High Country NewsIncome inequality proliferates across the WestHow history, tax policies and gentrification play into wealth inequity.Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
High Country NewsBlack entrepreneurs built beach havens in California. Racism shut them down.The hidden history of Santa Monica’s Black coastal enclaves.Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
High Country NewsAfter the Palisades Tahoe name change, where is the Washoe Tribe looking next?‘This whole thing, it’s decent. It’s a decent thing to do.’Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021
High Country NewsIn Arizona, a radical change in juvenile detentionHow a rural town transformed a juvenile facility into a safe space for teens.Sep 20, 2021Sep 20, 2021
High Country NewsThe incredible shrinking Colorado RiverClimate change and rising demand are sucking the life out of the Southwest’s water supply.Aug 23, 2021Aug 23, 2021
High Country NewsFor dairy cows, where there’s smoke, there’s less milkScientists in Idaho are finding that wildfire smoke dampens milk production and coincides with increased risk of disease and even death in…Aug 16, 20211Aug 16, 20211
High Country NewsThe Apache community running to rescue its holy mountainIndigenous spiritual leaders say the Vatican’s observatory is searching for something it doesn’t understand.Aug 10, 2021Aug 10, 2021
High Country NewsReviving traditional Apsáalooke water sourcesTribal scientists and community members are testing wells, solving plumbing problems and delivering clean water to their neighbors.Aug 6, 2021Aug 6, 2021
High Country NewsTree DNA thwarts black market lumberHow the genetic code of flora helped catch timber thieves.Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021
High Country NewsA mega-dairy is transforming Arizona’s aquifer and farming lifestylesMinnesota’s Riverview Dairy has deep pockets and long straws.Aug 4, 2021Aug 4, 2021