Discovery of Paranthropus hand changes understanding of human evolution

About a million and a half years ago, one of the archaic human species roaming Africa was Paranthropus boisei. They were first discovered by the anthropologist Mary Leakey in 1959, in association with primitive Oldowan-style stone tools. Since...

Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’

The defense secretary’s announcement that the United States would allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho was “in the works for years” and mirrors accommodations made for a handful of other allies in the country, a U.S. Air Force...

University of Idaho launches Forest Innovations Institute to lead next-generation forestry research

MOSCOW - A new interdisciplinary research institute at University of Idaho dedicated to advancing forestry science, management and innovation aims to partner with landowners, industry and government agencies to develop solutions for 21st-century...

California's Power Struggle: Balancing cost, climate and demand

California has long been a pioneer in energy innovation. But even with that history, the power grid faces new challenges with rising demand and the impacts of a changing climate. The ABC10 weather impact team investigates the state's past and...

‘Little Bear Ridge Road’: Stumbling towards connection

Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in “Little Bear Ridge Road.” Julieta Cervantes Exiting the theater after seeing “Little Bear Ridge Road,” I was obsessing over Laurie Metcalf’s fierce, spot-on performance. I couldn’t help but think, it’s as if the...

Ancient Hand Fossils of Paranthropus boisei Reveal Tool Use and Strong Grip

A unique paleoanthropological find from Kenya has finally revealed what the hand of an extinct human relative looked like. From ancient bone collections, remnants of hands were isolated, showing astonishing dexterity and a strong grip, similar to...

Good Networking Drives Reconnection in Boise, Idaho

The U.S. is just two years out from when Vivek Murthy, former U.S. surgeon general, published “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation,” in 2023. As the country emerged from the Covid era, Murthy’s “advisory on the healing effects of social...

Dancer Isabella Boylston on Fighting Ballet Stereotypes, Content Creation, and Listening to Her Ankles

Welcome to En Pointe, a quarterly series that offers a deep dive into the intersection of beauty and dance through the eyes of up-and-coming, multidisciplinary dance talent. Expect an intimate look into the daily lives, dreams, and dance-bag...

University of Idaho Launches Forest Innovations Institute for Forestry Research

The University of Idaho has established a new research institute to advance forestry science, management, and innovation through partnerships with landowners, industry, and government agencies to address 21st-century forestry challenges. The...

Idaho Fish And Game Describes What EHD Means To Clearwater Region White-tailed Deer Hunters

As of October 6, biologists have received ongoing reports of just under 1,000 white-tailed deer mortalities in the Clearwater Region suspected to be caused by EHD. About 72% of these reports have come from Units 8 and 8A and approximately 18% have...

Colorado is a leader in wildlife crossings but funding cuts threaten protections

This article was originally published by Colorado Newsline. Hank Lacey Colorado Newsline Colorado will soon make history with a long-awaited wildlife crossing project on Interstate 25, but the state faces fiscal headwinds in continuing its plan to...

Senate rejects ending debate on Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act

Senate rejects ending debate on Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act By Targeted News Service WASHINGTON, D.C. – Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week, Oct. 24-30. Along with roll call votes this week,...

Boise refugee determined to give back, now pursuing her college dream in Seattle

Her persistence and her love for learning led her to the next level as a student at Seattle University. BOISE, Idaho — When Mwajuma Joselyn and her family fled the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, her mother hoped to find a place where her...

Beware of Deer Crossing the Road This Fall in Idaho

Idaho is filled with a variety of wildlife. Deer, hawks, owls, squirrels, moose, and many more animals call the Gem State home. It can be both fun and exciting to watch these animals in their natural habitat. For many, they view these animals as...

Idaho breaks ground on expansion of Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise

Shovels have hit the ground in Boise, marking the beginning of a new future for the Idaho State Veterans Home. The state is fulfilling its 130-year promise to provide housing for veterans, a commitment that began with the home's establishment in...

Education and community leaders gather to talk on Idaho’s future financial needs

Maintaining aging school facilities while keeping pace with growth is no easy task. At a Glance: West Ada superintendent stresses long-term school facility planning State leaders emphasize creative funding for infrastructure needs Idaho invests in...

In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed

Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault. “Guarded by Predators” is a new investigative series exposing rape and abuse by Idaho’s prison guards and the system that shields them. Find the entire series at...

St. Helens inches closer to redevelopment of former Boise Cascade Veneer Plant

Published 5:00 am Monday, October 13, 2025 Just a few months after completing the first phase of its riverwalk project, St. Helens has found a potential path forward on plans to redevelop the waterfront. St. Helens is now in negotiations with...

U.S. Strikes Deal for Qatari Air Force Facility in Idaho

Washington, DC — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that the U.S. has finalized an agreement allowing the Qatari Emiri Air Force to establish a facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. This facility will be used to train...

More than $600 million donated to Intermountain Health’s Primary Promise campaign

Four-year-old Abigail Rose, pictured with her mother, Alisha, was the first child to ever receive an in utero fetal surgery in Utah while still in her mother’s womb. (Photo courtesy Intermountain Health) Organizers of Intermountain Health’s...