Report: Idaho Latinos Face Disparities In Weight, Health Care

Jessica Robinson — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:58:59 +0000

A new report finds Latinos in Idaho are struggling with many of the same health problems as the rest of the state’s population - but to an even worse extent. The wide-ranging demographic study is intended to guide policymakers on issues that affect Hispanics.

Overall, the findings paint a picture of a Hispanic population that's young and mostly born in the U.S. About half speak English at home and Latinos in Idaho are more likely to own their home than Latinos in other states.

Coal Train Traffic Increase Could Be Bad News For Health

Courtney Flatt/Ashley Ahearn — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:09:51 +0000

There are now six new export terminals proposed to be built along the Northwest coast. The goal? To bring American coal to Asia, via train and ship.

If these terminals are approved that could mean more than 100 million tons of coal traveling by rail across Idaho, Washington and Oregon every year.

The potential for more train traffic has public health experts concerned.