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An empty corridor at the Navajo Nation Detention in Shiprock, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

'The Crumbs': Federal Neglect Leaves Tribal Jails In Disrepair—If They're Open At All

After months of repeated written questions and public records requests from NPR and the Mountain West News Bureau, Interior Department officials said they now plan to contract with an outside agency to examine the troubles plaguing tribal detention centers.

Keith Skunkcap stands for a portrait outside his home in Cutbank, Montana, on April 25, 2021.

A Mother’s Death In Tribal Jail Highlights Need For Medical Care On Site

The National Congress of American Indians has urged the federal government to place medical personnel in its tribal jails, arguing that the current situation "exacerbates the already challenging problem of health disparities for American Indians."

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks as photographed from space by NASA astronaut Megan McArthur

Glimpsing national parks from the International Space Station

Astronaut Megan McArthur grew up visiting national parks like Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Zion. Now she’s photographing them from 250 miles above the surface of Earth.

JERSEY CITY, NJ - JULY 07: A person was by the entrance to the polling station at School 23 on July 7, 2020 in Jersey City, New Jersey. New Jersey residents will choose their candidates for president, Senate and House but because of the pandemic most are casting their votes by mail-in ballots. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

U.S. Senate to try again on voting rights bill in September

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said For the People Act will be taken up as first piece of legislation in upcoming session

The bridge over the Snake River between Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington (David Mark/Pixabay).

‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Idaho officials react to national infrastructure bill

Bill includes billions for infrastructure, including broadband, clean water and bridges

Terri Pickens Manweiler (Courtesy of the Terri for Idaho campaign).

Idaho lawyer announces Democratic run for lieutenant governor

Pocatello native says she wants to be ‘voice of reason’ in 2022 election

A cow in a pasture near Star, Idaho (Kelcie Moseley-Morris/Idaho Capital Sun).

Dry, smoky and hot: Summer conditions leading many Idaho ranchers to cull cattle herds

Early UI data show wildfire smoke also has a strong effect on dairy cows

Ada County Commissioners interview Dr. Stanley Moss, one of three applicants for a physician seat on the Central District Health board.

Ada County doctor interviews: ‘Two sides of the coin’ on public health

Commissioners will vote Tuesday on their choice for the Central District Health board

A large airtanker makes a water drop on the Summit Trail Fire in Washington. (Courtesy of the National Interagency Fire Center)

Idaho senators warn of jet fuel shortages hampering wildfire fight

Shortage in fuel across the West is due to several issues, one being a shortage of truck drivers for transportation

The COVID-19 pandemic gave a renewed purpose to health misinformation in Idaho. The state has a long tradition of allowing licensed and unlicensed health care providers to treat patients with unproven methods and substances. With pressure from anti-vaccination groups, the state’s vaccine rules also are among the most lenient in the U.S. Clockwise from upper left: Anti-vaccine protesters outside St. Luke’s hospital in downtown Boise; anti-mask protesters outside the Idaho State Capitol; Michael Karlfeldt, Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Vicki Wooll. (Images from Idaho Capital Sun, Getty and screen shots from video presentations)

Health misinformation was an Idaho-grown product for years. Now it has a body count.

More than 1,400 Idahoans have died from COVID-19 since vaccines became widely available.

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