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There are nearly 100 active craft breweries in Idaho — about four times as many as in 2012. But the industry is facing challenges. Changing tastes, discerning drinkers and rising costs have many local breweries on a financial razor’s edge — and tough times are spilling into Idaho’s hop fields, too.
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The murder trial for Bryan Kohberger will take place in Ada County, after a motion to change the venue was granted late last week. There were concerns about holding the trial in Latah County, where the crimes Kohberger is accused of took place, including media attention, space and public safety.
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Boise State University is among four western schools announcing they’re joining the Pac-12 Conference after last year’s exodus left the organization on life support with only two members.
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The patriarch of the West Slope’s Copper Creek Pack, the first formed since reintroduction, died last week just days after officers captured the animal with plans to move the family to prevent livestock attacks. Parks and Wildlife said Monday the wolf had a severe leg injury and was in poor health before he was captured.
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Craft beer has boomed over the last 15 years. But brewing it takes a lot of water: a seven-to-one ratio on average, according to the Brewer’s Association. More efficient breweries typically use less.
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Boise School District Board members and families met Monday evening to talk about expanding student mental health. The board has been working with Communities for Youth to start suicide prevention programs and curriculum throughout the district.
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From the economy to immigration and abortion, NPR looks at what the candidates said and adds context.
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Two people, including one resident of Idaho, were arrested on Friday for conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.
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As new COVID-19 strains circulate, new vaccines become available in Idaho.
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We’re talking to people about what issues are important to them for their vote this November.
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A motion to change the venue for Bryan Kohberger's upcoming trial was granted on Friday, Sept. 6.
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Please join Boise State Public Radio at our second panel on mental health, focused on building connections between teens, families and their support networks. This will be a solutions-oriented discussion with local afternoon host Troy Oppie in conversation with nurse practitioner and Marsing native, Cindy Floyd and high school counselor, Robin Simpson. We welcome all families and their teen students from Owyhee and Canyon counties to attend the event.
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The Lava Ridge Wind Project, a proposed large-scale wind farm in southern Idaho, faces yet another challenge as the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation withdraws from the process.
We've rounded up some resources to make sure you're prepared.