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Rush Skeletonweed is a noxious weed that’s been in Idaho since the early 1960s. Now, it has infested more than four million acres of the state.
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Four University of Idaho students were found dead in a home not far from the university campus two years ago on Nov. 13, 2022. Police determined they were victims of homicide, and did not identify and catch a suspect until the end of December in Pennsylvania.
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This comes amid Trump administration cuts to special services on the 988 hotline.
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Note: This is an encore edition of Reader's Corner. The episode originally aired in January 2023.An interview with John Pomfret, author of From Warsaw With Love. The book tells the epic story of how Polish intelligence officers forged an alliance with the CIA in the twilight of the Cold War.
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With the weather heating up and things drying out, fireworks are a concern when it comes to both house fires and wildfires. Idaho has laws in place to keep fireworks safe and sane, but you can still buy aerial fireworks even though they are illegal to light in the state.
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With 16-hour days for weeks straight, long separation from friends and family, and regular exposure to serious immediate and long-term risks, wildland fire pushes people to both their physical and mental limits. But the recently launched federal Wildland Fire Therapy Service is now available to help those workers ease the mental strain of battling wildfires.
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The 4th of July, statistically, is one of the heaviest days of the year for wildfire starts. And this year the holiday comes amid heightened risk for major blazes.
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During a hearing at the Ada County House on Wednesday, Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students after striking a plea deal with prosecutors.The families of the victims had mixed reactions to the agreement.
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Idaho’s first in the nation law barring transgender girls and women from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identity is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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The Fourth of July is this Friday, and Ada County officials want to make sure citizens stay safe during the festivities.
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"Sunday in the Park with George" runs July 11 through Aug. 2 at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and the two lead actors join Morning Edition to talk about the production.
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Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, agreeing to spend the rest of his life in prison in order to avoid a trial that could have landed him on death row.
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Public media is under threat after the U.S. House narrowly passed a recissions package that would eliminate $1.1 billion in previously approved funds for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. Boise State Public Radio received about 20% of its budget from CPB in FY 2024.
Starting July 5, we're refreshing our weekend programming and making a few tweaks during the week to bring you an even richer listening experience.
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