We know the Smokey Bear saying by heart: Only you can prevent forest fires. But every year, nationally, around 80% of wildfires are caused by humans. That jumps to more than 90% of fires when you look at what the Idaho Department of Lands has responded to this year. It could be a thrown ciga…

Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home order today for all Idahoans.

LEWISTON — The “Move Over” law was expanded on July 1 to include protections for responders to a roadside emergency, and with the approach of winter, ITD is partnering with Idaho State Police to host a media event on Tuesday to encourage safe driving.

Conservation officers seek information on headless white-tailed buck

A local landowner reported hearing a shot off of Harmony Heights Loop Road near Orofino, ID on Tuesday, October 1 around 9 p.m. The landowner discovered a wounded bull elk in the field early the next morning. There currently is no open hunting season for elk in that area. A county deputy cam…

BOISE – (August 29, 2019) – Based on historical trends and lower gas prices, AAA Idaho says it’s reasonable to project that 198,000 Idahoans will take advantage of warm weather for a Labor Day getaway. Nationwide, up to 36 million Americans could follow suit. About 90 percent will drive.

Avista will be installing new underground electric service off of Highway 14 along National Forest Development Road 492 (Santiam Sourdough Road) near Elk City. Work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, August 26 through Friday, August 30. Construction will limit access along a t…

LEWISTON, Idaho – Nancy Johnston, an assistant professor in chemistry at Lewis-Clark State College, has received a $249,000 grant from Idaho’s IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) to study air quality in the Lewis-Clark Valley, particularly during summer wildfires.

AHSAHKA, Idaho -- Continued rising temperatures forecasted for the coming week https://www.weather.gov have prompted changes in flow operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dworshak Dam and Reservoir near Orofino, Idaho.

A firewood sale on designated areas of Craig Mt Wildlife Management Area property will begin July 13th, 2019. The sale will only be on Idaho Department of Fish and Game property. Please pay attention to property boundaries and property markers. There is Bureau of Land Management and The Natu…

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is reminding boaters to take measures during the Fourth of July holiday to prevent spreading invasive species, such as quagga and zebra mussels.

Enjoy a variety of outdoor summer fun opportunities at Dworshak Dam and Reservoir during the Independence Day holiday weekend – boating, camping, water sports, swimming, fishing, hiking and more.

Portland, Ore. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites members of the public who are interested in learning about a proposal to construct a system of fuel breaks to enhance the ability of wildland firefighters to control rangeland wildfires.

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced the identification of two largescale project areas in Idaho where federal, state, and private land management activities will align to reduce wildfire risk to communities, create and sustain jobs, and improve the health of Idaho’s forests and wat…

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Victory Fund has launched a digital advertising campaign to highlight the great work being accomplished by Governor Brad Little through the “Red Tape Reduction Act,” an executive order signed earlier this year.

Every July 4th we celebrate the establishment of our nation and the values that created it. The freedoms that our inspired founders affirmed in the Declaration of Independence, and upheld in our Constitution, are the guiding principles of our Republic. The Declaration proclaims, “We hold the…

For more than 100 years the Hermann family has farmed outside of Genesee. Charles Hermann began operations in 1909 on the property that today is known as Rim Rock Ranches. Third and fourth generation Hermanns, Jim and Ben, now work and care for more than 2,700 acres. In 2017 the family’s ded…

(BOISE) – Idaho high school juniors’ 2019 SAT college entry exam scores are in, and they show a general decline from last year’s scores. Analysis of the results will help the State Department of Education understand the trend and this year’s cohort of test-takers, Superintendent of Public In…

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, last night spoke with Judy Woodruff on PBS Newshour about his meeting with President Trump to discuss the options available to respond to the Iranian government shooting down a U.S. drone ea…

LEWISTON, ID— Come and see “Where Athlete Power Meets Horsepower.” Lewis Clark Special Olympics presents the 6th Annual Special Olympics Summer Show and Shine Saturday, July 22.

(Corral Creek and Deer Creek) – Firefighters continue to work to contain two fires in the Craig Mountain Fire Protection District, the Corral Creek and Powerline fires.

Idaho turkey hunters have one last shot at 124 leftover fall turkey controlled hunt permits that will be available first-come, first served starting at 10 a.m. MDT, Monday, July 17, at all Fish and Game license vendors, online at https://idfg.idaho.gov, or by calling 800-554-8685.

