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Idaho’s Salmon River inspired Jimmy Carter to save Alaska wilderness
Former president Jimmy Carter took a float trip on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River which inspired him to save millions of acres of Alaska's wilderness.
Carter’s bold protection of 100 million acres of wild Alaska began with a float trip in Idaho
This column was first published on Rocky Barker’s “Letters from the West” blog on Dec. 30, 2024. The most significant land conservation act in American history started on a raft trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
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Man arrested in deadly bar shooting had said he’d ‘come back’ with gun, Alaska cops say
A man was arrested in the deadly shooting of an employee at an Alaska bar, police said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A man who threatened to “come back with a firearm” after being kicked out of a ...
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Arctic air moves into Idaho, sticks around through Monday
A biting winter chill will arrive this weekend and stick around through the MLK holiday. Find out when warmer temps may return.
Winter Weather Warnings in 11 States As 14 Inches of Snow To Hit
The National Weather Service had multiple states under winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings early on Friday.
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Storm system from Gulf of Alaska to bring snow showers Friday, colder weekend ahead
We will see mostly sunny skies after scattered morning fog. The high will be near 40 on Thursday. Tonight we will see clear skies and lows in the mid-20s.
Mom forgives 21-year-old son’s convicted killer in emotional courtroom speech in Alaska
The two men “left without incident” but then returned to pick up Thompson’s son, according to prosecutors. An argument broke out and Thompson fired at Finau 17 times with a 9mm gun, according to prosecutors. Then as Thompson left, Smith came in “and fired seven more shots at Finau,” prosecutors said.
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Alaska Airlines gives Boise travelers fast pass to Disney World, Universal Studios with direct Orlando flight
BOISE — Alaska Airlines is continuing its expansion of non-stop destinations out of Boise with service to Orlando, Florida.
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Idaho Matters
January 9, 2025 • Former president Jimmy Carter took a float trip on Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River which inspired him to save millions of acres of Alaska's wilderness.
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Alaska Airlines offers direct flight to Orlando for Boise travelers
Fly nonstop from Boise to Orlando with Alaska Airlines. Enjoy quick, convenient travel to Disney World, theme parks, and sunny skies through March 23.
Alaska Airlines launches non-stop service from Boise to Orlando for limited time
Getting to Disney World is now a little easier, thanks to a new seasonal non-stop flight from Alaska Airlines.
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Minimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year
The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. In many states, the minimum wage is automatically adjusted upward as inflation rises.