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Hydrothermal power has been generated in places like Mammoth Mountain (with Horseshoe Lake seen here) in California, but such activity is proscribed by federal law in Yellowstone National Park (Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service)

Why can’t we drill in Yellowstone to stop eruptions, make power?

While it might be possible to generate power by geothermal drilling, that would risk disturbing the thermal features of the national park, writes guest columnist Michael Poland.

Joint Finance Appropriations Committee room at the Idaho State Capitol building on March 23, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

With Idaho’s expected surplus, Gov. Brad Little’s budget is a solid fiscal agenda for Idaho

We’re sitting on a surplus of more than $1.6 billion, enough to do some special, long-needed projects that will benefit the state for decades to come, writes guest columnist Stephen Hartgen.

Rotunda at the Idaho State Capitol building on March 23, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

State of Idaho projecting another record budget surplus as Legislature prepares to return

The state is projected to end the fiscal year June 30 with a balance of $1.6 billion

ISU Women's Basketball

Ors' Career Night Propels Bengals Past Bobcats 67-57

Sage-grouse habitat is threatened by human activity including agriculture, as well as the effects of climate change. But federal protections also have an effect on rural Western industries. (Courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management)

Sage-grouse protection plans in the West under review by Biden administration

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public feedback on management plans for sage grouse habitat.

A boy in foster care plays a game while waiting for placement with a foster family (Courtesy of Cindy Floyd).

‘I have not seen it like this’: Idaho’s child welfare safety net is wearing thin

Court advocate says situation has been a ‘slow-moving disaster’ since 2019

Voters fill out their ballots at Whittier Elementary in Boise on Nov. 2, 2021. (Otto Kitsinger for Idaho Capital Sun)

GOP, Democratic party leaders agree Idahoans should say ‘no’ to crossover voting in primary

It’s not often when Ilana Rubel, one of Idaho’s leading Democrats, is on the same page with GOP chairman Tom Luna, writes guest columnist Chuck Malloy.

State Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian, speaks to redistricting commissioners Sept. 16, 2021, at Meridian City Hall. (Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun)

Meridian mayor says new redistricting map is an improvement over current boundaries

City won’t add to legal challenges facing the new legislative map

Bengals Fall to UCF in Cancun Challenge

A tough challenge in Mexico

Idaho State Civic Symphony and ISU Choirs to perform Handel's Messiah December 10th

Dr. Scott Anderson will lead ISU Choirs and Idaho State Civic Symphony, about 150 performers in total, for the Dec. 10th performance of Messiah.

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