Environment and nature

Environment and natureApr 29, 2022

Drought declaration issued for 34 of Idaho's 44 counties

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has approved an emergency drought declaration for 34 of Idaho's 44 counties

TechnologyApr 21, 2022

US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho

The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho

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ScienceApr 18, 2022

Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed

Scientists in Idaho have completed a rare overhaul of one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors

BusinessApr 15, 2022

Highly contagious bird flu found in 2 Idaho chicken flocks

A highly contagious form of avian influenza has been found in two Idaho chicken flocks, prompting state agriculture officials to warn bird owners to take extra protections when interacting with their flocks

General newsApr 8, 2022

Idaho Power faces $1 million fine after reporting violations

Idaho environmental officials are proposing a $1 million fine as part of a settlement agreement with Idaho Power involving pollution permits at 15 of the public utility's hydroelectric facilities in southern Idaho

Environment and natureApr 6, 2022

Idaho experts predict water shortages in southern Idaho

More than half of Idaho is in a severe drought, and an Idaho water expert says that's likely to worsen in the coming months

BusinessApr 5, 2022

Groups seek to stop gold mine exploratory drilling in Idaho

Environmental groups are renewing efforts to stop exploratory drilling by a Canadian mining company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park

Government and politicsApr 1, 2022

Officials finish buried nuclear waste cleanup at Idaho site

Federal officials say they've completed digging up and removing radioactive and hazardous waste buried for decades in unlined pits at a nuclear facility that sits atop a giant aquifer in eastern Idaho

BusinessMar 21, 2022

Idaho wildland firefighter hazard pay plan heads to governor

Legislation that would give Idaho wildland firefighters hazard pay is headed to the governor's desk

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