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Interim draft report released on Kootenay watershed pollution study
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
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
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...

Idaho Researchers Make Fuel Cell/Electrolysis Cell More Efficient and Stable
Newswise — At a nondescript laboratory in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Wei Tang, Wenjuan Bian and Dong Ding make highly sophisticated advanced energy materials literally from scratch. The researchers and their colleagues at the Idaho National Laboratory...

Idaho Files Criminal Complaint Against Ryan Lampers Over Trophy Deer, Lion, and Wolf Cases
The Lemhi County Prosecutor’s Office in Idaho has filed a criminal complaint against Ryan C. Lampers, 51, of Montana. GearJunkie obtained court documents showing Lampers faces eight separate charges following an investigation by Idaho Fish and...

Exploring Idaho: Flowing Springs Ranch showcases Robie Creek's beauty
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...

St. Thomas prepares to take on University of Idaho in week 2
St. Thomas quarterback Andy Peters has come a long way in a short amount of time. "I thought I was done with football," the graduate transfer said. Peters started his college career as a walk-on at Boise State, near where he grew up. Then, had a...

Oregon’s environmental battleground
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 Gov. Tom McCall, the champion of pioneering...

Eastern Washington vs Boise State Game Preview: Eagles leave Red to visit Broncos' Blue Turf
BOISE, Idaho — The Eastern Washington Eagles (0-1) and Boise State Broncos (0-1) meet Friday night on the blue turf in a prime-time game. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. PT/7 p.m. MT on FS1. Both teams are coming off tough Week 1 losses. Boise State was...

Heather Hainsworth celebrates US public lands in vibrant downtown Boise exhibit
Idaho artist Heather Hainsworth's exhibit opens at Art Source Gallery, celebrating public lands with vibrant landscapes. It will run through September. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho-based artist Heather Hainsworth will be featured at the Art Source Gallery...

Idaho Fish and Game announces statewide trout stocking schedule for September
Check out which Idaho waters will be getting rainbow trout this month. BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is about to bolster several bodies of water across the state with catchable-sized rainbow trout. The agency made the announcement on...

Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study
In summary When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places across the state. Scientists warn there may be more in the future. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that...

Pizza Hut CEO: New Value Strategy Isn’t About a ‘Race to the Bottom’
Older consumers who grew up in the small-town heartland of the U.S. likely got their first taste of the world’s greatest food from Pizza Hut. Today, you can find world-renowned non-chain pizzerias just about anywhere, from Righteous Slice in...

Idaho State University Launches Online School Security Courses for K-12 Educators
School safety concerns have prompted Idaho State University’s (ISU) Albion Center to partner with the National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD) to launch comprehensive security training for educators nationwide. New Professional...

Air quality advisory issued for North Idaho counties
An Air Quality Advisory was issued Thursday morning for Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah, and Bonner counties. The advisory comes amid "degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke," the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said in a release. Air...
Hunting Influencer Ryan Lampers Charged with Grand Theft and Other Wildlife Crimes
A hunting influencer has been charged with two felonies and six misdemeanors for, among other things, lying about where he killed a wolf in Idaho and then pocketing the extra reimbursement money. Ryan Lampers, who was known as the StHealthyHunter...

New Education Cuts Will Hit Idaho’s Most Vulnerable Students Hard
Sometimes sitting in Idaho, it is hard to understand the machinations going on in Washington D.C., especially when it is happening in an obscure congressional subcommittee. But this week the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee for Labor,...

Beyond the numbers: Rethinking race and success in Idaho’s schools
When the new ISAT scores were released, Idaho Ed News used the state’s official reporting to share a familiar breakdown: top-performing districts tended to have higher percentages of white students, while lower-performing districts had fewer white...

Idaho trout stocking highlights for September 2025
BOISE - Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with Idaho Fish and Game stocking over 75,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this September. Wondering if the stocking trucks are going to be backing up to your favorite fishing...

Four Wildlife Success Stories — That Require Continued Federal Engagement
The Endangered Species Act has long enjoyed broad-based support. These species show success is an option. Listen To This Story In spite of broad-based support for protecting wildlife and wild spaces, the substance of the Endangered Species Act is...