Stories from Friday, January 6, 2017

She has just five more days before she takes office, but Christy Zito admits that it's taken time for her to realize how much additional responsibility now rests on her shoulders. As a freshman lawmaker in the Idaho legislature, she doesn't expect to feel the full weight of her obligation to the voters of her district until she's officially sworn into office on Monday...

The Mountain Home News invites readers across Elmore County to be part of the 2017 visitor's guide by submitting their personal photos for the annual publication. The newspaper staff is specifically looking for current high-resolution photos of people participating in recreational activities and local events as well as popular attractions and tourist destinations in the local area...