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It is going to happen! National High School Rodeo Association has pulled off the amazing after the restrictions of COVID-19 putting a stop to all youth activities. 5th District High School Rodeo has jumped through the necessary hoops to open the gates for the youth to get back some normalcy and start competing again. ...

Soil has been tilled, prepared and fertilized, plants are planted and irrigation is under way. Unfortunately, now something is eating your garden and all that hard work is literally being eaten away. So, how do you manage insect/arthropod/gastropod pests in your backyard garden? Well it depends, which is probably the most widely used answer in the pest management field...

The Mountain Home City Council met on the evening of May 11 for a regularly scheduled meeting. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic the staff of the Mountain Home News has been reporting on the meetings by taking advantage of the Facebook Live streams provided by the city. ...

Mountain Home resident and pillar of the community Connie Cruser was recognized as the HOSA Hero for the state of Idaho at the 2020 ID HOSA State Leadership Conference this past week. Every year, each state recognizes outstanding members of the healthcare community for their career contributions and dedication to educating future healthcare leaders...

A message from Col. Richard Goodman regarding Friday's planned flyover salute to healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel: Civic Leaders and Friends, The service members, civilians, and families of the Idaho military community appreciate the sacrifices made by all the essential workers to fight COVID-19 in the state of Idaho. We are showing that appreciation the best way we know how—with a flyover tribute dedicated to those on the front line during this pandemic...

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that small businesses have a new resource to access masks, gloves, and sanitizer as the state enters Stage 2 of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy. Idaho small businesses can obtain a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees and patrons at supplies.idaho.gov...

Health occupation students from Mountain Home High School competed in the 2020 Idaho HOSA State Leadership Conference this past week, and the results were overwhelmingly successful. 13 students competed and won a total of 16 medals. It is the best showing MHHS HOSA has ever had at the state competition...

Soil is tilled, crops are planted and now perhaps the most important part – watering! It is no secret that Elmore County is in the middle of a semi-arid desert region of southwest Idaho, meaning our annual amount of precipitation is approximately only 11 to 12 inches a year. ...

Stage 2 Press Conference May 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm MDT Governor Little will host a press conference regarding Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds at 1 p.m. Mountain Time. The conference will be streamed to the public through Idaho Public Television and online...

The three Mountain Home high schools have each came up with a way to celebrate the Class of 2020 in person. Each ceremony will be extremely limited on who can attend and who cannot, while adhering to social distancing guidelines. All three schools currently have their guidelines for the event on their websites and on their social media pages...

Like many ranchers, Mayfield rancher Jeff Lord watches for opportunities to improve the public range where his cattle graze. Following the 280,000-acre Pony-Elk Complex wildfires in 2013, Lord partnered with state and federal agencies to assist with range-rehabilitation projects in the Danskin Mountains...

The Mountain Home City Council met on May 4, and listened to presentations by representatives from Central District Health, St. Luke’s Elmore and Desert Sage Health Clinic about the COVID-19 Pandemic. They were there to explain what they’ve been seeing, discuss what they’ve been seeing in Elmore County and Guidelines on the reopening of Idaho...

The spring of 2020 has been abnormal to say the least. Our community has experienced things that many generations have never seen before. We are learning and adapting every day. Unfortunately, there is one normal thing we can count on happening every year in Elmore County, the annual endemic invasion (or “hatching”) of the Morman cricket, Anabrus simplex...

(GOWEN FIELD) — The Idaho Air National Guard is mobilizing to various locations throughout Southwest Asia in support of combat operations. More than 400 members of the 124th Fighter Wing based at Gowen Field will continue to deploy throughout the spring and summer in support of Operations FREEDOM'S SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE and NEW NORMAL. Deployments typically last up to 180 days...

The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Forced Rape that occurred in the Pine/ Featherville area on May 3rd, 2020. The area of concern is near Johnsons Bridge (hot ponds) and Bronco Gulch Camp site. The victim was with a group of friends in the early morning hours at approximately 12:00 AM and left the campfire area briefly and was attacked from behind. The victim was transported to a Boise hospital for treatment...

Bennett Mountain has been fortunate to create a plan and procedure to distribute diplomas in way that will be unique and memorable for our graduates. Graduates will have the opportunity to walk across a stage wearing their caps and gowns to accept their diplomas. ...

Companion planting is the theory that plants/crops which are planted close in proximity can benefit from each other in several ways including: nutrient uptake, water regulation, pest management, enhanced pollination and overall better yield potential. This theory has been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years by the Native American communities as well as other cultures around the world...

The Mountain Home City Council met on the evening of April 27th, during the meeting two local businessmen came in asking that they be allowed to reopen their businesses immediately in defiance of Governor Little's phased reopening of the state. While discussions inside focused on the shutdown of the state and the economical effects of it a protest was being held outside as a small group gathered to show their anger towards Mountain Home Mayor Rich Sykes. ...

Additional Mountain Home High School Graduate Celebration!! Mountain Home High School has been fortunate to create a plan and procedure to distribute diplomas in a way that will be unique and memorable for our graduates. Graduates will have the opportunity to walk across a stage wearing their caps and gowns to accept their diplomas. With everyone’s cooperation, we can do this in an efficient and respectful manner while working within CDC guidelines...

The senior agriculture class has worked very hard this spring to get the new greenhouse up and running. They planted and cared for a variety of hanging flower baskets and vegetables. Due to COVID-19, the first Mountain Home High School Ag. Greenhouse sale had to be changed a bit. ...

Now that you have a basic understanding of soil and proper fertilization what is the next step? Many gardeners like to rototill their garden in the early spring to mix in compost, kill pesky weeds and prepare the soil for new plants. When picking plants, it’s important to know what growing region (USDA Plant Hardiness Zones) you are located in. ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Lawmakers violated the state constitution, Idaho’s top school official said in a lawsuit, by approving two laws that are an attack on her office by reducing her ability to direct critical public school operations. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition...

The Mountain Home City Council met on Friday, April 24, to discuss their thoughts on the Governor’s announcement the day before about the re-opening of the state when the Stay-at-Home Order ends on April 30th. During the meeting Robert’s Rules were suspended and the Council were able to speak freely about their thoughts and concerns...

MOUNTAIN HOME – The Idaho Transportation Department will close a section of Interstate 84 east of Mountain Home tomorrow morning, allowing BLM crews to conduct a controlled burn of vegetation along the highway. The closure will be for westbound traffic only between Exit 112 and Exit 90. Traffic will be detoured off I-84 at Exit 112 (Hammett Hill Rd.), travel on Old Highway 30, and rejoin the Interstate at Exit 90 (I-84B in Mountain Home)...

KUNA, Idaho (AP) _ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into the accidental work death of an Idaho meat-rendering plant employee. The employee died April 7 at a Kuna plant facility owned by Darling Ingredients, a Texas-based international meat processing corporation, the Idaho Statesman reported...

Boise, Idaho – Outdoor recreation remains a great way for Idahoans to take care of their physical, mental, and emotional health during the coronavirus situation, but Governor Brad Little and natural resource managers urge everyone to protect their health and the welfare of others while hiking, biking, fishing or doing other activities...