Stories from Wednesday, March 2, 2022

The Elmore County Health Coalition (ECHC) is a group of hard-working decision-makers from local organizations who work to improve health outcomes for Elmore County residents. Members of the ECHC include representatives from Central District Health, the Cities of Mountain Home and Glenns Ferry, Desert Sage Health Centers, Elmore County, Elmore County Domestic Violence Council, Mountain Home School District, St. ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ A panel of Idaho lawmakers has advanced a bill that would repeal the state's primary law banning private militias. The move from the House Transportation and Defense Committee came Wednesday afternoon after the lawmakers heard from several residents who said the legislation could dangerously embolden the paramilitary groups that already exist throughout the region...

In the State of Idaho and here locally, we as citizens have been watching as this scenario unfolded on the national media the last week. As far away as this may appear, it will affect us as a nation and our economy here locally and is history in the making. In some cases, you may have seen the heartfelt pleas and worries of our Ukrainian neighbors throughout our state. We too share with the world our prayers and condolences to them...

2.25.22 - Sturgeon raised at the Niagara Springs Sturgeon Hatchery are almost ready to be stocked in the Snake River The first year-class of white sturgeon reared in the new Niagara Springs Sturgeon Hatchery recently underwent genetic testing to ensure that all fish released into the Snake River are capable of reproducing. These fish are unique from a typical hatchery fish, like rainbow trout, which are typically sterile when they are stocked so they can’t successfully spawn with wild fish...

February 23, 2022 - The FBI Salt Lake City Field Office invites all interested students enrolled in accredited high schools in Utah, Idaho, and Montana to apply to attend the Teen Academy, which will be held virtually April 11-14, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ...

Friday night, March 11th the Senior Celebration Committee will be hosting a dinner before the show “Frozen” at 5 pm at the high school cafeteria. Tickets are $17.00 adult and $15.00 for a child. Price includes dinner from Papa Murphy's(pizza, salad, and cookie)and admission to the play...

The Western Elmore County Recreation District’s had a couple of updates concerning the Sprung Structure and a fundraising event coming up. Board President Dan Gillies, Vice President Lee Pierce, Director Doug Meyer and Michelle Heins were all in attendance. The water shares discussion was tabled until March 14th because they are waiting to hear back from someone who may want to lease the back land on the property...

Our varsity boys and girls wrestling team competed February 25th & 26th at the state wrestling tournament in Pocatello. The team represented our city and school very well. Nice work team, we are proud of you! We ended up with 4 individual placers. Further in the first ever Girls Idaho State Wrestling Tournament our girls team placed 3rd overall. WOW! Nice job ladies...