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American Airlines is boarding flights again, and the FAA lifts its nationwide ground-stop; Santa Cruz, CA wharf collapses in storm, tossing three people into water; Toxic 'forever chemicals' taint rural CA wells. Has Ohio lost its battleground state status? Opponents of factory farms regroup after mixed election results.

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Biden commutes the sentences of most federal death row inmates, the House Ethics Committee says former Rep. Gaetz may have committed statutory rape, and the national archivist won't certify the ERA without congressional approval.

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Rural folks could soon be shut out of loans for natural disasters if Project 2025 has its way, Taos, New Mexico weighs options for its housing shortage, and the top states providing America's Christmas trees revealed.

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The Kootenai River runs through the northern part of the Idaho panhandle. (Gregory Johnston/Adobe Stock)

Monday, December 23, 2024

Idaho's role in Canadian mining pollution cleanup

Cross-border governing bodies, including the state of Idaho, are taking steps to address mining pollution coming from Canada. Coal mining pollution …

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Overcrowding is one of the most pressing issues in Idaho's jails. (Global Image Archive/Adobe Stock)
Safety questions raised as more than a third of ID jails fail inspections

More than a third of Idaho's jails have failed their inspections but consequences for failing grades are unlikely. The nonprofit newsroom …

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A lawsuit could affect management of public lands, including Idaho's Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. (Zack Frank/Adobe Stock)
ID joins lawsuit that could threaten access to public lands, critics say

Advocates for public lands access are raising alarms about a lawsuit that could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Utah has filed a suit arguing …

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Ballot measures to ensure access to abortion won in the 2024 election in red states like Arizona, Missouri and Montana. (tilialucida/Adobe Stock)
Pro-choice wins in election signal promise for potential ID initiative

Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder increases as daylight decreases and winter weather sets in. (photogeek/Adobe Stock)<br />
Grief can be more painful during holiday season

'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Idahoans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …

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Downtown Boise has the highest concentration of locally owned businesses in Idaho, according to the Downtown Boise Association. (John/Adobe Stock)
Small Business Saturday keeps holiday shopping dollars local

Small businesses are reminding people to shop locally as the holiday shopping season kicks off this week. Local communities around the country…

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Idaho Gov. Brad Little was first elected in 2018. (gov.idaho.gov)
Idahoans get chance to speak with Gov. Little at town hall

Older Idahoans have an opportunity to speak with Governor Brad Little next week. AARP Idaho is hosting a telephone town hall with the governor…

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Nearly 270,000 Idahoans voted in favor of reforming Idaho's election system, but the measure fell well short on Election Day. (GoodIdeas/Adobe Stock)
Electoral-reform measure goes down in ID

A proposition on the ballot to change the way voting works in Idaho failed in last week's election. Proposition One would have opened up primaries …

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Polls are open until 8 p-m local time across the country. (steheap/Adobe Stock)
Time is not on our side, voting experts say

Election experts are urging calm and patience - as Idahoans, and all Americans - head to the polls on Election Day. Rules that forbid counting …

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Idahoans can register to vote on Election Day at their polling place with proof of residency and a photo ID. (Annap/Adobe Stock)
Voter guide available for Idahoans who might face barriers at polls

Election Day is tomorrow and resources are available for people who might face challenges at the polls in Idaho. The American Civil Liberties Union …

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If they haven't already, Idahoans still have time to register to vote in person. (PX Media/Adobe Stock)
ID Secretary of State to answer voting questions at town hall meeting

Election Day is one week away, and a town hall meeting on Wednesday is aimed at helping people with last-minute questions on how they can cast their …

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Idaho Power and PacifiCorp co-own a coal-fired power plant in Wyoming. (Robert/Adobe Stock)
Report: ID utilities struggling to transition to clean energy

A new report grades utilities based on their commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels. The Sierra Club has graded utilities on their …

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