Stories from Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Lower demand putting downward pressure on pump prices despite high cost of crude oil BOISE – (December 5, 2022) – Amid the twinkling lights and holiday cheer, Idaho drivers are finding another reason to feel festive at the gas pump. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular is now $3.94 per gallon, which is 17 cents less than a week ago and 36 cents less than a month ago. However, current prices are still 28 cents more than a year ago...

Tips on how to avoid popular scams As the holiday season swings into full gear, shoppers need to maintain their vigilance in guarding against fraud. While consumers navigate the tighter budgets this year due to higher inflation, fraudsters are likely doing the same, and will be extra desperate – and motivated – to take advantage of the seasonal rush. ...

With the busy holiday season full of gift shopping and gatherings, don’t forget about safety — hundreds of fires occur each year from holiday decorations alone. Use this checklist to keep you and your family safe: Lighting safety: Use LED lights, which are more efficient and safer than incandescent bulbs because they produce less heat...

Wildlife can easily become entangled in home decorations and patio equipment which can lead to injuries or death of the animal. We all have a checklist we run through when winterizing our homes when fall turns to winter. But did you know that you need a checklist of items that need to be done to protect wildlife that might pass through your yards?...

BOISE, Dec. 1, 2022 – Central District Health is offering patients free long-acting, reversible contraceptives, including IUDs, through the end of the year. Current and new patients in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties interested in the no-cost program can request a confidential consultation before Dec. 31 at their local clinic by calling Family & Clinic Services at 208-327-7400. Appointments are available at the three CDH clinic locations in Boise, McCall and Mountain Home...

Ever since Congress designated the day as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in 1994, December 7th has been recognized as the day on which American citizens across the nation come together to honor and mourn the 2,403 lives lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor...

Idaho Fish and Game, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management, will be conducting prescribed burns on the Bruneau Duck Ponds segment of the C.J. Strike WMA between December and March, depending upon weather conditions.  Fire activities will include burning approximately 100 machine piles of Russian olives from recent removal activities to reduce future fire risk, as well as a broadcast burn of 230 acres that will reduce the amount of emergent aquatic vegetation to improve waterfowl and shorebird habitat.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.. ...

Mountain Home Junior High wresting season came to an end on Friday, Dec. 2 with the district tournament. They had 4 district champions, including Alex Rheingruber, Talon Scovil, Dominik Coombs, and Zaiden Espinoza. They also had many other placers. The girls team took 1st overall and the boys team took 3rd...

Hailey Eresman finished the Soccer Season with 42 goals and was selected offensive player of the year for the conference as top offensive player . This is a first for the Mountain Home Soccer Program. Congratulations!

Looking ahead to the 2023 Legislative Session As I close out my first term as Governor, I have taken time to reflect on where we've been and are going.  When I picture the course of our state over the past four years, a certain image comes to mind of a ship at sea. That ship was smooth sailing in 2019, plugging along when an unpredictable storm came out of nowhere. That storm threatened to sink our ship and force us to lose sight of our destination...

The Mountain Home City Council met in regular session on the 28th in the council chambers. It was another lengthy meeting as the council members deliberated over a variety of topics. The meeting began with news from Mayor Sykes that the city submitted a request to the state in order to be officially dubbed Idaho’s mural capital...