Stories from Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Coyotes tend to be more aggressive towards dogs during mating season. Amid increasing reports of coyote activity in the Boise foothills, including the Hulls Gulch and Military Reserve areas, Fish and Game is asking recreationists and homeowners to take additional precautions with their pets as coyotes enter their breeding season and become more territorial...

Our #2 seeded varsity GBB team defeated #3 Twin Falls in their first district tourney game last Friday by a score 47- 45. With this win they advance to the district championship game Vs. #1 Seed Burley. This game will be played on Thursday Feb. 10th @ 7pm at Burley High School. Nice work ladies’ Good luck in the championship...

Mitra Mehta-Cooper is the Director of the Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission for almost two years now. What the Planning and Zoning Commission does is issues permits for new developments in both commercial and residential structures and community planning...

BOISE, IDAHO — Feb. 3, 2022 — Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free. The Idaho State Tax Commission is encouraging taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $73,000 a year or less to visit tax.idaho.gov/freefile. This page details companies offering free online filing and preparation of both federal and Idaho individual income tax returns...

At approximately 1:30 pm on Wednesday, the 2nd, first responders from the City of Mountain Home Fire Department, Police, Elmore County Sheriff, and EMS were on the scene of a duplex fire. The home was a total loss. According to firefighters, it was a fast-moving fire. ...

On 29 Jan at American Legion Post 101 a crowd gathered to put together over 400 Valentine’s Day Cards. Theresa Bowman, Paul Trautman & the Snake River Bros (SRB) spearheaded the effort. Others supporting the efforts were members of Post 101 that included Commander Lee Bahr, Post Adjutant Charlene Kelly, Sons of American Legion (SAL) Commander John Crossno, Sandi Crossno and Sabrina Bonn. ...

As inflation soars, Congress must seek out solutions that reduce consumer costs while spurring a strong economic recovery. In that spirit, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, which I reintroduced last year, would meaningfully improve prescription drug affordability. Through dozens of patient-focused policies, virtually all of which enjoy bipartisan support, this legislation presents an opportunity to drive down drug costs, increase transparency, and expand coverage options for seniors...

The 77th annual Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet was held Saturday, Feb. 5th at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge. Those honored during the annual event included: Husband and wife team Chuck and Becky Garvey were named the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Man and Woman of the year, respectively, during the evenings events...

BOISE – A Mountain Home man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a firearm. According to statements made in court, on March 15, 2021, Elmore County Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations in Mountain Home, Idaho. ...

Cheryl Renee Hamman was born on February 7, 1963, to James and Lyn Piper. Cheryl passed away on her 59th birthday, February 7, 2022. As a young child, Cheryl moved often and far with her Air Force family, living in many different US states, as well as Izmir, Turkey. ...