May 17, 2026 6:50 a.m.
Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets collide during air show in Boise
BOISE — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, were performing an aerial demonstration when they collided, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
July 29, 2026 1 a.m.
Upper Smith Fire triggers evacuations
The Upper Smith Fire has prompted Go-status evacuations for the Westside and Smith Creek zones in Boundary County. The wildfire has burned approximately 1,573 acres as firefighters continue containment efforts and work to protect homes and infrastructure.
