Stories from Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Last Tuesday, the Mountain Home Urban Renewal Agency held their monthly meeting and discussed a range of projects. They began by approving the minutes of their last meeting, and then approving their monthly expenses which were roughly $6,319 and change. Following this, the board unanimously approved a resolution to dispose of surplus property...

The Idaho Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Battalion conducted a Best Warrior Competition for local high school students belonging to its Military Leadership Program on April 16 at the Mountain Home Armory. Approximately 75 students from Canyon Ridge, Mountain Home and Twin Falls high schools, as well as Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program, competed...

Monday Apr. 17, members of the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce attended a luncheon to hear from Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke speak about Idaho’s latest legislative session following its recent conclusion. He touched on topics such as the LEAP program, Idaho residents’ taxes, water in the Mountain Home area, legislation pertaining to libraries and regulation of their content, and Idaho’s growing economy. ...

Hello readers! My name is Sawyer Crenshaw and I’m proud to announce that I’ll be serving as the new editor of the Mountain Home News. I’ve previously been working for the paper, covering events, emergencies, ceremonies, and more as a part-time reporter. ...