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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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. -
Motorized equipment is usually prohibited in wilderness areas. Permitted outfitters say these tools are needed to clean up trails, but conservationists say wilderness is about more than access. -
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming are not subject to mandatory reductions under the new Colorado River rules. Instead, those states are setting up programs to voluntarily conserve water. -
A poor snow year has led to low water levels for rivers in the West, while hot weather pushes water temperatures up. That's bad news for both fish and river recreators. -
Conservationists argue wilderness study areas are a way to protect land, while some outdoor recreationists argue it locks up land. Public comment on the proposal is open until Friday. -
Proponents say changes to the National Historic Preservation Act will streamline regulations. Critics argue it weakens the law by reducing the role of tribes and local governments. -
After years of stalled negotiations, the Department of the Interior releases final Environmental Impact Statement, covering 10 years of future management for seven states. -
In a new study, animals were less likely to flee near popular trails compared to more remote parts of the forest. Researchers are considering several possible explanations for why. -
The city of Ouray, Colorado, has seen a 40% drop in visitiation since the Gold Mountain Fire sparked in late June. Communities near Utah's massive Cottonwood Fire have also taken a hit.
