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Idaho Water Resource Board tours Elmore County water projects, provides briefing on status of major projects
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
MOUNTAIN HOME - (July 26, 2022) – Last week, Elmore County and City of Mountain Home officials took the Idaho Water Resource Board on a tour of several existing and future water projects they’re working on to increase water supplies in the near future. ... -
DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Mayfield Springs
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
8.1.22 - BOISE - The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality seeks comment on a draft water reuse permit for Mayfield Springs. Mayfield Springs is a 760-acre planned community located north of the Interstate 84 corridor, immediately east of the boundary between Ada County and Elmore County...
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Letter to the Editor - Reader claims flea market being destroyed
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/03/22)
As an eight year vendor to the flea market in Railroad park, I would like to thank the Mayor and City Council for destroying the 50-plus year old flea market. By imposing vendor fees (in a public park!) you have ruined a great tradition in Mountain Home. Congratulations, you have gotten rid of the riff-raff you so obviously despise...
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St. Luke’s informed of vendor data breach
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
July 27, 2022 - Boise - St. Luke’s Health System was recently informed by one of its business vendors of a cybersecurity incident that occurred in late May 2022. St. Luke’s has had a contract with the vendor to provide statement processing and billing services. ... -
New Defense Department ID Cards Are Finally Compatible With TSA Security
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
22 Jul 2022- There's good news for military personnel with new Common Access Cards, as well as retirees and military family members who received the Defense Department's next-generation identification card during the past two years: The IDs now work at Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints at all U.S. airports... -
Heat Stress and Irrigation Practices in Lawn Grass
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
Across Elmore County most home landscapes are composed of lawn grass and during this time of year the summer heat starts taking a toll on the aesthetics of our home landscapes causing the grass to turn brown. So – exactly what is happening and why is this occurring?... -
Mayor Acquitted!
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
This past week brought closure in the trial of Mayor Sykes with an acquittal. The facts of the case that were reported by this paper at the onset with updates are available via public court documents. A complaint was filed in early January of this year by the State Prosecuting Attorney’s office. ... -
Summer Concerts Finale: Authentic Imitation, Aug. 5
(Local News ~ 08/03/22)
The Mountain Home Summer Concert Series concludes Friday, August 5, at Carl Miller Park, with variety band Authentic Imitation. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of live music for all ages and food & beverage from Main Street Tacos, Red Ember Pizza, F.U.B.A.R. Drinks, and B’s Cookies. The concerts, offered free to the public, will be from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Booths will open at 6 pm...
