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In rural Oregon, boys are not choosing college. That’s widening the urban-rural divide
While some of their classmates at Ontario High watched The Princess Bride on an end-of-term catch-up day in honors government this March, Shawn Whinery and Wesley Ince faced off over a chessboard. This story is the third in a College Conundrum series that will be posted by The Oregonian/OregonLive in...
Southern Idaho Man Sentenced for Destruction of Energy Facility After Shooting at Idaho Power Hydroelectric Plants
BOISE – 59-year-old Randy Scott Vail of Meridian, has been sentenced to five years of probation for the destruction of an energy facility, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. Court records reveal that on June 8 and 9, 2023, Vail fired shots at the Hells Canyon Dam and Brownlee...
With homelessness on the rise, year-round Nampa shelter is downsizing
NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. As homelessness in the Treasure Valley becomes an increasing issue, a local entity in Canyon County is about to take a hit. Earlier this week, The Salvation Army of Nampa announced that it will transition its year-round family...
WCRCC gaze set on future after organizational meeting
Sabrina Young, standing far right, addresses the WCRCC during a re-organization meeting that spanned two evenings. Kirk Chandler broke a tie for the chair position, voting for Chris Christopherson. Photo by Philip A. Janquart.
Weiser Main Street works to clean up State St.
Shown above are members of the Main Street Weiser Board, The Leo Club, and several business and community volunteers that helped clean up State Street on Saturday, June 1, making the area even nicer for visitors and residents as they visit downtown. Back row, left to right, is Candace Elder, Heidi Williams, Kenzie Strasser, Hailey Eames, Rick Estes, Jeff Hafer, Leo Supervisor Cherie Marvin, John Stuart, Terri Fritts, Layna Hafer, Ricci Storelli, Melanie Hickey, and Christina Stanley. Front row, left to right, is Casey Hopkins, Addi Anderson, and Camden Ward. Photo courtesy of Main Street Weiser.
Free Fishing Day this weekend . . .
Dozens of volunteers enjoyed near-perfect weather as they descended on the Weiser Community Pond May 31 for the annual clean-up day hosted by Indianhead Fly Fishers and the City of Weiser. The event always takes place the week before Idaho Fish and Game’s Free Fishing Day, which is on Saturday, June 8 this year. On that day, anglers of all experience and ages, residents and non-residents, can fish anywhere in the state without a license. Though fishing license requirements are suspended for the day, all other rules, such as limits or tackle restrictions are still in effect. The Weiser Pond is regularly stocked with rainbow trout and was last stocked on May 23, 2024. Limit is two trout per angler. The pond is also home to bluegill/pumpkinseed/sunfish and largemouth bass, as well as some resident turtles. Photo by Philip A. Janquart.
City of Weiser works to bring people together with new community space
The city of Weiser is hoping to transform its park land to create a space that brings more people together, and they're doing it thanks to The Community Project, which is the brainchild of the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health. Mayor Randy Hibberd and Courtney Frost, senior program...
Greyloch sees continued growth after more than three decades in business
When Shaun Fickes was a teenager growing up in Meridian, he discovered a love for woodworking. He began honing that skill as time went on and what was initially a hobby, has become a successful career...
First responders warn of Payette River, Snake River dangers
PAYETTE COUNTY, Idaho — Several local organizations warned water recreationists Tuesday of exceedingly dangerous water conditions in the Payette River and Snake River. The Payette County Sheriff's Office, along with New Plymouth Fire Protection District, Payette Fire Department and Sand Hollow Fire District said in a news release that water levels are expected to become hazardous Tuesday night, reaching 9 feet and/or 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs).
Weiser has so many positives that we need to look at and enjoy
I’m writing this in response to Mr. Erhard’s letter to the editor. When I first saw the offending political shenanigans, ergo toilet and sign, I too was shocked and appalled. No, they have not been taken down and I drive by them all the time as I live south of town. However Tim, rather than dwell on the negatives, I’d like to address some very positives.
Huntington woman arrested for disturbance spits on law enforcement officer
BAKER COUNTY – (Release from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) On May 30, 2024 at approximately 6:22 p.m., Baker County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a 911 call from a female that indicated she was on a dirt road and claimed to have been assaulted. Dispatchers determined her location to be on Malheur Line Road.
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