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Visitors to Yellowstone Park walk around Old Faithful after an eruption on the park's opening day in May 2020. (Photo by Jacob W. Frank, courtesy of National Park Service)

‘It’s a challenge’: Short-term rental issues plague a small Idaho town near Yellowstone

Building administrator estimates 60% compliance with county permitting requirements

Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, announced he has cancer on his social media pages. (Courtesy of the Office of Congressman Russ Fulcher)

Idaho Rep. Russ Fulcher announces kidney cancer diagnosis

‘I believe things happen for a reason’: Fulcher says he expects to fully recover

Kiki Radermacher, a therapist, was one of the first members of a mobile crisis response unit in Missoula, Montana, which started responding to emergency mental health calls last year. That pilot project becomes permanent in July and is one of six such teams in the state — up from one at the start of 2019. (Courtesy of Katheryn Houghton/KHN)

In mental health crises, a 911 call can now bring a team of helpers — and maybe no cops

Nationwide, more communities are creating units in which mental health professionals are main responders to psychiatric crises

The Boise City and Ada County Housing Authority applied for federal funds for rental assistance for residents and received $21.8 million, of which more than $8.4 million has been spent, or about 38%. (Photo by Christina Lords/Idaho Capital Sun)

Need help paying rent? These pop-up events can connect you with financial assistance

The Micron Business and Economics building at Boise State University on March 20, 2021. The Idaho Legislature voted in 2021 to slash the university’s budget by $1.5 million after some Republican lawmakers voiced fears BSU was promoting diversity, inclusion and social justice programming at the school. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

Idaho’s four-year universities will require masks — at least for now

An aerial view of Norfolk Naval Station, the largest naval base in the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher B. Stoltz/Released)

Kaine climate proposal aims to reduce stormwater pollution from military bases

Bill would apply to bases nationwide, but Kaine highlighted its importance for the Chesapeake Bay watershed

This graphic shows COVID-19 vaccination rates by ZIP code, among eligible age groups; and new COVID-19 case rates per capita by ZIP code, from June through September 2021. (Audrey Dutton, Idaho Capital Sun)

Curious about the relationship between delta COVID-19 and Idaho vaccinations? Check out these maps

People in areas with higher uptake of the vaccine may be more inclined to take precautions. But that’s not the whole story.

A health care worker in personal protective equipment observes a COVID-19 patient in the ICU at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise on Sept. 16, 2021. (Audrey Dutton/Idaho Capital Sun)

Our health care workers’ commitment defines the best of who we are as Idahoans. To them: Thank you.

The best way we can show support for our health care workers is to choose to get the COVID-19 vaccine, writes guest columnist Charlene Maher.

In this file photo, a cargo ship makes its way down a river in Savannah, Georgia. The newly passed infrastructure bill may mean port cities across the U.S. see an influx of federal funding soon. (Paul Brennan/Pixabay)

Easing of supply chain problems to start with backed-up seaports, White House says

Improvements for ports, highways, waterways and other facilities are expected to start soon, following passage of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office charged Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland on Tuesday with felony aggravated battery, felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor exhibition of a gun.(Courtesy of EastIdahoNews.com)

Idaho AG’s office charges sheriff with felonies after allegedly threatening youth group with gun

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland on Tuesday was charged with with felony aggravated battery, felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor exhibition of a gun

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