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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. ...
Payette Summer School Program holds Mock Chamber of Commerce
PAYETTE – Wednesday, July 17th, Payette Schools held a Junior Chamber of Commerce, where Summer School students worked on creating their own business within the Treasure Valley. Payette is home to Teachers for America’s (TFA). Every summer they help teach the summer program at Payette to learn and get...
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.
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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