Stories from Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A trio of Idaho National Guard A-10s soared over Mountain Home early Saturday as the community began a yearly tradition that paid tribute to the nation's military. Warmer temperatures and sunny skies drew thousands of people that gathered along a nearly 1 1/2 mile stretch of city streets during the 52nd Annual Air Force Appreciation Day celebration...

Dear fellow Idahoans: The political season is up and running and it is going to get even more heated as it gets closer to November. I want to talk to you about your right and obligation to vote. No matter which political side you like to claim, it is your right to privately vote your conscience...

The Trinity Ridge Fire is slowly being brought under control. The Pine-Featherville road, as well as the road to Baumgartner campground, is now open to all traffic and the Boise National Forest reduced the size of the closure area around the fire effective Sept. 6...

After three months of work to erase years of neglect and noticeable scars, the transformation of a downtown landmark officially ended last week. On Aug. 31, contractors that renovated the former King's Building at the corner of American Legion Boulevard and North 2nd East Street reached the "substantial completion" point, meaning the store was ready for its new occupants...

Maria Teresa Salazar, 46, of King Hill, died on September 8, 2012, in an automobile accident. Services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11:00am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Boise. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home...