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photo of two chantrelle mushrooms in the woods

Fabulous Fungi: Spring Treasure & Autumn Gold

In spring, as the snow melts, days grow longer, and the sun warms the earth, fruiting bodies of fungi begin to appear.

April 1, 2021

Photo of a senior women getting a vaccine shot

Idaho’s Vaccine Rollout Challenges

Idaho’s vaccine rollout—including haphazard and unenforced mask mandates and a lack of consistent testing—has not been without challenges.

April 1, 2021

Haskap Berries—the superfood that's easy to grow

Haskap Berries: Flavorful Superfood

Easy to grow, nutrient-dense haskap berries resemble squashed blueberries and taste like a cross between a blueberry and huckleberry.

February 1, 2021

Audience and Animals Share Peace and Reverence at Live Nativities

Even the camels and donkey sense the reverence of their roles at live nativities, according to Jeral and Janine Williams of Ucon, ID.

December 3, 2020

Scootin’ and Straight Shootin’: Gerald Ostler

Balls aren’t the only thing “racked up” in Jerome Senior Center’s billiards room. So are the laps Gerald Ostler rides around the pool table.

December 3, 2020

Valerie Hellerman and the Dalai Llama: Refugees in the Intermountain West

Refugees find shelter in the Intermountain West

The United States has been a haven for refugees seeking a better life and has resettled more than three million refugees.

December 1, 2020

Pappy Boyington: Hollywood’s Black Sheep, Idaho’s WWII Hero

Pappy Boyington was just 6 years old when he took his first flight with pilot Clyde Pangborn. It set the course for Pappy’s illustrious life.

October 8, 2020

Native Nursery Helps Restore Damaged Habitat, Urban Yards Thrive

The season of seed-gathering is in full swing for Jim Crawford and Margo Conitz, who pluck, sort, and clean countless native plant seeds.

October 5, 2020

Musician Wendy Matson Elevates Craft During Pandemic

By KEN LEVY What happens when a senior musician suddenly loses all her gigs to a pandemic. If you’re Wendy Matson, you write a song

October 5, 2020

Celebrating Hispanic Americans, Mexican Culture Sept. 15-Oct.15

By Carrie Scozzaro Bill Contreraz was really looking forward to the annual Mexican Fiesta in his native Billings this year. “One of the big things

July 29, 2020

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