Columbia River salmon recovery programs fared better in the 2026 federal budget than tribes, advocates, bureaucrats and biologists feared.

The Biden administration had promised to spend $1 billion over a decade to help restore salmon on the Snake and Columbia rivers while also boosting tribal clean energy projects.

Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring the fish back from the ...

Hunters looking to apply for Idaho’s 2026 spring controlled hunts for black bear can apply through Feb. 15. Hunters must have a 2026 hunting license in order to apply. You can apply over the phone by ...