Wed. Sep 2nd, 2026
Trending News: Arctic Drilling Accelerated as Administration Moves to Bypass Environmental ReviewUnsung Heroes, Sonic Mysteries, and a Canine Pilgrimage Define the American West’s Latest Unconventional NarrativesAmargosa Opera House and Hotel Faces Existential Threat from Harsh Desert Climate and Aging InfrastructureA ban on chainsaws in wilderness is performative, not practicalJennifer Sahn’s Departure Marks a Pivotal Moment for High Country News Amidst Evolving Western Landscape.Jennifer Sahn Concludes Transformative Five-Year Tenure as High Country News Editor-in-Chief.New Mexico Grapples with Escalating Climate Disasters Amidst Rising Executive Orders and Funding ChallengesNevada Jolts Colorado River Politics with Surprise Federal Lawsuit Over Water Cuts.Botanical Discourse Shifts as Warming Temperatures Alter Plant-Fungal Symbiosis.Glen Canyon Dam’s Existential Crisis Threatens Colorado River Water Security.Dakota Access Pipeline Protests: Unveiling the Decade-Long Legacy of Corporate Disinformation and Its Echoes in the AI Era.Texas and New Mexico Settle Decades-Long Rio Grande Water Dispute After 13 Years.Dalton Highway Corridor Ownership Shift Imperils Alaskan Arctic Ecosystems and Indigenous Livelihoods.Salmon’s Remarkable Return to California’s Putah Creek Signals Ecosystem RevivalOregon’s Century-Old Water Laws Drought Farmers While Benefiting Wealthy Landowners.Hopi Prophecy and the Unfolding Crisis of a Land Out of Balance.Pueblo Leaders, Federal Lawmakers Unite to Defend Chaco Canyon from Renewed Drilling ThreatTewa Artists Reclaim "O’Keeffe Country" in Groundbreaking ExhibitionMount Shasta’s Glaciers Vanish, Echoing a Wider Climate CrisisKlamath River Roars Back to Life as Salmon Return, Igniting Hope for Tribal Restoration.Monumental Cuts Threaten Utah’s Sacred Lands and Ancient Heritage, Igniting Legal Firestorm.The Western U.S. Faces a Housing Crisis, Highlighting the Resurgence of Communal Living.Arctic Elders’ Weather Wisdom Confronts a Changing ClimateLookout Slough Restoration Offers a Glimmer of Hope for the Critically Endangered Delta Smelt.Arctic Voices Echo with Unspoken Truths: A Poet’s Reflection on Loss and Environmental RuinAlaskan Villages Brace for Influx of Workers as Resource Development Accelerates, Raising Human Trafficking Concerns.Reclaiming the Wild: Navigating a Complex Legacy of Race, Safety, and Belonging in America’s OutdoorsTwo-Thirds of Americans Express Climate Concerns, Yet Collective Action Remains Elusive.A Massive Landslide in Alaska Triggers Unprecedented Tsunami, Highlighting Growing Climate Hazard.‘Quite frustrating:’ what it’s like to have a treaty with the United StatesPresidential Decree Slashes Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Monuments, Dismantling Tribal Co-Management.Beyond the Trim: How Barbers Forge Deep Connections in the CommunityPresident Trump’s Energy Policies Clash with Unstoppable Clean Energy Transition in the WestNew Federal Operating Guidelines for Colorado River Amidst Historic Drought and Tribal Water Rights Concerns.Public Service Under Scrutiny as Environmental Stewards Reflect on Decades of Dedication.Federal Proposal Threatens Western Landowner Rights and Environmental Oversight in Oil and Gas Development.Sandia Pueblo Seeks Historic Land Transfer to Reassert Ancestral Stewardship Over Sacred Mountain.Indigenous Voices Converge at UN Amidst Escalating Global Challenges.Stud Country: A New Era of Queer Country Dancing Blooms in Los AngelesFrank Matsura: A Century-Old Lens Capturing the Heart of Okanogan.The Enduring Deception of Semu Huaute and the Broader Crisis of Indigenous Identity Fraud in California.Bent Border Wall in Arizona Exposes Deeper Systemic Failures in U.S. Border Security Infrastructure.The Sound of Albina: Preserving Portland’s Black Musical Legacy.Quartz Creek