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The Claremont Fire, now at 4,800 acres, is making critical progress thanks to a high-risk burnout operation—despite complications from unexploded ordnance handled by the Army Corps of Engineers. Firefighters are reinforcing containment lines with the goal of full control by July 12. A Level Three “Go” evacuation remains active for Rocky Canyon (RC-06), while other zones are under “Get Set” alerts....

Boise Airport is set for a major upgrade with a $74 million federal grant, focused on safety and future growth. Nearly $60 million is already in motion to rebuild the aging north runway and install critical centerline lighting for safer landings. With passenger numbers soaring 81% since 2014, expansions to the apron and other infrastructure are vital to keep up. Completion is targeted by end of 20...

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Congressman Mike Simpson is leading a major push to overhaul the H-2A visa program, introducing a bipartisan bill that would let dairy and other year-round farms hire foreign workers for up to 350 days annually—far beyond the current seasonal limit. After two decades of advocacy with Idaho’s dairy industry, Simpson’s proposal also offers a path to legal status for undocumented farmworkers who pass...

Boise School District’s board elections heat up as two incumbents run unopposed, while the hotly contested four-year seat pits veteran trustee Andy Hawes—back after a relocation hiatus—against retired attorney Kirt Naylor, whose legal and PTA background promises a calm, student-focused approach. Hawes champions experience and transparency, while Naylor emphasizes partnerships, safety, and fiscal r...

Kuna’s fire department is struggling to keep up as the city explodes in growth, with just six firefighters on call—often fewer—no ladder truck, and barely enough to staff all engines. Meanwhile, Nampa boasts over 100 firefighters, multiple stations, and full equipment. Merging the two could create a stronger, better-resourced force, lower insurance costs, and finally fund a new Kuna station. But i...