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Falls Fire grows Friday, but so does containment
The following is the Friday morning update from fire managers on the Falls Fire burning north of Burns. Acreage: 114,236 (Up from 110,674) Containment: 10% (Up from 5%) Fire growth on the Falls Fire was moderated by a persistent heavy smoke layer keeping wind and temperatures lower over the fire area. Night shift and day shift operations have been working in tandem to establish control lines and minimize fire growth. The fire is burning approximately 13 miles north of Burns, 11 miles southwest of Seneca, 7.5 miles south of Izee, and 3 miles west of Highway (Hwy) 395.
Teen dies after head-on collision on Highway 44 west of Star
BOISE, Idaho — A teen is dead after they were involved in a head-on collision Thursday night on Highway 44 near Star. Idaho State Police reported around 8:40 p.m., a 30-year-old man from Middleton was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado west on the highway and tried to overtake a semi-tuck. The Silverado was in the eastbound lane when the pickup truck crashed head-on into a teen driving a 2011 Ford Focus with two teen passengers.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Idahoan Needs to See
Are you a creature of habit? Some of us just function better when we stick to a routine as closely as possible. Unfortunately, your daily routine can make you a target for a serious crime that the FBI has nicknamed “jugging.”. The FBI recently said that they and their...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Extreme weather to impact weekend plans around the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Heat, haze and the chance for lightning starting and spreading new fires has prompted a KOIN 6 Weather Alert this weekend. Summer temperatures return to the mid to upper 90s Saturday as skies become increasingly more hazy. Wildfire smoke from fires already burning around the state will move into the Willamette Valley. Decrease air quality might prevent sensitive groups from spending a prolonged amount of time outdoors.
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency in Umatilla County as Wildfires Rage, Forcing Evacuations Near Pilot Rock
Amid a barrage of wildfires that ignited across Umatilla County near Pilot Rock due to severe lightning storms, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency on Wednesday night. The fires, fanned by gusty winds and parched conditions, have escalated rapidly, posing a grave threat to life and property in the region. In response, the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is mobilizing the Green Incident Management Team, along with structural task forces from Benton, Marion, and Polk counties to join the firefighting efforts.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Free Idaho Webcam Shows Bench Lake Fire Footage
Redfish Webcam: Real-Time Insight into the Bench Lake Fire. The Redfish Lake webcam, operated by Discover Sawtooth, has become an indispensable resource for those closely monitoring the Bench Lake fire. This live feed allows viewers to witness the significant escalation of the wildfire, which has more than doubled in size over recent days and consumed 738 acres.
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
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