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Idaho’s CDA National Defines Private Golf Club Living In American West
The new clubhouse at CDA National Reserve, an exclusive golf and sporting club in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. CDA National Reserve Sprawling across 1,000 acres of pristine Idaho wilderness high above Lake Coeur d’Alene, CDA National Reserve has emerged...

'Huge increase in engagement': New phone ban in Idaho schools begin after pilot program
POCATELLO — A local school district will implement its ban on classroom cellphone usage for the first time this year, but for many students, it won't be the first time they've had to follow a similar set of rules. The board of trustees of...

Ep. 411: Mining and the Environment with Julie Lucas
00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. 00:00:14 Speaker 2: This is Col's Week in Review with Ryan cow Kla. 00:00:18 Speaker 1: Here's Cal, Hey, Cals, we can review. Fans. You are about to hear an...

OUTDOORS: Improve wildlife management
Enough is enough! Are you tired of the way IDFG mismanages your wildlife? It’s time to make a change and start electing our commissioners. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission consists of seven members appointed by the governor, each representing...

Few know the Battle of the Palouse rivalry better than Idaho offensive coordinator Matt Linehan and family
MOSCOW, Idaho – Any Idaho fans younger than 60 years old remember the high-water mark in its iconic Battle of the Palouse with Washington State coming in 1999-2000, when the Vandals won back-to-back games in the 94-game series dating to 1894....

"No friendly neighbors in Week 1": WSU's Rogers, Idaho's Ford clash in Battle of the Palouse
PULLMAN, Wash. — Located just eight miles apart, the Washington State Cougars and No. 12 Idaho Vandals renew one of college football’s most historic and unique rivalries this weekend: The Battle of the Palouse. On Saturday, WSU and Idaho meet for...

CROPLAN to release new shatter-resistant, high-yielding canolas
While producers in North Dakota are interested in spring canola varieties that have good shatter resistance and yield, some Montana growers are finishing planting their winter canola as they plan for spring varieties, as well. Markets are good for...

Lawsuit stops the CuMo Project from mining in Boise County, for now
The Boise National Forest approved exploratory drilling on the CuMo Project 14-miles north of Idaho City in March. Three months later, conservation groups filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop mining on this project for the third time. The CuMo...

People Moves: Shott in as first potato sustainability chair at UM
The University of Manitoba (UM) has appointed Dr. Linda Schott as the inaugural UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a transformative initiative aimed at educating students and advancing innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s thriving...

We all have a role in safeguarding North Idaho’s water
By Jennifer Ekstrom Reader Contributor I’m once again marveling about how fortunate we are to live among the breathtaking lakes and rivers of North Idaho. These waterways provide so much: swimming and boating opportunities, drinking water, fish...

The Boise Farmers Market is all about being green
Sponsored by The Boise Farmers Market The Boise Farmers Market takes sustainability very seriously -- and is working toward becoming 100% green, thanks in part to a partnership with Timber Creek Recycling and the Treasure Valley Food Coalition....

Idaho proves you don’t need higher taxes—but Washington Democrats still don’t get it
Republicans in Idaho have been working to ease the financial burden of working families through a series of massive tax cuts over the last several years. Among them were slashing the state income tax by 23 percent and property taxes by over 20...

College Football Playoff 2025: Bubble watch after Week 2
The College Football Playoff selection committee members will tell you they don't rank conferences -- they rank teams -- but the Big Ten and SEC are leading the way in nonconference wins that will impact the committee's rankings through Selection...

Boise’s Downtown Library preparing for major first floor renovation
BOISE, Idaho — Boise’s Downtown Library will begin a major renovation of its first floor in September, temporarily shifting services and collections to the building’s upper levels. The library will close Sept. 2–7 to prepare for construction and...

'Trash' plus time, equals treasure. Exactly what was in that big dig in downtown Boise?
It started – as more than a few archeological digs have started – by accident. In the summer of 2024, the historic Assay Office (built in 1871) in downtown Boise was undergoing a $1.5 million renovation. And when a utility crew began digging a...

What Makes the Huckleberry So Special in Idaho?
Huckleberries are an Idaho staple, and huckleberry-flavored treats abound in the Gem State. From flavored milk, to syrups, candies, and ice cream, huckleberries can be found just about anywhere except the produce section. That’s because the...

New places to fly from Sky Harbor Airport in fall 2025
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is adding 10 new routes this fall. New domestic destinations include cities in California and Florida. The routes will expand connections for beach getaways, ski trips, and other vacation spots. Arizona...

Deadly Global Virus Confirmed in Southern Idaho County
A deadly virus found across the world has been discovered in a Southern Idaho county by the local pest abatement organization. The virus is carried by the deadliest creature in the world. Authorities tested more than 4 thousand mosquitoes and...

Idaho is losing OB-GYNs. Doctors who remain are trying to shoulder the extra burdens
Before Dr. Harmony Schroeder left her OB-GYN practice in Idaho last year for Washington, she’d had many conversations with legislators and others about how to feel safe practicing in a state with a near-total abortion ban that includes criminal...

WSU hoping to bring effort, physicality and toughness to season opener against Idaho
Coach Rogers is looking forward to seeing how his team reacts to in game adversity for the first time on Saturday. PULLMAN, Wash. — We are just three days away from gameday in Pullman and new WSU head coach Jimmy Rogers is hoping his team brings...