The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Cascade (two hours north of Boise on Highway 55) and the North Fork of the Payette River below Cascade Dam, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
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Health advisory issued for Lake Lowell
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Lake Lowell, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Lake Lowell is about 5 miles south of the Nampa, Caldwell area, in the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge.
Health advisory issued for Spring Valley Reservoir
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Spring Valley Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Spring Valley Reservoir is about 18 miles east of Moscow, Idaho, north of Highway 8.
Boise State student-athletes to host foster families on iconic BLUE turf
Idaho kids in foster care have the chance to meet and kick around with Boise State University student-athletes on the famous BLUE turf at Albertsons Stadium.
Health advisory issued for Thorn Creek Reservoir, south
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the south end of Thorn Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Thorn Creek Reservoir is about 22 miles north of Gooding, Idaho, on Highway 46.
Health advisory issued for Cedar Creek Reservoir near Twin Falls
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Cedar Creek Reservoir, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Health advisory issued for west side of American Falls Reservoir
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the West side of American Falls Reservoir, between the boat dock and Fairview, Idaho, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
Health advisory issued for west side of Henry’s Lake
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for the west side of Henry's Lake near Island Park, urging caution when recreating in or near the water.
With $130 million in past due child support, DHW to strengthen enforcement by suspending hunting and fishing privileges of delinquent parents
Starting Sept. 1, Child Support Services at the Department of Health and Welfare will implement stronger policies to help ensure more timely and complete child support payments from non-custodial parents.
Child measles case reported in southeast Idaho
A case of measles in a child has been reported from southeast Idaho. The child was an international traveler who had not been vaccinated against measles. The child was seen by health care providers for symptoms of measles and was not hospitalized. The investigation is ongoing.