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More than 4,000 Idaho farmers will keep their water flowing this summer despite severe drought conditions, thanks to a collaborative agreement between the governor and Idaho Power. It's a temporary relief that buys crucial time while leaders work on long-term solutions.
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Idaho is sitting on a clean energy goldmine that could power the state with zero emissions. A breakthrough technology and $1.89 billion investment are turning volcanic heat beneath Idaho into the next American energy boom.
Idaho cattle ranchers and volunteers teamed up to donate over 230,000 servings of high-quality beef to families facing food insecurity in 2025. The Idaho Beef Counts program has now distributed more than 2.6 million protein-packed meals since 2010.
The Idaho State Bengals just made program history, sweeping the Big Sky Softball Championship with three dominant wins to claim their first tournament title ever. Now they're heading to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
The University of Idaho's basketball team is joining a nationwide coaching movement that's raised $179 million to help cancer patients get free rides to treatment, lodging, and 24/7 support. What started with one cancer survivor coach in 1993 has become a lifeline for millions.
Idaho is celebrating National Random Acts of Kindness Day with an ambitious goal: log 250,000 acts of service by July 4, 2026, as part of America's 250th anniversary. From building wheelchair ramps to decorating care center rooms, Idahoans are already proving that small gestures can transform entire communities.
Volunteers across Idaho are making history by completing over 150,000 acts of kindness as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration. From knitting hats to building wheelchair ramps, everyday people are proving that small acts of service can transform communities.
Eastern Idaho is attempting to break the world record for the largest hammock hangout, and anyone can join the fun. Participants will get their own hammock, enjoy live music, and take home a piece of history.
After decades of advocacy, Idaho residents exposed to 1950s nuclear testing can finally receive $100,000 compensation for radiation-related cancers. The window closes in December 2027.
A dairy farm in Idaho is transforming waste from 35,000 cows into renewable fuel that powers trucks across the region. The facility represents one of the largest dairy renewable energy operations in North America.
When a former Vallivue High School track star needed life-saving heart surgery, her Idaho community stepped up in a big way. The Treasure Valley rallied together to support one of their own through a medical crisis.
Idaho lawmakers voted to protect people who help during suicide or mental health emergencies from lawsuits. The bill sends a clear message: we want you to step up when someone needs help.
Three fishermen stranded in a steep river canyon after their boat capsized walked away without a scratch thanks to quick-thinking rescuers. An emergency text from an Apple device helped first responders locate them along Idaho's Fall River.
A massive Idaho dairy farm is now converting waste from 35,000 cows into clean transportation fuel that's better for the climate than fossil fuels. The facility captures harmful methane emissions and transforms them into renewable natural gas for trucks and fleets across America.
Idaho's job market is looking brighter as unemployment fell for the first time in months, dropping from 3.7% to 3.6% in December. Nearly 2,000 more people joined the workforce while unemployment numbers decreased.
Idaho's conservation groups aren't just saving landscapes. They're powering the state's economy with nearly $190 million in annual activity while keeping forests, farms, and trails alive for everyone.
The Idaho Falls Mayors' Scholarship Fund celebrated 48 local students with $58,000 in college funding. The annual awards help graduating seniors pursue higher education dreams.
A fish population that crashed to just 50 survivors in Idaho's Kootenai River has made such a remarkable comeback that fishing is allowed again. The burbot's recovery shows what's possible when communities refuse to give up on endangered species.
Former University of Idaho linebacker Christian Elliss made the game-changing play that sent the New England Patriots to Super Bowl LX. His forced fumble helped secure a 10-7 victory over the top-seeded Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship.
Idaho lawmakers just voted to shield people from legal trouble when they help someone in a suicidal crisis. The move could save lives by removing the fear that stops bystanders from stepping in.
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