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Cool weather makes conditions prime for trout fishing and more For many Idahoans, feeling cool morning air and seeing hints of red and gold in the forest means it’s time to lace up the boots and grab a gun or bow for hunting season, but don’t overlook fall fishing. That cool weather means many fish are re-energized after their summer slumbers and ready to eat like bears fattening up for winter...

Boise, ID –– From July to September of 2012, the Trinity Ridge Fire consumed over 140,000 acres of Idaho land north of Mountain Home. With nearly 44 percent of the entire acreage burned classified as moderate to high severity, the fire destroyed the tree canopy, understory, and soil cover...

The Mountain Home Police Department arrested 24-year-old Isaiah Bell on 12 counts of rape involving a 14-year-old girl on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Bell had previously served time on charges of lewd conduct with a child under 16 in Bannock County in 2015. ...

A fugitive from the Idaho Department of Correction has been found and is back in custody. Kori Kathleen Freeland, 31, was serving time at the East Boise Community Reentry Center, which allows residents to participate in treatment, do community service and work at jobs outside the facility...

This years Daniel Dobbs Memorial Rodeo had another successful fund raising effort that benefits our local community. Ramona Dopps introduced herself as the mother of Daniel Dopps, a local bullrider, who died in a rodeo accident 14 years ago. When she was approached about the possibility of having a memorial rodeo and bringing it to Mountain Home, after his passing, she was hesitant to agree, but her family realized this was a way to honor Daniel and keep him memory alive and do good deeds in his name at the same time.. ...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Idaho will not sign onto a tentative settlement with the family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden made the announcement Thursday, saying he believes the settlement isn't in the best interest of the state. Wasden, a Republican, says his office will continue to litigate the case...

Thank you for remaining patient as we continue work along Main Street to update the aging infrastructure. Guho and city crews are working hard to ensure they are minimizing any impact to businesses. We wanted to share some updates with you as we delve further into the project...

It was a time for celebration as the Elmore County Commissioners signed the agreement to transfer emergency medical services from St. Luke’s to the county. The event marked the culmination of six months of collaborative work between St. Luke’s Health System and Elmore County...

On September 9, the Mountain Home City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting. Once a quoram was established with all Councilman present, Mayor Rich Sykes opened a public hearing for new fees for special events needing fire security from MHFP personnel. ...

On September 4, at Calvary Chapel, the City of Mountain Home representatives, planners for the project Horrocks Engineers and General contractors Guho Corp., hosted a community Q&A regarding the downtown improvement project. Citizens were encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting where details of the project were discussed. ...

The City of Mountain Home held a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 9 to mark the beginning of North Main St. construction on its Downtown Revitalization Project. The project addresses much needed infrastructure repair and improvements, including stormwater drainage and sidewalk repair and expansion. ...

This past Saturday, the City of Mountain Home and Mountain Home Air Force Base celebrated the 59th annual Air Force Appreciation Day. The community got lucky with the weather this year, with it raining briefly the evening before and a downpour most of the day on Sunday it was a sunshine filled day on Saturday...

On Aug. 26, the City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting. Once Mayor Rich Sykes established a quorum he asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the Council and no one came forward. There were no Council comments as well. Council Bundy moved that the consent agenda be approved, this motion was unanimously approved by the Council...

Meya Benini, a student at Stephensen Elementary, won 3rd place in her age group, in an Air Force wide photo contest, for her picture she took at Yellowstone Nat'l Park. Way to go Meya!!

There is nothing better in the summer and early fall months than a fresh garden tomato. The deep tomato flavor is nearly indescribable. You can slice them up and put them on a sandwich, eat them fresh (I recommend a little sea salt – pink Himalayan salt is even better), add them to a salad, can them or use them in some of your favorite summer recipes. ...

