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UAW strike continues: Officials say EPA standards must catch up; Mississippians urged to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 7 general election; NYers worry about impacts of government shutdown.

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Senate leaders advance a plan to avoid a government shutdown, an elections official argues AI could be a threat to democracy and voting rights advocates look to states like Arizona to rally young Latino voters.

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A small fire department in rural Indiana is determined not to fail new moms and babies, the growing election denial movement has caused voting districts to change procedures and autumn promises spectacular scenery along America's rural byways.

Roughly 68 million culverts carry roadways that were built with design approaches dating from the 1950s, which did not consider the needs of aquatic organisms to move up and downstream, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. (Adobe Stock)
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Fish passage is set to improve in the Northwest with an investment from Congress's bipartisan infrastructure law. The Biden administration has …

A new report finds 8% of Alaska children live in high poverty areas. (Tyler/Adobe Stock)
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Alaska's children face challenges in a number of areas, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks …

Alaska has more than 322 million acres of public lands, more than three times the acreage of the entire state of California. (Adobe Stock)
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The Bureau of Land Management has announced a $161 million investment in habitat and wildland restoration projects in 11 western states. Alaska is …

The "Solar for All" competition, part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund initiative, will make 60 grants to help communities bring in more residential solar. (Simone/Adobestock)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Cities and nonprofits are racing to finish their applications for the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund - the deadline is October 12…

Conservative legal groups are calling for a constitutional convention as early as 2025. (Kasia Biel/Adobestock)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Progressive groups are speaking out against the idea of a constitutional convention, warning it could be used to impose conservative policies on …

Damage seen on Maui after catastrophic, wind-driven fires swept through the area. (Brea Burkholz/Direct Relief)
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
A California group formed after the firestorm that leveled the town of Paradise is stepping up to help Maui recover from its own disaster last month…

Only 3% of Hawaii's children live without health insurance. (globalmoments/Adobe Stock)
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Hawaii's children live in economically stressed homes and it is affecting their well-being, according to a new report. The Annie E. Casey …

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11 Idaho wastewater facilities accounted for more than half of discharge violations in 2022. (Kekyalyaynen/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
A new report finds more than half of the sewage facilities in Idaho had pollution violations in 2022. The sixth annual analysis by the Idaho …

Idaho saw a 22% increase in opioid overdoses between 2020 and 2021. (Kimberly Boyles/Adobe Stock)
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Organizations in Idaho are calling on the state's congressional delegation to support access to health coverage and substance-use treatment for the in…

Time management is among the most important aspects of being a student and parent. (A. Frank, peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
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In September, the spotlight is on a college student population that is often overlooked: parents. This month is student parent month and studies show …

Montana has more than 30 million acres of state and federal lands, nearly one third of the state. Conservation advocates are holding a photo contest featuring people and their dogs to celebrate being outdoors. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
This is the last weekend to get involved in a photo competition designed to encourage Montanans to explore the wilderness with their pets. There …

There are about 1,900 grizzlies in the Northern Rockies states of WY, ID, MT and WA.  <br />There are 30, 000 in Alaska and about 23,000 in Canada. The grizzlies in Alaska are not listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Three conservation groups have sued to stop a large logging project near Yellowstone National Park they say threatens endangered species in Montana…

Native American voters living on rural reservations often use ballot-collection services because of limited access to home mail services and polling places. Montana, home to 12 tribal nations, enacted a law that makes it illegal to pay organizers who collect completed absentee ballots from voters, according to the Brennan Center. (Adobe Stock)
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Today is National Voter Registration Day, and in Montana, Indigenous advocates are working to register people and get out the vote. As part of its …

Today, 3.5 million Americans ages 60 and older hold more than $125 billion in student loans. (Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
By Jill Barshay for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Nevada News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public News Ser…

In 2021, more than 36,000 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Today is National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and Nevada is one of the 10 states with the highest HIV infection rates. In 2021, more than 11,00…

Latino voters remained solidly Democratic in their voting preferences in 2022, according to the Brookings Institution. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, September 25, 2023
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and one Nevada organization wants Latinos to realize the power they can have when they are more politically engaged…

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Food banks provide a crucial service, but federal programs such as SNAP are critical to fighting hunger. (kuarmungadd/Adobe Stock)
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Hunger Action Month is coming to a close, but one major action for ensuring people are fed remains on the horizon. The largest federal food-…

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides the most food aid to families in the nation. (jetcityimage/Adobe Stock)
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September is Hunger Action Month, and many Oregonians are struggling to get the food they need. At the organization's annual state of hunger …

Seven in 10 Oregonians over age 45 have been caregivers for a loved one. (anut21ng Stock/Adobe Stock)
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This week is National Assisted Living Week, highlighting the hard work put in to help older people and people living with disabilities. Many …

The Alternatives to Violence Project has been offered in schools across the country. (Wikimedia Commons)
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Skills for reducing violence are becoming essential in schools. At the beginning of the school year, students at a Washington state high school …

Medicare becomes available for most Americans at age 65. (airdone/Adobe Stock)
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The open enrollment period for people with Medicare health coverage can feel daunting, but it is also an opportunity get the plan to best meet a …

Washington state is holding elections on November 7. (Darylann Elmi/Adobe Stock)
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It is national voter registration day and one population in Washington state has only recently had their right to vote restored: people who were incar…

Grand Teton National Park's 2.8 million visitors last year added $597 million to gateway communities, according to a new National Park Service report. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, September 25, 2023
Imagine reaching your favorite Grand Teton National Park trail in half the time because of new pull-outs that clear traffic on arterial roads…

Arborglyphs, or tree carvings, created by Hispanic sheep herders in the Medicine Bow National Forest date back to the early 1900s. (Amanda Castañeda)
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While many Wyomingites of Hispanic descent came from Mexico, there is a lesser-known population from the old Spanish settlements of northern New …

Thousands of miles of fencing in Wyoming and across the Western U.S., which act as barriers to wildlife seeking winter and summer ranges, was installed over 100 years ago. (Adobe Stock)
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A new partnership between the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the group Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) aims to improve migration corridors …

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