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When Swastikas Become Political Currency: Idaho’s Spectacle Politics Problem

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By Sammy HagerMAY 8, 2026

Why Were ‘Know Your Rights’ Flyers Stopped at Caldwell’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration?

At Caldwell’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, volunteers distributing “Know Your Rights” flyers say they were repeatedly stopped and redirected by security staff. What unfolded raises larger questions about free speech, immigrant rights, and who gets to feel welcome in Idaho’s public spaces.

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By Sammy HagerSEP 7, 2024

How Food Waste ‘Eats Away’ at Our Climate and Water Quality

It may be ‘hard to swallow,’ but food waste directly impacts water conservation and the climate we experience every day.

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By Sammy HagerSEP 6, 2024

Governor Hochul Urges Clean Energy Tech to Drive Renewable Growth and Economic Development

Outlined next steps to meet growing energy demand with dispatchable emissions-free resources and continued deployment of renewables.

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By Sammy HagerSEP 5, 2024

The Georgia High School Shooter Identified as Details Begin to Surface

14-year-old Colt Gray has been identified as the Apalachee High School shooter as more details are released to the public today.

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By Sammy HagerSEP 4, 2024

Study Shows Our Nights are Heating Up Too—What Will This Mean for Outdoor Workers?

With the nights heating up as well, how will the outdoor labor industries handle heat waves and the illnesses associated with them when their main solution is a bust?

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By Sammy HagerSEP 4, 2024

Could This Heat Safety Solution Be All It’s ‘Chalked Up’ To Be?

Heat-related illnesses are increasing in our nation and beyond, but one research study may have the solution. See more >

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