Rachel Cohen
As the south-central Idaho reporter, I cover the Magic and Wood River valleys. I also enjoy writing about issues related to health and the environment.
The best part of my job is that I get to learn something new almost every day.
I joined Boise State Public Radio in 2019 as a Report for America corps member. I've lived in several New England states, most recently New Hampshire. Outside of work, I try to spend as much time on hiking or skiing trails as possible, and I can also be found drinking too much coffee, making homemade pizza and reading magazine articles
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus gained 12 new members nationwide, eight of whom flipped Republican-held seats. It comes as Republicans seem to lose ground with Hispanic voters this election. -
Current forecasts often give warnings about hailstorms 30 minutes in advance. Researchers at Colorado State University say their models may be able to lead to alerts hours or days ahead of time. -
One ski area was already factoring in higher fuel costs because it started transitioning its fleet of groomers and vehicles to a lower-emission source. -
Supporters of the amendment, which Colorado voters will decide on this election, say it would prevent attempts to limit hunting. Opponents worry it could complicate wildlife management. -
The tribe released two rehabilitated golden eagles in Montana last year — and one died in Colorado months later, likely due to lead poisoning. Voluntary changes by hunters can help the problem. -
The tour company owner said dozens of potential international customers decided not to book trips partly because of those costs. The new surcharge also applies at two national parks in Utah. -
The third-party projects would've included environmental and cultural resource work, like digitizing museum collections in Zion National Park. Over 130 projects lost funding across the country. -
The aptly-named "Aspen Alley" near Breckenridge, Colorado, is one of the most popular leaf-peeping destinations in the region. That can lead to trail and parking lot congestion. -
States that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they've failed to forge a deal for the river's future, more are questioning the negotiation process itself. -
El Niño is expected to be strong this year, possibly the strongest on record. It's forecasted to give parts of Utah above-normal precipitation, but it's still a toss-up in northern Utah.