Restoration Embarks on Bold Stage 0 Approach to Revitalize McKenzie River WatershedAvangrid Withdraws Controversial Solar Project on Sacred Indigenous Lands, Heralding a Victory for Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State.Oregon’s Historic Pear Industry Faces Existential Threat Amidst Economic Pressures and Climate-Driven Pests.D. A. Powell’s "Spell for Binding the Center to a Center" Explores Profound Connection to Earth.Colorado River Faces Potential Water Use Reductions as New Management Plan Emerges.Deb Haaland Forges a Path of Indigenous Governance in New Mexico.Wilderness Climbing at a Crossroads: New Guidelines Spark Fierce Debate Over Fixed Anchors.High Horse: The Black Cowboy Reframes the American West.Old Trails Fire Devastates Spokane Suburb, Highlighting Growing Wildland-Urban Interface RisksGreat Salt Lake Faces Existential Threat as Water Levels PlummetCongressional Investigation Launched into Energy Fuels Amidst Bears Ears Monument Controversy and Executive Stock Trades.Armando Veve Captures the Art of Conversation for Special Issue Cover.Arctic Drilling Accelerated: Trump Administration Bypasses Environmental Reviews in Alaska’s National Petroleum ReserveThe Death Valley opera house that’s sinking back into the earthForest Service Considers Chainsaw Use in Wilderness Areas Amidst Growing Trail Maintenance Crisis.New Mexico Faces Escalating Climate Disasters, Straining State Emergency Response and Funding Mechanisms.In a warming world, wildflowers offer a warningGlen Canyon Dam’s Imperiled Functions Threaten Colorado River Compact.Texas and New Mexico Reach Landmark Rio Grande Water Settlement After 13 YearsTrump Administration Transfers Grizzly Bear Management to States, Igniting Conservation Debate.The Dakota Access Pipeline Protests: A Decade of Disinformation and Enduring Divisions.Putah Creek Witnesses Astonishing Salmon Comeback After Decades of NeglectOregon’s Ancient Water Laws Imperil Farmers Amidst Cascading Drought and Shifting DemographicsHopi Prophecies Resonate as Indigenous Wisdom Confronts Global Climate Crisis and Water ScarcityNew Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs on Dogs as Bear Deterrents in Wildlands.Chaco Canyon Protections Face Renewed Threat as Indigenous Leaders, Lawmakers Urge Preservation.Tewa Artists Reclaim Sacred Landscapes at Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumMount Shasta’s Vanishing Glaciers Serve as Stark Climate Change IndicatorsKlamath River Salmon Restoration Signals New Era for Indigenous Rights and Ecosystem Recovery.President Donald Trump Drastically Reduces Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Monuments, Igniting Major Legal and Cultural Confrontation.Communal Living Offers Solutions Amidst Western Housing CrisisSila Decides: An Elder’s Wisdom Meets a Changing ClimateLookout Slough Restoration Offers Hope for the Declining Delta Smelt.Joan Naviyuk Kane’s "Apparitional" Explores Grief, Environmental Devastation, and the Power of Language.Alaska Native Communities Brace for Impact as Resource Booms Resurface Historic Dangers.The Enduring Quest for Safety and Belonging in America’s OutdoorsTransforming Climate Concern into Collective Action: The Crucial Role of Conversation.Alaskan Glacial Retreat Fuels Growing Tsunami Threat from Landslides.The Enduring Legacy of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott: A Century and a Half of Struggle and Sovereignty.Presidential Proclamation Dismantles Bears Ears Commission, Deepening Crisis for Indigenous Land Sovereignty and Conservation.Federal Proposal Ignites Western Land Rights Battle Over Oil and Gas DevelopmentPueblo of Sandia Seeks Federal Land Transfer to Bolster Sacred Mountain Protection and Tribal Sovereignty.Urban Coexistence: From Avian Acrobatics to Marine Marvels, Communities Navigate Shared Spaces and Evolving