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Idaho’s Wapiti Fire surpasses 70,000 acres; containment at 0%
Firefighters have been working through the night to protect homes as Idaho’s Wapiti Fire increased to more than 70,000 acres burned and containment was still estimated at 0%, fire officials said Tuesday. The Wapiti Fire was started by lighting on July 24 near Grandjean and is burning in the Boise National Forest, Sawtooth National Forest, […]
Laser engraver causes house fire in Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT — A laser engraver was the cause of a house fire in Blackfoot Monday evening. The Blackfoot Fire Department responded to the blaze at 5 p.m. on Hoff Drive. Blackfoot Fire Chief Bryon Howell said the property owner was using a laser engraver and cutting wood products. She stepped away and smelled smoke, he said.
Idaho Power constructing new $6.5M building on East Benton Street
POCATELLO — Idaho Power is working to construct a new building on East Benton Street. Idaho Power spokesperson Jordyn Neerdaels recently told the Idaho State Journal that the historic building Idaho Power occupies on Yellowstone Avenue will be destroyed in the near future and that the company has plans to build a new location nearby where it will move all of its local employees and resources. The 1100 Yellowstone Ave....
Island Park Festival promises ‘the biggest party’ this Labor Day weekend
ISLAND PARK — Over 200 vendors from all over the United States will be in Island Park this Labor Day weekend, along with an assortment of food to choose from. It’s all part of the “Island Park Festival,” which will be held at 4133 Quakie Lane on Friday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sawtelle Mountain Resort and Connie’s Restaurant are sponsors of the event. Click here to learn more.
GALLERY: Summer Country Showdown lights up ICCU Arena
On Friday and Saturday evening, the University of Idaho held the Summer Country Showdown for the second year in a row. Friday’s show featured Tayler Holder, a TikTok star turned country artist, and Yung Gravy, a popular hip-hop artist who recently released a country album. Saturday’s show kicked off with performances from Mackenzie Carpenter and Craig Morgan, concluding the festival with a final performance by Clint Black.
Fans Prepare for a BIG Change Inside Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium This Year
The countdown to Boise State’s first game of the season is on! The Broncos open their 2024 campaign on Saturday, August 31 at Georgia Southern. With Ashton Jeanty deciding to stay at Boise State to make a run at the Heisman trophy and the Broncos picking up some very good players during the off season, the team looks pretty darn formidable on paper. We don’t want to put the cart before the horse, but some experts like Bill Connelly at ESPN, believe that BSU has the best shot at getting the “Group of Five’s” spot in the new 12 team College Football Playoff.
Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race
With 12 teams set to make the College Football Playoff this season — including one from the Group of 5 — the stakes will be raised in countless games across the country. And you can count a Week 2 showdown between Boise State and Oregon among them. While the Ducks could likely lose one or even two […] The post Importance of Oregon vs. Boise State in Group of Five College Football Playoff race appeared first on On3.
Coeur d’Alene firefighters seek donations for back-to-school food effort
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d’Alene firefighters are hitting the pavement in a fight against hunger. Coeur d’Alene Firefighters Local 710 are hosting their annual food drive for back to school from September 1-7. Firefighters will trade their firefighting gear for a vintage fire truck to drive...
The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on Powers Ave in Lewiston
(Lewiston, ID) On 8/27/24 at about 10:53 pm a vehicle was reported to be on fire on 28th Street between Powers Ave. and Tammany Creek Road. Upon arrival Nez Perce County Deputies found a 2008 Chevy Silverado that had been involved in a single vehicle crash at this location. The driver of the vehicle was deceased inside. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Nez Perce County Crash Investigation Team.
Idaho high school football rankings: State's top teams entering Week 1
BOISE, Idaho — Despite a condensed opening weekend schedule, the first taste of prep competition generated changes across Tuesday's Idaho high school football state media poll. Four teams entered their classification's respective rankings, including Minico (5A) and Fruitland (4A). The Spartans pitched a shutout against Skyview at home, while...
Young Bull Elk Relocated Out of Boise
Below is a news release from the Idaho Fish and Game Department. The pull of an air gun trigger, the thwap of a dart hitting the rump of an elk, and the barely-above-a-whisper call over the radio: “Dart is in” are all followed by a couple of minutes of quiet observation. One can feel a sense of anticipation from the silence of the assembled enforcement officers and wildlife biologists.
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