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Hunter litter issues draw scrutiny
(Local News ~ 09/21/12)
With hunting season rapidly approaching, hunters who sight in their rifles are public lands are being warned against littering. "If you bring it in (to shoot at), you must bring it out," said Idaho Fish and Game Conservation Officer Jeff Day. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition... -
Kokanee runs turning mountain streams bright red
(Local News ~ 09/21/12)
Besides the trees turning color, one of the annual "colorful" trips to the mountains each fall is to watch the Kokanee runs in the rivers and streams above Anderson Ranch Dam. A landlocked form of Sockeye salmon, the Kokanee spawn this time of year, turning bright red as they approach their spawning grounds... -
Catholic Church to host annual 'Blessing of the Pets'
(Local News ~ 09/21/12)
A procession of dogs, cats and other pets and animals are expected to gather at the local Catholic church later this month as part of a special ceremony. Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church holds its Blessing of Pets at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 in front of the parish building at 114 North 4th East Street... -
Getting crafty...
(Local News ~ 09/21/12)
Madeline Criddle, right, cringes while Natalie Baublitz watches as a cockroach from Mountain Home High School's zoology department walks through the paint on her canvas during a youth art class held Sept. 12 at the high school. As the insects sped across the canvas, the paint on their feet left behind trails that helped create unique works of art for each student... -
Mountain Home's soccer squads battle in tough week
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/12)
Mountain Home High School's boys and girls soccer squads faced a tough week of conference action with both dealing with a series of losses. In boys' soccer action, Mountain Home suffered losses to Nampa and Caldwell but gained a tie against Skyview...
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Runners compete in Meridian race
(High School Sports ~ 09/21/12)
Mountain Home's girls' and boys' cross country squads helped Meridian debut its first Class of the Valley cross country meet at Settler's Park in Meridian last week. Vallivue won the girls race.Mountain View was second, Timberline third, Meridian fourth, Caldwell fifth and Mountain Home sixth...
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UPDATE: DEQ lifts air quality advisory
(Local News ~ 09/21/12)
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality lifted an advisory Monday morning after weekend rain showers improved air quality in places like Elmore County. Potentially hazardous air quality levels across eight southern counties prompted the DEQ to issue a burn ban Friday afternoon.
