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The Mountain Home Arts Council and Parks & Rec are proud to announce the dates and slate of bands for the annual Mountain Home Summer Concert Series, which will kick off on Friday, July 10, at Carl Miller Park. Leading off the series is jazz duo Nicole Christensen & Ben Burdick (July 10), followed by “Junkerdash”—folk/bluegrass/string-band blues/punk—trio Hillfolk Noir (July 17); classic, blues, and funk rock band Green Mountain Smoke (July 31); and classic jazz and swing group Frim Fram 4 (August 7).. ...

Safety Tips to Keep Yourself Safe Every firework packs a collection of tiny bombs, so the dangers of fireworks are serious—they can cause property fires, burns, and sometimes cuts from flying pieces. To keep yourself and your spectators safe when you’re the one on the launch pad, follow the tips below...

In an effort to bring some art to town in the absence of the normal Community Canvas murals that would have been unveiled on the Fourth of July the group decided to sponsor a Chalk Fest on June 27th. In keeping with social distancing guidelines the group set up at the Hub Plaza with chalk and refreshments for anyone who wanted to come participate. The group had a good turnout from the community as artists came out to share their skills...

Mountain Home Mayor Rich Sykes is currently facing a recall effort to remove him from office. In the previous few weeks a petition was turned into City Hall by a group of people opposing the mayor, asking for him to face a recall election this fall. ...

PFD’s (personal flotation devices) must be Coast Guard approved, properly sized, and in good condition (no broken buckles, torn straps, rips, tears, etc). They must also be within easy reach. Children 14 and under must wear an approved life jacket when they are aboard a boat 19 feet in length or less whenever the boat is underway or under power. ...

The Mountain Home City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on June 22. During that meeting Brock Cherry was sworn in as the new Community Development Director. The city’s Executive Director of Economic Development Courtney Lewis recently resigned as a City Employee and the decision was then made to combine her position with the position of a Community Planner and Cherry was hired to fill the void that was left with the departure of Lewis. ...

Masks to be required throughout Oregon starting Wednesday AP Wire Service PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that people throughout Oregon will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces starting Wednesday to slow the spread of the coronavirus...

Mayor Sykes, City Councilmen Bundy, Stokes, McCain & Brennan, as well as MHPD Chief Conner, Officer Dack and MHFD Chief Moore met on Monday June 29th during a special City Council meeting to discuss the 4th of July celebration for Mountain Home to which none of them seemed to take lightly. ...

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- In the lush humid jungle along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Airmen tread through thick vegetation to a clearing where they assemble a TM60 tent and communication system, to support remote on-the-fly fighter wing operations at a moment’s notice.

The Mountain Home Public Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting on June 18, 2020. The meeting began by going over a previous discussion about next year’s budget. After Trustee Brad Fesperman met with City Treasurer Paul Szfranski that day, it was realized that the Library would have more money available in its budget then it had originally figured......

WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne Bass will become the next chief master sergeant of the Air Force, the first woman to be the senior enlisted leader for a military service, the Air Force announced Friday. Bass was chosen to be the 19th chief master sergeant by incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown......

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today Idaho will transition to a regional response to COVID-19, and the state did not meet metrics to move out of the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan. “The statewide approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 three months ago was the right thing to do. ...

The discovery of gold first attracted Chinese miners to Idaho in the 1860s. In the decades that followed, thousands of Chinese men worked to build America’s transcontinental railroad, including the Oregon Short Line across Southern Idaho that later became the Union Pacific. Working conditions were notoriously poor. Chinese immigrants were overworked, underpaid and discriminated against......

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho – Opening a business in the middle of a global pandemic wasn’t what owners Diane and Darryl Patton and Ralph and Roberta Binion, co-owners had in mind when they set out to open the new Family Fun Zone in downtown Mountain Home. The couple is hoping that a safe place to bring children and families together for leisure and amusement could be a welcome change for everyone...

Idaho reached the 100 day mark on Sunday, June 21st since the onset of cases reported in the State. The highest daily reported cases were on April 22 with 222 cases. This past Saturday, June 20th it was reported 135 cased in a single day which has been climbing back into the triple digits since last week. They have continuously been on the incline since opening Phase III of the Idaho Rebound on June 13...

Last week we reported that a group seeking to recall Mountain Home Mayor Rich Sykes had formally submitted their petition to the city clerk. This action began the process of verifying signatures and registered voters status with responsibility of verification falling on the Elmore County Elections Clerk, and as of press time last week, those verifications had not been accomplished...

What do human dancing flower pots, adorable tiny dancers, and a mermaid have in common? A parade in the town of Mountain Home, ID. If you were lucky enough to see the car parade driving through town on Thursday, June 11, you were most likely waving and smiling at the twenty seven community partners who were smiling, waving, and honking back at you...

One of the most annoying weeds in Elmore County is puncturevine, also commonly called goathead weed. Scientists refer to this weed as Tribulus terrestris. The most notorious thing about puncturevine is the seed itself, which is ironically embodied in the scientific name as ‘tribo’ means “to tear”. ...

The City of Mountain Home held a Zoom meeting on June 3, 2020, to inform the public about plans for construction during Phase II of the Downtown Project. Construction on Jackson and Second Streets will look much like it did during Phase I of construction, beginning on working through problems with the infrastructure, replacing the old drainage system in hopes of improving storm drainage...

The Mountain Home City Council met on the evening of June 8. During that meeting Carl Malone of the Idaho Transportation Department was on hand to discuss the turn lane on American Legion Boulevard between Walmart and the built City View Drive. Since the placement of the turn lane that includes a cement median, that disallows a left hand turn from Walmart, has caused concern amongst citizens and visitors alike. ...

A vocal group of Mountain Home citizens, and county supporters, have been advocating for the removal from office of Mayor Rich Sykes through social media. The group has now taken a step forward in the formal recall process when they submitted a formal petition to City Clerk Nina Patterson. After confirming all the signatures belong to city residents, the petition will be passed along to Elmore County Election Clerk to verify that they all belong to registered voters...

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the state narrowly met criteria to enter the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open the economy in stages, highlighting the importance of individuals strengthening their personal actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Idaho...

Getting the most out of your backyard garden may mean trying a planting method called succession (or staggered) planting. Most amateur gardeners would believe this means after one crop is harvested, another would be planted in the same space immediately – this could be true, but not entirely. Planning your garden space out should maximize your growing area, improving yield, vegetable quality and providing yourself with a continuous supply of fresh backyard produce over a longer time period...

Donnie and Pat Marvin have missed their face-to-face visits with Pat’s brother, Kenny Markham. Kenny is a long-time resident at the long term care facility within St. Luke’s Elmore Medical Center in Mountain Home. Because of the risk of possible COVID-19 exposure, visits to Idaho’s most vulnerable residents inside nursing homes and long term care facilities have been limited by Governor Brad Little’s stay-at-home order that took effect on March 25...

The City of Mountain Home will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display July 4, 2020, just after sunset. More details will follow as the date nears. The general public may also use non-aerial, safe and sane fireworks within city limits from June 28 through midnight July 8. ...

F&G will not host events due to COVID-19 concerns, but otherwise, Free Fishing Day will mostly be the same Free Fishing Day is June 13, and anyone can enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply. Free Fishing Day is an Idaho tradition that usually includes Fish and Game employees and volunteers bringing fishing gear to various fishing spots and loaning rods, reels and tackle and helping people learn to fish. ...

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - UPDATE: Rexburg Assistant Chief Gary Hagen announced Tuesday investigators have recovered what is believed to be unidentified human remains on Chad Daybell's property in the 200 block of North 1900 East in Fremont County...