Boise County Sheriff's Office

08/24/2026

🦌 MEET TRESPASS TREVOR 🏹

Hunting season is almost here, which means hunters across Boise County are checking their gear, scouting their spots, and preparing for opening morning.

And then there’s Trespass Trevor.

Trevor has been studying his hunting app for weeks. He has found THE spot.

There’s just one tiny problem.

🚧 There’s a gate.

🚫 There’s a NO TRESPASSING sign.

Trevor stops.

Looks at the gate.

Looks at the sign.

Looks at his phone.

Zooms in.

Zooms out.

Tilts the phone sideways for additional legal analysis.

Then confidently announces:

“Nah. The app says it’s public just past here.”

Ah, yes.

The ancient doctrine of App v. Guy Who Owns the Property.

So over the gate he goes.

Don’t be Trespass Trevor.

Mapping apps are fantastic tools for hunters, but they aren’t infallible. Property boundaries, ownership information, and access information can sometimes be inaccurate or outdated.

Before heading out:

🗺️ Research the area you plan to hunt.
🚧 Pay attention to gates and posted property.
🏠 Respect private property and residences.
🤝 Get permission when permission is required.
📍 Don’t assume last year’s access means you have access this year.

And if you find yourself standing at a locked gate at 5:30 in the morning whispering…

“Technically…”

Stop.

Nothing good in the history of hunting has ever followed a sentence beginning with “Technically, I think we can go through here.”

The elk will still be there.

The gate will still be locked.

And our deputies would much rather hear about the giant bull you almost got than meet you while discussing Idaho trespassing laws.

Respect the land. Respect the landowners. Know where you’re hunting.

And please…

Don’t be Trespass Trevor.

08/23/2026

💰 “JUST PARK A DEPUTY THERE—THE TICKETS WILL PAY FOR THEM!” 🚔

We hear this one from time to time:

“So many people speed past my house, you could park a deputy there all day writing tickets and the tickets would pay for the deputy!”

We appreciate the business plan. 😂 Unfortunately, there is one minor problem…

The math.

According to the Idaho Courts’ “Where Does the Money Go?” breakdown, a typical $90 speeding citation is divided among several different funds.

Of that $90:

💵 $33.50 is the actual fine.
⚖️ $16.50 goes to court costs.
💻 $15.00 goes to court technology.
💻 $10.00 goes to another court technology assessment.
🚨 $10.00 is an emergency surcharge.
🏛️ $5.00 goes to the County Justice Fund.

And it gets even more interesting.

When a county sheriff’s deputy issues the citation, that $33.50 fine is divided again. According to the Idaho Courts breakdown, 8.6% goes to the county general fund.

That’s about…

🥁 $2.88.

So, no, a $90 speeding ticket does not put $90 into the Sheriff’s Office budget. Not $50. Not $25.

The county general-fund share of the actual fine is roughly enough to buy a deputy a gas-station coffee—and depending on the coffee, we might still be a little short. 😂

There are other county-related assessments in the citation, including the $5 County Justice Fund assessment, but citation revenue is distributed among numerous state, court, school, highway, law-enforcement and local-government funds. It isn’t simply handed to the Sheriff’s Office to fund deputies, patrol vehicles and fuel.

So if we parked a deputy in front of your house all day writing speeding tickets, the tickets definitely aren’t paying their wages, benefits, patrol truck, fuel and equipment.

We enforce traffic laws because we want people to slow down and get where they’re going safely—not because we’re trying to turn Highway 55 into a fundraiser.

Want to see exactly where the money goes? Idaho Courts has a pretty interesting breakdown:

courtdata.idaho.gov/Money

And, as always, there is one guaranteed way to keep 100% of your $90 from being distributed anywhere:

Don’t earn the ticket. 😎

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

ATTENTION BOISE COUNTY! We are hosting several opportunities to provide input on the SH-55 Banks Lowman Intersection Improvement Project! In-person, online, and pop-up meetings will be held to allow community members to review the new design and provide comments.

