Absent an extremely wet winter, University of Idaho Extension educator Terrell Sorensen expects growers throughout southern and eastern Idaho …
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SPOKANE, Washington — The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River in Washington state can be replaced if t…
POCATELLO — It’s been an unusually cold and wet year so far for Southeastern Idaho, but weather officials say that’s about to change.
MONUMENT VALLEY (AP) — Federal officials signed an agreement with leaders of the Navajo Nation on May 27 that provides funding for clean drink…
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As a prolonged Western drought hits new historic levels almost daily, a team of University of Wyoming scientists has been awarded $20 million …
BOISE — Recreation enthusiasts are predicted to get more time than originally forecasted to enjoy Lucky Peak, Cascade, and Deadwood reservoirs…
The constant stream of rain and snowstorms that have hit Idaho since the first part of April have improved the state’s water supply outlook for 2022.
The director of the Idaho Department of Water Resources has issued a methodology order for Snake River groundwater users, predicting a 162,600…
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BOISE (AP) — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on April 29 approved an emergency drought declaration for 34 of Idaho’s 44 counties.
TWIN FALLS — The Twin Falls Canal Co. started water delivery on April 25.
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BOISE — The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out…
BOISE — The Idaho Water Resource Board is actively inviting applications for the 2022 State Flood Management Grant program. Applications are d…
Farmers in several Southeast Idaho counties will be eligible for special loan assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency due to recent …
A series of April snow and rain storms have not been enough to dig Idaho out of its drought.
