Thunderstorms and strong winds are a concern for firefighters working on the Upper Smith Fire in Boundary County. Officials say the Turner Fire is fully lined and 67% contained, while crews continue ...

Firefighters have lifted evacuation orders near the Turner Fire after containment reached 43%, allowing residents to return home. The Upper Smith Fire remains active northwest of Bonners Ferry with ...

The Upper Smith Fire has grown to 567 acres, U.S. Forest Service officials said Wednesday morning. Burning in steep, rugged terrain, the Upper Smith Fire is steadily growing in northern Boundary ...

Disposition: guilty with fines of $98.50 and court costs of $56.50. Jacquelyn J Coppernoll (DOB 1946) of Bonners Ferry; was ...

Containment of the Turner Fire has reached 43% following intensive firefighting efforts near Copeland while a full suppression effort continues on the Upper Smith Fire near Porthill.

Northside Fire crews are helping battle the Turner Fire south of Copeland, which has burned 681 acres and reached 47% containment.

Boundary Community Hospital officials say reimbursement challenges tied to Medicare, Medicaid and other government-funded healthcare programs are creating financial pressure for the rural hospital.

We perched on our bikes at the mouth of St. Paul Pass Tunnel, also known as Taft Tunnel, that burrows 1.66 miles through the Bitterroot Mountains under the Idaho-Montana border. It’s one of 10 tunnels ...

A fast-moving wildfire north of Bonners Ferry prompted evacuation orders Wednesday night as strong winds drove active fire behavior.

Kootenai River Days returns July 16-19 with four days of activities throughout Bonners Ferry. Events begin Thursday, July 16, with Chalk the Block from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Rotary Wine Walk at 5 ...

Idaho has a great story to tell as part of the 250th Anniversary celebration of the establishment of our country’s foundational principles embodied in our Declaration of Independence. Part of this ...

Forest fires are still raging after being started last week by lightning. 125 fire fighters are working in the Caribou Creek area where flames have devastated over 7,000 acres. Idaho will license ...