Idaho
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Snake River dams' clean energy claims questioned
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
Fed judge's wolf trapping decision could help ID grizzly recovery
A federal court ruling that limits wolf trapping and snaring in Idaho could aid recovery of grizzly bears in the region. U.S. Judge Candy Dale …
ID anti-DEI bill in higher ed could have 'ripple effects' for state
Idaho lawmakers are considering a measure that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses. Critics say it could …
ID bill could add restrictions to ballot initiative process
Idaho lawmakers are once again looking to change the ballot initiative process in the state. With a little more than a week left in the session…
Criminal Justice Month: Alternatives to incarceration for mental health issues
March is National Criminal Justice Month and advocacy groups are drawing attention to how people with mental illness are overrepresented in jails and …
ID student-led program helps Spanish speakers access science
A student-led program at Boise State University is helping make science more accessible for Spanish speakers. Project Scientia provides Spanish …
Feds propose plan to return grizzlies in ID's Bitterroots
Grizzly bears could make a comeback in Idaho's Bitterroots under proposed plans from the federal government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has …
Invasive Species Week sheds light on ID landscape impact
It is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and plants and critters not native to the Northwest are wreaking havoc on some landscapes, including …
Promoting 'welcoming communities' key to preventing teen dating violence
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and young people often find it hard to navigate experiences of harm…
ID coalition helps defeat bill to grant lawsuit immunity to pesticides industry
A coalition of advocacy groups has helped defeat a bill in the Idaho Legislature which would have given the pesticide industry blanket immunity from l…
AARP Community Challenge open to ID project ideas
A program to fund ideas for improving communities is now open to applications. The AARP Community Challenge grant program is accepting applications …
Focus on women's health during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on potential cardiovascular risks. Health experts said women, especially, should consider their …