4+ hour, 7+ min ago   (277+ words) A ringtail is seen on a rock. University of Idaho researchers say they have strong evidence that ringtails, a raccoon-like mammal usually found in desert environments, have expanded their northern range into Idaho. MOSCOW, Idaho — New research provides the strongest…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (290+ words) Alessandra Tommasini, background and Alessandro Paggi evaluate the flying g capabilities of Common Pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) in a shelter for displaced bats run by the "Tutela Pipistrelli" Italian Bat Conservation Association, in Rome, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. A Common Pipistrelle bat…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (31+ words) Idaho Press - Manage Subscription (Pay Your Bill, Vacation Request, Update Account Info) Air Quality Alert until FRI 1:00 PM MDT...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (915+ words) U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher talks with supporters during an election night event at the Grove Hotel in Boise in November 2022. On Wednesday, July 23, 2026, he fielded questions from the public in a telephone town hall. U.S. Rep Russ Fulcher, who represents the western…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (838+ words) An adult bald eagle sits in its nest along the Boise River with two of its young. An adult bald eagle carries sticks to its nest in Boise. An adult bald eagle feeding its young. A bald eagle pair that…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (71+ words) Idaho Press A lot of people engage in activities that purportedly improve mental sharpness. It’s well established that physical exercise is great for our brains. But activities you can do at the kitchen table might also help. These include crossword…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (709+ words) Twenty-five species of birds in North America have “northern” in their names. I’ve never been fond of these generic descriptors. “Western,” “southern” and “common” this or that are similarly colorless. I admit “northern” is functional. And it implies there are…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (290+ words) BOISE — The zoo’s newest feature opened to the public Thursday, and the city of Boise says it will enhance the experience for animals and humans alike. The Bews Foundation Conservation and Education Center, a 9,000-square-foot, two-story building, features indoor and…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (915+ words) The song of Bullock’s orioles announced their recent arrival. May is the best month of the year for birders. Migrants are returning from as far south as Argentina to join our many resident species. To make it even better, almost…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1118+ words) The nomination of former U.S. Representative for New Mexico Steve Pearce to head the Bureau of Land Management has brought renewed concern about the fate of federal public lands in Idaho and the American West more broadly. Pearce, who is poised…...