Investigative County Reporter & Transportation Columnist
Murphy Woodhouse is an investigative county reporter and transportation columnist, with a focus on local news in Idaho, particularly in Boise. His work has been featured in various media outlets, including Boise State Public Radio, KUER 90.1, Nevada Public Radio, and KSUT. Murphy's articles cover a range of topics, including climate change, public lands access, conservation, and community initiatives.
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Murphy Woodhouse's coverage is primarily focused on local government and politics with an emphasis on environmental issues, particularly related to public lands, conservation, climate change, and outdoor recreation. He frequently cites data and covers government announcements.
If you are reaching out to Murphy, consider providing insights into local or state-level policy changes or initiatives related to the topics he covers. Expert commentary from individuals involved in environmental advocacy groups, public land management organizations, or governmental agencies would likely be of interest to him.
Given his geographic focus on Idaho and Boise within the United States, pitches should relate specifically to these areas unless they have broader implications for national policies affecting public lands or conservation efforts.
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By: Murphy Woodhouse
For 10 straight days this month, the country was at a preparedness level of 5 (PL5), the highest on the scale used to measure wildfire activity and resource availability. Since 1990, there is only a single past instance of a PL5 day in October, which came in 2020.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
Wildfires are often talked about in terms of the acres they burn, or the number of structures they destroy. New research is bringing attention to their speed – and evidence that they’re accelerating.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
In 2022, Congress eased access for wildland firefighters to workers’ compensation for a number of serious diseases. But advocates are pushing for broader, more inclusive coverage for cancers affecting women.
By: Julie Luchetta, Murphy Woodhouse
As local and national results came in throughout the night on Tuesday, the GOP celebrated at a jubilant watch party. For Democrats, election results were a "wake-up call"
In roughly the last two decades, sage grouse populations have declined by over 40%.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
It has been known for some time that heavy metal content in soils after wildfires can increase. New research suggests that fire retardants used in suppression efforts could be playing a role.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
There are many political differences between Nevada, Oregon, Colorado and Idaho, but their voters had a common answer when asked if they’d like to adopt such a system: No.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
Wildland fire has a diversity problem: in 2022, the Government Accountability Office reported that the federal firefighting force was 84 percent men and 72 percent white. This inequitable situation has been identified as one of the key barriers to recruiting and retaining a workforce capable of confronting the wildfire crisis.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
Nationwide, the sector accounted for some 2.3% of GDP, or the value of final sales of goods and services. That figure is even higher for every Mountain West state, and about twice that in Montana and Wyoming.
By: Murphy Woodhouse
Wildland fire has a diversity problem: in 2022, the Government Accountability Office reported that the federal firefighting force was 84% men and 72% white.
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