Southern Idaho Counties Approved to Get Federal Emergency Help
Federal officials say emergency assistance has been approved for several counties in southern Idaho that were impacted by flooding earlier this year.
Elmore
Megan Blanksma Challenges for Idaho House
Megan Blanksma is one of Idaho’s up and coming political leaders. The Elmore County Republican Chair has now turned her attention to unseating incumbent, Pete Nielsen, in the May 17th GOP Primary for House District 23B. Nielsen is a long time member of the House, and has turned back multiple challenges in recent years...
Fire Season Starts Early
The fire season seems to be getting an early start. Afternoon rain helped fire crews in Elmore County battle a wildfire about three miles south of Pine. The Curlew Fire grew to just over 200 acres of private land. No structures were threatened and firefighters do not anticipate any containment difficulty...
Wildfires Destory Mobile Homes
Two brush fires destroyed over 200 acres of rangeland in Elmore County Wednesday. THe largest wildfire was near Mountain Home on Division Road. Wind helped it burn nearly 200 acres. That blaze destroyed two trailer homes and damages some other outbuildings...
Wildfire Season Has Begun
The fire season is underway in Idaho. Crews battled two fires in Elmore County east of Boise last night.