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Boise: Americana Boulevard is closed both ways after a gas line was struck during construction, causing safety shutdowns and traffic delays. Public health officials warn of elevated levels of a deadly virus, urging families to boost hygiene and monitor symptoms as schools reinforce cleaning protocols.
Boise: A major crash closed Idaho Highway 55 near Smiths Ferry, while the Scole Fire, which burned 181 acres, is now stalled. A baby beaver was rescued in Red Ridge Village, and Function Brewery partners with Western Collective for a new craft beer line.
Boise officials lifted I-84 lane closures after a brush fire between Mountain Home and Boise was contained, while rising motorcycle fatality rates and plans for Cesar Chavez Lane rebranding dominated local headlines. The city also faces changes at Boise Airport as director Kathy Smith prepares to retire.
Boise's skies will light up with a blue moon tonight, while the city bans dirt bikes in the Greenbelt to improve safety. The Idaho Humane Society also calls for help as they care for over 2,000 cats, and the Special Olympics torch arrives in the city for the Summer Games.
Boise faces severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings and power outages as the National Weather Service tracks the storm's path. Meanwhile, Boise Pie Co. and the Special Olympics torch arrival highlight community events and local culture.
Boise: A man has been sentenced for possessing 10 functional bombs, highlighting a major public safety case, while wildfire officials urge residents to prepare for intensified wildfire season in Idaho. Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp is leaving after 14 years, as the city faces growth and transportation challenges, and the Special Olympics torch arrived to kick off the Summer Games.
Boise officials propose a 2027 property tax increase to address rising costs and infrastructure needs, with public input coming soon. The city also ranks in the top 10 family-friendly places in the U.S., while mourning the death of beloved resident Imogene Mowery and facing labor strikes at local news outlets.
Boise police are searching for a 15-year-old missing boy last seen in Caldwell, while the city ranks in the top 10 family-friendly places in Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game also asks anglers to report tagged fish for conservation research.
Boise: A storm tore the roof off a Boise Airport cargo building, with winds over 50 mph, and East Boise faces power outages after an overnight outage. The city also marks the retirement of a longtime Boise TV journalist known for covering major events like the 2020 wildfires.
Boise: The Stanley Fire is now mostly contained but still prompts evacuations near hot spots, while a Boise restaurant closes and a national chain opens its space. Idahoans have completed over 250,000 acts of service ahead of the U.S. 250th anniversary, and a local woman launches a community rat tracking map to improve public health.