Kirk Siegler appears in the following:
A lawsuit is challenging the vast number of airstrips in Idaho's protected wilderness
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Idaho has more backcountry airstrips and wilderness pilots than any state other than Alaska. Many airstrips were incorporated into protected wilderness but now conservationists are challenging them.
Green groups sue, say farmers are drying up Great Salt Lake
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Environmental groups have filed suit against the state of Utah arguing leaders aren't doing enough to prevent the state's namesake Great Salt Lake from drying up.
On Maui, a desperate plea to tourists: Please return
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later, business owners are eager for them visit — responsibly.
Maui businesses and officials plea for tourists to return after fires
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
When the deadly wildfires ignited on Maui, tourists were turned away. Three weeks later there are now desperate pleas for them to return and visit responsibly.
Maui latest: Panic and prank calls as officials continue to verify missing people
Saturday, August 26, 2023
There's frustration and confusion as hundreds remain unaccounted for on Maui. Officials have asked for patience as they work through the list.
Lahaina wants closure. Authorities plead for patience
Friday, August 25, 2023
Search and recovery teams say the work to identify human remains in Lahaina is grueling and complicated by the fact that the fire burned so hot, even just making a positive ID is difficult.
Identifying remains in Maui's burn zone is grueling and complicated, teams say
Friday, August 25, 2023
Close to 1,000 people are unaccounted for after the Maui wildfires. The fire burned so hot, some people may never be able to recover the remains of loved ones. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 24, 2023.)
Identifying human remains in Maui's burn zone is grueling and complicated, teams say
Thursday, August 24, 2023
There are still close to 1,000 people unaccounted for after the Maui wildfires. The fire burned so hot that some people may never be able to recover the remains of loved ones.
Record heat boosting wildfire risk in Pacific Northwest
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Record high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms are prompting warnings for high wildfire danger across the Pacific Northwest.
Idaho hospital aims to get the $50 million a court ordered Ammon Bundy to pay
Monday, August 14, 2023
Ammon Bundy was ordered to pay an Idaho hospital tens of millions of dollars after leading armed protests there. But the antigovernment extremist might not pay the fine.
Ammon Bundy ordered to pay $50 million. But will the hospital ever see the money?
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
A jury as ordered Ammon Bundy and an associate to pay more than $50 million in damages to Idaho's largest hospital after armed protests last year led to a security lockdown.
Trial against anti-government extremist Ammon Bundy comes to a close
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Closing arguments are expected Friday in a trial against extremist Ammon Bundy. Idaho's largest hospital sued him for $7.5 million after armed protests he led prompted a major security response.
Tribes object. But a federal ruling approves construction of the largest lithium mine
Monday, July 17, 2023
A federal appeals court on Monday denied a last-ditch effort by tribes to block construction of what's likely to be the largest lithium mine in North America on federal land in Nevada.
Native Americans argue in court that 2 mining projects would destroy religious sites
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Two large mines important for America's green energy transition are being fought in federal court by Native Americans who say the developments would destroy sacred, religious sites.
Idaho militia leader Ammon Bundy is due back in court. But will he show up?
Monday, July 10, 2023
The antigovernment militant is scheduled to appear in a Boise, Idaho, court Monday on charges stemming from a tense protest that led to the lockdown of one of the state's large hospitals.
Western tribes' last ditch effort to stall a large lithium mine in Nevada
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Western tribes are making a last ditch effort to thwart a large lithium mine in a federal appeals court.
Appeals court to hear challenges to lithium mine from environmentalists, tribes
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
West Coast Native American tribes will make a last-ditch effort in federal court Tuesday to block what would be the nation's largest lithium mine.
How a small Caribbean nation is resisting climate change and rising sea levels
Saturday, June 24, 2023
One small Caribbean country is trying to become the world's most climate resilient nation, even in the face of rising seas and intensifying storms.
Hurricane Maria was a once-in-a-lifetime storm for Dominica. It might be the norm
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins, there is anxiety on the small island nation of Dominica which is still reeling from Hurricane Maria that damaged or destroyed 95% of its housing.
Facing water shortages, Arizona will curtail some new development around Phoenix
Thursday, June 01, 2023
The state of Arizona today said it will no longer issue new development approvals based on groundwater alone.