New Minidoka District Ranger for the Magic Valley
A 29-year member of the U.S. Forest Service has been named the new top ranger for the Minidoka Ranger District.
Sawtooth National Forest
Seasonal Closures Begin in October on the Fairfield Ranger District
Campgrounds and roads will close in specific areas of the Sawtooth National Forest on the Fairfield Ranger District the first few days of October.
Fire Restrictions on Forest End Sept. 17 for Southern Idaho
Rules restricting the use of campfires and smoking will be terminated September 17, for the Sawtooth National Forest.
Road in South Hills Washed Out, Closures in Place
A road in the South Hills washed out as thunderstorms made their way through southern Idaho during the weekend.
UPDATE: Fire Burning Near Albion
Fire crews are responding to a fire that is burning near Albion on the Minidoka Ranger District
Fire Burning North East of Hailey
A wildfire is burning in the Sawtooth National Forest several miles northeast of Hailey
Southern Idaho Fire Danger High
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest is warning people that the fire danger in southern Idaho is high.
Ross Falls Hit with Graffiti
A popular scenic sight in the South Hills enjoyed by many because of its easy access was recently tagged with graffiti.
Two South Hills Campgrounds Open in Badger Burn Area
The U.S. Forest Service-Sawtooth National Forest has opened two campgrounds in the South Hills that were hit by the Badger Fire in 2020
South Hills Fire Expected to be Out Sunday
Full control of a fire burning in the South Hills is now estimated for Sunday May 16.
Crews Fighting Fire in the South Hills
Fire crews are working to contain a fire south of Twin Falls on the Sawtooth National Forest.
Prescribed Fires Planned for May and June in Magic Valley
Two prescribed burns are scheduled through the month of May into June on United States Forest land in the Magic Valley.