Stories from Friday, June 15, 2012

After five year's of work and an investment of more than a half million dollars, Mirazim Shakoori's dream is nearly a reality. From a casual glance, the three-story building in the city's historic Basque block shows no sign that its appearance ever changed when it opened in Mountain Home more than a century ago. On the outside, it received a fresh coat of paint and some modest cosmetic improvements to help preserve its historic image...

One month after the local community commented on potential plans to station a new fighter mission at Mountain Home Air Force Base, military officials expect to release a final report this week outlining its impact on this part of the state. The final version of the environmental impact statement gauges the potential basing of an operational F-35 fighter unit here or at four other stateside installations...