The Courier
NEWS
Fire Season In Full Swing
from SW Incident Management
The Wapiti Fire caused by lightning west of Stanley is now over 120,000 acres and is 12% contained. There are nearly 1500 firefighter working on this fire which has closed Highway 21 from Lowman to Stanley. Highway 75 remains open. About 50 miles due south, another lighning cause fire started last Monday. The Chimney Fire located 9 miles northwest of Fairfield is currently at just under 5000 acres with nearly 400 firefighters working to keep in under control. On Saturday, the Chimney Fire actively pushed toward Iron Mountain as expected by fire managers. A small spot fire over the northwest flank was identified and the forward rate of spread was stopped. Fire activity may increase in response to changing weather conditions. Fire crews are checking and addressing hot spots while patrolling control lines to keep the fire north of the South Fork of Lime Creek and east of the Middle Fork of Lime Creek. Firefighters will continue efforts to keep the fire west of the established heavy equipment lines on the eastern edge to protect range infrastructure and high value timbered areas. A priority focus was established for contingency planning on the southeast corner in anticipation of changing wind direction later this week. The Sawtooth National Forest has issued an emergency temporary closure of trails and trail segments for the Chimney Fire. The purpose of the closure order is for the protection of firefighters and public during wildfire suppression activities occurring in and around the trails. Full closure order and map are available on the Sawtooth National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/sawtooth/alerts-notices. The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the first priority. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the area, which includes uncrewed aircraft or drones. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. Know before you fly. If you fly, we can’t. More information can be found at: uas.nifc.gov/ or inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ideix-chimney-fire or facebook. com/sawtoothnation
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
September 11, 2024
Vol 48 Num 37
National Voter Registration Month
Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane officially declared September as National Voter Registration Month in Idaho with a proclamation encouraging all eligible citizens to register to vote or update their existing registration. This proclamation emphasizes the significance of voter participation and the need for awareness regarding state voting requirements and deadlines. “We want every Idahoan to be ready to vote on Election Day. With the November 5th General Election just around the corner, it's important that everyone has the tools and information they need to participate in decisions that impact their communities," said Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane. "I appreciate Governor Little for recognizing this important month, as we look forward to historic turnout for the November Election in Idaho.” Idaho joins other states in observing National Voter Registration Month in September, established in 2002 by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) as a nonpartisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness around state requirements and deadlines for voting. During the month, National Voter Registration Day will be observed on September 17, 2024, with a voter registration drive at Gowen Field. Idaho residents may register online or check/update their registration at www.VoteIdaho.gov. The Governor’s proclamation states, “I encourage all interested citizens, appropriate media outlets, and civic organizations to participate in this non-partisan voter registration awareness campaign to encourage the maximum participation of qualified voters in Idaho.” To register to vote in Idaho, you must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Idaho, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. The deadline to register online at VoteIdaho.gov before the November 5, 2024, general election is October 11, 2024. Sameday registration is also available at the polls on Election Day.
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