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Fostering Family Adventures hosts family-friendly outdoor and history event at Farragut State Park
Idaho families are invited to a special event in North Idaho as part of the 2025 Idaho State Parks Foster Family Passport Program. Fostering Family Adventures at Farragut State Park will be Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m...
Health advisory issued for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir in Adams County, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Eagle Bar in Hells Canyon Reservoir is located northwest...
Measles circulating among Idaho communities--Health officials urge consultation with healthcare provider if ill
Officials from the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Panhandle Health District (PHD) are announcing the third confirmed case of measles in an Idaho resident. This most recent case is an unvaccinated child in Bonner County. There is...