Why Idaho Still Depends On Private Prisons Despite Fraught History
Originally published on March 17, 2020 7:14 am Support for our series Private Prison: Locking Down The Facts came from The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a nonprofit news organization […]
BLM Move Prompts About Half Of D.C. Staff To Quit
Originally published on March 10, 2020 7:03 am The Bureau of Land Management’s plan to move its headquarters out west is costing the agency around half the employees asked to […]
Bloomberg Sets Sights On Mountain West
Originally published on February 21, 2020 7:01 pm It’s no secret that Michael Bloomberg is spending a lot on his Democratic presidential campaign, from Super Bowl ads to social media […]
New Map Spotlights Light Pollution In The Rural West
Originally published on February 14, 2020 3:35 pm Light pollution is usually associated with big towns and cities.
Mountain West Hospitals Among Those Penalized Over High Complication Rates
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:27 pm Nearly 40 hospitals in the Mountain West are being penalized for having high rates of infections, patient injuries or other complications from […]
Outdoor Industry Survey Finds It’s An Uphill Battle Getting People Outside
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:28 pm A new survey by the philanthropic arm of the Outdoor Industry Association shows that more people are recreating outdoors, but fewer are […]
Climate Policies A ‘Win-Win’ For Rural Communities, Think Tank Argues
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:28 pm Rural economies could get a massive boost under policies meant to decrease carbon emissions, according to an analysis by the Center for […]
The Future Of Building Materials Could Be Bacteria
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:29 pm Mix gelatin, sand and cyanobacteria and what do you get? A solid building material with a low carbon footprint.
Mountain West Snowpack Looking Good At Halfway Point
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:29 pm It was a dry start to the year for some mountain ranges in the region, but recent storms brought most Mountain West […]
Skyscrapers Not Needed: Research Shows High Potential For Innovation In Rural Mountain West Counties
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:30 pm New research shows that you don’t need a big population to foster innovation.
Abortion Reversal Laws In Idaho, Utah Could Endanger Women, Study Finds
Originally published on February 10, 2020 3:30 pm A new study casts doubt on the safety of state abortion laws in the Mountain West.
A Look At Rich Basque Cuisine For The Holidays
Originally published on December 30, 2019 8:34 am Epi’s is a Basque restaurant in Meridian Idaho, just west of Boise.
Digesting Thanksgiving Leftovers: One Utah Facility Turning Food Waste Into Energy
Originally published on December 2, 2019 9:45 am It’s nearly Thanksgiving, which means extra food — and extra food waste. But one man’s garbage is another’s renewable energy.
Missoula Stands Out In Report On LGBTQ Inclusion
Originally published on November 25, 2019 3:38 pm A report published last week graded 506 cities around the U.S.
Senate Committee To Discuss Programs Helping Fund Rural Roads, Schools
Originally published on November 22, 2019 7:36 am The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will be discussing bills to fund programs that help pay for public schools and infrastructure […]
Census Bureau Works Toward A More Accurate Count In Indian Country
Originally published on November 18, 2019 1:25 pm The 2020 census count is coming, and it will determine where funding goes for things like schools, emergency services and health care.
