BOISE — The popular swimming ponds at Esther Simplot Park have closed multiple times since the park opened because of bacteria. City officials are crossing their fingers that won’t happen again. Ever ...

BOISE, Idaho — As the Treasure Valley heats up, it's tempting to head to the nearest body of water to cool off and have some fun. But Boise Fire is warning residents to make sure they can stay safe ...

Near the end of June, city officials issued a warning to visitors after elevated levels of E. coli bacteria were found in two ponds at that location. This happened as a triple-digit heatwave hit Boise ...

For generations, swimmers packed Mendon Ponds Park for a summertime dip while sunbathers soaked in the rays in the park’s beach area. The park had a staff of lifeguards, a bathhouse for changing and a ...