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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

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Lewiston, Idaho, sits on the Snake River at the border with Washington. (Guy Sagi/Adobe Stock)
Indigenous leaders in ID call for action to save salmon

Indigenous leaders are traveling through the Northwest to highlight the plight of dwindling fish populations in the region. The All Our Relations …

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A lack of social connections can increase the risk of premature death by more than 60%. (DREIDREIEINS Foto/Adobe Stock)
Mental, Heart Health Could Be Directly Connected

It's mental health awareness month and mental well-being is connected to a person's overall health, including heart health. Dr. Jennifer Shalz is …

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About 14% of Idaho's electricity was generated from wind in 2019, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. (knowlesgallery/Adobe Stock)
ID Wind Project Stirs Concerns for Impact on National Parks, Wildlife

TWIN FALLS, Idaho -- The public has an opportunity to weigh in on a large wind-energy project proposed in Idaho. The Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project …

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The Week of the Young Child has been celebrated since 1971. (Idaho AEYC)
Idahoans Can Celebrate Week of the Young Child with Home Activities

BOISE, Idaho — Cities across Idaho are recognizing the Week of the Young Child, which highlights the importance of early learning. Along with …

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A project in Caldwell was one of three in Idaho that was selected last year for a grant in the AARP Community Challenge. (Tamanoeconomico/Wikimedia Commons)
Livability Grant Program Accepting Ideas, Including "Smart City" Innovation

BOISE, Idaho — With the right ideas, Idaho communities could earn grants to make them more livable for people of all ages. The AARP Community …

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In the past, Idahoans in the immigrant court system were referred to free and low-cost legal services in Montana or Washington. (Immigrant Justice Idaho)
Idaho's First Legal Services Org. for Low-Income Immigrants Launches

BOISE, Idaho — A new nonprofit has launched to give more Idahoans in immigrant court legal representation. Currently, only 25 percent of …

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The Obama administration recently increased the number of Syrian refugees accepted into the U.S. Just over 100 have settled in the past year in Boise. Above, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at a refugee camp in Jordan. (U.S. Dept. of State)
Boise Fits Bill for Refugees Seeking New Start

BOISE, Idaho – Boise has accepted more Syrian refugees for relocation than New York City and Los Angeles combined, according to The New York …

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A new report shows the state has sold off 1.7 million acres of land over the past century, many for industrial uses that cut off public access, such as this gravel pit near Boise. (Brad Brooks, The Wilderness Society)
Report: Idaho Has Sold 1.7 Million Acres to Private Interests Since Statehood

BOISE, Idaho - In its history, the state of Idaho has sold 1.7 million acres of land to private interests, according to an analysis of land sale …

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The U.S. Senate approved the Boulder-White Clouds wilderness bill (H.R. 1138/S. 583) on Tuesday. Credit: U.S. Forest Service.
Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness: Victory in the Mountains

BOISE, Idaho - What once was a highly controversial idea - wilderness designation for the Boulder-White Clouds region - is about to become law…

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PHOTO: High-speed, broadband Internet would be classified as a utility under a proposal from the FCC, and such regulation could mean service would be extended to rural areas. Credit: PublicDomainPictures/pixabay.com
Connections for Rural Idaho in FCC Internet Proposal

BOISE, Idaho - High-speed, broadband Internet would be classified as a utility under a proposal expected later this month from the Federal …

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PHOTO: More than 250 people from around the Gem State are expected to attend the Idaho Summit on Hunger and Food Security on October 28th. Photo credit: Microsoft Images.
Solutions Served at Idaho Hunger Summit

BOISE, Idaho - More than 250 people from around the Gem State are coming together to tackle hunger and food security in Idaho, as they attend the …

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PHOTO: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows NPS lands, such as Craters of the Moon National Monument, are connected to more than $25 million a year in tourism spending in Idaho. CREDIT: Deborah C. Smith
Report: National Parks Bring $25 Million to Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - National Parks, Monuments, Trails and Historic Sites are pumping at least $25 million into Idaho's economy each year. Numbers from the …

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