Grass fire chars 3,850 acres in Boise Foothills

The Boise County Sheriff's Office, around 6 p.m. Tuesday, said the Tollgate area is now on level 2 "Get Set" evacuation orders.
The Idaho Press

Claremont Fire prompts closures across Boise Foothills

The Claremont Fire in the Boise Foothills has reached more than 4,400 acres, closing trails and roads while firefighters use ...

Boise Foothills fire reaches 2,500 acres; containment efforts continue

The Claremont Fire grew to an estimated 2,500 acres overnight. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Conversation

In deep‑red Idaho, even Republicans break with Trump on farm labor

Under the second Trump administration, the United States has seen mass deportations and a sharp escalation in immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security says the crackdown pushed ...
Idaho Business Review

University of Idaho Extension launches Boise farm program for veterans

University of Idaho Extension partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition Program funded by $744,000 USDA grant for three years Veterans train at Spaulding Ranch Park incubator farm Extension is ...
Boise State Public Radio

Go behind the scenes of a local lavender farm in Boise

This episode of Idaho Matters originally aired on July 16, 2025. Lavender is everywhere this time of year. The colorful purple plant can be found in backyards and small farms all over Idaho. It smells ...