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Idaho Lawmakers Stepped Up for Water When It Mattered Most
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (152+ words) It's important to recognize the Idaho lawmakers who understood what's at stake for our state's water future and acted accordingly during the 2026 legislative session. Lara Herway is the executive director of the Idaho Ground Water Appropriators (IGWA). For more information,…...
Public invited to hear about Rock Creek master plan
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (128+ words) TWIN FALLS " The public is invited to attend the Rock Creek Watershed Master Plan presentation at 5 p. m. Tuesday at the College of Southern Idaho's Herrett Center for Arts and Science. Suspect shot an hour after law enforcement officers attempted to resolve…...
Surface Water Coalition, groundwater districts reach agreement to strengthen mitigation plan
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (118+ words) Suspect shot an hour after law enforcement officers attempted to resolve situation peacefully, according to information released Thursday. Event is set for May 2. Defendant admitted to multiple occasions of alcohol and drug use, in violation of her conditions of release....
Governor approves drought declaration for all 44 Idaho counties
2+ week, 3+ day ago (306+ words) NOAA this week confirmed March 2026 was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states by the largest single-month departure from historical norms ever measured in US climate history. Every federal region recorded simultaneously unprecedented temperatures. A Super El Ni'o…...
Cassia County commissioners declare drought emergency
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (87+ words) magicvalley. com Javascript is required to use this website. Water means life and a living for ranchers. The lack of rain has forced them to cut back on cattle herds, or sell out altogether. BURLEY " Cassia County commissioners on Monday…...
Twin Falls Canal Company reports on canal lining project
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) magicvalley. com Javascript is required to use this website. BOISE " The Twin Falls Canal Company this week presented progress updates on its canal lining and water conservation initiatives to the Idaho Senate Resources and Environment Committee and the Idaho House…...
Pressurized irrigation shutoff and winterization scheduled to start Oct. 20 in Twin Falls
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (350+ words) President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops for his immigration and crime crackdown in the nation's third-largest city. Javascript is required…...
Another algal bloom warning issued for CJ Strike Reservoir
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) MOUNTAIN HOME " The Department of Health and Welfare has issued a health advisory for CJ Strike Reservoir after harmful algal blooms were identified, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. CJ Strike Reservoir is about 15 miles southwest of…...
Eastern Washington's rapidly declining groundwater highlighted in new study
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (892+ words) With groundwater in parts of eastern Washington declining at an alarming rate, a new study confirms which areas are most vulnerable to the problem and could help set clearer goals for recovery efforts. The Washington State University study evaluated groundwater…...
IDWR finds Twin Falls Canal Co. might face 75, 300 acre-foot shortfall
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) BOISE" In the ongoing Surface Water Coalition's conjunctive administration delivery call, Director Mathew Weaver of the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has found that the Twin Falls Canal Co. may face a shortfall of 75, 300 acre-feet this year in an…...