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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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. -
The new chapter will cover about 650 workers at park sites or offices in states like Utah, New Mexico, and Montana. They're not the first to unionize after cuts to the federal workforce. -
Traditional methods to see how many people are getting outdoors include trailhead surveys and vehicle counters. However, those don't capture all visitors, especially in less popular areas. -
Lawmakers failed to renew the Legacy Restoration Fund last year, but are now pushing to reauthorize it for the country's 250th birthday. It would support hundreds of projects, including in Utah. -
The state challenged former President Biden's national monument designations, saying they were too big and broad. However, some environmental groups remained confident the designations will hold. -
The most common reasons for being interested in cannabis were as an alternative to pharmaceutical medications and because the respondent had exhausted other options. -
More than 80 places in the Mountain West have been certified by the nonprofit DarkSky, including over two dozen in Utah. Colorado hopes to draw tourists to its own clear night skies with a new map.