Challenges.Utah’s Covert Land Strategy: Soaring Hunting Fees Fuel Controversial Acquisitions Amidst Indigenous Land ClaimsThe Barber’s Chair: A Modern Confessional in the Heart of Portland’s Vibrant Community.A Childhood Memory of the Hunt, Told Through the Eyes of a Young GirlStud Country Celebrates Queer Line Dancing Legacy Amidst Shifting LandscapeExpedited Uranium Mine Approval Ignites Controversy Over Indigenous Rights and Environmental Review Rollbacks.Frank Matsura: A Photographer’s Enduring Legacy in Okanogan CountyIndigenous Voices Converge at UN Amidst Global Hostilities and Existential Threats.Albina’s Echoes: Preserving Portland’s Vibrant Black Music LegacyQuartz Creek Restoration Embraces Radical "Stage 0" Approach to Revitalize Oregon’s McKenzie River Watershed.The Enduring Deception: Unraveling the Myth of California’s ‘Last Full-Blooded Chumash’ and the Profitable World of Pretendianism.Bent Border Wall in Arizona Reveals Deeper Flaws in U.S. Border Infrastructure.Oregon’s Pear Growers Face Existential Threat Amidst Economic Headwinds and Environmental Challenges."Spell for Binding the Center to a Center" Evokes Profound Earthly Connection Amidst Spiritual Drought.A Decade of Effort Culminates in the Reintroduction of Arizona’s Rarest Orchid.
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Wed. Sep 2nd, 2026
Trending News: Arctic Drilling Accelerated as Administration Moves to Bypass Environmental ReviewUnsung Heroes, Sonic Mysteries, and a Canine Pilgrimage Define the American West’s Latest Unconventional NarrativesAmargosa Opera House and Hotel Faces Existential Threat from Harsh Desert Climate and Aging InfrastructureA ban on chainsaws in wilderness is performative, not practicalJennifer Sahn’s Departure Marks a Pivotal Moment for High Country News Amidst Evolving Western Landscape.Jennifer Sahn Concludes Transformative Five-Year Tenure as High Country News Editor-in-Chief.New Mexico Grapples with Escalating Climate Disasters Amidst Rising Executive Orders and Funding ChallengesNevada Jolts Colorado River Politics with Surprise Federal Lawsuit Over Water Cuts.Botanical Discourse Shifts as Warming Temperatures Alter Plant-Fungal Symbiosis.Glen Canyon Dam’s Existential Crisis Threatens Colorado River Water Security.Dakota Access Pipeline Protests: Unveiling the Decade-Long Legacy of Corporate Disinformation and Its Echoes in the AI Era.Texas and New Mexico Settle Decades-Long Rio Grande Water Dispute After 13 Years.Dalton Highway Corridor Ownership Shift Imperils Alaskan Arctic Ecosystems and Indigenous Livelihoods.Salmon’s Remarkable Return to California’s Putah Creek Signals Ecosystem RevivalOregon’s Century-Old Water Laws Drought Farmers While Benefiting Wealthy Landowners.Hopi Prophecy and the Unfolding Crisis of a Land Out of Balance.Pueblo Leaders, Federal Lawmakers Unite to Defend Chaco Canyon from Renewed Drilling ThreatTewa Artists Reclaim "O’Keeffe Country" in Groundbreaking ExhibitionMount Shasta’s Glaciers Vanish, Echoing a Wider Climate CrisisKlamath River Roars Back to Life as Salmon Return, Igniting Hope for Tribal Restoration.Monumental Cuts Threaten Utah’s Sacred Lands and Ancient Heritage, Igniting Legal Firestorm.The Western U.S. Faces a Housing Crisis, Highlighting the Resurgence of Communal Living.Arctic Elders’ Weather Wisdom Confronts a Changing ClimateLookout Slough Restoration Offers a Glimmer of Hope for the Critically Endangered Delta Smelt.Arctic Voices Echo with Unspoken Truths: A Poet’s Reflection on Loss and Environmental RuinAlaskan Villages Brace for Influx of Workers as Resource Development Accelerates, Raising Human Trafficking Concerns.Reclaiming the Wild: Navigating a Complex Legacy of Race, Safety, and Belonging in America’s OutdoorsTwo-Thirds of Americans Express Climate Concerns, Yet Collective Action Remains Elusive.A Massive Landslide in Alaska Triggers Unprecedented Tsunami, Highlighting Growing Climate Hazard.