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Vanessa Gallegos is a 4th generation Mexican-American, and first generation college student. She is a registered dietitian, and finishing up her Master's in Public Health at Idaho State University. For her capstone project, Vanessa has created a collaborative Facebook page that educates, empowers, and connects Spanish speakers throughout Southeast Idaho with resources related to health and wellness, SALUD SOUTHEAST IDAHO.

Amid changes in the ski industry, the tiny town of Nederland, Colo., is considering a bid to buy a beloved resort.

More than 100 years ago, a professor in the Mountain West invented a tool and technique to measure the amount of water in a snowpack — a discovery that still lives on to this day.

The federal wildland firefighting force is currently split between five land management agencies – the Forest Service (under the U.S. Department of Agriculture), the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (under the Department of the Interior).

Earlier this year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation launched a data collection project to gather more information about missing and murdered cases involving Native Americans throughout Wyoming. Over a 90-day period, the agency received 35 tips, including four homicide cases and three missing persons cases. They’d all been previously reported to law enforcement and investigated already.

A new study shows climate change is melting glaciers and permafrost in the Mountain West. Researchers say this can trigger the production of toxic mercury in mountain wetlands, posing risks to water supplies and wildlife.

KISU-FM radio programs earned recognition at the 2025 Idaho Press Club (IPC) “Best of 2024” Awards, taking home three honors for radio content produced in 2024. The accolades include a fourth IPC award for The Nature of Idaho and two awards for Sustainable Idaho host Jodie Schwicht, bringing the total number of IPC honors for Sustainable Idaho to five since 2021.

In recent months, the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and the Federal Insurance Office have each released detailed data on insurance premiums, non-renewals and other key metrics. The advocacy groups Public Citizen and The Revolving Door Project brought that data to life with interactive maps.

Join Bridges Idaho for a joyful evening of unity, culture, and connection as Pocatello celebrates World Refugee Day 2025 on June 20th at Lookout Point. This free, family-friendly event is a vibrant showcase of the many cultures and communities that call Pocatello home. Bridges Idaho is currently seeking volunteer groups, individuals, and businesses to help at the event.

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will be offering free Hepatitis C, HIV, and Syphilis testing to individuals throughout the month of June in all their county locations. Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you leave! Visit siphidaho.gov to locate a clinic near you. Same-day appointments are available! There is only one way to know – GET TESTED!