Jul 29 Watch 8:43 Idaho ranchers torn between hunting and deterrents for gray wolves harming their livestock By William Brangham, Gretchen Frazee The grey wolf was once nearly hunted to extinction in the U.S. until the federal government put it on the endangered species list in 1974. 20 years later, it was successfully reintroduced to Idaho and Yellowstone. As pack numbers grew,… Continue watching
Jul 09 Wildfires continue to burn in the West as high temperatures return By Associated Press Climate change is considered a "key driver" of a trend that is creating "longer and more intense dry seasons that increase moisture stress on vegetation and make forests more susceptible to severe wildfire."… Continue reading
Apr 29 Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics ruling By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press The investigation into Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger began in March. A young staffer reported he raped her in his apartment after the two had dinner at a Boise restaurant. Von Ehlinger has denied all wrongdoing and maintains he had consensual… Continue reading
Dec 05 Overtaxed Idaho health facilities on brink of rationing care By Keith Ridler, Associated Press “I’ve had patients crying in the car because they think they’re going to die,” Thomas said last week, resting against a desk between patients. “There are some people that it’s just a mild cold, and there are some people in… Continue reading
Jul 06 Watch 6:16 News Wrap: Judge halts Dakota Access Pipeline pending environmental review In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline pending an environmental review. The decision represents a major victory for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe. Also, Chicago suffered one of its bloodiest… Continue watching
Apr 15 Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho’s transgender sports ban By Keith Ridler, Associated Press Two civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Idaho's new law banning transgender women from competing in women's sports, the first such law in the nation. Continue reading
Apr 09 Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated. But in a wildfire, thousands of firefighters will be summoned to work in close quarters for… Continue reading
Apr 01 ‘I heard the roar’: 6.5 earthquake hits Idaho By Associated Press The earthquake was centered 73 miles (118 kilometers) northeast of Meridian, near the rural mountain town of Stanley. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Continue reading
Mar 25 Idaho issues statewide stay-at-home order By Associated Press Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the order Wednesday, saying it would remain in effect for 21 days. Continue reading
Mar 11 Biden wins Idaho primary By Associated Press Democrats in Idaho are using a primary for the first time. They used a caucus in 2016 to pick Bernie Sanders over Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nominee. Continue reading