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Burn ban issued for Celebration Park in Canyon County
Canyon County’s Parks, Cultural & Natural Resources Department has issued a fire ban for Celebration Park, effective until further notice. The ban went into effect Monday and applies to campfires, fires in designated fire pits or portable fire pits, pallet fires, rock ring fires and charcoal grills, according to a Canyon County news release. Propane camp stoves will still be allowed while the ban is in effect, the release says. Extreme fire danger persists at Martin’s Landing Campground, prompting the county to impose the burn ban. Violators will be cited, the release says.
Speed limit on the Boise River Greenbelt? Ada County Commissions to hold public hearing
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — People have been complaining about accidents and near misses happening along the Boise River Greenbelt, in response there could soon be a speed limit posted. The Ada County Commissioners are holding a public hearing on August 13th for a proposed ordinance to set a speed...
Payette County officials assessing microburst storm damage, searching for assistance sources
PAYETTE COUNTY, Idaho — Payette County officials are banding together to find possible sources of assistance for those affected by a microburst in late June that caused significant property damage. According to the Payette County Sheriff's Office, the Payette County Office of Emergency Management created a "Preliminary Damage Assessment"...
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