Stories from Thursday, January 17, 2019

On Jan. 11, the Elmore County Commissioners met to discuss ongoing issues over who will provide ambulance services for Elmore County and Glenns Ferry Health Clinics role in possible changes to the ambulance services provided in Glenns Ferry. The Vice President of US Ecology was also on hand to discuss how the employees and company are striding towards reopening after the tragic explosion in November...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Rob Portman (R-OH), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Mike Enzi (R-WY), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced legislation – the End Government Shutdowns Act – that will permanently prevent the federal government from shutting down, ensuring that essential government services aren’t disrupted and protecting taxpayers who must bear the resulting cost. ...

Cheryl Condon Marsala, 65, of Mountain Home, passed away on January 13, 2019 at St. Luke’s hospital in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home.

Jean Markham, 95, of Mountain Home, passed away at her home on January 13, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Rost Funeral Home.