Gov. Brad Little

Governor asks Idaho residents for help preventing wildfires

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho residents and visitors need to help prevent wildfires in what could be a challenging season with continued high temperatures and most of the state in drought, Gov. Brad Little said. The Republican governor said Tuesday…

Gov. Little mobilizes Idaho National Guard firefighters

BOISE, Idaho -- Due to the extreme drought, excessive heat, multiple fires and dwindling firefighting resources across the region, Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued an emergency declaration for wildfires on Friday and mobilized National Guard firefighters and aircraft to help…

Idaho will send 5 troopers to help Arizona secure border

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Five Idaho State Police troopers will go to Arizona for 21 days to help with border security, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday. The Republican governor said the troopers will will start a 21-day mission on Tuesday…