Officials are warning folks to never fly drones over wildfire areas. Two drones recently got too close to the Ross Fork Fire in Idaho’s Sawtooth mountains. CBS 2 News reports one drone nearly crashed into one of the firefighting helicopters, forcing it to land. Crews say the downtime could mean life or death — especially…… MORE
Free Flu Shots Availble
Every year we are reminded to get our flu shot, and this year is no different. Doctors say getting a flu shot can lower your chance of getting really sick with flu. Anyone older than six months can get one and if you are in a high risk category for things like age or diabetes,…… MORE
Air Quality issues continue for Treasure Valley
Air quality remains unhealthy for all groups as of today (Tuesday). The air quality index currently sits between 120 and 140 AQI, which is unhealthy for people with sensitive breathing issues. Idaho’s largest fire and the second largest fire in the country, the Moose Fire, is measured at about 130,000 acres while being 37% contained.…… MORE
West Ada School District offering no cost students dental cleaning
West Ada has begun offering students an option for dental cleaning, fluoride, and sealants. West Ada School District and the Full Circle Health have teamed up to offer pediatric dental services for children in the West Ada School District that do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance. CBS 2 News reports, the Meridian Schools…… MORE
ITD begins repaving project on Highway 55 South of Cascade
The Idaho Transportation Department will begin repaving a busy stretch of Highway 55, which may lead to some delays for drivers. Road crews will repave a six-mile stretch south of Cascade, repairing cracks, potholes and uneven surfaces. Additionally, construction will level out steep approaches and add a pavement apron to all roads and driveways connecting…… MORE
Ross Fork Fire forces new mandatory evacuations
More mandatory evacuation orders have been put in place from the Ross Fork Fire for residents on both Pettit Lake Road and Cabin Creek Road. As of last night, the Ross ForkFire has chared over 28,000 acres and is only 2% contained. Blaine County Sheriff’s Office announced the level 3 mandatory evacuations for those in…… MORE
Boise Pride Fest to increase private security
The Boise Pride Festival will increase private security presence ahead of its annual three-day event this weekend. Boise Pride is held on the heels of a North Idaho Pride Alliance event in June where police arrested 31 Patriot Front members who intended to derail the event. All 31 men are charged with conspiracy to riot,…… MORE
Boise School District Board Election Results
The final count is now available for the Boise School District Trustee elections. When Shiva Rajbhandari is sworn in as a Boise School Board trustee on Monday evening, it will be the first time a student has ever served. Voters chose him over incumbent Steve Schmidt, while four other incumbents were reelected to their seats…… MORE
Idaho Sen. Jim Risch selected as delegate to UN General Assembly meeting
Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch is one of two U.S. senators nominated by President Joe Biden as congressional representatives for the United States at the 77th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Risch will join Sen. Patrick Leahy and three public delegates for the General Assembly meeting beginning Sept. 13 in New…… MORE
Bundy, Rodriguez fail to show up for court hearing — again — in St. Luke’s lawsuit
Ammon Bundy and Diego Rodriguez seemed to be testing the limits of the judicial system, as they continued to ignore a judge’s order and didn’t show up in court for the second time in a lawsuit brought by St. Luke’s Health System. District Judge Lynn Norton gave Bundy, who is running as an independent for…… MORE
