Rachel Cohen
Reporter, South Central IdahoAs the south-central Idaho reporter, I cover the Magic and Wood River valleys. I also enjoy writing about issues related to health and the environment.
The best part of my job is that I get to learn something new almost every day.
I joined Boise State Public Radio in 2019 as a Report for America corps member. I’ve lived in several New England states, most recently New Hampshire. Outside of work, I try to spend as much time on hiking or skiing trails as possible, and I can also be found drinking too much coffee, making homemade pizza and reading magazine articles.
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The church basement is open from 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. when the overnight temperature is 29 degrees or below. -
A state law that went into effect this summer allowed qualified police officers and firefighters to return to work, after at least a 30 day retirement, and continue to collect retirement benefits.
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Residential energy use accounts for about 20% of the country's greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board recently approved agreements with ranchers to kill wolves for the protection of livestock. Some of the agreements say efforts will include shooting wolves from helicopters or planes on Forest Service land.
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The appeal centered around the timing of the property owners' lawsuit over the Stanley to Redfish Trail.
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The rapid timeline from when the Idaho State Department of Agriculture found invasive quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River in September to when it deployed a chemical treatment two weeks later, was unparalleled in the world of invasive mussel control.
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An increase in the popularity of the activity collided last year with a snowy and cold winter that took a toll on Idaho wildlife.
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The Farm Bill includes $3 billion for "climate friendly commodities." That means paying farmers to change practices to reduce emissions or capture carbon.
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The ranch is part of a West-wide program that aims to expand regenerative beef production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Idaho wildlife officials are trying to halt the spread of chronic wasting disease after an infected deer was hunted in a new area.
