Stories from Wednesday, June 1, 2022

With the start of nice weather and people enjoying all that Idaho offers. We have included a guide to collecting on public lands from the Bureau of Land Management. Special Forest and Wood Products Firewood permits for personal use are available for some areas. These allow a family to cut up to four cords of wood in specified areas for a nominal fee. Collecting dead or down wood for immediate campfire use is allowed except in posted areas...

With the start of nice weather and people enjoying all that Idaho offers. We have included a guide to collecting on public lands from the Bureau of Land Management. Special Forest and Wood Products Firewood permits for personal use are available for some areas. These allow a family to cut up to four cords of wood in specified areas for a nominal fee. Collecting dead or down wood for immediate campfire use is allowed except in posted areas...

With spring rains coming in late April and early May this year we should be pleased that more water has landed in Elmore County. Drought conditions are still in the D1/D2 status throughout the county, with limited irrigation water available this year as well as unfilled reservoirs to date. Precipitation in combination with cooler spring temperatures have led to expansive annual vegetative growth with grasses knee high throughout Elmore County, including the invasive cheatgrass, Bromus tectorum...

5.19.22 - Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife season. People are bound to see young wildlife when they venture outdoors during the spring and early summer, and there is a pretty good chance that they will see a baby animal that appears to be alone, with mom nowhere in sight...

On a hot summer’s night in New York on June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village, which resulted in bar patrons, staff, and neighborhood residents rioting onto Christopher Street outside. Among the many leaders of the riots was a black, trans, bisexual woman, Marsha P. ...

With the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan in 2021, the U.S. entered its first period of relative peace in two decades. While the U.S. continues to engage in limited military operations in the Middle East and other parts of the world, the drawdown of major military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan closed a major chapter in the nation’s military history...

On Sunday, June 5th, 2022, the 12th Annual Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride will be coming to Mountain Home. This is a benefit motorcycle ride that is in honor of all past and present members of the military. The proceeds from this ride will benefit Operation Warmheart and the Idaho National Guard Family Support Fund and Phantom Fury...

Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this summer? Consider grabbing some fishing gear and taking them on a family adventure. From the fresh air to the excitement of feeling a tug on your line, fishing provides the perfect excuse to spend together-time outdoors. Plus, introducing young children to the sport, which may seem daunting for some, is actually easy with a little planning...

With the warmer weather, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay safe when recreating on the water near the company’s dams. Idaho Power provides numerous parks, campgrounds, boat ramps and recreational access spots along the Snake River. When visiting, follow these tips:...

Mountain Home, Idaho, May 25, 2022 – At 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, representatives from Ginn Group and the City of Mountain Home will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Turner House Depot planned community at the corner of NW Marathon Way and Elmcrest Street...

Once the birthday rule became effective, you are now able to make changes to your plan each year with no health assessment. The Idaho birthday rule provides a 63-day window for changes, starting on your date of birth. Policyholders can utilize this rule to change to a Medigap plan that provides equal or lesser benefits than their current plan. ...