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Investigation ties Forest Service leader Michael Boren to $1M Idaho wildfire

An investigation by High Country News and Public Domain found the fire was started by Michael Boren’s brother Steve.

Updated September 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM

Idaho News

Officials: Forest Service’s Boren asked for more aircraft on fire near his Idaho ranch

August 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Fires

View the aftermath of the Claremont Fire in Boise Foothills

August 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM

Weather News

Was that a shred of blue sky? Boise air quality may be moving in right direction

July 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Fires

Your body vs. wildfire smoke. As Boise breathes bad air, it’s a fight for good health

July 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Traffic & Transportation

Update: Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario reopens, with delays

Updated July 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM

Words & Deeds

Out of ‘concern for the fans,’ this major concert has been moved indoors, Boise

July 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM

Fires

Monday morning commuters greeted by shroud of wildfire smoke

Updated July 27, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Weather News

How long will the smoke from Oregon fires linger in Boise? You don’t want to know

Updated July 27, 2026 at 10:46 AM

Fires

Update: Crews halt spread of 4,700-acre fire in Owyhee County

Updated July 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM

Boise & Garden City

How bad is Boise air quality right now? See wildfire smoke risks, safety tips

July 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM

Boise & Garden City

Which Boise roads, trails are closed because of wildfire? What to know

Updated July 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Fires

Payette County brush fire was arson. Idaho fire marshal seeks information

Updated June 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM

Idaho News

Idaho Power says its equipment likely caused Mountain Home fire last week

Updated June 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM

Idaho News

‘Unpredictable’ brush fire destroys homes in Mountain Home, causes injuries

Updated May 27, 2026 at 5:34 PM

Fires

Crews contain Moore Fire, south of Kuna, at nearly 1,400 acres. Road reopens

May 24, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Fires

Boise Fire plans large-scale training at shuttering outlet mall

January 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM

Fires

Residents displaced following fire at Boise senior care facility Sunday

Updated January 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM

Fires

Barn fire in New Plymouth kills 28 horses, injures two employees

December 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fires

Idaho is the first state to try this new method to spot wildfires

September 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Traffic & Transportation

Officials reopen Idaho 55 lanes following brush fire near Avimor

September 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM

Weather News

Where is that smoke in Boise coming from? Farther away than you’d think

August 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Fires

Evacuations lifted for Eagle residents. Wildfire near Idaho 55 contained

Updated August 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Fires

Idaho ski resort partially reopens as crews make progress on wildfire

Updated August 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Fires

Lightning sparks large wildfires north of Boise, near Cascade and Tamarack

Updated August 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Fires

Investigation ties Forest Service leader Michael Boren to $1M Idaho wildfire

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Officials: Forest Service’s Boren asked for more aircraft on fire near his Idaho ranch

View the aftermath of the Claremont Fire in Boise Foothills

Was that a shred of blue sky? Boise air quality may be moving in right direction

Your body vs. wildfire smoke. As Boise breathes bad air, it’s a fight for good health

Update: Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ontario reopens, with delays

Out of ‘concern for the fans,’ this major concert has been moved indoors, Boise

Monday morning commuters greeted by shroud of wildfire smoke

How long will the smoke from Oregon fires linger in Boise? You don’t want to know

Update: Crews halt spread of 4,700-acre fire in Owyhee County

How bad is Boise air quality right now? See wildfire smoke risks, safety tips

Which Boise roads, trails are closed because of wildfire? What to know

Payette County brush fire was arson. Idaho fire marshal seeks information

Idaho Power says its equipment likely caused Mountain Home fire last week

‘Unpredictable’ brush fire destroys homes in Mountain Home, causes injuries

Crews contain Moore Fire, south of Kuna, at nearly 1,400 acres. Road reopens

Boise Fire plans large-scale training at shuttering outlet mall

Residents displaced following fire at Boise senior care facility Sunday

Barn fire in New Plymouth kills 28 horses, injures two employees

Idaho is the first state to try this new method to spot wildfires

Officials reopen Idaho 55 lanes following brush fire near Avimor

Where is that smoke in Boise coming from? Farther away than you’d think

Evacuations lifted for Eagle residents. Wildfire near Idaho 55 contained

Idaho ski resort partially reopens as crews make progress on wildfire

Lightning sparks large wildfires north of Boise, near Cascade and Tamarack