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Hot summer temperatures across the state have resulted in drier conditions and an increased fire danger, with nearly all lands under Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) fire protection now in V very high or extreme fire danger.

The Idaho DEQ has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Lemhi County (North of Leadore).

The fire is 47% contained, and the cause is undetermined. 

During the 2023 summer boating season, traffic to and from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River will be impacted by road and access improvement projects. 

A Teton Valley man was attacked and injured by a sow black bear with a cub as he opened the garage door of his home in the Henderson Canyon area near Victor Monday.

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed recreation sites across the forest including campgrounds, cabin rentals, and the addition of a fire lookout rental.

Yard sales (or garage sales) are a popular way to declutter and make extra money. Before you start selling unwanted belongings, find out if you’ll need to collect and pay Idaho sales tax.

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has re-opened the Wallace Lake Campground for day-use only.

The Forest Service has been able to secure more than $12 million in funding to improve road conditions and access to public land over the next two years. 

Tickets are on sale for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up.

The Hayden Fire started on July 19 and is located in the Lemhi Range, 18 miles west of Leadore, Idaho.

Jacks are very feisty and make excellent eating.

No cause has been determined.

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho will begin Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at just after midnight (12:01 am) on Friday, July 28, 2023.