The Lower Granite Dam spills into the Snake River in Whitman County, WA in this May 2019 photo. Congressman Simpson (R-ID) is proposing to breach this and 3 other dams to help fish migration.

HANSEN - A pristine day for whitewater on the Snake River turned tragic Sunday as a rafter died following an accident two miles west of the Hansen Bridge. The victim, Dirk Gombert of Idaho Falls ...

During the summer, many flock towards a body of water in Idaho to cool off and have some fun. Idaho is home to some incredible lakes, beautiful rivers, and numerous natural pools. Everyone seems to ...

The spring chinook run on the Snake River has just concluded, and this year was supposed to be consequential for the struggling fish. Four years ago, environmental activists wrote in these pages ...

Flow augmentation volume from the Payette River increased, also helped by early high snowpack and more rentals, he said. Volume is estimated at 183,648 acre-feet, up from 176,233 a year ago.

LEWISTON – Wild spring chinook and steelhead from the Snake River continue to struggle while fall chinook are one of the bright spots in a biennial report from Washington’s Salmon Recovery Office.

With the stroke of a pen, the future of the Snake River dams is looking better. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on June 12 repealing a secretly negotiated memorandum signed by ...

Politics & Government Some Snake River campgrounds, parks to stay closed after federal cutbacks By Annette Cary Updated May 28, 2025 1:49 PM ...