IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: All across the country, individuals and groups are banding together to do whatever they can to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, dedicating resources to helping others. From individuals sewing and donating face masks, to food banks providing millions of meals to those suddenly without income, the resolve of the American people is truly inspiring. One of the most important tools  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: The Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) typically welcomes visitors from around the world during the summer months. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the museum will not open its doors this year. Visitors can, however, experience the world's first nuclear power plant through two different technologies: TravelStorys and online tours. TravelStorys is a free app you download   more

BOISE, Idaho, June 4 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, Bart M. Davis, issued the following new release on June 2: The Department of Justice today announced nearly $400 million in grant funding through the Department's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The Attorney General announced funding awards to 596 law enforcement agencies across the nation, which allows those agencies to hire 2,732 additional full-time law enforcement pro  more

BOISE, Idaho, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho office issued the following news release: The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the June Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2020 water year. Widespread mountain snowmelt began in April and continued throughout May. Complete snowmelt has occurred at all SNOTEL sites in the Wood and Lost, Owyhee, Bruneau, and Salmon Falls basins. "Snowpack conditions in the Panha  more