Boise, Idaho—To stop private Idaho voter information from being sent over unsecured internet connections and to keep that information from being exploited for commercial purposes, the Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) filed a complaint seeking an emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) and pr…

(BOISE) – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) will hold three open house public meetings to share information and accept comments on proposed alternatives for the formula used to determine the grazing lease rate on Idaho endowment lands.

(BONNERS FERRY) — Approximately 300 acres of prime forest and wildlife habitat at the foot of Hall Mountain near Bonners Ferry in northern Idaho was conserved recently by The Nature Conservancy and the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).

Wildfire season is here. Last year, nearly 362,000 acres were affected by wildfire in Idaho. Wildfire burned more than 5.5 million acres in the U.S. last year. Are you prepared for a wildfire?

Boise, ID – Thanks to donors who gave on tax forms through paying their taxes earlier this year, the Idaho Food Bank Fund is able to distribute $110,000 in 2017, in grants to organizations all over Idaho who are working to solve hunger. The amount is a full $30,000 more than 2016.

(BOISE) – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced the appointments of Boise resident James (Jim) Classen, Emmett resident Kevin Dickey, and Moscow resident Dr. Renee Breedlovestrout to the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (OGCC) today.

BOISE ID – The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting with the investigation of a fire that took place in Donnelly at 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 30. Multiple calls were received by the Valley County Sherriff’s Office, and the Donnelly Fire Department was dispatched.

BOISE, July 5, 2017 – Are you ready to be “hands-free” while driving in Washington? In just a few weeks, a tougher distracted driving law with increased penalties will go into effect in Washington state. As a driver, it’s important to know what the new law prohibits and what it will cost if …

WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- As the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement agreement with Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (Panda Express), a restaurant chain with over 1,800 locations in the United States. The agreement resolves the department’s investigation into whether Panda Express di…

Citizens of the Treasure Valley are once again being victimized by a phone scam involving federal grand jury duty. Individuals are contacted by telephone from an imposter posing as an Ada County deputy sheriff demanding payment for failing to appear for federal grand jury service. The scam a…

BOISE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today added Benewah County to the major disaster declaration resulting from storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in northern and north central Idaho on March 6-28.

Lewiston, Idaho, June 21, 2017 – Hillcrest Aircraft Company is proud to announce they are hosting the Radials ‘N Rivers Fly In to commemorate the grand opening of their Fixed Base Operations (FBO). The newly branded Phillips 66® Aviation location now offers full service Jet A, and full serve…

Soldiers of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, headquartered in Twin Falls, returned home today after spending the past three weeks at Fort Hood, Texas, conducting annual training. The training involved more than 80 Soldiers from the Magic Valley.

Avista is performing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades in Grangeville and the surrounding area on Tuesday, June 27. Customers in Elk City, Red River, Dixie and Orogrande will experience an outage between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 27. Approximately 650 customers will be affected b…

Columbia and Snake rivers - Water recreation enthusiasts should watch out for increased amounts floating woody debris in the lower Columbia River as well as the Snake River starting Friday, June 16, 2017, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.

MERIDIAN, Idaho, JUNE 19, 2017– While the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains unclear, Blue Cross of Idaho is pleased to announce it will it will remain in the 2018 individual market, offering on and off exchange qualified health plans in every county in Idaho.

BOISE ID – In response to Executive Order 2017-06, the Idaho Department of Insurance will be reaching out to stakeholders for comment regarding the licensing and renewal process to ensure that the Department’s processes do not create unnecessary barriers to commerce or employment. Informatio…

There aren't many better ways to spend a warm summer night than with a free outdoor movie surrounded by the beautiful Kamiah Valley. As the sun sets across the valley, lay out your blankets and settle in for a free, fun, family-friendly film!

LEWISTON – The Idaho Transportation Department has granted a permit to allow an oversized shipment to travel from the Port of Lewiston to the Genesee area.

BOISE, ID—A significant number of adults and children in small towns and rural areas in Idaho rely on Medicaid and the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to a new, independent report released by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families and the Uni…

LEWISTON - Seal coating will commence on a 25-mile section of four-lane U.S. 95 between Lewiston and Thorncreek Road starting Saturday (June 17) and continuing for approximately two weeks, depending on weather.