‘Quite frustrating:’ what it’s like to have a treaty with the United StatesPresidential Decree Slashes Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Monuments, Dismantling Tribal Co-Management.Beyond the Trim: How Barbers Forge Deep Connections in the CommunityPresident Trump’s Energy Policies Clash with Unstoppable Clean Energy Transition in the WestNew Federal Operating Guidelines for Colorado River Amidst Historic Drought and Tribal Water Rights Concerns.Public Service Under Scrutiny as Environmental Stewards Reflect on Decades of Dedication.Federal Proposal Threatens Western Landowner Rights and Environmental Oversight in Oil and Gas Development.Sandia Pueblo Seeks Historic Land Transfer to Reassert Ancestral Stewardship Over Sacred Mountain.Indigenous Voices Converge at UN Amidst Escalating Global Challenges.Stud Country: A New Era of Queer Country Dancing Blooms in Los AngelesFrank Matsura: A Century-Old Lens Capturing the Heart of Okanogan.The Enduring Deception of Semu Huaute and the Broader Crisis of Indigenous Identity Fraud in California.Bent Border Wall in Arizona Exposes Deeper Systemic Failures in U.S. Border Security Infrastructure.The Sound of Albina: Preserving Portland’s Black Musical Legacy.Quartz Creek Restoration Embarks on Bold Stage 0 Approach to Revitalize McKenzie River WatershedAvangrid Withdraws Controversial Solar Project on Sacred Indigenous Lands, Heralding a Victory for Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State.Oregon’s Historic Pear Industry Faces Existential Threat Amidst Economic Pressures and Climate-Driven Pests.D. A. Powell’s "Spell for Binding the Center to a Center" Explores Profound Connection to Earth.Colorado River Faces Potential Water Use Reductions as New Management Plan Emerges.Deb Haaland Forges a Path of Indigenous Governance in New Mexico.Wilderness Climbing at a Crossroads: New Guidelines Spark Fierce Debate Over Fixed Anchors.High Horse: The Black Cowboy Reframes the American West.Old Trails Fire Devastates Spokane Suburb, Highlighting Growing Wildland-Urban Interface RisksGreat Salt Lake Faces Existential Threat as Water Levels PlummetCongressional Investigation Launched into Energy Fuels Amidst Bears Ears Monument Controversy and Executive Stock Trades.Armando Veve Captures the Art of Conversation for Special Issue Cover.Arctic Drilling Accelerated: Trump Administration Bypasses Environmental Reviews in Alaska’s National Petroleum ReserveThe Death Valley opera house that’s sinking back into the earthForest Service Considers Chainsaw Use in Wilderness Areas Amidst Growing Trail Maintenance Crisis.New Mexico Faces Escalating Climate Disasters, Straining State Emergency Response and Funding Mechanisms.In a warming world, wildflowers offer a warningGlen Canyon Dam’s Imperiled Functions Threaten Colorado River Compact.Texas and New Mexico Reach Landmark Rio Grande Water Settlement After 13 YearsTrump Administration Transfers Grizzly Bear Management to States, Igniting Conservation Debate.The Dakota Access Pipeline Protests: A Decade of Disinformation and Enduring Divisions.Putah Creek Witnesses Astonishing Salmon Comeback After Decades of NeglectOregon’s Ancient Water Laws Imperil Farmers Amidst Cascading Drought and Shifting DemographicsHopi Prophecies Resonate as Indigenous Wisdom Confronts Global Climate Crisis and Water ScarcityNew Research Challenges Long-Held Beliefs on Dogs as Bear Deterrents in Wildlands.Chaco Canyon Protections Face Renewed Threat as Indigenous Leaders, Lawmakers Urge Preservation.Tewa Artists Reclaim Sacred Landscapes at Georgia O’Keeffe MuseumMount Shasta’s Vanishing Glaciers Serve as Stark Climate Change IndicatorsKlamath River Salmon Restoration Signals New Era for Indigenous Rights and Ecosystem Recovery.President