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Idaho Business Review, 8-24-23
BOISE — The application period is open for logging contractors to sign up for Idaho Department of Lands‘ Delivered Products Sales Pilot Program.
Delivered Products is new to IDL and allows the agency to contract directly with loggers for harvesting and delivering timber products to purchasers, according to an IDL news release.
Timber harvesting contractors must apply to become eligible bidders for IDL‘s harvest and hauling contracts. Qualified contractors will then have the opportunity to bid on available sales.
IDL is accepting applications through Sept. 1, 2023, at 5 pm PT. A simple online application can be found by clicking here.
Following the application period, qualified contractors will be contacted to bid on an upcoming delivered product sale this fall. The sale will be located approximately five air miles Southeast of Coolin, Idaho, and will allow for the harvest and haul of approximately 1,500 MBF of timber. The sale is within the Priest Lake Supervisory Area.
Timberland owners use two basic timber sale models for selling forest products, with timber sold either as stumpage or as delivered products. Until now, IDL sold endowment timber using the stumpage model, with standing timber sold at public auction and purchasers being responsible for harvesting and removing the trees at their expense.
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State endowment generates a record payout for K-12
IdahoEdNews, 8-21-23
A record endowment payment will translate into an additional $1.5 million for K-12.
The state Land Board last week approved the payouts for the next budget year, which begins July 1.
The payments come after a strong year for the state’s $3 billion endowment fund, which grew by 10.9%. It also comes as the state’s endowment lands generated $52.5 million in income, largely through timber sales.
K-12 is historically the state’s largest endowment beneficiary, and that won’t change next year.
Here’s how the 2024-25 payouts break down.
- Public schools: $63 million, up 2.4%.
- State Hospital South: $7.8 million, up 2.5%.
- University of Idaho, School of Science: $6.7 million, up 0.7%.
- University of Idaho: $6.1 million, up 4.5%.
- Idaho State University normal school: $3.6 million, up 9.7%.
- Lewis-Clark State College normal school: $3.6 million, up 9.7%.
- State prison: $3.2 million, up 0.5%.
- University of Idaho, College of Agriculture: $2 million, up 3.4%.
- Idaho State University: $1.9 million, up 1.5%.
- Juvenile corrections: $1.9 million, up 1.5%.
- State Hospital North: 1.9 million, up 1.5%.
- State veterans’ hospital: $1.2 million, up 1.5%.
- Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind: $237,200, up 1.5%.
- Total: $103.2 million, up 2.9%.
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FIRE COVERAGE
Old Ahsahka Fire burns 149 acres, structures threatened but none burned
Clearwater Tribune, 8-23-23
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the estimated size of the Old Ahsahka Fire, which was reported Saturday, Aug. 19 shortly after 3 p.m., was mapped at 149 acres. Rainstorms Monday and Tuesday helped fire crews with their efforts in battling the blaze, located approximately 4½ miles northwest of Orofino.
Four wildland firefighter hand crews remained on the fire as of Monday, consisting of about 80 people. The crews were focusing on mopping up a 100-foot-wide swath around the perimeter of the fire, which has been left smoldering by the recent rainstorms.
Structures were initially threatened when the fire broke out, but none were lost and there were no reported injuries.
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Growth Stopped at Old Ahsahka Fire Burning Near Orofino, now 41% Contained
Big Country News, 8-21-23
OROFINO - Officials said Sunday night that diligent work by fire crews had stopped forward spread of the Old Ahsahka Fire, burning near Orofino. Control lines have been established around the majority of the fire.
Officials with the Idaho Department of Lands said Monday afternoon that the fire was 41% contained.
Monday rain brought relief to the four wildland firefighter hand crews who are now focusing on mopping up a 100-foot-wide swath around the perimeter of the fire. The rain had left the fire smoldering as of Monday afternoon.
Due to more accurate mapping, the estimated size of the incident has been reduced to 149 acres. The fire had previously been estimated at around 300 acres.
No structures had been lost and there were no injuries reported. All road closures had been lifted. All powerlines in the area had been repaired and reactivated.
Growth Stopped at Old Ahsahka Fire Burning Near Orofino
Big Country News, 8-21-23
OROFINO - Officials say that diligent work by fire crews has stopped forward spread of the Old Ahsahka Fire. Control lines have been established around the majority of the fire. However, the fire is still officially listed as 0% contained. Firefighters will work to further secure the fire and begin mop up on Monday, say officials.
