September 4, 2026
Boise-Area Leaders Join Forces to Tackle Growing Rat Problem
Local officials across the Boise area have come together to address a growing rat population concern in Ada County, according to a…
Tag: Public Safety
August 14, 2026
Ada County Bat Tests Positive for Rabies; Health Officials Urge Caution Around Wildlife
A bat found in Ada County has tested positive for rabies, prompting the Idaho Humane Society to remind residents of proper safety…
August 14, 2026
NWS Boise Issues Red Flag Warning for Treasure Valley and Surrounding Idaho Zones Through Thursday Evening
The National Weather Service in Boise issued a Red Flag Warning Wednesday afternoon covering the Treasure Valley and multiple Idaho fire weather…
August 11, 2026
Air Quality Alert Issued for Ada County and Surrounding Areas Due to Wildfire Smoke
The National Weather Service in Boise issued an Air Quality Alert on August 10 at 8:40 p.m. MDT for seven central Idaho…
August 9, 2026
Smoke and Dangerous Heat Continue Through Weekend as Idaho Air Quality Alert Extends to Monday
Residents across Idaho face continued smoke intrusion and near-record heat through the weekend, with air quality alerts remaining active through Monday evening…
August 8, 2026
Ada County Issues Alert on Fraudulent Invoice Scam Impersonating Commissioners
Ada County residents and businesses are being targeted by a six-page fraudulent invoice scheme that impersonates the Board of Ada County Commissioners,…
August 8, 2026
Ada County Deputies Remove Greenbelt Campsite That Sat Untouched for Weeks After Notice
An illegal campsite along the Greenbelt at Plantation Island in Garden City, Idaho, was cleared August 7 after it remained in place…
August 8, 2026
Vehicle Overturns on Eastbound I-84 Near Blacks Creek; Tanker Leaves Roadway
A multi-vehicle crash near Blacks Creek on eastbound Interstate 84 forced the closure of multiple lanes Thursday, creating significant traffic delays in…
August 4, 2026
Wildfire Smoke Pushes Air Quality to Unhealthy Levels Across Ada County and Treasure Valley
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued an Air Quality Advisory for Ada County and nine other southwest Idaho counties on August…
July 29, 2026
Ada County Confirms First West Nile Virus Detection in Mosquitoes This Year
Ada County health officials announced the first detection of West Nile virus in local mosquito populations for 2026, marking the start of…
July 29, 2026
West Nile Virus Found in Ada County Mosquitoes; Health Officials Issue Precautions
The Ada County Mosquito Abatement District has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in local mosquitoes for the 2026 season, marking…
July 28, 2026
Southwest Idaho Braces for Heavy Smoke From Oregon Wildfires Through August
Southwest Idaho residents face another week or more of heavy wildfire smoke drifting from nearby Oregon fires, with air quality forecasters warning…