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Eastern Washington, meet Captain Alan Myers: Fish and Wildlife's new head 'cop in the woods'
Spokane Public Radio - Washington State
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September 6, 2025
Make sure you’re hunting and fishing responsibly—Eastern Washington has a new captain leading the “cops in the woods.” Captain Alan Myers now heads the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Region 1 law enforcement. SPR and Spokesman Review outdoors...
Idaho wolves to remain under state control
Bonner County Daily Bee - Idaho
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September 6, 2025
Idaho’s wolves will remain under state authority despite a judge’s recent decision that calls for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reconsider a previous determination that relisting wolves in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming under the Endangered...
NEA’s ‘Everyone Is Welcome’ kit pushes LGBTQ+, climate propaganda
The College Fix
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September 6, 2025
The NEA launched 'Everyone Is Welcome' toolkits inspired by Sarah Inama, an Idaho teacher who resigned after being pressured to remove a similar poster promoting inclusivity. The toolkits aim to foster a supportive school environment for all...
‘Crafting a compromise’: Idaho’s Boulder-White Clouds celebrate 10 years of wilderness protection
Idaho Mountain Express
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Some of the newest wilderness areas in America celebrated their 10th anniversary in August thanks to a years-long bipartisan public lands push that started in Idaho. On Aug. 7. 2015, former President Barack Obama signed the Sawtooth National...
FAST FIVE Dave Muise keeps the environment at the forefront
CDA Press - Idaho
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September 6, 2025
Meet Dave Muise, vice president of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance board of directors, a resident of Coeur d'Alene and recently retired product manager with over 30 years working on high-speed internet equipment for Nokia. Dave became an...
Report: Some Idaho wastewater treatment plants violating pollution discharge limits
CDA Press - Idaho
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September 6, 2025
The Idaho Conservation League’s eighth annual study of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants found in 2024 just over half of plants failed to comply with Clean Water Act permits for the discharge of harmful bacteria, chemicals, toxic metals and...
Boise’s electric future on display at $12 million Warm Springs Golf Course clubhouse
ABC 6 - Idaho
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September 5, 2025
SOUTHEAST BOISE, Idaho — Just over a month after its grand opening, the Warm Springs Golf Course's new $12 million facility is drawing praise from golfers and city officials alike for its groundbreaking all-electric design. The facility represents...
Idaho Career Ready Students Grant Program Applications Open for 2025 – 2026 School Year CTE Funding
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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BOISE - The Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) council recently voted to open the application process for local education agencies to apply for microgrants of up to $50,000 to fund career technical education (CTE) efforts this 2025 – 2026 school...
Guide to Boise
Lonely Planet
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While I was sitting at the counter at Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro in downtown Boise, I heard two women next to me tell the waiter their girls' weekend plan was to “eat potatoes and go shopping.” Listen, if those two reasons alone don’t sell you on...
Escape to These Charming Mountain Towns in Idaho Before Fall Ends
Only In Your State
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Having lived in several states throughout my life, I can say with certainty that I never want to leave Idaho. I have called the Gem State home for more than a decade, and have visited what I believe are the most beautiful places in the state,...
From West Virginia to Idaho: Top 10 US states to retire in 2025
Mint
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September 5, 2025
For years, many Americans considered sunny states like Florida and Texas the ultimate retirement havens. However, Bankrate’s 2025 Best and Worst States to Retire Study has overturned this perception. The Granite State of New Hampshire has been...
Multimedia Environmental Enforcement: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Elmore/Owyhee Counties Beef Feedlot Operator Enter Into Consent Judgment
JD Supra - California
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September 5, 2025
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and Idaho State Department of Agriculture (collectively, “IDEQ”) entered into an August 15th Draft Consent Judgment (“CJ”) with J.R. Simplot Co. and Simplot Livestock Co. (collectively, “JRS”)...
St. Thomas football: Tommies QB Andy Peters heads into anticipated homecoming vs. ranked Idaho
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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September 5, 2025
When the Tommies make their first trip to Idaho on Saturday to play the University of Idaho Vandals, they will be led by a Boise, Idaho, native, who traveled halfway across the country to fulfill his dream of playing Division I football. St....
Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge to Host Annual “Birds, Bugles, and Brunch” Celebration
KIFI Local News 8 - Idaho
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September 5, 2025
The following is a news release from the Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge. HAMER, Idaho (News Release) — The Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge invites the community to our annual Birds, Bugles, and Brunch celebration on Saturday,...
5-year resident of Idaho Falls hoping to become the city’s next mayor
East Idaho News
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September 5, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part of a series of profiles of the 2025 Idaho Falls mayoral candidates. IDAHO FALLS — Jeff Alldridge is one of three candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Idaho Falls. Three-term Mayor Rebecca Casper has...
Give Donald Trump Credit for New Wildfire Policy in Idaho
98.3 The Snake - Idaho
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September 5, 2025
There have been far more wildfires reported across the American West this summer than last summer. But the volume of the burn has been considerably less. Dramatically less acreage. What’s going on? The President's Team Could Get Some Credit I saw...
Interim draft report released on Kootenay watershed pollution study
Arrow Lakes News
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September 5, 2025
Investigatory body looking into Kootenay watershed pollution releases interim draft report The International Elk-Kootenay Watershed Study Board (Study Board) is seeking input on its draft Interim Status Report from the public and interested...
Opinion: Trump policies set stage for Oregon’s next environmental battleground
Columbia County Spotlight - Oregon
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September 5, 2025
Published 7:44 am Friday, September 5, 2025 If Oregon has a “brand,” protection of its environment has to be integral to it. Probably no political figure in the state’s history more represents it to the rest of the world than former Republican...
Pure Bliss Baking rises with unique sourdough creations on the Boise Bench
ABC 6 - Idaho
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September 5, 2025
When Shana Lemke's favorite sourdough shop closed, she didn't just find a new place to buy bread — she created one. The baker started selling gluten-friendly cookies and loaves of long-fermented sourdough at farmers markets after learning to make...
Exploring Idaho: Flowing Springs Ranch showcases Robie Creek's beauty
KTVB 7 - Idaho
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September 5, 2025
Tucked in the heart of Robie Creek, Flowing Springs Ranch boasts 4,000 acres of natural beauty. The land was once a gateway to Idaho's gold rush. ROBIE CREEK, Idaho — Nestled between Boise and Idaho City, Robie Creek was once a gateway to Idaho’s...