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Arizona’s Gila monsters could be threatened by climate change
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. Gila monsters are shrouded in mystery. The venomous,...

Following detection, Idaho approves budget authority to fight quagga mussels in Snake River
The Idaho State Board of Examiners voted unanimously Tuesday to give the Idaho State Department of Agriculture the authority to pay unexpected and unbudgeted expenses to fight quagga mussels after the invasive mussels were again detected in the...

Idaho officials urge hunters to report wildlife crimes this season
BOISE, Idaho — Over the past year, we've seen quite a few poaching cases throughout the Gem State. That surge in wildlife crime has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to specify what it means to be a "good witness" when reporting poaching incidents....

Idaho Fish and Game Raises Awareness for Chronic Wasting Disease
Idaho Fish and Game is raising awareness for Chronic Wasting Disease. CWD is a contagious and fatal neurological disease that affects deer, elk, and moose, and there is no cure or vaccination. Fish and Game want to keep the percentage of animals...

Idaho Fish and Game urges hunters to be 'good witnesses' to poaching
BOISE, Idaho — Over the past year, we've seen quite a few poaching cases throughout the Gem State. That surge in wildlife crime has prompted Idaho Fish and Game to specify what it means to be a "good witness" when reporting poaching incidents....

Idaho family files tort claim against Boise School District over restroom policy
An Idaho family claims Boise High School violated state law by allowing a transgender student to use the girls' restroom in February 2025. BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho family has filed a tort claim against the Boise School District and Boise High...

The 208 Redial: Actor Robert Redford's ties to Idaho
Robert Redford passed away at the age of 89. Early in his career, Redford was a champion of environmental causes, which brought him to Idaho. Author: ktvb.com Published: 5:18 PM MDT September 16, 2025 Updated: 5:18 PM MDT September 16, 2025

Lightning will ignite even more wildfires as the climate heats up
Wildfires in the western U.S. have become a growing crisis. They’re lasting longer, burning hotter, and spreading into areas that rarely burned in the past. But another danger is rising, beyond heatwaves and droughts. Lightning – sudden, fierce,...

Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment: Boise, Idaho
Top 10 Cities to Rent an Apartment: Boise, Idaho Choosing where to live is one of the biggest financial and lifestyle decisions you can make. Whether you're relocating for work, school, or a fresh start, renting can offer flexibility and...

Idaho Strategic Announces Inclusion in Global Junior Gold Miners Index
COEUR D'ALENE, ID / ACCESS Newswire / September 16, 2025 / Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American:IDR) ("IDR", "Idaho Strategic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is has been added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF...

'Going Places' exhibit at Discovery Center of Idaho explores transportation transformation over past 150 years
The Discovery Center of Idaho debuts a transportation exhibit in collaboration with Scitech Museum and Imagine Exhibitions. BOISE, Idaho — The Discovery Center of Idaho is opening a new exhibit focusing on the science of transportation. The new...

Arizona law firm expands into Boise and Coeur d’Alene recruiting Idaho attorneys
Fennemore, a law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, has continued the expansion of its offices by tapping into two Idaho markets: Boise and Coeur d’Alene. Doing so, it has brought on two well-known local attorneys to lead its efforts. At a Glance:...

National security firm validates content authentication app created in Boise
A physical and cybersecurity firm has tested and validated an app created in Boise geared to verifying the authenticity of content. At a Glance: Swear app validated by cybersecurity firm ESI Convergent Technology preserves digital DNA of audio and...

Idaho gas prices hit reverse
The following is a news release from AAA Idaho. BOISE – While Idaho drivers anticipated gas prices would continue to drop after Labor Day, regional supply chain issues have pushed prices in the opposite direction. According to AAA, Monday’s...

Our nation’s immigration laws are being used to create a climate of fear
Refugees, workers and others who have come to Idaho from other countries are at increased risk of detention and deportation, even if they came to the U.S. through legal means of entry. ICE raids and the too frequent reports of individuals being...

Feds extend lead-free ammo rebates at 13 wildlife refuges in 2025-26
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is extending a program to encourage hunters to use lead-free for the 2025-26 hunting season. The program, which offers hunters rebates for using lead-free ammunition, will include 25 hunting seasons at 13 refuges...

Former student issues tort claim against Boise School District
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Ashley Green, a former Boise School District student, issued a tort claim against the district and three of the schools she attended, seeking $1 million in damages. Green alleges the district and schools failed to "report,...

Utah, Idaho both rank among nation’s happiest states
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is the sixth-happiest state in the nation, while Idaho cracked the top 10 at No. 10, according to WalletHub’s 2025 Happiest States in America report released recently. The analysis compared all 50 states across 30 metrics...

7 Investigates: The Vaccine Divide in Idaho
As the debate over the use of vaccines continues across the country, the number of Idaho children getting vaccinated continues to fall, specifically when it comes to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Idaho is not alone; according to data...

Nez Perce Tribe challenges Idaho national forest gold mine
Published 12:00 pm Monday, September 15, 2025 The Nez Perce Indian Tribe is seeking to stop a large Idaho gold mine on national forest land, arguing it was approved contrary to federal environmental laws. The tribe has filed a lawsuit arguing it...