Firefighters have nearly contained the Gulch Fire in Gem County after it burned up to 1,200 acres. Multiple agencies responded overnight to protect homes threatened by the wind-driven blaze.

Fire crews are tackling a 100-acre fire east of Emmett, with Gem County Fire District No. 1 leading the response, officials confirm.

Colt Ford performs July 3, and Rodney Atkins takes the stage July 4 at the former Boise Cascade mill site in Emmett.

Recreational fires are permitted during the ban but only under certain conditions.

EMMETT, Idaho — Lance Phillips stays philosophical about his tree fruit crops, which so far yield less than usual. “Some of us have good frost-control measures, but cherries have been […]

Sand Hollow Fire Protection District and New Plymouth Fire are assisting Gem County Fire-EMS in this incident. Fire officials are asking the public to avoid the area as crews work to contain the fire.

Crews are working to contain a fire that has burned roughly 300 tons of hay Friday morning in Gem County. The public is asked to avoid the area.

✈️ A proposed private airstrip in West Gem County is moving forward after a lengthy public hearing that drew passionate testimony from both supporters and opponents.