Stories from Friday, April 8, 2016

With less than two weeks remaining before the April 18 income tax filing deadline, officials with the Idaho State Tax Commission outlined ways to make the yearly process easier. n Take advantage of free tax help -- Senior citizens and low-income taxpayers of any age can find free help to prepare their income tax returns at tax preparation sites throughout Idaho. The free help is designed for taxpayers with simple federal and Idaho tax returns...

City officials in Glenns Ferry remain hopeful that a large-scale country music festival and the return of the Three Island Days Celebration this summer will give the community a needed economic boost. During a city council meeting in early March, elected officials listened as department leaders outlined plans aimed at helping benefit local businesses and residents...

Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials are seeking public comments regarding proposed changes to the upcoming migratory game bird seasons. People can view and comment on the season proposals by going online to the Fish and Game's public involvement page at https://fishandgame.idaho.gov/content/pu......

Linda Sharon Allen, age 77 of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on Friday, April 8, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.