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Boise among fastest warming cities in the country
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (287+ words) Greenhouse gasses are causing temperatures to rise in cities across the U. S. , but Boise is among the fastest warming urban areas in the country, ranking 14th out of 242 cities surveyed. Since the 1970s, cities across America have seen an almost 3 degrees temperature increase…...
A recap of Trump's appearance at the Turning Point Action event in Arizona
2+ week, 2+ day ago (128+ words) With an appearance at a Turning Point USA event at a megachurch Arizona, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail in front of a friendly crowd at a time his approval ratings are at record lows. - On Air Now Playing…...
Data centers" water use is hard to track, raising concerns in the drought-prone West, study finds
2+ week, 5+ day ago (398+ words) A new study led by the University of Illinois finds that much of that information isn't publicly available, creating challenges for communities trying to plan in a region where water is already scarce. Data centers " the massive facilities that power…...
It's going to be chaos': On rural Navajo Nation, tribal leaders slam voter-ID bill
3+ week, 4+ day ago (480+ words) Leaders from the Navajo Nation, the largest tribal reservation in the country, have unanimously passed a resolution opposing a voter-ID law pending in the U. S Senate. The SAVE America Act, or Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, is a top priority…...
Gov. Little signs teachers union bill despite concerns
3+ week, 3+ day ago (345+ words) Gov. Brad Little dealt a blow to Idaho's teachers unions Friday by signing a bill into law that limits their ability to advocate on political issues and collaborate on professional development with their local districts. House Bill 516 bars teachers unions…...
Idaho Senate OK's new restrictions for teachers unions
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (328+ words) State senators dealt a blow to unionized teachers in Idaho Wednesday morning after passing a last-minute bill restricting their operations. The measure was thought to be dead for the year when a Senate committee declined to give it a hearing....
Tribal leaders urge Congress to protect the Gila River
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (285+ words) As the Trump administration pushes for more development and resource extraction, Tribal leaders and community advocates are calling on Congress to protect one of the Southwest's last free-flowing rivers. The M. H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act would…...
$9 million grant funds study of cactus pear as water-saving biofuel for the Mountain West
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) The desert-adapted plant already grows across much of the Mountain West, including Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Arizona. Scientists say it could help farmers produce renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel while using significantly less water than…...
'Out of the Woods:' The story of Shasta Groene
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) It is one of the most heartbreaking crimes in our state's history, and now New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen is telling the story through the eyes of its only survivor. - On Air Now Playing BSPR Music (Classical, KBSU)…...
Idaho House clears the way for fewer short-term rental rules
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) Owners of short-term rentals in Idaho could get a break from certain regulations under a bill that cleared the House Thursday morning. House Bill 583 builds on an existing law that prevents cities and counties from banning property owners from renting…...