HOUSTON - The bassist for iconic rock band ZZ Top, which is scheduled to perform at the Clearwater River Casino next month, has died.

BOISE - The deadline to apply for Idaho's second Super Hunt Drawing for two elk, two deer, two pronghorn, and one moose hunt is quickly approaching. The deadline to apply for the Super Hunt is August 10, 2021.

DIXIE, ID - On Wednesday, July 28, the Type 3 Northern Rockies (NR) Team managing the Dixie and Jumbo Fires provided an update on fire growth and containment operations. According to the update, the Dixie & Jumbo Fires were last estimated at a combined 42,215 acres and are 18% contained. 

JULIAETTA - On Wednesday morning, July 28, the Eastern Area Type 2 Incident Management Gold Team commanding the Leland Complex Fires provided an update on fire growth and containment operations. Fire crews continue to make great progress toward the containment of the Sand Mountain and Johnso…

LOLO PASS - The Granite Pass Complex consists of four fires burning on the west side of Highway 12 near the Lolo Pass Visitor Center. As of 9:00am on Wednesday, July 28, the four fires were estimated at a combined 4,058 acres after growing by 332 acres on Tuesday. Containment has also improv…

ELK RIVER - At 6 a.m. Wednesday, Great Basin Team 3 assumed command of the Cougar Rock Complex from Northern Rockies Team 6.

LEWISTON - Governor Brad Little flew over the fire complex Tuesday to assess the fire area and observe the fire fighters hard work keeping homes, infrastructure, and property safe. Afterwards he met with National Guard troops and looked over Black Hawk helicopters helping respond to wildfire…

DIXIE, ID - On Tuesday, July 27, the Type 3 Northern Rockies (NR) Team managing the Dixie and Jumbo Fires provided an update on fire growth and containment operations. According to the update, the Dixie Fire grew by 1,054 acres on Monday and was last estimated at 39,625 acres with 18% contai…

PIERCE - Due to severe fire danger in the region, effective immediately and until further notice, Deer Creek Reservoir is closed to public use. The extreme fire season and continued dry conditions in Idaho are stressing available firefighting resources and risking public safety, property, an…

WAHA - The Snake River Complex fires have burned almost 109,000 acres of timber, but the complex is 85% contained. On Tuesday, Idaho Governor Brad Little flew over the Snake River Complex to see the damage, as well as the work of wildland firefighters who helped prevent fires from burning ho…

BOISE - The Idaho State Police is asking you to vote 'Idaho' in this year's nationwide Best Looking Cruiser Contest. The Contest is a nationwide competition sponsored by the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) where citizens vote on the 'Best Looking Police Cruiser.' Voting ends Tu…

RIGGINS - The Salmon River Public Library in Riggins was recently awarded a grant of $10,300 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which was granted through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.