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The tree for the 2026 Capitol Christmas Tree, also called “The People’s Tree,” will come from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests this year. The hunt to find the perfect evergreen is on.
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Arlie Sommer/Idaho Commission on the ArtsFrom artisan jewelry to cowboy boot spurs, women silversmiths in Idaho turn raw metal into works of art. As part of a special Expressive Idaho series, we are listening back to a gathering of Idaho artisans called the “Cowgirl Congress.” -
Murphy WoodhousePlease join Boise State Public Radio for Another Round at Boise Brewing on Thursday, May 28 from 6-8 p.m. Mountain West News Bureau reporter Murphy Woodhouse will share all the latest on this year's wildfire season. Plus, with a donation in any amount your first beverage is free, courtesy of Boise Brewing.
Recent News
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Low humidity, high heat and is pointing to a high-risk fire season. Idaho Power is helping residents prepare for potential outages and revving up efforts to prevent their systems from causing wildfires. -
Airports across the Mountain West are dominating a new ranking of the most turbulent in the United States, underscoring how the region’s mountainous terrain shapes flight conditions. -
The program is already removing migration barriers on private land in Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming. Now, it’s coming to Utah. -
Amid bunny intake boom, the Idaho Humane Society will no longer accept stray rabbits for its trap, neuter and release program. -
The educational platform Canvas was shut down when its parent company was hacked. Boise State University cancelled finals Friday due to lack of access.
Boise State Public Radio’s weekly newsletter arrives in your inbox each Tuesday morning and brings you the latest local news on politics & government, the environment, arts & culture and so much more. You’ll also get highlights from Idaho Matters and the Mountain West News Bureau, along with an inside look at the people and station that make it all possible!
- Western states are planning power demand a day ahead. Here’s why.
- Some types of wildfires keep hikers and campers away more than others, research suggests
- Wyoming and Colorado agree to coordinate carbon storage wells
- AI technology expands in the Mountain West to reduce wildfires
- How many federal public lands jobs did the Mountain West lose?
