The Tartar Fire reached 94,575 acres and 17% containment Sunday after an 80,000-acre overnight run prompted Level 3 ...

The Argus Observer earned nine awards in the Oregon Newspaper Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, including first place for general excellence and statewide breaking-news coverage of the historic ...

The Argus Observer weekly faith column features a rotation of writers from many different faiths and perspectives. This week's column is written by the Rev. Jim Mosier, retired rector at ...

During its regular meeting on July 21, the New Plymouth City Council tentatively approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. In a public notice issued detailing the tentative ...

The Drexel H. Foundation will host its free annual Talent Show at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the historic Rex Theater in Vale. Treasure Valley performers of all ages can ...

Family and friends will gather Friday, Aug. 7, to celebrate a milestone birthday for longtime Vale resident Lucy Hutchens, ...

Big Grass, Fox and Coleman Creek fires have burned nearly 600,000 acres, forced evacuations and left ranchers facing lost ...

The Fruitland City Council backed another Payette County ambulance levy override attempt after the measure failed in May amid rising EMS costs.

A new study examining pollution levels across a 16-year span found that while general pollution levels from sources such as cars and industry have significantly declined, recent increases in wildfire ...

Firefighters and ranchers worked overnight to strengthen fire lines around the Coleman Creek Fire near Juntura, Oregon, as ...

The Big Grass Fire southwest of Jordan Valley reached 304,237 acres and 21% containment as ranching families face lost ...

Critical fire weather is increasing wildfire danger across Oregon and Idaho. Officials urge the public to follow restrictions ...