On Aug. 29, the Bureau of Reclamation held a scoping meeting in Mountain Home to discuss what they call the Boise Project. The project refers to a system of reservoirs, dams, canals and drains to irrigate and regulate water flows in the Boise and Payette River valleys. Today it consists of six reservoirs, two diversion dams, three powerplants, seven pumping plants, 720 miles of main canals, more than 1,300 miles of smaller canals and 650 miles of drains...

Pioneer Federal Credit Union held a ground breaking ceremony on Aug. 23 commencing the construction of its 27,000 plus square feet administration building in Mountain Home. The credit union began with humble roots on Mountain Home Air Force Base in a trailer in 1954. ...

Because of the high level of mosquito related comments in Mountain Home Brad Stokes, University of Idaho Elmore Extension Office Educator, went out surveying with Steve Williams, Pest Abatement District - Elmore County; 208-598-5124, near the Junior High School area late last week. ...

The Mountain Home ATV/UTV Club has been a part of the community for 14 years. Rusty Faircloth has been the club president every year of its existence. He is a strong leader and encourages the club to do a lot more than just ride their machines. Even with a little more than a hundred members, the club feels more like a large family than an organization...

Mountain Home High School student Katie Corder took third place in the Western Idaho Fair’s Super Round Robin competition for the Mountain Home FFA Chapter last weekend. Congratulations Katie!

ELMORE COUNTY, IDAHO – Four public meetings will be held across Elmore County to explain and discuss the update process for the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meetings will take place in Pine and Glenns Ferry on Tuesday September 24 and in Mountain Home and Oasis on Wednesday September 25 (see details below). ...

On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Elmore County Sheriff’s office held a car wash at Mudslingers Coffee to help raise money for Sgt. Brian Fields who was recently injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident resulting in a loss of a limb. They received a total of $3, 854.80 and washed 167 vehicles. During the event Mudslingers also held a raffle and the staff donated all of their tips for the day. All proceeds from the event go to Brian and his family to help cover medical expenses...

Busily flitting here, there and everywhere, it would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t ran into University of Idaho Extension Office Educator Brad Stokes while he is out and about working on one of his many projects. Stokes has spent the last couple of years working with Elmore County, the cities of Mountain Home and Glenns Ferry to bring awareness to the plight of pollinators and humanity’s dependence on them. ...

In 2018 the Masonic Lodge decided to bring back a long dead tradition between the Mountain Home Fire Department and local law enforcement. The Guns and Hoses softball game had not been played since the 90’s until the lodge decided to get involved and make it happen. Previously the game had been a yearly event with an afternoon of friendly competition between the first responders and all agencies involved were happy to get it going again...

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is renewing his call for Idahoans to be vigilant following an increase in the number of consumers being targeted by the so-called Social Security imposter scam. Consumer complaints about the scam have increased this summer. ...

The Mountain Home Historical Society recently hosted their annual Pie Social & Auction. The Museum served over 53 desserts with a large variety of fresh pies, cakes, cheesecakes, rum cakes, Hummingbird cake, cinnamon rolls and bread pudding. Museum Director Debbie Shoemaker said, “We wish to thank all the people who baked such wonderful desserts, Richard McKenna students and staff, auctioneer Daryl Rhead and all the great volunteers. The Museum raised over $4,000 at the event...

Editor’s Note: In the article Rep. Blanksma is referred to as being a Republican from Nampa. While Blanksma was born and raised in Canyon County she has resided in Hammett for over 20 years and represents Elmore, Owyhee and Twin Falls counties as the representative for Dist. 23 Seat B...

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Federal officials plan to create an environmental study that will look at raising one of three Boise River system dams to capture more water for fast-growing southwestern Idaho. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is taking comments through Sept. 9 and holding three meetings involving the proposed project to raise Anderson Ranch Dam by six feet (two meters)...

Dan Collins has been chosen as the 2019 Air Force Appreciation Day Grand Marshal. Collins moved to Mountain Home in 1977 and immediately became an integral part of the community. First by working with local youth and helping them develop and grow into healthy adults. He then moved onto working with the county and local business entities...