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The U.S. Supreme Court on June 6 ruled the federal government has been underfunding Native American tribes that run their own health care programs. It’s a victory for tribes in the Mountain West and beyond.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently denied federal protections for two native fish in the Mountain West with shrinking populations.

Nationwide, the sector accounted for some 2.3% of GDP, or the value of final sales of goods and services. That figure is even higher for every Mountain West state, and about twice that in Montana and Wyoming.

Indigenous Peoples' Day has replaced Columbus Day in many places, including Idaho. Celebrations for the holiday are happening today (10/13) in Idaho. Comments from Effie Hernandez, Native American student services coordinator, Idaho State University.

Our host Dan Miller and Ian Acker, founder of Salt Lake City UT based Fit To Recover, discuss the four pillar approach Ian discovered through his own recovery journey from substance abuse. His focus on fitness, nutrition, creative arts and community service have evolved into this non profit organization with a mission to provide a safe place for people in recovery from Substance Use Disorders. Ian explains how well being is measured by progress toward individually set goals, and the all inclusive Fit to Recover center is a community support system that offers connection, resources, exercise, group therapy and friendship. Through his own experience of trauma, suicidal thoughts, body dysmorphia and failure, he was able to shift his perception and continues to thrive in his recovery along with his community.

The 11 senators and representatives - all Democrats - said that the consolidation of four Department of Interior agencies’ wildfire programs is being done “without adequate analysis, transparency, or planning to prevent disruption during what is expected to be a significant fire season or to safeguard long-term wildfire preparedness.”

A new year means new clinics in Homedale and Meridian for Terry Reilly Health Services.

The federal government spends, on average, more than $3 billion a year on fighting wildfires. A new report estimates how much those costs could increase in the future due to human-caused climate change.

Idaho Matters takes a look at a project that brings people with diverse backgrounds, religions and political ideologies together to just listen to one another.

Water levels in Lake Powell, the nation’s second-largest reservoir on the Colorado River, are at a record low. To keep it from declining further, federal officials are ready to spend tens of millions of dollars to incentivize farmers and other water users in the river’s upper basin to conserve.