Regional News

The Public Lands Rule allowed conservation to be managed as part of BLM's multiple-use mandate, along with other uses like mining and grazing. The Trump administration now says that rule doesn't pass muster.

The "no tax on tips" provision allows qualified workers to deduct up to $25,000 from their income taxes

Environment and outdoor recreation advocates say changes to the Land and Water Conservation Fund could undermine its effectiveness.

The transgender woman who sued Idaho to overturn its first-in-the-nation ban on some trans sports says she wants to call it quits.

A new approach to addressing water scarcity is underway — one that turns farmland into projects that benefit both people and the environment. Researchers say parched Mountain West states could learn from it.

Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Arizona and Colorado have some of the biggest gaps.

Early forecasts suggested that 2025 would have a very active fire season. But so far, things have played out a little differently.

A new scientific analysis shows that fall temperatures are rising across the country because of climate change, especially in the Mountain West. More than simply a delay in sweater weather, experts say this trend has more serious impacts.

This comes as the number of rural hospitals and OB/GYNs delivering babies is dwindling.

A federal judge recently ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to scale back its use of pesticides in all western states. Environmental groups say the ruling is a big step toward protecting rangeland wildlife.