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‘No agency can do this alone’: Idaho officials address goals to mitigate wildfires
State officials on Friday unveiled a new report, including new ideas for possible legislation, outlining 10 recommendations on how to reduce the impact of wildfires. In front of a crowd of firefighters at the Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise, Idaho Gov. Brad Little began the press conference discussing recommendations to state officials on what steps […]
Embracing the Future of Farming in Eastern Idaho
Innovative partnerships revolutionize the region’s agriculture industry. Farming is an age-old practice that could help with a contemporary problem. “Data centers are necessary for everything we do, from cell phones and computers to Netflix,” says Idaho Falls native Jay Jorgensen. But these large buildings and storage systems...
Wildfires increase mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams, USGS study shows
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey found wildfires are increasing mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams. Mercury is a naturally occurring metal found in rocks and soil. But under the right conditions, it can be converted into methylmercury, a highly toxic form that accumulates in organisms such as fish and humans, said Boise-based USGS […]
Idaho ‘Brick-Handed’ Power Slapper Quickly Climbing Sport Ranks
Some sports just aren't for people who bruise easily. I get a concussion just watching men and women slap the crap out of each other in a sport that is quickly gaining worldwide popularity, and one Idaho slapper is making a name for himself and leaving competitors in a daze.
Idaho AG tells legislative committee his office would appeal Lava Ridge Wind Project decision
After county commissioners asked for help, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador told state legislators Wednesday his office would appeal a forthcoming decision to approve the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project near Twin Falls. Labrador made his comments during the Idaho Legislature’s Committee on Federalism meeting Wednesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise after Jerome […]
Boise Wildfire, Northern CA at 12,880 Acres Burned with 28% Containment Update 8/22
Created by Watch Duty • 13 days ago • Aug 9 at 9:04 AM. 5:30 pm – Fire activity was moderated today by heavy cloud cover. The area that showed activity yesterday into China Creek did not show much activity today, and remains hung up where it stopped, showing little eastern spread.
UPDATE: Rexburg crews continue to work on repairing damaged sewer line
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... As of 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Rexburg city spokesman Scott Johnson said crews are continuing to repair the damaged sewer line. He said they are currently attempting to reach the point of the line break, but water flow is working against them. “At this...
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