Central Idaho

The Wapiti fire started at the end of July by lightning. It’s now burned more than 110,000 acres and is just 4% contained.

A severe storm hit Nyssa, Oregon and central Idaho Wednesday afternoon, leaving a trail of significant damage to crops, homes and power lines. Wildfires have also been reported – some in Payette and parts of eastern Oregon, which were small and have since been contained.

Idaho Matters gets to know the first astronomer in residence for Idaho's Dark Sky Reserve.

When wolves cost the Elzingas thousands of dollars in lost cattle, the family changed everything about how they ranch. Mount up and head into the Idaho backcountry with them to find out how they’re keeping the wolves at bay and improving the health of their land in the process.

Twenty-five years ago this week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reintroduced gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park and Central Idaho. Fifteen…