Stories from Wednesday, April 23, 2025

After decades of remaining the only Native American tribe in Idaho without revenue from tribal gaming, representatives with the Shoshone-Paiute tribes started the process to develop their first resort and casino west of Mountain Home. Located along I-84 where Ada and Elmore counties meet, the project seeks to reconnect tribal members to their ancestral homelands and provide them with an important tool for self-reliance and tribal sovereignty, officials said...

Mountain Home Air Force Base represents a critical role regarding the mutual benefits it provides to the local community, according to the city’s outgoing military liaison officer. Marty Anderson, served in this role since July 2020, took time to share his thoughts with the Mountain Home News regarding the efforts he completed which helped provide the local Air Force base the resources it needed to remain combat ready while providing those stationed there the quality-of-life efforts needed to support themselves and their families.. ...

Representatives with the Shoshone-Bannock tribes reaffirmed their commitment to developing a casino, hotel and entertainment complex in Mountain Home five years after the tribes purchased a section of land on the city’s north side. Described by tribal officials as a world-class resort and entertainment venue, the project includes plans to build a 500,000-square-foot casino and a 250-room hotel along with a bowling alley, two movie theaters and an entertainment arcade in addition to various dining options.. ...

There are times during the day when I dread having to look through the latest posts on the Internet, especially on social media. However, in my line of work, it becomes a daily necessity to see if I have a possible news lead or if I’m going to end up performing “damage control” after someone posts inaccurate or misleading information...

Hello, Mountain Home News readers, There are those who believe “some things should never be said.” That is their choice. I, for one, feel it’s time to finally disclose factual events and occurrences that occurred to my two sisters and I when we were young, little girls...

An agreement between the city and a local non-profit organization regarding a race track complex gained approval following an ongoing discussion by members of the city council during a meeting held earlier this month. At issue involved an amendment aimed at expanding the Mountain Home Speedway complex, located in a field across from Optimist Park...

Efforts to upgrade Mountain View Cemetery continued this week as crews worked to replace the existing fence surrounding this 13-acre area that serves as the final resting place for those who once lived here. The previous fence was several decades old and sustained “significant damage” over the years, said city clerk Tiffany Belt. ...

Continuing a tradition dating back 26 years, officials announced that Mountain Home once again earned the designation as a Tree City USA community. “This prestigious recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation celebrates our community’s dedication to urban forestry and environmental stewardship,” city officials said in a post shared on social media. “The Tree City USA program connects us with over 3,500 communities nationwide working to create and maintain green spaces.”...

With spring returning to Elmore County this month, the educator with the University of Idaho’s extension office in Mountain Home reminded local residents to remain alert to the possible invasion of a specific type of harmful insects known as Mormon Crickets...

Dale Warren Smith was born in Riverdale, Maryland to Herbert Dale And Julie Jones Smith on 21 January, 1943. He spent his boyhood years in Maryland and then came to Idaho in 1961 to attend the University of Idaho. He met his wife, Victoria Parke in a Chemistry Lab when she caught his hand on fire. They were married in 1963 and spent 61 wonderful years together until his death at his home surrounded by family on 19 April 2025...