Donald Trump Drastically Reduces Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Monuments, Igniting Major Legal and Cultural Confrontation.Communal Living Offers Solutions Amidst Western Housing CrisisSila Decides: An Elder’s Wisdom Meets a Changing ClimateLookout Slough Restoration Offers Hope for the Declining Delta Smelt.Joan Naviyuk Kane’s "Apparitional" Explores Grief, Environmental Devastation, and the Power of Language.Alaska Native Communities Brace for Impact as Resource Booms Resurface Historic Dangers.The Enduring Quest for Safety and Belonging in America’s OutdoorsTransforming Climate Concern into Collective Action: The Crucial Role of Conversation.Alaskan Glacial Retreat Fuels Growing Tsunami Threat from Landslides.The Enduring Legacy of the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott: A Century and a Half of Struggle and Sovereignty.Presidential Proclamation Dismantles Bears Ears Commission, Deepening Crisis for Indigenous Land Sovereignty and Conservation.Federal Proposal Ignites Western Land Rights Battle Over Oil and Gas DevelopmentPueblo of Sandia Seeks Federal Land Transfer to Bolster Sacred Mountain Protection and Tribal Sovereignty.Urban Coexistence: From Avian Acrobatics to Marine Marvels, Communities Navigate Shared Spaces and Evolving Challenges.Utah’s Covert Land Strategy: Soaring Hunting Fees Fuel Controversial Acquisitions Amidst Indigenous Land ClaimsThe Barber’s Chair: A Modern Confessional in the Heart of Portland’s Vibrant Community.A Childhood Memory of the Hunt, Told Through the Eyes of a Young GirlStud Country Celebrates Queer Line Dancing Legacy Amidst Shifting LandscapeExpedited Uranium Mine Approval Ignites Controversy Over Indigenous Rights and Environmental Review Rollbacks.Frank Matsura: A Photographer’s Enduring Legacy in Okanogan CountyIndigenous Voices Converge at UN Amidst Global Hostilities and Existential Threats.Albina’s Echoes: Preserving Portland’s Vibrant Black Music LegacyQuartz Creek Restoration Embraces Radical "Stage 0" Approach to Revitalize Oregon’s McKenzie River Watershed.The Enduring Deception: Unraveling the Myth of California’s ‘Last Full-Blooded Chumash’ and the Profitable World of Pretendianism.Bent Border Wall in Arizona Reveals Deeper Flaws in U.S. Border Infrastructure.Oregon’s Pear Growers Face Existential Threat Amidst Economic Headwinds and Environmental Challenges."Spell for Binding the Center to a Center" Evokes Profound Earthly Connection Amidst Spiritual Drought.A Decade of Effort Culminates in the Reintroduction of Arizona’s Rarest Orchid.
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Arctic Drilling Accelerated as Administration Moves to Bypass Environmental Review

Arctic Drilling Accelerated as Administration Moves to Bypass Environmental Review
Features

Unsung Heroes, Sonic Mysteries, and a Canine Pilgrimage Define the American West’s Latest Unconventional Narratives

Unsung Heroes, Sonic Mysteries, and a Canine Pilgrimage Define the American West’s Latest Unconventional Narratives
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Amargosa Opera House and Hotel Faces Existential Threat from Harsh Desert Climate and Aging Infrastructure

Amargosa Opera House and Hotel Faces Existential Threat from Harsh Desert Climate and Aging Infrastructure
Public Land

A ban on chainsaws in wilderness is performative, not practical

A ban on chainsaws in wilderness is performative, not practical
Features

Jennifer Sahn’s Departure Marks a Pivotal Moment for High Country News Amidst Evolving Western Landscape.

Jennifer Sahn’s Departure Marks a Pivotal Moment for High Country News Amidst Evolving Western Landscape.
Features

Jennifer Sahn Concludes Transformative Five-Year Tenure as High Country News Editor-in-Chief.

Jennifer Sahn Concludes Transformative Five-Year Tenure as High Country News Editor-in-Chief.