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Trump's pick to lead DEA withdraws from consideration; Report: NYS hospitals' operating margins impact patient care; Summit County, CO aims to remain economically viable in warming climate; SD Gov. sets aside 2026 budget funds for new education savings accounts.

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GOP Senators voice reservations about Kash Patel, Trump's FBI pick. President Biden continues to face scrutiny over pardoning his son. And GOP House members gear up for tough budget fights, possibly targeting important programs.

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Residents in Colorado's rural communities face challenges to recycling, climate change and Oregon's megadrought are worrying firefighters, and a farm advocacy group says corporate greed is behind high food prices in Montana.

As of 2022, there were more than 79,000 Alaskans on Medicare. (Adobe Stock)
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With open enrollment season underway, advocates are reminding Alaskans to consider their options before the window closes. Medicare's open enrollment …

The most recent estimate by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Cook Inlet beluga whales is 331 individual animals, down from 1,300 in 1979. (Adobe Stock)
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Beluga whales are known as the "canaries of the sea" for their melodious songs but conservation groups are concerned one pod in Alaska could be render…

Advocates are calling for higher teacher salaries to help Alaska can recruit and retain more educators. (Jacob Lund/Adobestock)
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Alaska ranks 41st in the nation in terms of overall child well-being, according to the new 2024 Kids Count Data Bookfrom the Annie E. Casey …

A new study examined the true sustainability of fish farming. (Lilly Agustina/Act For Farmed Animals/We Animals)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
By Sophie Kevany for Sentient.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

The Children's Movement, the largest and most diverse children's advocacy network in the country, is gearing up to push California policymakers to prioritize kids in next year's state budget. (Spass/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
More than 1,000 organizations sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking for California's children's programs to be shielded from cuts in the 2025-26 …

More than 2,000 cities and towns have worked to protect the monarch butterfly by joining the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, organized by the National Wildlife Federation. (Dave/Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to decide whether to protect the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act within the next …

Starting in January, the Biden administration's cap on prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D will be limited to $2,000 per year. (Margaret/Adobe Stock)
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For Hawaiians on Medicare, opening the mail is the first step in successfully navigating 2025 health-care coverage. It's open enrollment season…

Moloka'i residents have some of the lowest power consumption rates in the Hawaiian Archipelago and the state's highest energy costs, including the nation's most expensive fee per watt. Many of the 7,300 residents often forgo reliable power, opting to live off the grid as self-sufficient homesteaders.(Adobe Stock)
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By Naoki Nitta for Grist.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Hawaii News Service reporting for the Grist-Solutions Journalism Network-Public News S…

In August, experts advise parents to pay attention to their kids' mood - to spot and help soothe any anxiety from the back-to-school jitters. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
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As kids head back to school, experts have a few tips to get them back into a routine and make sure they're in good shape - physically and mentally…

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Ballot measures to ensure access to abortion won in the 2024 election in red states like Arizona, Missouri and Montana. (tilialucida/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…

Seasonal Affective Disorder increases as daylight decreases and winter weather sets in. (photogeek/Adobe Stock)<br />
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'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Idahoans, the absence of a loved one, whether through death, divorce or another …

Downtown Boise has the highest concentration of locally owned businesses in Idaho, according to the Downtown Boise Association. (John/Adobe Stock)
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Small businesses are reminding people to shop locally as the holiday shopping season kicks off this week. Local communities around the country…

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development helps low-income apartment tenants afford reduced rents in Montana. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
More than two dozen members of a tenant's union in Bozeman are threatening a rent strike if their landlord doesn't address maintenance and other safet…

After a slight increase in 2022, the number of 2023-2024 western monarchs "overwintering" in the West  declined. (Adobe Stock)
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide by early December whether to list the monarch butterfly under the Endangered Species Act. Wildlife …

The U.S. International Joint Commission was asked in March 2024 to address the effects of transboundary water pollution in the Kootenai River Watershed, and should make its decisions by March 2026. (Adobe Stock)
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Montana has joined a coalition of Indigenous groups working to address Canadian coal mining pollution in the state's Kootenai River. The …

There are 574 federally-recognized Indian tribes, bands, nations, rancherias, communities and Native villages in the United States, according to the University of Nevada-Reno. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "Ame…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $6.29 million to health departments and community-based organizations in Nevada for HIV prevention and care activities. (Adobe Stock)
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World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Thousands of people live with …

About 90% of LGBTQ+ young people reported that their wellbeing was negatively impacted due to recent politics, according to The Trevor Project.(Adobe Stock)
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Nevada and around the country are concerned about what a second Trump presidency could mean for their safety…

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It is important to share your feelings of grief with loved ones and to seek out a mental health professional for support with persistent symptoms of depression. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024
'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Oregonians, the absence of a loved one -- whether through death, divorce or another …

Years of underinvestment by the federal government, coupled with a massive increase in gun sales nationwide, have sharply limited the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' capacity to enforce its own regulations, gun safety advocates said. (Roman/Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Nearly 40% of guns used in Oregon homicides are illegally trafficked through legal gun dealers and another 30% are stolen from them, according to new …

New nuclear-energy technology has been proposed but not yet built in the United States. (Ezume Images/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Interest in nuclear energy as a solution to "dirty" sources of power is growing, including a proposal in the Northwest. However, some critics said it …

Hanford is a decommissioned nuclear reactor site in Washington state, on the Columbia River. (jdoms/Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
Interest in nuclear energy as a solution to "dirty" sources of power is growing, including a proposal in the Northwest. However, some critics say it …

Three in five Americans said they made a conscious effort to buy American-made gifts last year. (Prostock-studio/Adobe Stock)
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A new poll from the American Alliance for Manufacturing showed 77% of Americans prefer to buy goods made in the United States, especially during the …

About 350,000 households in Washington state are eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit. (tomertu/Adobe Stock)
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Support for programs providing direct cash would benefit families in need in Washington state, a new report showed. About one in four Washingtonians …

Only 6% of Native young people living in cities feel represented by state and national decisionmakers, according to the Center for Native American Youth, compared to 18% of those living on reservations. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 2, 2024
A new survey of Native American teens and young adults highlights a growing preference for the term "Indigenous" rather than being referred to as "Ame…

According to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, mule deer were uncommon in the early 1900s. Their populations surged in the 1950s and 1960s, peaked in 1991, but are now seeing historic lows. (M. Leonard Photo/Adobe Stock)
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After a devastating recent winter, the already-struggling mule deer population in Wyoming took a big hit and the state's wildlife agency is …

Roughly 5% of adults in the U.S. experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, according to the American Psychiatric Association, and symptoms last about 40% of the year. (Adobe Stock)
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The holiday season often brings Wyoming families together in celebration and warmth but for some, the absence of a loved one -- whether through death…

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