Stories from Wednesday, December 28, 2022

The Orion spacecraft that served as the capsule for the Artemis I mission that aims to return a human-manned spacecraft to the moon splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 9:40 a.m. PST. Orion faced harsh conditions in space to test its safety and durability before a manned flight could happen on Artemis II. ...

The Idaho State Board of Education moved forward a petition Wednesday, December 21, that would expand the College of Southern Idaho’s footprint to another county. More than 100 Elmore County voters signed a petition in August to make the county part of CSI’s taxing district – the threshold needed to kick off the process of becoming part of a community college district...

Adoption provides opportunities to turn heartbreak into love and growth for Idaho children in need of a loving home and the families who are blessed with their additions. According to the Children’s Bureau, an office within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 353 children were adopted from foster care in Idaho in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. ...

Do you have a favorite winter activity? Whatever your skill level – and energy level – the winter season provides ample opportunity to enjoy the fresh air and snowy landscapes. This year, why not add a new one to your winter-fun repertoire? For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the assistance they need for various reasons. Making excuses for not getting treatment for your fear related issues will not help the situation...

12.23.22 - The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Idaho’s July 2022 population at 1,939,033, an increase of 1.8% from July 2021, ranking it second nationally in percentage growth. Idaho grew about four times faster than the national growth rate of 0.4%. The new Census estimate shows Idaho’s population growth is slowing down to 2016 levels, falling below its five-year average growth rate of 2.3%. For the first time in five years, the state was not in the top spot for new residents...