Stories from Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Reduce the risk of tax ID fraud with a few simple, proactive steps With the 2022 tax filing season officially open as of Jan. 23, it’s an opportune time to take some basic security measures to avoid becoming a victim of tax identity fraud.  Tax ID fraud is one of many types of general tax scams, which keeps government enforcement agencies very busy. ...

With all Commissioners present, the Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on Friday the 20th to hold a handful of discussions and host the county’s department heads. Expenses and other non-controversial approvals were made. After this, the first part of a lengthy discussion regarding EMS funds began. It was being proposed that $500,000 of PILT funds be used to provide a “cushion” for EMS. ...

On January 20th in the Elmore County Courthouse, both John Hopkins and Tera Hathaway were brought before Judge Hodges following both individuals being charged independently with injury to a child. At no point did the two defendants see one another. Hathaway was brought into the courtroom first, accompanied by attorney Terry Ratliff. ...

Imagine if homes across Idaho lost power and heat without warning. That happened recently in North Carolina when criminals attacked a pair of electrical substations, cutting off power to tens of thousands of people for nearly a week. That event rightfully garnered national attention and scrutiny, but what may have escaped notice is that several similar grid attacks recently played out much closer to home...

Economic Development; at what price? A lot of talk about Mountain Home getting a casino and debate if wanted. Everyone has a different prospective and reason for their prospective. I worked as a nurse in Las Vegas back in 1981-1983 and a good portion of that time was at the county hospital; drove a little ambulance as an EMT back then also so this is where my prospective comes from. ...

When I leave the house I try to remember to say goodbye to my wife and tell her I love her, because every time I leave to go to the Y or the grocery store, I wonder if I’ll be coming home. Bad things don’t happen just to them, it could be us. If you write something with a pencil and you change your mind, you can use the eraser. Guns don’t have erasers...

Whether you are in favor or against the addition of a Casino in the close demographics of our community, Tribal members made themselves available at Monday & Tuesday’s Open House addressing the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes plans for development of a Casino and entertainment complex just east of exit 95, and between exits 99...

1.20.23 - Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little was victorious in winning a lawsuit stemming from an encampment on the Capitol Annex, protecting the state’s ability to prevent illegal encampments that harm public property and pose significant health and safety risks...

1.19.23 - Idahoans out of work through no fault of their own can get help filing for unemployment insurance through Idaho Department of Labor staff in local and mobile office locations throughout the state. Labor staff, known as unemployment insurance navigators, are available by appointment or through walk-in consultations during certain hours. Those in need of assistance can find hours and phone numbers for their nearest office at labor.idaho.gov/officedirectory...

The 78th annual Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet was held Saturday, Jan 21st. at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge. Those honored during the annual event included: Brad Stokes was named the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. “What an honor to attend the Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet and receive the 2022 Man of the Year award. Mountain Home - I love you and yes, even more so the wonderful people of Mountain Home,” stated Stokes after learning of his award...

In a press release from January 20, the City of Mountain Home put out the following announcement. The City of Mountain Home is partnering with the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to create a gathering space and family area at Railroad Park, located in Downtown Mountain Home...

On January 23 – February 3, Mountain Home Air Force Base will be conducting training South-southeast of Bruneau in the vicinity of Saylor Creek Range. It is possible that devices in that area which rely on GPS may experience intermittent interruptions in signal between 4:30 p.m. ...

On Saturday, January 28, the Mountain Home Arts Council will host a community variety show featuring select local performing artists and musicians celebrating stories and songs from the last hundred years that are of societal and historical significance...

The MHHS girls varsity basketball team defeated Buhl 50-34 at home on Senior Night. The Lady Tigers are now 16-3 overall and 7-3 in conference. Their next game was on the road Tuesday night vs Twin Falls. A huge shout out to seniors: Julia Gilbert, Isabelle Johnson, and Maddie Keener. Thank you for showing your school and community what it means to be a Mountain Home Tiger...

The Tigers travelled to Idaho Falls this past weekend for the Tiger Grizz Invitational, one of the toughest tournaments in the state. The Varsity Boys and Girls competed at Skyline High School and had four placers. Anjolina Espinoza and Amie Hartman were both Tiger Grizz Champions. Makayla Smith placed 3rd and Gave Rosales placed 4th. At the JV tournament at Idaho Falls High School, Camron Pedigo placed 5th and Salomon Uribe placed 3rd...

MHHS and the community would like to welcome Coach Urquidi back as the varsity track coach. Coach Urquidi stated, “I am excited to be back with Tiger Track & Field. I am excited to see what great things this year’s season will bring.”

A big welcome to the new MHHS head football coach, Ben Rayfield. Coach Rayfield is currently a 7th grade Language Arts teacher at the Jr. High. He played college football at Mayville State University in North Dakota. He is engaged to Teresa Fredell and they have 4 beautiful daughters...

Marie T. Mott, age 88, passed away January 16, 2023. A Celebration of Life was held at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel on January 19, 2023. Inurnment will be held at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, where Marie will be laid to rest with her husband Paul...