Courtesy of Heath Druzin
Hikers tackling the Idaho Centennial Trail may have to update their maps in the coming months.
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Simon and Shuster, NPR“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.” -
Murphy Woodhouse/Mountain West News BureauFall 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.
Recent News
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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. -
As the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic weathers some rainy days, we take a look at the origins of the oldest manmade aircraft. -
From Spokane, Wash. to Pueblo County, Colo., fast-moving fires have again wreaked havoc in neighborhoods this summer. Now, a network of scientists, fire professionals and other experts have joined forces to seek research-based solutions to the problem. -
Officials from cities in Ada County met up Wednesday to discuss the growing rat problem. -
A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling by a lower court judge, which narrowly expanded who could get an abortion in Idaho.
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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- The State Supreme Court has again rejected how officials described Prop 1 to voters
- A new investigation into Idaho's faith-healing sects
- Allison Aubrey takes a fresh look at midlife
- Idaho Matters Reporter Roundtable: September 4, 2026
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- 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?
- Measuring the use of Colorado River water is harder than it looks
- What crisis line reports reveal about mental health in the rural West
- In New Mexico, massive Project Jupiter data center faces criticism over water allocation
