The water levels on the South Fork of the Payette River came up on Monday giving kayakers flows they would normally see in the summer.

City of Emmett and the Idaho Transportation Department met last week to review progress of efforts to improve traffic safety in front of Emmett High and Payette River Regional Technical Acadamy.

Fortunately for travelers visiting Idaho, the Gem State is a geothermal ... On the edge of the rushing Payette River, the springs offer views of rocky mountains dotted with towering pines.