WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: In the study, "Predicting future grizzly bear habitat use in the Bitterroot Ecosystem under recolonization and reintroduction scenarios," the researchers predicted that grizzly bears would favor large wilderness areas and extensive multiple-use public lands in the region, especially in the northern part of the Bitterroot Ecosystem. The research predicts that, over time, grizzl  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Seattle District issued the following news release: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' officials at Albeni Falls Dam announce Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall drawdown. During drawdown, only powerhouse outflows are used, the spillway gates are not used. A gradual fall drawdown is scheduled to begin Sept. 23, with the following elevation targets (as measured at Hope, Idaho): * Hold summer pool elevation, 2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Boise, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management today announced a $2.76 million award through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (https://www.whitehouse.gov/build/guidebook/), part of the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/) agenda, to 3T Innovations, LLC to create communication kits and on-site training to impr  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho - leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group - were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provid  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: In 2021, Idaho National Laboratory committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2031. But reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions at an organization the size of INL is no easy task. The laboratory occupies a space roughly 85% the size of Rhode Island. In terms of people and infrastructure -- roughly 6,000 employees, 700 vehicles, 300 buildings, 125 miles of roa  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: A team of electric vehicle (EV) researchers and stakeholders has released recommendations designed to help the industry improve the charging experience for EV owners. In the new Customer-Focused Key Performance Indicators for Electric Vehicle Charging report, the National Charging Experience Consortium, or ChargeX Consortium, defined two sets of recommended key performan  more

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force's 434th Air Refueling Wing issued the following news: By Doug Hays Grissom aircrews fueled the fight during an Air Force Special Operations Command Exercise July 2-Aug. 18, 2024. Emerald Warrior is a joint, combined exercise that provides realistic and relevant, high-end training to prepare special operations forces, conventional forces, and international partners in the evolving strategic environment, shifting focus to growing  more

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following new release: U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, the Latah County Human Rights Task Force, the Nez Perce Tribe, the Moscow Human Rights Commission, DOJ Community Relations Service, and the FBI, are convening a United Against Hate summit on September 16 at The 1912 Center in Moscow. The event is free and is open to the public. The registration link can be found here: www.justice.gov/usao-id/un  more

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, Sept. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following new release on Sept. 12, 2024: U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Northern Idaho today. "The case results announced today reflect stellar work by our prosecutors and staff," said U.S. Attorney Hurwit. "Together with our law enforcement partners, our office is rising to meet the challenge that drug trafficking poses to communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: The Justice Department announced today that Dallas Humber, 34, of Elk Grove, California, and Matthew Allison, 37, of Boise, Idaho -- leaders of the Terrorgram Collective, a transnational terrorist group -- were charged with a 15-count indictment for soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists. Humber and Allis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * Two States and One Territory Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $750 Million * * * The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Idaho, North Dakota and American Samoa's Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Small nonfarm businesses in eight Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the city of Nampa, Idaho, for transportation infrastructure improvements needed to facilitate increased commercial capacity in the region. This grant will support the expansion and widening of Northside Boulevard, and   more