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Vehicle crashes into building on Fairview Ave in early morning incident
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A vehicle collided with a structure on 5714 W. Fairview Ave. in Boise early Friday morning. PulsePoint says the incident happened at 6:28 a.m. Police have already arrived at the scene of the collision. The Boise Police Department says they responded to a reported crash...
Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now!) issued for Columbia Basin Fire burning in Tyler, Washington
TYLER, Wash. — Level 3 Evacuations (Go Now!) have been issued for a wildfire burning in southwest Spokane County. According to the Spokane County Evacuation Zone Lookup Map, Level 3 Evacuations have been issued for the following areas:. On Columbia Basin Highway between 25610 S Columbia Basin Highway and...
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
Dozens of wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Canada are decreasing air quality throughout North Idaho — and it’s uncertain when skies will clear. Air quality advisories are in place in many southern Idaho counties, and officials say the Air Quality Index across North Idaho is likely to reach advisory levels as wildfire smoke continues to drift into the area. Dan Smith, the regional airshed coordinator at the Idaho Department of Air Quality, said people can expect “real increases” in AQI in the coming days and even weeks, depending on several factors.
Idaho Experiences Nearly 3,000 Lightning Strikes in 24-Hours
In what was nothing short of a 'shocking' report--we are now learning that in about 24-hours, Idaho experience nearly 3,000 individual lightning strikes over the gem state. Each summer in the Treasure Valley, we know exactly what to expect. Things start off slow, and then we wake up one day to scorching heat. That heat will stick around for a few days, and then things will cool off a bit. When they cool off, we get a thunderstorm and then said thunderstorm takes over social media for 24-hours, at least.
Pear psylla IPM efficacy the topic at Washington State University field day
To test how well pear psylla IPM is working for growers in the Wenatchee River Valley area, Washington State University entomologists set up a series of paired orchards to compare pest levels in conventional orchards to those using integrated pest management strategies. The problem is that growers, pleased with the...
WSU irrigation technology field day focuses on fundamentals and how to use new tools
Taking advantage of the influx of irrigation technologies requires that growers go back to basics, too. That was the core message at an irrigation field day organized by Bernardita Sallato of Washington State University Extension on July 25 in southeastern Washington. “You need to know how much water your soil...
Visual Simulations Of Controversial Wind Farm Proposed Near Kamiak Butte Unveiled
The company that wants to build and operate a controversial wind farm near Kamiak Butte North of Pullman unveiled visual simulations of the project to the public Thursday. Steelhead Americas proposal calls for 45 turbines on privately leased ground near the National Natural Landmark. A large coalition of local residents is fighting the Harvest Hills Wind Project. A major focus of the opposition is over impacts the wind turbines will have on the views around the iconic butte. Steelhead Americas produced mockups of what the wind farm would look like from various views.
Five arrested on felony drug charges after cocaine bust in Coeur d’Alene
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho - Five men were arrested on felony drug charges after a search uncovered large quantities of cocaine and other substances in Coeur d’Alene. According to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, the Community Action Team, Opioid Task Force, and the combined CDAPD/KCSO SWAT team served a search warrant and several arrest warrants at an apartment in the 4200 block of West Trafford Lane, at Carrington Place Apartments. The warrants followed a several-month investigation.
Wells graduates from Marine boot camp
Aubrey Wells, Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2024 alumni, has graduated from Marine boot camp. Wells left Bonners Ferry in March 2024 as a civilian and graduated from Marine boot camp on June 7, as a private in the United States Marine Corps. After 13-weeks, Wells graduated with a smile on her face and a confidence that was second to none.
Wildfire Forcing Evacuation Of Juliaetta At 2,000 Acres Structures Lost-Second Large Fire South Of Troy
A new wildfire South of Juliaetta is forcing the town to be evacuated. Latah County Sheriff’s Deputies are evacuating the town along the Potlatch River due to the Gwen Fire which has burned over 2,000 acres. Initial reports indicate that structures have been lost. Firefighters are battling the blaze from the ground with support from aircraft making water drops on the flames. Evacuees can go to the Latah County Fairgrounds in Moscow. State Highway 3 is closed South of Juliaetta. The Latah County Commissioners will consider continuing their emergency declaration for wildfires. The board first approved the declaration last week when Texas Fire erupted nearby East of Kendrick torching four homes.
The New Source of Smoke Over Southern Idaho
A line of thundershowers cleared the air briefly, but we woke up Friday morning in the Magic Valley under a shroud of smoke. It’s probably not from any of the lightning strikes Thursday evening, or not all of it is related to new fires. One of the biggest blazes in Idaho is burning in Central/Western Owyhee County. The Silver Fire was first reported on Wednesday. According to the Idaho Fire Map, it looks to be among the largest currently roasting in the state. It doesn’t appear to rival the multiple blazes scorching eastern Oregon, but there’s a history of massive fires in Owyhee County.
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