Stories from Wednesday, August 6, 2025

A restaurant in Mountain Home and another in Glenns Ferry prepared to gain national attention as they showcased their businesses with the representatives from an online news program last week. On July 29, a news crew from the America’s Best Restaurants program stopped by the Fudge Factory Grill and Ice Cream eatery in Glenns Ferry followed by a visit at the A Taste of Texas restaurant at the Stardust Plaza in Mountain Home as plans came together to feature both businesses through various social media channels as well as the company’s Website.. ...

People from Mountain Home and surrounding communities prepare to relive the traditions, culture and language of the Basque people during an annual festival scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Celebrating its 64th anniversary, the community’s Basque picnic takes place at the Basque Park next to the Bengeochea Hotel near the city’s downtown area...

Senior officials with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Office of Highway Safety urged motorists to slow down and safely enjoy their drive over the summer months. This effort represents part of the “100 Deadliest Days” – a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when traffic fatalities typically increase due to increased travel with law enforcement focusing on making roadways safer...

The history of the Oregon Trail and how the Glenns Ferry community played a role in helping settlers navigate their way through this part of Idaho marks a milestone of sorts as the Oregon Trail History and Education Center celebrates its 25th anniversary during an event on Saturday...

Marking 100 years since it earned its charter in the Mountain Home community, officials with American Legion Post 26 host a centennial celebration event that begins at 5 p.m. Friday. Featuring an evening of food, fun and prizes, tickets are available at the door of the post headquarters at 515 East 2nd South St...

It was a weird habit, but as a child it seemed like the right thing to do. Anytime I got a piece of candy or gum, I always made it a point to wad up the wrapper and stuff it in my pocket and keep it there before I found a garbage can to toss the litter away...

Students from the Future Farmers of America organization at Mountain Home High School paused to reflect on the various farming and agricultural lessons they learned following their visit to communities across Italy and France as part of a scheduled event...

Theodore Loven prepares to rev up a race cart as the eight year old takes part in a youth camp program held Friday morning at the Mountain Home Speedway across the street from Optimist Park. More than two dozen children and teens took part in the free event, which focused on the basic safety rules when it comes to racing on designated race tracks...

With classes in Mountain Home, Glenns Ferry and other local communities set to begin this month, administrators in each school district scheduled their yearly back-to-school orientation and open house events starting next week. In addition to allowing students at each school to meet with their new teachers and step inside the classrooms where they will start their studies, these open house events also allow parents to pay the fees regarding the various school programs their children plan to join once the academic year begins.. ...

Carole Steele Bunderson, 91, a resident of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Glenns Ferry, with her two daughters by her side. A celebration of life will be held for her at the Eagle Island State Park under the Harrier Shelter in Eagle, Idaho, on September 13, 2025, from 11:00 till 5:00 PM...