Infrastructure

Soon, more rural communities in western Idaho and eastern Oregon will have access to high speed internet.

Federal officials have announced another $759 million in funding for rural high-speed internet, including for states and tribes in our region. This is the third round of funding to build out internet access in rural areas. It finances projects in 24 states, three territories and tribal nations. In the Mountain West, that includes projects in Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming and the Navajo Nation.

City Club panelists share thoughts on Idaho's infrastructure and state and federal investments in roads, bridges, broadband, water, transportation and energy.

U.S. Senators talked last week about the costs of climate change, and potential costs of doing nothing. Some argued we need to focus efforts on local communities and governments. They’re often paying the price when floods take out roads, wildfires pollute waterways or towns run out of water.

After years of discussion, Valley County is exploring moves to try to bring faster, more affordable high-speed internet to its residents.

The $350 million investment would reduce the number of expensive and deadly wildlife-vehicle collisions – an issue that's especially acute in more rural Western states.

Congress is taking up the Biden Administration’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan. Within it are $621 billion in funds to fix transportation infrastructure…

Idaho transportation officials say bridges are aging faster than they’re able to repair them due to a lack of funding.The Idaho Transportation Department…

A bipartisan bill is moving forward through the Senate. It specifically tackles the impacts of climate change on our nation’s roads and bridges.

Legislation making its way through the U.S. Congress would significantly increase funding for roads in national parks.