Carter’s bold protection of 100 million acres of wild Alaska began with a float trip in Idaho
This column was first published on Rocky Barker’s “Letters from the West” blog on Dec. 30, 2024. The most significant land conservation act in American history started on a raft trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
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Idaho’s Salmon River inspired Jimmy Carter to save Alaska wilderness
Former president Jimmy Carter took a float trip on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River which inspired him to save millions of acres of Alaska's wilderness.
Winter Weather Warnings in 11 States As 14 Inches of Snow To Hit
The National Weather Service had multiple states under winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings early on Friday.
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Storm system from Gulf of Alaska to bring snow showers Friday, colder weekend ahead
We will see mostly sunny skies after scattered morning fog. The high will be near 40 on Thursday. Tonight we will see clear skies and lows in the mid-20s.
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Arctic air moves into Idaho, sticks around through Monday
A biting winter chill will arrive this weekend and stick around through the MLK holiday. Find out when warmer temps may return.
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Alaska Airlines gives Boise travelers fast pass to Disney World, Universal Studios with direct Orlando flight
BOISE — Alaska Airlines is continuing its expansion of non-stop destinations out of Boise with service to Orlando, Florida.
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COVID Map Shows Cases by State on Christmas Week
Some regions had higher rates of test positivity than others, with an 11.2 percent test positivity rate across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota ...
Alaska Airlines launches non-stop service from Boise to Orlando for limited time
Getting to Disney World is now a little easier, thanks to a new seasonal non-stop flight from Alaska Airlines.
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Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year
The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. In many states, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises.
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A slew of new housing laws take effect across the nation this month to streamline building, protect tenants
New state laws taking effect this month aim to confront the nation’s ongoing housing crisis in various ways, from expanding housing options, to speeding up the development process, to protecting struggling tenants from eviction. Similar bills are in store for this year’s legislative sessions.
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Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide
A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide.
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The Guide to Alaska Airlines First Class
Alaska offers a respectable first class fare, but turn to the airline's partners for a truly luxe experience. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you ...