Stories from Wednesday, December 22, 2021

12.20.21 - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities. While the number of COVID-19 patients remains high and continues to stress healthcare systems, the surge is currently no longer exceeding the healthcare resources available...

12.20.21 - BOISE—With snow in the forecast for several regions in the state, the Idaho Transportation Department would like to remind drivers how to travel with plows on the road. In just the last two weeks, there have been four incidents of drivers striking plows and two incidents of drivers forcing them off the road. This compares to eight plow strikes recorded last year. Most of the collisions have occurred after other drivers tried passing plows on the right...

12.20.21 - CDC - Vaccines remain the best public health measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. Scientists are currently investigating Omicron, including how protected fully vaccinated people will be against infection, hospitalization, and death...

The man accused of fatally injuring Roque “Rocky” Arellano during a fight in Ann Morrison in October 2019 pleaded guilty last week. Andrew Ray Garcia, 29, admitted to voluntary manslaughter and a persistent violator enhancement in the death of 43-year-old Rocky Arellano. This is the long-awaited news for local friends following the case...

Teresa and I invite you to enjoy the beautiful Idaho State Capitol holiday decorations with your loved ones. The Capitol is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Holidays’, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Merry Christmas!

A group from Grace Montessori spent Friday, Dec. 17th spreading holiday cheer to local businesses.

Stop by and see the coloring pages in our window! Submitted by Cecil, age 6 and Charlotte, age 4

My name is Bud Adams. I am retired from CenturyLink, and I have Bud’s Telephone Service. I would like to talk about the future of the proposed residential fiber optics in Mountain Home. I have worked with the internet for years. Per the internet today, there are 10 present providers of internet in Mountain Home. They include CenturyLink, Zito, Hughes Net, Rise Broadband, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Viasat, RTI and Starlink. These providers have no contract that keeps you obligated...