Air Quality

Smoke from wildfires in the area may cause some people to reconsider their original plans.

Hey Idaho! Ever wonder how our beloved state ranks when it comes to the quality of our H2O? Well, fear not, it's not the worst! Phew — Alaska takes the...

Coming in at #24 in their 'State of the Air" research is Boise City, Mountain Home, and the Ontario areas for the "Short-Term Particle Pollution" category. Our big issue here in the northwest and certainly in the Boise area is when we end up with wildfire smoke. Something that we have had a ton of in the last few of years.

With our city and states efforts where does that leave us as a state compared to others. How clean is Idaho really?

We are surrounded by nature and some of the most beautiful scenery available here in the gem state. From Boise the city of trees to having stunning lakes, rivers and streams throughout the state. So how clean are we really? No matter how pristine our surroundings are, every person in every state produces waste. Some though, create a lot more than others. Check out how Idaho and our surrounding states scored along with what state is the dirtiest in the nation.

There is no doubt that the wildfires in California, Oregon, Washington, and other parts of Idaho have taken their toll on the Treasure Valley. You can't look out the window or set foot outside without being reminded of the acres of wilderness being burned up...

It's made for some beautiful pictures, sports cancellations, and the recommendation to stay inside, but our Treasure Valley air quality is finally improving.

All week long, the Treasure Valley has been impacted by fires in the Northwest with poor and even hazardous air quality. The hope had been it would be better today. It was not.

If you've been outside the last few days, undoubtedly, you've noticed the decline in air quality around The Treasure Valley. That "unsafe air" is now impacting high school sports.

You could taste it in the air today, the smoke that has moved into the Treasure Valley is substantial  The hills looked shrouded as I drove into downtown from The Connector.