1. In 1882, the Idaho Daily Statesman reported on a major forest fire near Boise that had destroyed several buildings and threatened the city's water supply. The fire was eventually contained with the help of volunteer firefighters and heavy rainfall.

2. On March 22, 1907, the state of Idaho passed a law prohibiting the use of dynamite in mining operations due to concerns about worker safety and environmental damage. This law helped pave the way for safer mining practices in the state.

3. In 1931, the War Eagle Mountain fire lookout tower was completed near Boise to help prevent forest fires in the area. The tower became a popular destination for hikers and provided important fire prevention services for decades.

4. On March 22, 1957, the Idaho State Senate approved the creation of the Idaho Highway Safety Commission to help reduce traffic accidents and fatalities on the state's highways. The commission has since become responsible for a wide range of safety programs and initiatives.

5. In 2015, a group of Boise State University students built a scale model of the Mars Curiosity rover using LEGO bricks as part of an engineering design challenge. The project won first place in the competition and demonstrated the creativity and innovation of Idaho's next generation of engineers and scientists.