Rick Bowmer
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Legislation to improve access to public lands and address issues related to rising usage has been introduced in the U.S. House.
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Stopgap pay measure, congressional battling leave wildland firefighters disappointed
Last week Congress passed another continuing resolution that includes an extension of temporary raises for wildland firefighters through early next year. Advocates say that’s better than nothing, but also that the lack of a permanent pay solution is having real effects on hiring managers and firefighter morale.
New data shows outdoor recreation has big impact on U.S. and economy
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released data that shows that the outdoor recreation economy was worth some $564 billion in 2022, or 2.2 percent of the country’s GDP.
Gov. Little previews senior priorities for upcoming budget
Property taxes were on people’s minds as they peppered Gov. Brad Little with questions earlier Monday afternoon at an AARP town hall event.
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Caldwell wants residents to chime in about what they want their city to look like by participating in the first stage of its urban planning revamp. -
With all precincts reporting, Mayor Lauren McLean bested Mike Masterson by 12 points. In his concession, the former Boise police chief said he’d be returning to what he called the second best fallback job: retirement.
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Boise Mayor Lauren Mclean will keep her position after winning 55.4% of the votes. At her watch party at the Lounge at the End of the Universe the atmosphere was festive throughout.
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean won a second term Tuesday night, receiving over 55% of the votes.
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The Nature Conservancy has been working with prescribed fire for years, often with federal agencies like the U.S. Forest Service. Leaders say a new multiyear agreement with the USFS and other recent developments will help get more beneficial fire on the ground, and could serve as a model for expanding prescribed fire efforts across the region.
