Authorities in Idaho County say a woman died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Authorities originally had said the death "occurred under suspicious circumstances" and requested assistance from the Idaho State Police.

Engine problem forces plane down near the Salmon River; Idaho Fish and Game employees found the man Wednesday morning.

Click on video to see photos taken at the top of White Bird Bill, as massive smoke columns rise in the east.

Firefighters from La Grande Hotshots flown to St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise where they were treated and released; crew is from La Grande, Oregon.

Area wildfires are highlighting the importance of having structure protection for homes and buildings in fire-prone rural areas; some structures in the path of the Poe Cabin Fire reflect forethought and preparation while others need some work.

The Poe Cabin Fire, which has been burning since July 18, continued to grow Thursday, reaching 45,000 acres; officials said it was 30% contained.

The dangerous Poe Cabin fire continues to grow southwest of White Bird; fire managers have a plan, but are concerned about the difficulty of attacking the south end of the fire, in steep and rocky terrain, and then there are the rattlesnakes.

Wildfire near White Bird still causing headaches for fire managers; over 35,000 acres burned so far.

Navajo Hot Shot crew moves in to work on Poe Cabin Fire; residents in Dixie area on guard in case evacuation is ordered.

A Bridgeport, Washington man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash above Hoots Cafe near White Bird; police cite driver for obstructing and delaying a law enforcement officer and aggravated DUI.