Booms in Idaho, Utah buck the curve of slowing US growth Sign In LINDSAY WHITEHURST and KEITH RIDLER , Associated Press May 1, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 8 1of8FILE - Rows of homes, are shown in suburban Salt Lake City, on April 13, 2019. Utah is one of two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces that are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth. The boom there and in Idaho are accompanied by healthy economic expansion, but also concern about strain on infrastructure and soaring housing prices.Rick Bowmer/APShow MoreShow Less 2of8FILE - Homes, in suburban Salt Lake City, are shown on April 13, 2019. Utah is one of two Western states known for rugged landscapes and wide-open spaces that are bucking the trend of sluggish U.S. population growth. The boom there and in Idaho are accompanied by healthy economic expansion, but also concern about strain on infrastructure and soaring housing prices.Rick Bowmer/APShow MoreShow Less