Northwest

Idaho wolf population drops in most recent estimate

Idaho’s wolf population is down from recent highs. The 13.3% decline to 1,337 could reflect a reduction in…

Northwest

This very old house

DEARY, Idaho — Not far from the little Deary in Latah County, Idaho, in a clearing of white…

Agriculture

Court ruling a setback for phosphate mine planned in SE Idaho

BOISE — Environmental harms, including to sage grouse habitat, were not adequately addressed by the U.S. Bureau of…

Northwest

Former Spokane doctor gets 8 years for scheme to hire hit men

SPOKANE — A former Spokane doctor is going to federal prison for eight years for trying to hire…

Northwest

Union Gospel Mission in Spokane values farmer support

SPOKNE — Farmers provide food for everyone, including those who are underprivileged, poor or homeless, said Danny Beard,…

Agriculture

Spokane Ag Show offers extended hours to connect in ‘rebuild year’

Each year, the Spokane Ag Show’s managers emphasize the importance of “Meet, Learn, Grow.” “We’re really hoping to…

Northwest

Idaho Fish and Game, volunteers feed elk amid heavy snow

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Heavy snow in southeastern Idaho’s Upper Snake River region has prompted state Department of…

Agriculture

Washington farmers dragged into cap-and-trade costs

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington’s new cap-and-trade program may be hitting farmers’ wallets even though the law is supposed…

Agriculture

WSU’s SoilCon to tackle fertilizer prices, other issues

The high cost of fertilizer has had a major impact on farmers’ management decisions since Washington State University’s…

Agriculture

Growing field-to-fork system offers challenges, rewards

BOISE — Continued commitment from farmers and restaurant owners can help the local food system grow despite the…

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