Boise news coverage

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (106+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Federal, state, and tribal land managers have lifted fire restrictions across Idaho's panhandle following precipitation and cooler temperatures that have reduced fire danger across the region. Fire restricts map from Fire Restrictions Finder | Idaho Department of…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (187+ words) Credit: U.S. Forest Service - Idaho Panhandle National Forests BOUNDARY COUNTY, Idaho -- A wildfire started by lightning is burning across more than 2,300 acres, with crews struggling to contain the blaze in extremely steep and rocky terrain. The Silver Fire, which started August…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (566+ words) By Master Sgt. Mercedee WildsAugust 26, 2026 CAMP ORCHARD, Idaho – Idaho Air and Army National Guard members are participating this month in a Red Card certification training at Orchard Fire and Emergency Services, preparing them to support wildland firefighting efforts across the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (790+ words) Nearly 700,000 acres have burned across Idaho so far this year, and state officials are predicting fire risk will remain high through September. As the costs to fight fires increase, state agency staff said they plan to increase Idaho’s dedicated funding…...