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Polestar 3 — First Road Trip
Last Updated on: 18th July 2025, 12:04 am Key Takeaways Polestar 3 is a great roadtripping machine (better than Tesla Model Y in several ways) Comfort is next-level with air suspension (but the Model Y is a low bar) Charge curve rocks Range rocks...

Coeur d’Alene man elected as new Idaho Fish and Game Commission chair
The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. COEUR D’ALENE – The Idaho Fish and Game Commission in May elected Dave Bobbitt of Coeur d’Alene as its new chairman, and he will serve in that role for one year. Bobbitt recently shared...

Repeal of clean energy law will mean a hotter planet, scientists warn
When President Joe Biden signed the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, he called it “the most aggressive action ever, ever, ever to confront the climate crisis.” Now, Republicans are poised to undo the law, and scientists are warning the result would...

Analysts reboot Micron Technology stock price target ahead of earnings
Analysts reboot Micron Technology stock price target ahead of earnings originally appeared on TheStreet. An elephant might never forget but Micron Technology (MU) has more storage space. The Boise, Idaho, company makes memory and storage chips for...

Surviving dogs, a backcountry rescue: Story of deadly plane crash in Idaho retold
BOISE – For former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper Wayne Williams, the best part of reading an Idaho author’s recent book was finding out what happened to the dog at the end. Williams was one of the first responders who helped rescue survivors,...

River of No Return: How the Nez Perce Tribe stepped in to save wolf reintroduction in Idaho
This is the second installment of Howl, a five-part written series and podcast season produced in partnership between the Idaho Capital Sun, States Newsroom and Boise State Public Radio. Read the first installment by clicking here. NEZ PERCE...

Wind, Fire, and Winter Advisories Issued in Idaho This Weekend
Idaho is in for a variety of weather fluctuations over the weekend. Depending on where you live or if you plan to travel, you could see anything from powerful winds, to red flag fire conditions, to winter weather and significant temperature drops....

7 Common Travel Snacks TSA Might Confiscate at Idaho Airports
If you’re an Idahoan who loves to travel, you already know that reaching certain parts of the country isn’t always convenient or cheap! Idaho is One of The Most Expensive States to Fly From Image via Google Maps Image via Google Maps Whether...

Marshall Public Library partnering with local nonprofit for oral history event
The following is a news release and photo from the city of Pocatello. POCATELLO – The Marshall Public Library is excited to announce an upcoming oral history event designed to help residents begin their journey into family history and personal...

Map Shows 25 Fastest-Growing US Cities for Jobs, New Talent
A new LinkedIn report highlights 25 metro areas in the United States where job growth, economic momentum, and quality of life are drawing waves of new talent—from tech hubs and manufacturing strongholds to coastal communities reimagining their...

B.C. climate news: B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year | Coal mining operation seeks green light to expand as investigation into polluted water continues
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 14 to 20, 2025. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 10 minute read You can save this article by registering for free...

'There is momentum'; Senator Crapo on what Guam needs to do to receive compensation for downwinders
EMMETT, Idaho — Downwinders in Idaho are thrilled to finally see compensation for the effects of nuclear fallout in the 1950s, but they aren't satisfied just yet. I'm your Emmett neighborhood reporter, Alexander Huddleston, and as I've reported,...

Four finalists are in running to be Vashon’s fire chief
Islanders can meet the four finalists in the search for Vashon’s next fire chief at an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Penny Farcy Memorial Training Center at 10019 SW Bank Road. The search for a new chief has been overseen...

Starlink is offering a surprise 20% discount on monthly bills to select Residential users
A lucky few Starlink users are getting 20% off their monthly bill for six months. (Image source: SpaceX) The offer appears limited to Residential and Residential Lite users, with reports coming in from the US, Australia, and Indonesia. Meanwhile,...

With women’s sports case, SCOTUS to rule if we live in reality or fantasy
OPINION: If we decide to live in a society based on muh feels over reality, we’re doomed The U.S. Supreme Court is slated to soon consider West Virginia v. B.P.J. which will determine if the Mountain State’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” and those of...

Caldwell School District repeals pay-to-play fees, addresses federal funding freeze
The Caldwell School Board on Monday voted to end its "pay-to-play" policy. CALDWELL, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Last year, the Caldwell School Board voted to enforce a "pay-to-play" policy for student athletes —...

16 years: Minimum wage falling further behind cost of living
When the minimum wage does not go up, it goes down in buying power. The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 per hour since July 24, 2009. For full-time workers that amounts to $15,080 if you are paid for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year....

Seismic Study Reveals Hidden Megathrust Earthquake Risk off British Columbia
Adapted from a release written by Alison Auld for Dalhousie University Lamont’s R/V Marcus G. Langseth. Credit: Anne Becel A new study published in Science Advances has revealed the first detailed images of a newly developing subduction zone off...

Rep. Simpson secures funding for INL in new appropriations bill
Rep. Michael K. Simpson, U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd District | Congressman Michael K. Simpson Official WebsiteRep. Michael K. Simpson, U.S. Representative for Idaho's 2nd District | Congressman Michael K. Simpson Official Website The...

A New Way to Treat Cancer: Targeting the "Hedgehog" Protein's Hidden Weakness
Newswise — A discovery with major implications for cancer treatment has been made by a team of researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), University of Binghamton, and SUNY College of...