Stories from Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Randy Valley Chairman of the Urban Renewal Association (URA), Commissioners Alan Bernmansolo, Treasurer, Skyler Jett and Hailey Owen were present. Mayor Rich Sykes, Patti Osborn with Idaho Power, David Rudeen – Rudeen and Associates, Clay Bingham – DC Engineering. Teran Mitchell – TKM Architecture for Weitz and Company...

6.24.22 - BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court with a 6-3 vote on Friday triggers a 2020 Idaho law banning all abortions except in cases of reported rape or incest, or to protect the mother's life. That law takes effect 30 days after the court's decision, negating the state's current law allowing most abortions up to viability at about 24 weeks...

Donald “Dundee” Martin is a Prineville, Oregon man who left Independence, Missouri on April 17 on a journey he expects will take about four months using a small push covered wagon for his gear and supplies. Monday and Tuesday of this week he spent time in Three Island State Park and when I spoke to him on Monday morning he said “this is a major part of the trail. ...

The Patriot Thunder motorcycle rally has been tentatively rescheduled for Sunday, July 10.

Willa Mae (McDougal) Pederson passed away at 91 years old, surrounded by loved ones, in Boise, on June 21st, 2022. At Willa’s request, no services will be held. The family asks that those who wish to do so, donate to their local elementary school in Willa’s memory. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Jack Eugene Beebe Sr., age 87, of Mountain Home, passed away June 23, 2022, peacefully under the care of his family. A graveside inurnment for family and friends will be held at Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain Home on Friday July 15, 2022, at 11 o'clock and a celebration of life will follow at the Elk Lodge at noon. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

Wayne E. Ruberry, age 78, of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on June 29, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.

6.17.22 - The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Crystal Rodgers. Commissioners Al Hofer and Bud Corbus were also present as well as County Clerk Shelly Essl and Attorney Shondi Lott. The meeting opened with an Executive session. The next agenda item was the ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services) and access to Rattlesnake Hill, with a letter outlining the easement for the tower. ...

6.21.22 - Chairman Kristopher Wallaert established the meeting at 6pm. Commissioners Travis Eikeness, Cristina Drake, William Roeder were present. Nancy Brietic stepped down as commissioner and her position was filled by Ms. Drake, who is a local real estate broker and her position here can influence the outcome of real estate development approvals. Economic Development head Brock Cherry, Attorney Geoff Schroeder, Brenda Ellis and new commissioner Scott Harjo a local business owner were also present...