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Visibly smoky skies and oppressive heat have employers working to keep crews safe
The harsh combination of smoke-filled skies and triple-digit temperatures can create a variety of health risks for anyone working or playing outdoors. In recent years, the vibrant blue Treasure Valley skies, typically peppered with puffy white clouds that locals have become so accustomed to each summer, are now more routinely filled with smoke and ash.
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus
In the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon leaders are planning a campus to provide residential mental health care, addiction treatment services and a drop-in center for police to bring people in crisis. Their work started in 2017 when Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill gathered input from community and county leaders. Bit...
BLM announces next steps on public lands conservation rule
The Bureau of Land Management is clarifying its controversial Public Lands Rule, which puts conservation on equal footing with traditional land uses. The BLM released guidance documents last week to instruct its state and field office managers across the West how to carry out the new rule, which officially went into effect in June.
Most dangerous Group of Five teams in 2024
The Group of Five is undergoing a renaissance as teams enter the expanded College Football Playoff age. In the 12-team format, a non-power champion is guaranteed a trip to the postseason and a serious shot at playing for a national championship. That said, the Group of Five has changed dramatically...
Chris Petersen, Kellen Moore, and Leighton Vander Esch Return to Boise
Three of Idaho's most popular sports personalities have recently returned to Boise, sparking excitement in our state. We continue to support athletes and coaches who've played at our great universities, such as Boise State and the University of Idaho. It's a testament to our area that former players and coaches return to the Treasure Valley, bringing renewed energy and enthusiasm.
Idaho Home Prices Have Dropped the Most in The Nation
Ah, the good ole days when Idaho's housing market was the envy of the nation. It's a challenge to describe the housing frenzy as thousands of Americans moved to Idaho, buying homes sight unseen. If you remember the days of the Oregon Trail, it was reminiscent of the gold rush.
89-Year-Old Hiker Found Safe After Nearly 10 Days Alone in Idaho Wilderness: 'Extraordinary Outcome'
Bing Olbum, 89, went missing while on a hiking trip in Idaho that was intended to last only five days, but resulted in him spending 10 days total in the wilderness. The hiker's camp was discovered on Aug. 10, and he was spotted the following morning, before being returned home at 3 a.m. local time.
Remains of U.S. POW who survived Bataan Death March identified
The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday.The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, the Department of Defense said.The department's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, tasked with recovering prisoners of war and service members missing in action, said Calkins was captured after U.S. troops in Bataan province surrendered to Japanese forces. After surviving the harrowing 65-mile Bataan Death March, he...
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