Stories from Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The Elmore County Commissioners met in a regularly scheduled meeting on Friday the 2nd. The meeting began with discussion surrounding an electrical project taking place at the Elmore County Fairgrounds. There were a handful of concerns surrounding the process by which bids have been requested by the county; however, ultimately the commissioners and the representative for the fairground present were able to form a plan that followed the appropriate process for attaining a bid for the project. ...

The Western Elmore County Recreation District met on the night of the 30th in their monthly meeting. After approving a consent agenda and finances, brief discussions were held on advertisement methods, the continuation of memberships in local groups, and an update regarding construction. ...

Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson today voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. After final negotiations with the Senate, the bill includes a critical provision revoking the COVID-19 vaccinate mandate for active and reserve component servicemembers and ends servicemember separations for failure to comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate...

Debbie Shoemaker, Director of the Mountain Home Museum recently announced that she will be retiring. Debbie worked at the museum for the last ten years, greeting and guiding visitors who ventured up the museum steps. The Mountain Home News followed up with Debbie after hearing about her upcoming retirement to ask her some questions and highlight her tenure as director...

12.11.22 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ NASA’s Orion capsule made a blisteringly fast return from the moon Sunday, parachuting into the Pacific off Mexico to conclude a test flight that should clear the way for astronauts on the next lunar flyby. The incoming capsule hit the atmosphere at Mach 32, or 32 times the speed of sound, and endured reentry temperatures of 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit (2,760 degrees Celsius) before splashing down west of Mexico’s Baja California near Guadalupe Island. ...

Washington, D.C. – “Marriage has always been the fundamental building block of our society. In recent years, it has also become one of the most debated and controversial political issues in this country. When the House of Representatives voted this week to send H.R. ...

~ The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health program provides opportunities for city and community leaders to explore how they can improve the health of their communities ~ Boise, Idaho – Glenns Ferry Mayor William Galloska and City Clerk/Treasurer Teresa Parsons recently completed the Community Health Academy, a program of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health (the Foundation) that provides expertise and funding to help build healthier communities...

Whether you are finishing up your shopping list, just getting started or picking up a little something for yourself, Idaho Power has some ideas to give the gift of energy savings:  Go high-tech at home with a smart thermostat. And don’t forgot to check out Idaho Power’s $75 incentive for those who qualify: [idahopower.com/heatingcooling]idahopower.com/heatingcooling. ...

On December 17, 2022 at 10:00 am, Wreaths Across America Ceremony will be at Mountain View Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud...

In an Open House event that drew family, friends, colleagues, and more, dozens of people gathered to celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of recently retired Lieutenant Russel Griggs of the Mountain Home Police Department (MHPD). The venue was decorated with memorabilia, framed photographs, and plenty of smiles. ...

The Mountain Home News has received the copy we requested of a Tort Claim filed against the City of Mountain Home Police Department by a former female officer. There is not a date on which it was filed on the claim but it was filed on her behalf by a PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company) in Boise Id...

A brief Mountain Home Planning and Zoning Commission meeting took place on Monday the 5th. Only Commissioners Wallaert, Harjo, and Roeder were present. The primary project brought to the Commission was a proposed non-conforming CUP that would allow for an expansion to the Mountain Home Albertsons. ...

The Elmore County Commissioners met last Friday in regular session in the Elmore County Courthouse. The meeting began with the approval of liquor licenses and resolutions which was followed by a topic of concern for the commissioners. They had been made aware that signatures had been gathered in support of a petition supporting a shift in the county’s collegiate designation boundaries. ...