Abandoned mines are causing environmental problems. A new law clears the way for cleanup.
Former President Joe Biden signed the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act on December 19 with minimal media…
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The lasting contributions of Yellowstone National Park naturalist George Marler
Beginning in 1931, George D. Marler (1898–78) worked as a ranger and naturalist at Yellowstone National Park for over 40…
Seeking reading materials to add to your parenting tool kit for young kids? These books can help.
Teachers are frequently asked how they can tell if their instruction is effective. In one of my favorite anecdotes, a…
Idaho lawmakers should make it easier for citizens to participate during the legislative session
Is it ready? On January 6, Idaho’s 2025 Legislative Session began. Numerous significant ideas will be examined, ranging from tax…
Idahoans should be alarmed by the scarcity of trial court candidates
In recent years, very few eligible attorneys have applied for district court seats in Idaho. In addition to handling all…
The explosive story of Excelsior Geyser at Yellowstone National Park
A hydrothermal explosion from Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin sent people fleeing for safety on the morning of July…
What did Yellowstone National Park look like before it became wonderland?
Today, the Yellowstone area is a wonderland. It is covered in forests and grasslands, has lakes, meadows, mountains, valleys, and…
We should consider Wilderness Act protections to permanently safeguard the Owyhee River
A wave of environmental organizations is persuading President Joe Biden to use the Antiquities Act to create national monuments as…
Medicaid expansion is crucial for a healthy Idaho
It was a major declaration that Idahoans care for their own when voters proposed and overwhelmingly approved extended Medicaid coverage…
In Idaho, education spending falls short. Here are lessons we can learn from Nicaragua.
Wilmer, my new neighbor, is getting a lift into town from me. He is from Siuna, in the interior of…