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Wildfires Threaten Communities in the West as Oregon Fire Closes Interstate, Creates Its Own Weather
Firefighters in the West are scrambling as wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington. A stretch of Interstate 84 connecting Oregon and Idaho in the area of one of the fires was closed indefinitely Tuesday. New lightning-sparked wildfires in the Sierra near the California-Nevada border forced the evacuation of a recreation area, closed a state highway and were threatening structures Tuesday.
Unhealthy air + 🍣Sushi swap + Canyon County Fair
Hello Wednesday. Gretchen Parsons here with your mid-week update. It’s another day full of smoke in the Treasure Valley, more on that below. Plus, a popular sushi joint in Caldwell is making an exit. Today: 104°🌫🌩 Smoky and chance of thunderstorms. First Up Today. Smoke causes...
Newest and Most Unique Football Trophy Comes to the Gem State
College football is a big deal in the state of Idaho. While not everyone watches it or follows it, Boise State has become a household brand that is what most people think of when they think of the Gem State. If you ask most people what they know about Idaho, they are likely to say two things, that is potatoes and Boise State football. The season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it, but what some may not realize is that there are college football programs in Idaho as well. Two of the colleges in Idaho will reignite their college football rivalry this fall, and they will do so with a new and unique trophy.
More evacuation zones added as Durkee Fire continues, authorizes say
BOISE, Idaho — Eastern Oregon has been faced with fires in several areas, straining the rural communities and causing evacuations. Another fire near Stanley, Idaho has also caused some concerns for recreationalists in the area. The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reports that Oregon is 'highest national priority'. Travel...
Wage Growth In Boise: A Look From January 2024 To Now
Boise Employment and Wage Trends: January 2024 to Present. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides comprehensive data on occupational employment and wages in Boise. A comparative analysis from January 2024 to the most recent data highlights significant regional labor market trends. As of May 2023, Boise exhibited a diverse...
Three with Treasure Valley connections qualify for Team USA in Paris
The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this weekend in Paris, with the opening ceremonies on Friday and medals starting to be awarded on Saturday. Over the next two weeks, thousands of the best athletes in the world will compete to chance their gold medal dream. Three of those athletes have ties to the Treasure Valley. Boise native Matteo Jorgenson, Caldwell native Alyssa Mendoza and former Boise State track and field...
Active weather increases wildfire threat potential. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service is predicting an active weather pattern developing for Wednesday evening. The storms will mainly be focused on eastern Oregon, western Idaho and Ada County. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the Boise area, with "abundant lighting" and outflow winds between 50 to 70 miles...
Firefighters decontaminated truck driver after chemical spill on Idaho interstate
A truck driver was hospitalized following a hazmat incident on an Idaho interstate. At 8:30 p.m. on July 22, the Boise Fire Department (BFD) responded to a tractor trailer leaking a liquid chemical on I-84 eastbound at mile marker 62 in Boise, Idaho. “The chemical spill was caused by ten...
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