Caldwell Urgent Updates

Urgent wind prep for Caldwell: Advisory in effect noon MDT Wed to midnight with west winds 25 to 35 mph.

• Secure items: Bring in patio furniture,...

Toxic cyanobacteria blooms are forming now along southern Idaho river and lake shores – fatal if ingested by humans or dogs.

• Green paint-like scum...

Treasure Valley alert – 16-year-old Stetson Reeves ran away from Sugar City and tips point to Boise area.

• Last seen: May 9, ~2:30pm, camo pants,...

Timeline update on downtown construction impacting traffic:

• Started Sept 2025; delays from deep excavation & high groundwater.
• Main Street nearly...

Caldwell residents can breathe easy—the Boise River at Caldwell gauge shows minor levels (Future/Actual/Minor) with no watches, warnings, or advisories in effect. Last updated May 8, 2026.

Urgent commute alert: Eastbound slowdowns persist on I-84 through Nampa construction.

• Speeds drop to 15 mph at Carcher on-ramp.
• Carcher Road...

Urgent traffic alert: ITD paving hits I-84 BL near Centennial Way between I-84 and West Chicago St on May 11-12.

• Lane closures and flagging on side...

Statewide drought emergency hits Caldwell hard after record-low snowpack.

• Limited supply ahead: Expect shortened season, lower pressure,...

Urgent wind advisory hits Caldwell noon-midnight Wed May 13: West winds 25-35 mph, gusts to 55 mph, possible power outages and downed limbs.

Prep...

• Child struck: 4-year-old biking in 4800 block of Ida Red Ave hit by high-speed truck on April 16, causing fall.
• Minor injuries: Evaluated by...

Statewide shift unifies evacuations amid drought risks:

• Ready: Harden homes year-round—trim trees, clear gutters
• Set: Tune into sheriff alerts as...

Urgent safety warning for Caldwell parents: A mother filmed a truck speeding past a stopped school bus with flashing lights and stop arm out—happens...

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