review water quality at North Idaho’s scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene

Data show a continued deterioration in the lake’s health, prompting calls for more drastic action to protect the Idaho gem.
Canadian mining firm will move HQ to Boise. It just got federal OK for Idaho mine work

Business

Canadian mining firm will move HQ to Boise. It just got federal OK for Idaho mine work

Midas Gold and the Idaho Conservation League react to public comments on Stibnite Mine project

Environment

Midas Gold and the Idaho Conservation League react to public comments on Stibnite Mine project

Idaho conservation groups join request to federal judge to halt government salmon plan

Environment

Idaho conservation groups join request to federal judge to halt government salmon plan

January 21, 2021, 12:38 PM
The first studies on Idaho’s magnitude-6.5 earthquake are out. Here’s what they tell us.

Environment

The first studies on Idaho’s magnitude-6.5 earthquake are out. Here’s what they tell us.

January 15, 2021, 4:00 AM
Idaho Power chips away at solar incentives. Here’s why, and what it means for customers

Business

Idaho Power chips away at solar incentives. Here’s why, and what it means for customers

December 29, 2020, 4:00 AM
Employees burning brush at Idaho ski resort started November fire, report says

Fires

Employees burning brush at Idaho ski resort started November fire, report says

As monarch butterflies face extinction, U.S. wildlife officials opt not to protect them

Environment

As monarch butterflies face extinction, U.S. wildlife officials opt not to protect them

December 23, 2020, 5:00 AM

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‘Like my heart was trying to tear through my rib cage.’ Idahoans describe long COVID

Idaho adds 600 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths over the weekend as virus surge slows

White supremacist group boasts on social media about hanging banner from Boise overpass

January 25, 2021, 11:22 AM

Boise State’s Loville takes stand against racism by taking a knee — even amid criticism

January 24, 2021, 4:00 AM

US America’s Cup challenger: heart still beats after capsize

January 23, 2021, 5:15 PM
Idaho land board rejects appeal to reconsider 195-foot cellular tower in the Sawtooths

Environment

Idaho land board rejects appeal to reconsider 195-foot cellular tower in the Sawtooths

Boise implemented new air pollution controls over decades — and it now shows. Here’s how

Environment

Boise implemented new air pollution controls over decades — and it now shows. Here’s how

This Idaho mine closed in ’81, became Superfund site. New operators say they’ll reopen it

Business

This Idaho mine closed in ’81, became Superfund site. New operators say they’ll reopen it

December 4, 2020, 4:00 AM
Country club proposes expanding golf course to Boise River island, raising concerns

Environment

Country club proposes expanding golf course to Boise River island, raising concerns

December 3, 2020, 4:00 AM
‘Let it settle first’: Users hope Badger Fire prompts improvements to Idaho recreation

Hiking & Trails

‘Let it settle first’: Users hope Badger Fire prompts improvements to Idaho recreation

December 2, 2020, 6:00 AM
35 acres of open space — home to bald eagles and wildlife —  added to Boise conservation area

Environment

35 acres of open space — home to bald eagles and wildlife — added to Boise conservation area

This new study challenges scientists who blame dams for decline of Snake River salmon

Environment

This new study challenges scientists who blame dams for decline of Snake River salmon

November 30, 2020, 4:00 AM
As Biden promises renewed climate change focus, will his policies help or hurt Idaho?

National Politics

As Biden promises renewed climate change focus, will his policies help or hurt Idaho?

November 22, 2020, 4:00 AM
Debate continues over development on 28,000 acres of state land near McCall

Environment

Debate continues over development on 28,000 acres of state land near McCall

November 18, 2020, 9:03 AM
Palouse landowner welcomes beavers, and their ecological wizardry, back to her land

Environment

Palouse landowner welcomes beavers, and their ecological wizardry, back to her land

November 18, 2020, 6:00 AM
Most Idaho legislators join thousands of commenters on Idaho gold-mine proposal

Business

Most Idaho legislators join thousands of commenters on Idaho gold-mine proposal

November 8, 2020, 5:00 AM
‘Not good enough.’ Feds being sued over new decision to leave Snake River dams standing

Environment

‘Not good enough.’ Feds being sued over new decision to leave Snake River dams standing

A judge ruled he served as BLM’s acting director illegally. In Boise, Pendley defends role

National Politics

A judge ruled he served as BLM’s acting director illegally. In Boise, Pendley defends role

October 16, 2020, 4:00 AM
4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left

Northwest

4 governors agree to work together as NW salmon may have just 20 to 30 years left

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