A famous wolf and her pack left Yellowstone, leaving them vulnerable to hunting. A man who calls himself “America’s outlaw dog trainer” is offering a $10,000 reward for information on anyone who hunts the pack. The latest from @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social: www.sfgate.com/national-par...

'Outlaw dog trainer' puts bounty out on Yellowstone wolf hunters

A famous wolf and her pack left Yellowstone, leaving them vulnerable to hunting.

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I've been asking reporters in Spokane how we can help and everyone says subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. The Spokesman-Review has been doing unreal coverage of the fires: www.spokesman.com

Alexandra (Alex) Duggan@alexdugganreports.bsky.social · 3d ago

The front page of this morning’s Spokesman-Review, Aug. 2, 2026, the day after one of the worst wildfires in Washington state history. More than 600 structures, mostly homes, have been lost in the #OldTrailsFire. Read local news.

The front page of this morning’s Spokesman-Review, Aug. 2, 2026, the day after one of the worst wildfires in Washington state history. More than 600 structures, mostly homes, have been lost in the #OldTrailsFire. Read local news.

Absolutely surreal to see my hometown become the latest wildland urban interface fire conflagration. My heart goes out to everyone who lost homes, property, pets, and the hardworking local journalists doing their best to get reliable info out in the chaos. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...

Wildfire in northwest Spokane destroys 640 structures

The Old Trails wildfire in northwest Spokane destroyed 640 structures Saturday, according to Cody Rohrbach, Spokane County Fire District 3 fire chief.

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"Polymarket listed almost 20 questions related to the wildfires burning up Southern California. How many acres will the Palisades Fire burn by Friday, three days after it ignited on a Tuesday? Will the Palisades Fire reach Santa Monica by Sunday?" @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social:

Will betting on wildfires lead to arson? - High Country News

Fire survivors say using prediction markets to gamble on wildfire is “morally reprehensible.”

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Not surprising, still alarming - open.substack.com/pub/heated/p...

The fossil fuel money behind the GOP’s wildfire blame game

As smoke from Canadian wildfires chokes the United States, Republicans are blaming everyone but the industry heating the planet. Guess why?

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“Spain declared a national emergency, the first time the country has ever done so over a wildfire. France’s evacuations constituted “probably” the biggest peacetime evacuation the country has ever seen, its interior minister said.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid

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"We’ll need to learn to live with smoke." yes, AND we'll need to learn to do something about its root causes — climate change, fire suppression, land management, etc. etc. etc. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

How can journalists tackle the climate/wildfire nexus, in all its importance and nuance? I talked with @zacklabe.com, @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social and @maxboykoff.bsky.social for a great panel hosted by @coveringclimatenow.org. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bZj...

Press Briefing: Wildfires & Climate Change — How to Get the Story Right

YouTube video by Covering Climate Now

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Grand Teton National Park workers have voted to join a union, along with staffers from 11 other National Park Service units. Even prior to last year’s challenges, park service employees were some of the least satisfied workers in the federal government. wyofile.com/grand-teton-...

Grand Teton National Park employees unionize - WyoFile

Unionization effort with 11 other units follows more than a year of tumult.

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Forget betting on NBA trades. Now you can bet on wildfires. Online gambling platforms are quickly getting absolutely insane. Great story from @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social:

High Country News@highcountrynews.org · last mo.

Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.

Extremely disheartened to learn that Dillon Osleger, the author of a story I once admired in High Country News, literally made up parts of the piece — deceiving my colleagues + our readers. And to think I thought it would be cool to get a pinecone cowboy tattoo! 🫣 www.hcn.org/investigatio...

Because we love to gamble so much, you can even bet on wildfires now. In today's sign of the dystopia, read @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social story about how you can trade on a wildfire's outcome 🤯 For @highcountrynews.org www.hcn.org/articles/peo...

People are betting on wildfires. Should they? - High Country News

Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.

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Wildfires: a new thing to...bet on? My latest for @highcountrynews.org www.hcn.org/articles/peo...

People are betting on wildfires. Should they? - High Country News

Fire survivors say “it’s morally reprehensible,” and experts worry the wagering could lead to arson.

