Extreme fire conditions across North Idaho have fueled rapid growth of active wildfires, with the Upper Smith Fire consuming more than 3,222…
Firefighting crews working the Upper Smith Fire in Bonner County have pushed containment to 45 percent as of August 7, 2026, marking…
Weather Window Creates Perfect Storm for Wildfire Risk Kootenai County officials are urging residents to exercise extreme caution this weekend as a…
A sprawling wildfire emergency across Washington and Oregon has prompted coordinated disaster declarations and resource mobilization from Idaho, neighboring states, and international…
New Fire Activity Complicates Containment Efforts in Bonner County Firefighters discovered two spot fires near the eastern flank of the Upper Smith…
Population Decline Continues Amid Expanded Hunting and Trapping Idaho’s wolf population dropped to approximately 1,129 animals in 2025, a decline of roughly…
Emergency Release Targets Salmon and Steelhead Protection The Army Corps of Engineers deployed cold water from Dworshak Reservoir on July 25 to…
Starting With Your Home’s Shell Saves Money First Bonner County residents looking to lower their energy costs and reduce their household environmental…
Threat to Native Species Prompts State Investigation Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has confirmed the presence of invasive brown trout in Ashley…
A coalition of conservationists, outdoor recreation groups, hunters, timber industry representatives, and local governments in north-central Idaho has reached agreement on a…