Stories from Friday, May 4, 2018

Two men shot elk during archery seasons and were convicted of multiple charges. Multiple seasons of elk poaching have ended poorly for two men who now face jail time, hunting license revocations and thousands of dollars in fines and restitution to the citizens of Idaho for their crimes...

The Mountain Home Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting on April 24 to discuss cuts to the library's proposed 2018/19 fiscal year budget by the City of Mountain Home. City Treasurer Paula Szafranski attended in place of City Councilman Matt Bundy, council liaison for the library. City Clerk Nina Patterson attended the meeting to represent Mayor Rich Sykes...

Raymond M. Basabe, 64, of Nampa, formerly of Grand View, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home in Nampa. Services are under the direction and care of Alsip and Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho 83651.

Ronald Lee Bush, 68, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held on Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10 at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey chapel. The viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6-7 p.m., while services will begin on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetary...