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Boise was not alone; air monitoring all across the west showed dramatic pollution spikes last night, peaking around 1 am. Most locations have returned to normal conditions - in southwest Idaho this time of year, that means 'moderate' air quality according to DEQ.
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But for pets? Fireworks can be a traumatic and challenging experience, especially for dogs. So ahead of the weekend Idaho Matters shares an interview with Idaho Humane Society CEO Dr. Jeff Rosenthal.
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With the weather heating up and things drying out, fireworks are a concern when it comes to both house fires and wildfires. Idaho has laws in place to keep fireworks safe and sane, but you can still buy aerial fireworks even though they are illegal to light in the state.
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At least three people were impacted by burning embers as the team took the field September 17 when a firework misfired horizontally over the crowd instead of vertically.
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The Meridian Fire Department recommends buying fireworks labeled "Safe and Sane." These include fountains, sparklers and other non-aerial fireworks.
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As wildfire season picks up, some communities in the Mountain West are trying to reduce fire risks. That includes finding new ways to celebrate America’s independence.
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On the long list of events lost to the pandemic in 2020 was any community-wide celebration of the Fourth of July. And while there will be significant adjustments to the 2021 Independence Day event, City of Boise officials say they can’t wait for a huge fireworks show to return to Ann Morrison Park.
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As a historic heat wave rolls across Idaho this holiday week with temperatures spiking above the century mark, animal caregivers remind us that our pets are depending on us for protection. That, coupled with fireworks, can terrify our pets — dogs in particular.
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This past September, pregame introductions for an NFL game between the Colts and Titans were interrupted by a fire on the field. Video from The Tennessean…
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Western Display Fireworks will produce no fewer than 200 fireworks extravaganzas throughout the Northwest on the Fourth of July — that will include the…