Detectives from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Department of Lands investigators have identified the person responsible for starting the Sharps Fire. The Sharps Fire began east of Bellevue on Sunday. Blaine County Sheriff Harkins says an individual was interviewed by detectives and admitted to starting the fire by shooting an exploding target.…… MORE
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BPD Asks For Help Finding Man Who Pulled Gun
Boise (670 KBOI News) – Boise Police are asking for your help finding a man who reportedly pulled a pistol on another man in a parking lot on the Bench Sunday night. It happened near the intersection of Orchard and Overland, near the Idaho Pizza Company store. According to a press release, one man spotted another…… MORE
The Grassy Ridge Fire now 20% contained with 103,935 acres burned
The Grassy Ridge Fire about 2 miles outside of Dubois is now 20% contained, but has increased in size to 103,935(162 square miles) . Yesterday afternoon into early evening fire crews completed firing/burning operations and completion of containment lines in the northwest section of the fire. Fire crews continued to secure and patrol the lines until midnight. A…… MORE
The Trestle Creek Fire is 100 percent contained
The 129 acre Trestle Creek Fire is 100% contained. Fire crews will rehabilitate fire lines by installing waterbars to prevent erosion and will continue to monitor the fire’s perimeter and extinguish hotspots along the fire’s edge. Fire resources will be traveling along the river corridor and motorists are asked to use caution when driving HWY55.…… MORE
What? The Treasure Valley Rental Market is One of the Best in the Nation?
Boise (670 KBOI News) – With all we’ve been hearing about the tight housing and rental markets in the Treasure Valley, this may come as a surprise to many folks…we’re actually one of the best places in the nation for renters. That’s according to personal finance website Wallet Hub. Analyst Jill Gonzalez says Boise is the…… MORE
Idaho fires continue to burn
Firefighters continue to battle several blazes across Idaho this morning. — The Bruneau Fire five miles northwest of Murphy Hot Springs is now estimated at 61,000 acres. Containment and control of the blaze is still unknown at this time. — The Jim Sage fire is burning in heavy juniper, grass and brush five miles…… MORE
Boise, IHFA Working to Build Housing Complex for Homeless Veterans
Boise (670 KBOI News) – As Boise grows, so does its homeless population. Of that homeless population, nearly 15% of them are veterans. So Diana Lachiondo with the City of Boise says they and other groups want to do something to get some of those veterans off the streets, and get them the medical and mental…… MORE
Worthington BLOG: Closing in on Football season 2018
Closing in on Football season 2018 Amazing returning players. Terrific facilities. Epic recruiting. Put all those things together and you get HIGH EXPECTATIONS! That is exactly what Boise State will be shouldered with as they move into the Pre-season phase of this season, which kicked off today (7/24/18) at the 2018 Mountain West Football Preseason…… MORE
Pictures from Kenny Chesney – Trip Around The Sun Tour!
See great photos from the Trip Around The Sun Tour! … MORE
Worthington BLOG: Why are we fighting again?
Worthington BLOG: Why are we fighting again? By Rick Worthington My social media feeds are full of angry people. I have not seen people this angry since the election. I’ve had enough. Why are you fighting exactly? Who are you mad at? Democrats say: Kids should not be taken away from their parents. Republicans…… MORE
Blogs
The Five Coolest Things We Saw at Kids Fair
Kids Fair 2025 was fantastic! We loved seeing you at Expo Idaho, but if you missed it, here are some of the coolest things we saw: 1. Your Amazing Post-It Artwork One of the most unique and interactive displays at Kids Fair was the massive Post-It note mosaic. We loved seeing the creativity of all…
Why February in Idaho Isn’t All That Bad
February in Idaho gets a bad rap. People complain about the cold weather, the snow, and the short days. But there’s actually a lot to love about February in Idaho. For starters, there’s the snow. Yes, it’s cold, but that just means there’s more snow to play in. And what could be better than a…
Why Country Concerts in Idaho Are So Great
If you’re a fan of country music, then you know that there’s no better place to see a show than in Idaho. Here are just a few of the reasons why: The Ford Idaho Center in Nampa on a summer evening is absolutely perfect. There’s nothing quite like spending a warm summer evening under the…
Larry Fleet March 1st
Larry Fleet will be at the Knitting Factory March 1st, 2025! Visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00612419E25DD5 to get your tickets!