By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
As the Trump administration and its congressional allies continue to push for privatizing public lands, Idaho Republican Rep. Mike Simpson has bucked the White House, …
By Justin Hayes
Reader Contributor
Idahoans cherish the great outdoors. Whether it’s visiting our national forests, fishing in pristine rivers or depending on a thriving agricultural sector, our way of …
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
The “Great Lakes” of North Idaho are no secret. For decades, people have flocked to our sparkling waters from urban centers near and far, drawn …
By Kyle Dunphey
Utah News Dispatch
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Jan. 13 that it will not hear Utah’s sweeping public lands lawsuit, in which the state argued it should …
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Staff
As 2024 winds down, we are deeply thankful to our community for supporting conservation efforts across North Idaho. Your involvement in preserving our stunning landscapes …
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Conservation League is announcing the release of a comprehensive report that outlines the environmental impacts of mining, provides an inventory of notable mining projects across …
By Brad Smith
Reader Staff
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador recently joined the State of Utah in a legal effort that could upend the future of public lands across the …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Idaho Department of Lands has once again approved the Idaho Club’s application for an encroachment permit near the mouth of Trestle Creek in a …
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The Idaho Club’s proposed 88-slip commercial marina near the mouth of Trestle Creek was again before residents Oct. 7, when the Idaho Office of Administrative …
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
Heading home from the gorgeous views at Lunch Peak a few weeks ago, with a full bucket of huckleberries that were bursting with juicy goodness, …
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