Stories from Wednesday, August 2, 2023

On Saturday May 20, 2023 911 was dispatched to a motorcycle versus car accident on Pine Featherville Road with injuries. One that day there was only one Deputy in the area and all others were down in the valley (over an hour away), additionally, there was no ambulance in the areas at the time of the incident. ...

In 2009, the elm seed bug (Arocatus melanocephalus), a Mediterranean species, found its way into Idaho, much like in neighboring counties. Since then, these bugs have successfully established their presence across the region, particularly in areas adorned with elm trees. Recognizing their distinct features - bright-red nymphs and dark chocolate-brown adults with reddish highlights and white bands on the abdomen - is essential for residents...

Idaho Power announced new fire restrictions at campsites it maintains at C.J. Strike south of Mountain Home, in addition to a fire ban already in place at Woodhead Park in Hells Canyon. Several days of hot, dry weather along with the threat of thunderstorms, has prompted prohibition of all fires (including the use of charcoal grills) at Cottonwood Campground, dispersed campsites at Jacks Creek and at Crane Falls. ...

BOISE, July 27, 2023 – The Southwest and Central Health Districts want to inform the public of the risk of illness in the region when recreating in bodies of water that have Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) during the summer months. During the HAB season, naturally occurring cyanobacteria will become more active with warmer temperatures. ...

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday vacated the military conviction of Bowe Bergdahl, a former U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to desertion after he left his post and was captured in Afghanistan and tortured by the Taliban. The ruling from U.S. ...

Following a vote by the Mountain Home City Council not to renew a contract between the city and TJ Gomez, (the local golf pro contracted by the city to operate Desert Canyon Golf Course) public outcry from concerned citizens quickly spread over social media platforms...

On July 28, a groundbreaking was held for a proposed Liberty NXT Center off 3195 Airbase Road just outside of Mountain Home, ID. The founders wrote, “The NXT Dream Center is a type of YMCA or Boys and Girls Club. It was established June 2022 as a Summer Boot Camp to teach boys and girls military values...

July 6th marked the opening day of Mountain Home’s new full service florist shop! Laura Powell, owner of Bloom Flower Company, along with employee Sharon Lehto are armed with chocolates, flowers, house plants, air plants, gifts, and 46 years of combined floral experience!...