In Person Meetings:
• Thurs, Aug. 27, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. @ American Legion Post 60, Cascade, ID
• Tues, Sept. 1, 5 – 7 p.m. @ Garden Valley Highway School, Garden Valley, ID
Pop Up Meetings:
• Fri, Aug. 21, 6 – 8 p.m. @ Starlight Mountain Theater, Garden Valley, ID
• Sat, Aug. 29, 3 – 5 p.m. @ Bear Valley Rafting, Banks, ID
• Fri, Sept. 4, 5 – 9:30 p.m. @ Brundage Summer Concert Series, McCall, ID

An online meeting will be held from August 14 to September 14.
Visit the project website for more information and the online meeting link: https://itd.idaho.gov/project/55bankslowman/

08/14/2026

State Highway 55 north of Banks has fully reopened to traffic following fire response activities in the area.

Crews have cleared traffic control from the highway. Travelers should continue to use caution and watch for emergency personnel and equipment that may still be operating in the area.

Check Idaho 511 for the latest travel conditions 👉 https://511.idaho.gov/ #:Alerts

08/14/2026

ITD is planning on reopening Highway 55 at about 8pm with a pilot car in place. The highway could close again if conditions become unsafe.

SH-55 near Banks is planned to reopen to one-lane alternating traffic with flaggers and a pilot car beginning at 8 p.m. tonight as fire operations continue. 🚨

⚠️ What to expect
• Significant delays
• Temporary stops as fire activity changes
• Emergency personnel and equipment along the highway

Heading north of Cascade? Consider US-95 as an alternate route to help reduce congestion for local traffic.

Check Idaho 511 before traveling 👉https://511.idaho.gov/ #:Alerts

08/13/2026

Incident Update: Mile Marker 81 Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2026, 9:00am MT

(Banks, Idaho) – The Mile Marker 81 Fire burning near the intersection of Highway 55 and the Banks-Lowman Road remains between those two roads. Due to the fire backing down to the roads overnight as planned and more accurate mapping the fire is now estimated at 330 acres.

Highway 55 has been closed in both directions for public safety due to potential for large rocks and other material to roll onto the highway. Please see the Idaho Transportation Department’s page and Idaho 511 alerts for updates that may occur throughout the day.

There are approximately 70 personnel on the fire and 2 helicopters that will still be working to secure the fire today. The estimated containment date has been pushed back to 8/14 at noon due to the steep slopes where burning material can roll and burning snags that can send out embers. There is still a Red Flag warning in the fire area this afternoon for scattered thunderstorms with outflow winds.

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08/13/2026

🚧 HIGHWAY 55 CLOSURE – BANKS AREA 🚧

Highway 55 is CLOSED this morning near Banks due to fire activity. For the most current information on the closure and reopening, please monitor 511.Idaho.gov.

Once Highway 55 reopens, expect significant traffic delays. Travelers have reported trips taking several hours between Horseshoe Bend and areas north of the fire due to the combination of construction, fire activity, and increased traffic. Please plan accordingly and allow plenty of extra travel time.

⚠️ Banks-Lowman Road remains subject to brief closures as rocks, trees, and other debris continue to fall onto the roadway. Conditions can change quickly, and crews may need to temporarily stop traffic while hazards are cleared.

We are planning to have a Boise County Deputy in the area to assist as a pilot car on Banks-Lowman Road if conditions allow.

Please use caution, be patient, and give firefighters, road crews, and law enforcement plenty of room to work safely.

Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Idaho. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

08/13/2026

SH-55 was closed in both directions for 19 miles north of Banks shortly after midnight due to wildfire activity in the area.

Travelers should avoid the area and use US-95 as an alternate route to allow firefighters and emergency personnel to safely continue operations along the highway.

Conditions may change as fire activity evolves. Check https://511.idaho.gov/ #:Alerts for the latest road conditions and closures.

08/13/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE – HIGHWAY 55 / BANKS AREA 🚧

If you’re traveling through the Banks area, please plan for delays and use extra caution.

Highway 55 will be reduced to one lane near the fire, with a pilot car in place to guide traffic through the area. Banks-Lowman Road remains OPEN.

⚠️ Watch for debris. The fire has caused a significant amount of debris to fall onto both Highway 55 and Banks-Lowman Road. Crews have been working hard to clear the roadways as quickly as possible, but additional debris can fall at any time. Please remain alert for rocks, trees, and other hazards in or near the roadway.

🔥 Fire crews are hopeful for containment on August 13, ahead of the potential Red Flag Warning and associated fire weather conditions.

Please slow down through the area, follow directions from flaggers and the pilot car, and give firefighters and road crews plenty of room to work.

We will continue to share updates as conditions change.