Stories from Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Mayor Sykes, City Councilmen Bundy, Stokes, McCain & Brennan, as well as MHPD Chief Conner, Officer Dack and MHFD Chief Moore met on Monday June 29th during a special City Council meeting to discuss the 4th of July celebration for Mountain Home to which none of them seemed to take lightly. ...

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, drivers throughout Idaho will recommit to safe, responsible driving by following a new law meant to keep drivers engaged while behind the wheel. The new Idaho State Code 49-1401A requires electronic devices be in hands-free mode while driving, including when stopped at a red light or stop sign. In other words, with few exceptions, the new hands-free law makes holding a cell phone illegal while operating a vehicle...

The celebration of Independence Day this year will be unlike any other. Our experience with coronavirus will strip away much of the barbecues and fireworks displays that have traditionally marked Independence Day festivities. I’m saddened about that, but I choose to see an opportunity this year to more deeply reflect on where we’ve been as a country and where we’re headed...

Masks to be required throughout Oregon starting Wednesday AP Wire Service PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that people throughout Oregon will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces starting Wednesday to slow the spread of the coronavirus...

Health experts anticipate influx of older virus patients BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Hospitals are preparing for a potential influx of older patients after a recent spike in coronavirus infections among young people visiting bars who are likely bringing the illness home to their parents and grandparents, a health expert said Friday...