Stories from Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Current arrest update in the Nov. 13 2022, Moscow Murder case. In Washington’s college town of Pullman, which is a short 10 minute drive from Moscow, a white 2015 Hyundai Elantra was found to be registered to a Bryan Kohberger, a graduate student at Washington State University studying criminology. ...

With the new year came the transition of bills into Idaho State law. Following this transition, we have compiled some of the most important additions to our state’s legislature. Senate Bill 1298 will require that automatic subscriptions for services such as digital apps, gym memberships, online game subscriptions, subscriptions to streaming services, and more, provide avenues for cancellation as simple as the avenues for signing up for these services...

Jan 7, 2023 - BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Education funding, property tax relief and a tug of war over how best to use Idaho’s whopping budget surplus will be a focus for lawmakers as they gathered in Boise on Monday, Jan 9th for the start of the 2023 legislative session...

Carmen Metzer former director of Grace Lutheran Food Pantry is presenting a check to Bobbi Abunza of Calvary Chapel to be the new director, As a result the pantry will also be changing location to Calvary Chapel at 405 N Main St, Mountain Home. They will distribute food for the first time on January 16, 2023 from 3;30 p.m. to 6:30 pm and the third Monday of each month thereafter...

In the basement of the Elmore County Courthouse on Friday, Jan. 6, the Elmore County Commissioners held their first regularly scheduled meeting of the new year. It was a lengthy meeting riddled with invaluable discussion. The Commissioners began their meeting in executive session, after returning to the regular session, a motion was made to approve emergency funds to repair the roof and conduct other necessary repairs to the Elmore County Driver’s License building to the tune of $44,000. ...

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was publicly sworn in for his second term as Idaho’s 33rd Governor on Fri. Jan 6, and delivered his Second Inaugural Address, pledging to continue leading our state’s tremendous economic success and staying on course by focusing on meaningful investments in schools...

Congratulations to Kathan Byrne as he was selected for the Idaho Youth Olympic Soccer Team! He will be heading to Arizona to compete against teams from all over the world

Congratulations to the Mountain Home High School girls varsity basketball team as they defeated Canyon Ridge 57-42 on Sat. Jan. 7th at home! This was a huge conference win! The Lady Tigers are now 11-3 overall and in 4-3 in conference.

Congratulations to the MOHO Wrestlers that placed at the Rollie Lane Wrestling last week. Amie Hartman placed 1st and Gabe Rosales placed 3rd. This was a huge tournament with wrestlers coming from all over.

James Patrick Finn, “Pat”, age 71, of Mountain Home, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home with his loving wife, Roxanne, at his side. Pat was laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery on Friday, January 13, 2023.Arrangements were under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel...

William Charles (Bill) Houston (92) passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. m Charles (Bill) Houston (92) passed away at home on Thursday, January 5, 2023. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the American Legion Post 101 on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. Cremation under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel.