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Blame wildfires and hail — made more destructive by climate change — for the deteriorating insurance situation in the West. Add in hurricanes and other disasters elsewhere, and it’s a nationwide trend — one that a new report from the advocacy group the Insurance Fairness Project says is threatening home sales.
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Patrick Sison/APOverdose deaths in Idaho have significantly decreased for the second year in a row. Experts attribute the encouraging trend to a combination of factors, including collaboration and a comprehensive approach to the issue, -
On Wednesday, the Boise Library Commission considered, and rejected, a request to remove a children’s book from its collection.
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A new contest opened this week to find an Idaho fourth grader who wants to help light the Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. -
“To my mother who taught me how to live my values. To each of you who is searching, may you cross over to a life led by intuition and heart. I believe you can.” -
Fall and winter across the northwestern U.S. is in for a strong El Niño season, including much of Idaho, according to the latest National Weather Service predictions. -
Hikers tackling the Idaho Centennial Trail may have to update their maps in the coming months. -
The Idaho Supreme Court has once again sided with the campaign to restore abortion rights in the state, saying state officials failed to write clear and concise ‘yes’ and ‘no’ statements that will appear on this fall’s ballot.
The second season of Sheep Stories takes you deep into the archives to uncover the stories behind Idaho’s enduring sheep-ranching tradition. Listen, learn, and follow the trail into the stories that continue to shape sheep ranching in Idaho.
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- Faster, more destructive wildfires could threaten future of North American forests
- With more wild horse roundups planned across the West, Colorado officials call for immediate freeze
- More western states are letting Medicaid reimburse for doula care
- Mysterious elk deaths in Nevada could offer clues about health of herds across the West
- Years of Colorado River talks failed to produce a deal. How much should the public see?
