Idaho Eyes Nuclear Waste Deal | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Idaho’s racing to become a top contender for a new nuclear waste storage hub — a role that could lock the state into decades of responsibility with uncertain rewards. Once shunned as radioactive outcasts, Idaho and four other states now aggressively court the Department of Energy, signing MOUs to negotiate hosting rights — but with no clear funding or guarantees attached. It’s a high-stakes gamble: commit to storing waste first, then figure out the payoff later. If chosen, Idaho may end up with a permanent repository, forcing residents to demand answers on safety, environmental impact, and…