Police identified **Ethan Ramsey** (**31**), of **Meridian**, as a suspect after reports alleged he **abused and killed multiple cats**.Investigators reviewed video and physical evidence as part of the investigation, according to MPD.Ramsey was arrested in the 3700 block of Centrepoint Way and booked into the Ada County Jail on three counts of animal cruelty.He is being held on a $200,000 bond.The investigation is ongoing, and the Meridian Police Department said it is committed to investigating allegations and holding individuals accountable when charges are warranted.about 3 hours ago1:17
The **Big Grass Fire** near the Idaho-eastern Oregon border has burned **304,237 acres** and is **21% contained**.A community gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday in Murphy at the Owyhee County Museum & Library to provide an update.Fire crews are using an aggressive full-suppression strategy focused on protecting communities, structures, critical infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources.The fire’s near-term plan includes strengthening containment lines ahead of a dry cold front expected to bring stronger winds and low humidity.Evacuation orders as of July 30 include Level 3 “Go Now” areas and Level 2 “SET” in Silver City.about 3 hours ago2:35
Multiple large wildfires are continuing to burn across **eastern Oregon**.Danny Pozzi of DAAM Beef has spent the past week on fire lines in Malheur County near his ranch in Juntura, Oregon.Pozzi is helping protect land by building containment lines and conducting back burns.The work includes collaboration with the Juntura Rangeland Fire Protection Association and the Bureau of Land Management.about 3 hours ago0:46
**Banana Ball** has arrived in **Boise**.KTVB is reporting live from Albertsons Stadium.A matchup is scheduled between the Texas Tailgaters and Party Animals.The game will be played on a reimagined blue turf.about 3 hours ago0:22
The **Idaho Department of Environmental Quality** will lift the **open burn ban** in **Boise, Elmore, and Valley** counties due to improving air quality forecasts.The burn ban will remain in place for Ada and Canyon counties.Red flag warnings still remain on the Idaho-Oregon border.As of Friday afternoon, the Treasure Valley remains in the Orange “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, with Red defined as “Unhealthy.”about 3 hours ago1:20
**Luke Befumo** was identified as the person recovered from **Payette Lake** after a cliff-jumping accident.Officials said Befumo died after drowning while off-duty with friends on Monday, July 27.The initial report was received at 8:43 p.m. on July 27 near “The Cliffs” on the east side of Payette Lake.His body was recovered on July 28 after searches were suspended late Monday night due to darkness and limited visibility.Befumo served as a wildland firefighter and with the U.S. Forest Service for eight years, working in McCall during the 2025 and 2026 fire seasons, and was with the Grangeville Smokejumpers in 2024.about 3 hours ago1:34
**Boise State** begins its quest for a fourth straight conference title with the opening of **fall camp** on **Monday**.Boise State officially joined the Pac-12 on July 1, alongside Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Utah State.The Broncos closed their Mountain West (MWC) run with a three-peat.Boise State reached the College Football Playoff in 2024 and finished 9-5 last year, after falling to Washington in the LA Bowl.about 3 hours ago0:49
**Boise’s Basque Center** has celebrated **San Inazio** for more than a quarter century, after early Basque sheepherders brought the tradition to **Idaho**.Saint Ignatius (Ignatius of Loyola, 1491-1556) founded the Society of Jesuits.He is considered the patron saint of the Basques, and his feast day is July 31.Ignatius died July 31, 1556, and celebrations honor him in many communities worldwide.The feast is celebrated from the Basque Country (where he was born) to Rome and Idaho.about 3 hours ago0:57
