Stories from Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The outburst If you hadn’t heard yet, on Tuesday, Feb. 13th, Mountain Home had what might some call the wildest city council meeting, in a hot minute. There were two public hearings followed by public comment. All of which, were addressed by Karen Halligan...

As a busy mom of three, I was shocked to learn about the upcoming Idaho Republican caucus. The caucus is a new concept we had to learn about in the first place, since the party is pushing away from the traditional Presidential Primary. Saturdays are hectic enough with soccer games, lacrosse practice, and wrestling matches. ...

I had the strangest experience this weekend; my dad lured me to men’s prayer breakfast with coffee. Don’t worry, it was Lucky Perk, not black coffee. It was an interesting experience to say the least, mainly because I normally get tricked into the woman’s potluck. I am a total sucker for food and coffee, let there be no mistake...

On Friday, February 16th, Firefighter Nick Raddatz graduated from the Mountain Home Adult Training Academy (MHATA) with his Journeymen Welding Certification. Raddatz is the first of many to graduate from MHATA and will lead the way for future grads so that they too can fulfill their goals of a brighter future...

Boise, Feb. 8, 2024 - Idaho (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Idaho ousted a senior member of the Republican leadership Thursday, Feb. 26th, in an escalation of a dispute over the way budgets for state agencies are passed. Rep. Megan Blanksma of Hammett was removed from her position as House majority leader in a vote by colleagues, the Idaho Statesman reported. ...

A few of the Mountain Home Firefighters are training up for the annual Seattle Scott Firefighter Stairclimb to help raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. They had a successful training event on Saturday the 1oth at Walmart preparing themselves while also getting to be a part of the community while they did so...

Federal wildlife officials on Friday rejected requests from conservation groups to restore protections for gray wolves across the northern U.S Rocky Mountains, saying the predators are in no danger of extinction as some states seek to reduce their numbers through hunting...

Feb. 12, 2024 - Owyhee County Sheriff's Deputies served a search warrant at 420 Riverside Avenue in Grand View, after an in-depth narcotics investigation. Deputies located and seized approximately 100 grams of fentanyl which was tested and returned presumptive postive for fentanyl, 25 grams of methamphetamine which was tested and retuned presumptive positive for methamphetamine, as well as counterfeit currency...

Sergeant Joshua Martinez has been serving the Mountain Home Police Department for almost ten years. Raised in Pendleton, Oregon, he enjoyed Track and Field and Cross-Country running. Sgt. Martinez then attended the College of Southern Idaho before returning westward to manage an auto parts store. ...

The RVers of Idaho presented the check to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) in January, saying it was a sign of increasing activity and support from the reorganized group for Idaho State Parks. Formerly known as the Idaho Chapter of the Good Sam Club, the RVers want the public to know that they exist as a state-level entity and that they continue to support Idaho State Parks, said Ken Tetrault, president of the group...

Taste of Texas has been a staple in the local food truck scene, but now they are about to become a staple in the restaurant scene. Owned and operated by Dylisaly Johnson, Taste of Texas is something to be taken in that the community will easily love. Then again, who doesn’t love southern comfort food?...

Boise – Feb. 15, 2024 – About 30% of all new vehicles have an available safety feature known as reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB), which can detect a potential collision while backing up and apply the brakes automatically. But according to new AAA research, drivers shouldn’t rely on the technology to prevent a crash...

Boise, Feb. 13, 2024 – Idaho high school students with an interest in United States history and the Constitution are again invited to submit their essay or video entries to the Ninth Circuit Civics Contest. The contest is sponsored by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is open to all Idaho high school students in grades 9 – 12 attending public, private, charter or parochial schools. ...

Boise, Feb. 13, 2024 – Schools, districts and childcare organizations in Idaho will receive funding to implement innovative technology solutions through funds provided to the Idaho Department of Education through the USDA’s FY 2021 Technology Improvement Grant (TIG)...

Beginning 2.26.24, North Elementary 1st and 2nd graders can receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins on the Go program. Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of a child’s back teeth, where 90% of children’s cavities occur. The Fluoride varnish helps protect the smooth surfaces of children’s teeth...

DHW, Feb. 15, 2024 - Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for loan repayment assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain nurses. The Idaho Legislature enacted the Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program in 2023. It offers qualified nurses up to $25,000, not to exceed their nursing education debt, over three years...

Understanding and sharing the emotions of others is what empathy is all about. When it comes to bulling, you can gain valuable insight into someone else's struggle and emotions by putting yourself in their shoes. Here's how to fight bullying with empathy...