Idaho
Obituary for Kirt R Sutton at Eckersell Funeral Home
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Idaho
Mountain bikers compete in the finale of the community race series at Bogus Basin
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BOISE, Idaho — Every summer Bogus Basin hosts the community race series with cross country races on Wednesday and downhill mountain biking races on Thursday.
Another successful season has come to a close as mountain bikers took on G-19, one of the most challenging trails in the Basin Gravity Park at the non-profit recreation area.
“There are somethings I will not ride, but I stay safe,” said Steve Parrish. “I get up here and ride and the camaraderie with these guys out here is just unbelievable.”
Parrish owns Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Services and his business sponsors the community race series. He also used to be an expert racer, retiring in 2016, but he now competes on a Husqvarna e-bike.
“How many guys 64-years-old are doing it?” said Parrish. “But, I like seeing riders who are just starting out like I did 30 years ago.”
The young riders bomb down this trail that features jumps, drops and tech. However, one of the best things about the race series is that anybody can compete and have fun.
“I got nine seconds faster than my fastest time so I’m proud of that,” said Rocco Polumbo, a young rider representing Kore North out of Meridian.
“I crashed in my practice run, but I made it down during the race which was good,” said Shantel Jones, also of Kore North. “I think it is fun that Bogus puts this on, we are big Bogus fans.”
The community race series costs $20 because it draws a lot of sponsors from local bike shops, but the bike industry has fallen on hard times post-covid. Race organizers made it a point to encourage buying local.
After all, it is the community that makes the community bike series special as it continues to grow up at Bogus Basin.
“It’s so casual, you go up and everybody is friendly,” said Jones. “You can roll whenever you are ready, everybody is supportive and it is so chill. It is a really cool thing.”
Idaho
Semi crash in northern Idaho results in massive fuel spill, reverse 911 call to locals – East Idaho News
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The following is a news release from Idaho State Police.
KOOTENAI COUNTY — The Idaho State Police is investigating a semi truck and trailer crash that occurred on Friday at 4:36 p.m.
A loaded 2020 Kenworth Tractor and Polar Semi Trailer being driven by a 42-year-ole male from Ellsworth, South Dakota, containing gasoline and diesel fuel, failed to negotiate the curve on northbound State Highway 41 just north of Seasons Road.
The trailer, loaded with approximately 6,000 gallons of fuel, overturned and came to rest on its side blocking State Highway 41 in both directions. Approximately 2,000 gallons of fuel was spilled.
A reverse 911 message was sent to all local residents within a one-mile radius of the crash, warning of a potential hazard. The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office also worked to evacuate any residences within this area.
The Idaho Transportation Department crews were able to mitigate the spill quickly. It took approximately five hours for the fuel to be pumped out of the tank trailer to another trailer making the area safe for travel again. There were no injuries. The driver was cited at the scene.
The roadway was completely blocked for roughly seven hours. The roadway is back open, however between Seasons Road and State Highway 54, it is only open for residential traffic. Through traffic still needs to find an alternative route until the scene is entirely cleaned and the roadway is back open again.
The Idaho State Police continues to investigate this crash.
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Stage 1 fire restrictions implemented in Southwest Idaho
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SOUTHWEST ADA COUNTY, Idaho — The Boise National Forest, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management are putting Stage 1 fire restrictions in place starting at 12:01 a.m. on August 5. This applies to state, endowment, private, and federal lands in the West Central Mountains Fire Restrictions Zone.
These restrictions aim to lower the risk of wildfires caused by human activities, such as campfires and smoking.
Stage 1 restrictions will cover the entire Boise National Forest. For BLM and Bureau of Reclamation lands, the restrictions will be applied to areas east of the Snake River, north and west of Highway 95 to the Little Weiser River, and north of the Little Weiser River up to the Payette National Forest boundary.
Under Stage 1 fire restrictions:
- Campfires and Charcoal Fires: Can only be used in designated campgrounds and must be in a permanent campfire structure, like metal or concrete.
- Smoking: Allowed only in designated recreation sites or while standing in an area cleared of flammable vegetation within three feet, and only if you are inside a vehicle or building.
- Dispersed Camping: If you’re camping along roads or backpacking, you can only use a liquid fuel stove (like propane) and must do so over an area cleared of flammable vegetation within three feet. Wood stoves are allowed if they have a chimney at least five feet long and a spark arrestor.
- Private Landowners: Can use charcoal (if properly disposed of) or propane barbecues on their own property.
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