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.

The air quality recently has been messing with my quality of life.

The further west I went the worse the air quality got to the point that I was wearing two masks inside my car with my circulating filter on because it hurt to breathe.

Indigenous tribes managed by setting controlled burns.

Purple, Maroon, Red, Green?!!? Here's where we currently stand.

Don't go outside unless you absolutely have to. We have a Purple Air Quality Warning in effect. Here's what that means.