Clark County, ID

Both contested seats remain in the possession of the incumbents for Jefferson and Clark County Commissioners Roger Clark and Gregory Shenton after the May 17 Primary Election. Now that all precincts have reported, here are the results for each county. In Jefferson County, incumbent County Commissioner for Zone 2 Scott...

Counties across Idaho are taking measures to ensure voters have an equitable experience at the polls on Tuesday. In particular, polling places in certain areas are working to overcome physical barriers for handicapped voters, as well as language barriers for those who don’t speak English. Polling places in Ada...

This year’s May 17 primary election will see incumbent Clark County Commissioner Greg Shenton’s seat contested by two individuals, Steven Gilger and Katie Cross. The Jefferson Star reached out to all three candidates in the election and asked them to fill out an online survey. The following are responses received by the deadline date:

Clark County acquired a new ambulance this last week, after ordering from Braun Northwest over a year ago. Emergency Management Coordinator Jill Egan stated she began the process for acquiring a new ambulance in September of 2020 when the Idaho Department of Commerce reached out to her about their Community Development Block Grant.

Several cities in the area will be hosting their annual Egg hunts this year. The Dubois Lions Club will be hosting their Easter egg hunt this year for children aged 0 - 11 at Waring City Park on April 16 at 10 a.m. In Jefferson County. The Hamer Lions Club...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Environmental groups are renewing efforts to stop exploratory drilling by a Canadian mining company hoping to build a gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park. The Idaho Conservation League and Greater Yellowstone Coalition, in documents filed in federal court last month against the...

Superintendent Eileen Holden announced that the district was awarded a grant of $17,000 at the March 10 Clark County School District board meeting, among other updates. Holden stated that the Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center provided them with a grant targeted to certain age groups through Idaho Community Projects. The grant will help cover the cost to update the front doors at Lindy Ross Elementary School and Clark County Junior and Senior High School.

DUBOIS — Counties in eastern Idaho are preparing for contested primary elections on May 17. A list of the contested races in Lemhi, Custer, Clark, and Power counties can be found below. The general election is on November 8. Lemhi County. County Commissioner Second District:. Richard W. Snyder (Republican)...

CLARK COUNTY — Bare ground outside is showing. Other signs of spring are appearing. Calving and lambing have begun at local farms and ranches. With the drier ground and warmer weather comes wildfire season. Our local wildfire association has begun training for professionals and volunteers. There is a 36-hour course ongoing that began March 8.

Wind Chill Warning through 9am for northern counties: northern Butte County, Clark County, northern half of Fremont County. We've also registered severe wind chill in Jackson Hole this morning; -47 below just ahead of sunrise. High pressure drifts and ushers out this arctic air and we'll have warmer temperatures tomorrow...

CLARK COUNTY — We are going through the diverse range of temperatures that the month of March brings. No matter what the weather, Clark County High School Bobcat track students are out practicing for upcoming meets. It’s great to see them running around town. •. Junior High track practice...

The Clark County School Board approved Superintendent Eileen Holden’s contract with school district during their meeting Feb. 10. Holden agreed to the two-year and full-time contract. For the past two years, Holden worked at Clark County School District 161 part time. During the 2020 — 2021 school year, she...

During their meeting on Feb. 14, the Jefferson County Commissioners met with Bart May, Director of Security for Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, to discuss a service agreement between the hospital and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Steve Anderson, EIRMC is offering an opportunity...