Climate & Environment
Hydropower from dams is the primary source of clean energy in Idaho, whose major power company has pledged 100% clean energy by 2045.
Sept. 26, 2023
Business
Sempra Energy said it abandoned plans to build coal-fired power plants in Nevada and Idaho in the face of strong opposition.
March 31, 2006
California
Aggressive acquiring and rapid reselling of low-power radio permits prompted complaints.
March 18, 2005
A coalition of religious, community and media watchdog groups asked federal regulators Wednesday to stop granting low-power broadcast licenses, alleging speculators at three Idaho companies improperly made more than $800,000 selling the government-issued permits to religious broadcasters.
March 10, 2005
One of America’s reddest states is seeking 100% clean energy. But does hydropower count as clean?
Dams destroy rivers but generate climate-friendly electricity. There’s a fierce debate over their future.
Sept. 28, 2023
City officials are negotiating to form an alliance with a Boise, Idaho, power company to help reduce electric costs to customers.
Feb. 22, 1999
World & Nation
It’s not quite Stagg Field, the University of Chicago site of the first nuclear chain reaction in 1942.
Feb. 1, 2018
Agriculture: Raising crops with less water and shrinking electrical resources will become a way of life, many fear.
July 22, 2001
Idaho lab concentrates on cyber-security
Oct. 1, 2011