On Sunday, 4 hand crews, 3 helicopters, 2 dozers, overhead personnel, and 1 water tender were working on the fire. Officials say more accurate mapping is taking place and an update on acres will be given once mapping is completed. The fire was last estimated around 300 acres in size.
As of Sunday night, no structures had been lost and there were no injuries reported. All road closures had been lifted. All powerlines in the area had been repaired and reactivated.
The North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team will take command of the fire Monday morning.
UPDATED AT 8:29 P.M.: Old Ahsahka Fire growth stopped
Lewiston Tribune, 8-20-23
Fire crews on Sunday evening had managed to stop the growth of the Old Ahsahka Fire, according to an update provided by the Idaho Department of Lands.
The fire is still considered 0% contained, but control lines have been set around the majority of the fire, according to IDL.
No structures have been lost and there had been no injuries. All road closures have been lifted and all power lines in the area have been repaired and reactivated, according to the IDL update.
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The Old Ahsahka Fire has grown to 300 acres on Sunday in Orofino Idaho
KHQ, 8-20-23
OROFINO, Idaho — The Old Ahsahka Fire has grown to 300 acres due to dry fuels, steep terrain, and spotting up to a quarter of a mile on Sunday.
On August 19, Saturday afternoon, it was reported that the fire was around 40 acres, according to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). However, the fire continued to burn overnight.
Aggressive response from ground and air firefighting resources has stopped the additional spread of the fire.
No evacuations have been issued, but Clearwater County Sheriff's office is working to keep residents safe says IDL.
The fire is 0% contained, and structures in the area are being threatened.
There are currently about 100 people fighting this fire, according to IDL Fire Management. Additional air resources may be called as needed but could be limited due to heavy smoke.
Old Ahsahka fire near Orofino grows to 300 acres over night
KBOI2, 8-20-23
OROFINO, Idaho (CBS2) — According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the Old Ahsahka Fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug.18, when the fire was at 40 acres. The fire quickly grew to 300 acres due to the steep terrain, dry fuels, and spotting for up to a quarter of a mile.
Both air and ground crews worked aggressively to stop the spread of the fire to the west. The fire is 0% contained, and firefighters are working to establish a direct fire line on the fire's east side.
There are structures in the area that are threatened, but there are no evacuations issued at this time though the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office is working to keep residents safe.
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Old Asahka Fire Grows To 300 Acres Overnight
Daily Fly 8-20-23
OROFINO – After being initially reported at 40 acres yesterday afternoon, the Old Ahsahka Fire quickly grew to about 300 acres due to dry fuels, steep terrain, and spotting up to a ¼ mile. Aggressive response from ground and air firefighting resources stopped the additional spread of the fire on the west side. Overnight the fire still experienced active burning. The fire is 0% contained and structures in the area are threatened. No evacuations have been issued but Clearwater County Sheriff’s office is working with residents for their safety.
Today efforts will focus on the east side of the fire and attempt to establish a direct fire line. There are currently about 100 people on this fire. This includes 3 hand crews of 20 people each, 8 helitack personnel, 2 smokejumpers, 2 engines, 2 dozers, 1 water tender, and 1 type 3 helicopter. Additional air resources may be called as needed but may be limited due to heavy smoke.
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Crews Quickly get Fire Near Kendrick Under Control
Big Country News, 8-19-23
KENDRICK - A new fire was reported near Kendrick Friday afternoon and quickly suppressed by responding air and ground firefighting resources.
The fire was first reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. at 20 acres in size, approximately 4 miles northeast of Kendrick. Quick response halted fire spread at approximately 30 acres, say officials.
Resources that responded included a 20 person Type 2 hand crew, 5 fire engines, a Type 2 helicopter, helitack firefighters, and rural fire departments. An additional 3 fire engines have been requested for tomorrow to secure the fire perimeter.
Full containment was expected by the end of the day Saturday.
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Incident Update: Old Ahsahka Fire 41% Contained
Posted August 21, 2023
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Fire officials with the Idaho Department of Lands report the Old Ahsahka Fire is 41% contained.
Recent precipitation has brought relief to the four wildland firefighter hand crews who are now focusing on mopping up a 100-foot-wide swath around the perimeter of the fire. The rain has left the fire smoldering.
Due to more accurate mapping, the estimated size of the incident has been reduced to 149 acres.
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