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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Bureau of Land Management photo shows a pair of sage grouse in this undated photo. REUTERS/Bob Wick/BLM/Handout /File Photo
Dec 23, 2025

US Interior Dept weakens sage-grouse protection to open more oil and mineral development

The Trump administration rolled back greater sage-grouse protections across eight western states, opening millions of acres of federal land to energy development.

A tractor travels down Hunt Road in front of a "Let's Stop Lava Ridge" sign near the Minidoka National Historic Site, July 6, 2023, in Jerome, Idaho. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
Aug 7, 2025

Trump administration reverses Biden approval of major wind farm in Idaho

The project, five years in the works, faced opposition from local residents concerned about the height of the turbines — up to 660 feet (201 meters), or more than twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.

Chief Jennifer Porter, INL Fire Department, addresses INL firefighters and support staff at their annual Wildland Fire Rodeo. The rodeo, hosted by INL, runs participants through activities designed to prepare the firefighters for potential wildfires at the site. (PHOTO: INL)
May 8, 2025

INL Fire Department prepares for 2025 wildland fire season

INL is also working on creating fire-safe zones by removing fuel. This reduces the potential for large fires while providing safe access for firefighters to better fight wildfires.

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Jul 23, 2019

Wildfire evacuates INL nonessential personnel

WASHINGTON, Dec 22 (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Monday rolled back protections for the greater sage-grouse in eight western U.S. states, opening up more federal land for energy and ...


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