ID Chemical Fire Forces Evacuations, Shuts Down Streets
A chemical fire ignited at a construction site on Friday in Star, forcing evacuations and briefly closing a portion of State Street, Middleton-Star Fire District battalion chief Rick Arnold told the Idaho Statesman. The fire started just after 3:15 p.m. when a spark from a drill ignited two 55-gallon drums...
You Won’t Believe How Big This Massive Idaho Wildfire Has Become
The Big Grass Fire started with a lightning strike and has burned through 513,000 acres near the Oregon-Idaho border. That is roughly half the size of Rhode Island, and containment sits at just 41 percent.
Albertsons plans new 60,000-square-foot store at Karcher Road and Lake Avenue in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Albertsons announced plans to build a new 60,000-square-foot store at the corner of Karcher Road and Lake Avenue in Caldwell, expanding its presence in one of Idaho's fastest-growing communities. The store is expected to open in fall 2027. This store will be the 37th Albertsons...
Two Idaho Vehicle Accidents Caused Wildfires Over the Weekend
Two of the six serious accidents reported by the Idaho State Police over the weekend resulted in wildfires.
Weekend Fire Shuts Down Meridian Restaurant Until Further Notice
The restaurant hopes to be open again as soon as possible
Patchy smoke lingers as temperatures near 97 Sunday
Patchy smoke is expected to linger through parts of Sunday and into Monday as hot, sunny conditions continue. On Sunday, patchy smoke is expected before 7 a.m., then again after 9 a.m. The day is forecast to be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and a northwest wind from 6 to 11 mph.
The Secret Idaho Steakhouse Where Quality Steaks Stay Affordable
Idaho’s most famous dish isn’t the potato. Most locals will correct you on that within the first bite of a finger steak. Why does one steakhouse keep outlasting every trend that comes through town? Because the beef gets handled the way a real butcher would handle it, not the way a chain restaurant assembly line would.
Idaho’s second Aedes aegypti mosquito sparks a search for signs the invasive species has...
Finding a single mosquito does not mean those illnesses are circulating in Idaho.
Runner Wears 125 T-Shirts During Idaho Potato Marathon to Break World Record: ‘I Just...
David Rush — who ran the marathon in 5 hours, 54 minutes and 50 seconds— overcame his body overheating from the layers of clothes
The Curb Bar and Grill closes temporarily after fire
MERIDIAN, Idaho (CBS2) — A fire at The Curb Bar and Grill has caused the restaurant to temporarily close as staff assess the damage and work to reopen. The restaurant said the fire happened Sunday and that “everyone is safe, and that is what matters most.”. The Curb...
