Vol. 17 Issue 161

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issues Air Pollution Forecast, Caution
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Latah, Nez Perce, Lewis, Clearwater, and Idaho Counties off the Nez Perce Reservation of degraded air quality. See the info and photo...

Cougar Complex includes 17 lightning caused wildfires
The Cougar Rock Complex currently includes 17 fires: Scott Road; Trapper Saddle; Merry Mix 1; Badger Creek; Owl; Sheep; Hobbit 1; Hobbit 2; Campton Creek; Butte Creek; Smith; Goat Creek; Benton South; Benton Rock Pit; North Fork Benton; Benton Ridge; and Lovell Knob. See the report and photo...

Idaho Department of Lands issues Saturday wildfire update
BOISE - Lightning storms with multiple strikes have resulted in fires in north and north central Idaho. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and Timber Protection Association firefighters are fighting numerous fires. See the report...

Firefighters actively engaged in multiple fires across the Nez Perce-Clearwater Forests
KAMIAH-Firefighting resources continue to engage in suppression operations on multiple fires on the Nez Perce-Clearwater Forests. See the report...

Sand Mountain Fire of the Leland Complex growing, evacuations of campers begun
DEARY - The Sand Mountain Fire of the Leland Complex grew substantially Saturday afternoon due to extremely dry conditions, heavy fuel loading, and high temperatures. See the report and photos...

County Road & Bridge crews to change hours due to hot temperatures
During a regular session of the Clearwater County Commissioners June 28, Road and Bridge Supervisor Rudy Knapik reported that the crew will start work early and shut down early because of the hot temperature. See the report...

Been inside reading on these hot summer days?
Welcome to July and the Dog Days of Summer... Whew it's been hot so I hope you have been inside reading and feeding your imaginations! See the article...

Beating the heat tough with multiple days above 100 degrees; here are tips
Staying cool and hydrated may be a bit tough when we have multiple days above 100 degrees, but here are some tips to keep yourself healthy in the heat. See the article and photo...

Snake River Complex estimated at just under 40,000 acres
The Snake River Complex comprises the Shovel Creek, Captain John Creek, and Hoover Ridge fires, all started by lightening on July 7 on ID Dept of Lands Craig Mountain Forest Protective District and not estimated at 39,532 acres. See the report...

Both Dixie, Jumbo wildfires very active
Both the Dixie and Jumbo fires are very active in live and dead fuels, sometimes moving up to a mile per hour. See the report...

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You Could Be a Winner!
Join us for our 626th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the clues...

We Have Winners!
Join us for our 625th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See the answer, winners and clues....

We Need Your Memories!
Join us for our 618th Clearwater History Trivia, a special feature to celebrate Clearwater Country's history and heritage. See how to help....

"We think of miracles as large and grand - and they can be - but there are miracles all around us that we take for granted, including spiritual miracles and finding happiness amid hurt and pain." -- Hidden Miracles: Life After the Sandy Hook Tragedy