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Avista Handcuffing North Idaho to Sinking Coal Ship
Since the 1980s, Avista has forced its customers to pay for coal-generated electricity produced by the Colstrip power plant in Montana. Time for Avista to stop relying on Colstrip.
Utility Move Punishes Customers for Doing the Right Thing
Idaho Power hopes to target "net metering" solar customers. Unfair rates could punish Idaho's ingenuity, damage our economy and lead to more pollution.
Ten Idaho Lakes Currently Have Toxic Algae Blooms-What??
What are toxic algae blooms and why are they popping up all across Idaho?
Soleless (But Not Soulless) in the White Clouds
On the first day of a several day trip into the White Clouds Wilderness, I was taught an important lesson: never skimp on hiking shoes.
Cecil Andrus: A Remembrance
The day that Cecil Andrus died, I was in the White Clouds beneath Castle Peak, surrounded by the legacy of the man who saved the place from becoming an open-pit mine.
A Week in the Wilderness along the Main Salmon River
A question that our floating family often pondered was "why?" Why is wilderness important? Something deep inside me calms once I am in the mountains or on a clear, swift river.
The Case Against Colstrip
A lot has changed since the 1980s, making it harder for the economics of Colstrip to pencil out. Avista should reconsider its plans for this massive plant.
Seriously Stressed Steelhead
Worst-ever start to season as low flows, "the blob," voracious sea lions take toll.
On the Second Day
Tomorrow, Aug 13, Meriwether Lewis became the first white person to receive the gift of salmon in Idaho.