Stories from Thursday, August 2, 2018

BOISE, Idaho -- With the threat of wildfire danger increasing rapidly, state and federal land management agencies will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on all lands within southwest Idaho effective Aug. 3, 2018, beginning at 12:01 a.m. Fire restrictions limit certain activities in the outdoors to decrease the chance of any preventable fires in the designated areas...

During WWI, the United States made major contributions to the Allied Powers including supplies, raw material, and money along with supporting it's own involvement in the war. This brought shortages and rations to the people of the United States in an effort to keep as many supplies and materials with the military as possible in its quest for victory. 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...

The Mountain Home City Council met on July 23 at City Hall to meet with the WECRD and to discuss ordinances, contracts, and lease agreements. The first topic of discussion was a possible deal with WECRD for Railroad Park. President of the WECRD Dan Gillies and board member Doug Meyer were in attendance to speak about the issue with the council...