Over the last year, we've covered a wide range of stories on the radio and online. From controversial -- like guns on campus -- to changing policy, like the striking down of Idaho's gay marriage ban.
But we've also explored unique cultural stories that are often on the lighter side.
Here's a look back at the 10 most-viewed, most-shared online stories of 2014.
- Idaho Bucket List The 75 Things All Idahoans Should Try (At Least Once): First published in January 2014, we gathered a list of activities, places, and things to try. From square-shaped ice cream scoops, to base jumping off Idaho's tallest bridge, this list is a starting point of activities from tame to adventurous.
- How Do You Say That? 10 Idaho Places Only Idahoans Know How To Pronounce: Idaho has some unique place names, they often come with equally-unique pronunciations. First published in Aug. 2014, we created a basic pronunciation guide.
- Quiz: Do You Know The Difference Between Idaho And Iowa?: There's a longstanding tradition of confusing Idaho with Iowa. This online-only quiz published in July 2014 is one attempt to end the confusion.
- Idahoans And Iowans Join Forces To End State Mix-Up: There's a longstanding tradition of confusing Idaho with Iowa. An Idaho radio station even made a video to educate folks in the difference between the two 'I' states.
- Idaho Brewery Gets Political With 'Little Bitch Otter' Beer: In May 2014, just before the Republican Party primary, an Idaho brewery weighed in on the election in a unique way, by brewing a beer taking aim at Idaho's governor.
- Why Medical Marijuana Legalization Has No Traction In Idaho: Medical marijuana advocates have tried for years to get some kind of legal pot approved in Idaho. In March 2014, we explained why they face an increasingly tough task.
- Idaho Olympians: Coverage Of Northwest Athletes At The 2014 Winter Games : 2014 kicked off with the Sochi Olympics, and several athletes from the Northwest attended the games, and took home medals. This topic page aggregated all 2014 Olympic stories from the region.
- Coeur d'Alene Says Hitching Post Is Exempt From Gay Rights Law: In Oct. 2014, after Idaho's gay marriage ban was overturned, a Coeur d'Alene chapel sued the city refusing to perform same-sex marriages. The city agreed.
- Incredible Post-Avalanche Photo Shows What It Will Take To Clear Idaho's Highway 21: Idaho's avalanche alley was as active as ever in March 2014, when the Idaho Dept. of Transportation captured this image that showed just how much debris covered the highway.
- Boise Entrepreneurs Hope Their Diverse Market Brings Idahoans Closer To Global Cultures: Boise's unique international marketplace opened its doors in 2014. In June, we gave you a preview tour of what the marketplace would become.
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