Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates the first day of spring and the renewal of life, marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar year. Nowruz is more than just the beginning of the new year—it ...

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The snow is melting and the rivers are rising as temperatures begin to warm across western Idaho. Low-lying sections around the Boise River in Eagle are already closed due to ...

Lewiston, ID — Steelhead, a vital fish species in the region, are at the center of an educational initiative by Idaho Fish and Game and Dworshak Fish Hatchery. The program aims to teach local fifth ...

The Snake River is 1,078 miles long and is one of the most scenic rivers in the country. On its journey through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, it discharges on average over 54,000 cubic feet ...

CHALLIS, Idaho — An abandoned campfire sparked a small wildfire Saturday along Salmon River Road, forestry officials said. According to the U.S. Forest Service at the Salmon-Challis National ...

This ultra-rare snake "might actually be the most dangerous death adder in the world," Collett said in a video interview. According to the statement, the extra fang is the result of a never-before ...

Virgin River will introduce two new cast members. Following the news that Mark Ghanime would not return as Cameron Hayek, Netflix has confirmed that Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

BOISE, Idaho — A crowd of hundreds gathered outside the Idaho State Capitol on Saturday in response to a national call for protests across all 50 states. Organized by the Idaho 50501 chapter ...

Blood moon is expected to grace the sky on March 14, infusing strong transformative spiritual energy at night. Here's what you can do. Total lunar eclipse: On March 14, one of the rare cosmic ...

Virgin River season 7 is returning for another season on Netflix following the launch of season 6 last Christmas which was one for the history books. Bookended by the big wedding between Jack and Mel, ...