Idaho

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is highlightinf Governor Brad Little’s proclamation of August 7-13, 2022, as Idaho Farmers Market Week.

Fire officials released an update on the Woodtick and Norton Fires on Monday.

The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 68,771 acres and is 16% contained.

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last week. 

Scientists at the Oregon Institute of Technology were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the federal government that could result in research that improves health outcomes in Southern Oregon due to wildfire smoke.

The Idaho Commission on the Arts announced its Fiscal Year 2023 annual grants, totaling $645,592 to 81 organizations and schools spanning 27 communities throughout the state.

Idaho Fish and Game will host a trapper education course in Salmon on August 13. 

daho Governor Brad Little’s “Leading Idaho” funding initiative paved the way recently for needed runway improvements at the Malad City Airport.

Governor Brad Little joined 21 other governors in voicing opposition to the $740 billion Democrat reconciliation bill currently being considered by the U.S. Congress.

The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning six miles west northwest of the Meyers Cove in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the Middle Fork Ranger District has burned 4,595 acres.

The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 64,078 acres and is 20% contained.

AAA reports Idaho drivers are finally seeing some relief at the pump now that the state’s average gas price is below the $5 mark and has been steadily falling for the past few weeks. 

Before the kids head back to school, it’s a perfect time to grab your fishing gear and go fishing.

The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning in the Salmon Challis National Forest has grown to 1,902 acres.

The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary health insurance premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold starting January 2023.

The Salmon-Challis National Forest will open the Anderson Mountain Road (#60081), effective immediately, for personal use fuelwood collection. 

The Moose Fire burning west of North Fork has burned 43,226 acres and is 15% contained.

Idaho officials are looking to expand the number of participants in auctions for state lands and potentially bring in more money by allowing remote bidding.