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A little bit of good news on the migration front 💚https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2026-06-28/gordon-protects-sublette-antelope-migration-corridor

Gordon protects Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor

The migration route spans from the Tetons to the Red Desert. The designation guides how future development can happen within the corridor.

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My mouth was hanging open as I read this story on the perverse incentives of "lose it or use it" Western water law: www.hcn.org/articles/the...

The Deschutes River goes to the water-rich few during drought. Farmers are paying the price - High Country News

A century-old Oregon water law lets one wealthy region turn the desert green while water-starved ag fallows commercial crops.

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The conflicts of interest continue - fascinating, disturbing story reported by the folks at Public Domain @chrisdangelo.bsky.social @jamesctobias.bsky.social www.publicdomain.media/p/karen-budd...

Top Interior Official Met With Former Clients Before Intervening To Delay Wolf Release

Karen Budd-Falen, a rancher and long-time Republican operative, has been plagued by ethics scandals since taking a top role at the Interior Department.

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According to this story, held-up projects include: -deploying nonprofit youth programs to clear trails -sending groups to prevent washouts in parks during persistent rain -surveying wildlife -prescribed burns and fuels reduction ahead of wildfire season www.notus.org/climate-envi...

Political Reviews Are Causing a Huge Grant Backlog at the National Park Service

A sign-off process at the Interior Department is threatening everything from trail maintenance to wildfire season prep.

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"Not preparing for wildfire smoke is a policy choice." Tremendous reporting by @zteirstein.bsky.social grist.org/health/wildf...

Wildfire smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their babies sick?

Years wildfire scares, parents are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air before they were born.

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Breaking news from Glacier: another bear attack on a trail that re-opened yesterday following bear activity. www.sfgate.com/national-par...

Another hiker reportedly attacked by bear in Glacier National Park

A bear reportedly attacked a hiker by Lake Josephine in Glacier National Park.

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Lawyers representing Yellowstone National Park are trying to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that park employee housing gave a child lead poisoning. “The biggest regret of our lives was living in that house,” Emily Aiuppa told @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social . www.sfgate.com/national-par...

Yellowstone National Park tries to dismiss family's lead poisoning lawsuit

Federal lawyers are trying to dismiss the Yellowstone lead lawsuit.

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I'd love to get my hands on volume 12 of @atmosmag.bsky.social, the "Pollinate" issue. But it's all sold out online! Does anyone I know have a spare copy? shop.atmos.earth

Atmos

Atmos is an exploration of climate and culture, a magazine curated by a growing ecosystem of adventurers, creatives, and journalists dedicated to designing a more sustainable future.

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A few great pieces I've edited recently that I want to highlight! A water-hungry national lab in the Southwest: www.hcn.org/articles/nuk... and the militarization of an iconic thru-hiking trail: www.hcn.org/articles/the... Now go read Alicia Inez Guzmán :)

Nukes and AI require 1.4 million gallons of water a day at New Mexico lab - High Country News

Los Alamos National Laboratory plans to use over a million gallons of water per day for A.I. and nuclear weapons research and production.

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🌲 @sfgate.com national parks news update 🌲 This week, I wrote about Bergum being in the hot seat over D.C. vanity upgrades while slashing the NPS budget: www.sfgate.com/national-par... And why Canada's national parks are free to all while the US raises prices: www.sfgate.com/national-par...

As U.S. national parks up international visitor fees, Canada drops them entirely

Charging national park visitors nothing has its perks.

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This week's bear beat was handled by @thatsmohrlikeit.bsky.social 🐻 Do you throw away your bear spray? Sometimes those canisters explode: www.sfgate.com/national-par... And what you need to know about recent bear attacks in Yellowstone and Glacier: www.sfgate.com/national-par...

Two bear attacks, one day apart: What's going on in Yellowstone and Glacier?

Facts are beginning to emerge about two bear attacks in two national parks.

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This is what happens when you throw away your bear spray 😬https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/exploding-bear-spray-yellowstone-22244713.php

Bear spray is exploding in the trash near Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone visitors need to stop throwing their bear spray in the trash.

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"Playing political games with disaster relief" www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

These blue states aren’t getting fire prevention money from Trump

FEMA slowed grants intended to help states such as California and Colorado prepare for and prevent wildfires, a Washington Post analysis shows.

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