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Beneficial fire is an essential part of confronting the wildfire crisis. But for now, there’s not enough people to do the work. A prescribed burn this spring in Central Idaho shows how partnerships can get more workers on the line.

Population estimates show international migrants were attracted to some of the largest, most urban counties in the U.S. last year.

Getting passed over for federal funding was a disappointment for rail advocates and local leaders who tout trains' ability to connect Utahns and boost rural areas. But they aren't giving up.

So-called Repair Cafés have a simple goal: pairing people and their broken household belongings with tinkerers and tools to fix them, thus shrinking the flow of waste to landfills.

Boise, Idaho and Provo, Utah — two metros that were popular destinations in 2021 for residents fleeing the West Coast's most populous cities — dropped out of the top 20 in population growth in 2022.

Last September, a woman found what is likely the first DNA-confirmed death cap mushroom in our region. The extremely toxic fungus is a concern for parents and pet owners, alike.

If air tanker resources fall short, a specialized team of military personnel can help. This year is shaping up to be another extreme fire season, so having this backup may be especially helpful.

The suspect accused of murdering a three-year-old and brutally injuring eight other refugees in a knife attack Saturday night in Boise has a checkered,...

Update, 1:49 p.m. Monday: The suspect in Saturday night’s mass stabbing is now facing first-degree murder charges after one of the victims died at a...