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Vale Bureau of Land Management transferring Badlands Complex Fires to complex incident management team
BAKER COUNTY – (Release by Vale BLM)Vale firefighters and partners are working around the clock to suppress multiple wildfires sparked by lightning east of Interstate 84 between Durkee and Richland called the Badlands Complex. Rocky Mountain 2 Complex Incident Management Team will in brief Wednesday morning, spend the day...
ITD provides public with low-down on projects
A worker smooths out a corner of concrete that was poured several weeks ago on Superior Street in Cambridge. It was part of a four-phase project to improve sidewalk accessibility in town, providing pedestrians with a degree of safety while visiting shops and kids as they walk to school.
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
Southeast Oregon, Southwest Idaho Weather: Lightning, Heatwave Predictions
Boise, ID – Idaho experienced a surge of lightning activity on Wednesday, with approximately 2,800 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes detected across Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho. This event marked the 38th highest number of strikes in a single day and the 9th highest for the month of July since records began in 2000.
Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:54 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley and Malheur County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 55 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 2:54 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Central Idaho fire restrictions issued; firefighters report gains in Bench Lake, Texas wildfires
Firefighters continue to make progress containing two wildfires burning in central Idaho and north central Idaho. In central Idaho, fire officials reported the Bench Lake Fire burning in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest is 23% contained, up from 13% reported Monday. Fire officials, in a news release, credit progress containing the eastern edge of the Bench Lake Fire to efforts of fire crews and aviation resources. ...
Red Cross Providing Evacuation Center Amid Durkee Fire
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Red Cross has relocated its evacuation center from Malheur County Campgrounds to the Eastern Oregon Ontario Center in response to the spreading Durkee Fire. The Malheur County and Baker County Sheriff's Offices have issued Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders for multiple areas, urging...
Northern lights may be visible this week over several states from New York to Idaho
The northern lights may be visible in the U.S. this week over several northern states. The displays are expected late Tuesday and into the predawn hours Wednesday, with another possible chance Wednesday evening. The eruption on the sun that's responsible for the aurora forecast was much weaker than the ones...
Durkee Fire could see ‘extreme behavior, growth’ in next 24 hours, officials say
The Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon has grown to 244,842 acres and is expected to continue to grow due to extreme fire behavior and a Red Flag Warning, with several evacuation notices in place.
UPDATED – Wildfires Cause Temporary Closures of Durkee, Huntington, Kimberly, Monument, and Spray, Oregon Post Offices
EASTERN OREGON – (Release from USPS) Wildfires in eastern Oregon have caused the temporary closure of the Durkee, Huntington, Kimberly, Monument, and Spray, Oregon Post Office Locations. Durkee: All mail and retail service operations for the Durkee Post Office has been moved to the Baker City Post Office, located...
Idaho Fish and Game trap and truck sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave
Idaho Fish and Game is seeing an above-average return of sockeye this summer, and biologists are ensuring these fish will be available for spawning by trapping them at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston and trucking them to the Eagle Hatchery near Boise. Lower Granite Dam impounds water for an 810...
Numerous large wildfires raging across Oregon; here’s latest updates on several of the biggest
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here's Wednesday's official updates on several of the large fires burning across Oregon:. Location: Lonerock, Oregon to west of Highway 207| Size: 134,752 acres | Containment: 40% | Cause: Under Investigation | Start Date: July 13, 2024 | Total Personnel: 1,031. InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orprd-lone-rock-fire. Fire Information Line:...
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