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I suspect you do. After all, our species evolved in nature and for tens of thousands of years we humans lived in nature-created environments. …

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Way back a half-century ago, when I arrived at the University of Idaho, the cost of a higher education was not a big concern.

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State supreme court decisions about acceptable language used to define ballot initiatives — an issue not just in Idaho but elsewhere too — may…

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Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Irish acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga, Denmark's Lukas Graham, and Finneas posted separately on social media Tuesday that they would withdraw from the tour. The posts appeared hours after Sheeran said he refused to be drawn into a discussion about the war in Gaza. Sheeran stated on Instagram that the decision to remove Macklemore was solely the tour promoter's. Macklemore says he was dropped after expressing support for Palestinians during a concert in New Jersey.

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Darrell Manning, who died last month at 94, was smack in the middle of Idaho’s hot and pivotal politics of the 60s. He served four terms as a …

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua has opened up about his struggles with alcohol. In an interview on Netflix, he shared how he dealt with stress from his NFL career and the birth of his son. Nacua discussed his rehab experience during the offseason, saying alcohol was a way to escape his issues. He apologized last December for making an antisemitic gesture and is facing a pending lawsuit for assault. Nacua, a standout player drafted in 2023, aims to be a role model for his son. He said he hopes to learn from his past mistakes and grow as a person.

Rabbis in the U.S. say their congregations are feeling unsettled by antisemitic threats as the High Holy Days approach. Rabbi David Ingber of Romemu in New York City notes that many Jews feel vulnerable due to rising antisemitism from both political sides. The Secure Community Network is offering security training to Jewish institutions. The network's CEO says threats come from various sources and complicate their task. Jewish leaders emphasize unity and reflection during the Holy Days despite these challenges. Major Jewish organizations are urging Congress to increase security funding for places of worship.

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We know what Idaho voters — in the aggregate — thought of Donald Trump in the last three presidential elections: They backed him 66.9 percent …