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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 312 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total since … Read more
Former Bellevue Marshal William Ross Scaggs is expected to plead guilty next month to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, court documen… Read more
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Plans to develop a new residential subdivision on the north side of the high-profile Warm Springs Ranch property in Ketchum cleared the first … Read more
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Blaine County’s risk level for COVID-19 was lowered from “critical” to “high” on Thursday, as the rates of new positive tests for the virus an… Read more
Former Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl filed a civil lawsuit on Feb. 17 aiming to overturn his conviction during a court martial in 2017 for desertion… Read more
Idaho is one of the fastest-growing states in the country and the Wood River Valley is no exception. One thing that sets the valley apart from… Read more
A bill that would give county commissioners the power to reject an order implemented by the local public health district is headed to the Hous… Read more
Zions Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, a national competition that encourages teens to use video to … Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 306 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 170… Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warming for southeastern Idaho, in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Friday. The a… Read more
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The Blaine County Recreation District on Wednesday joined a chorus of local protest against proposed wolf trapping in Blaine County. Read more
The Hailey City Council on Monday voted to uphold the Fourth of July Antique & Art Show at McKercher Park—put on by Blue Cow Antique &… Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 423 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today, raising the total to 170,289. Of t… Read more
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As COVID-19 continues to impact people in Blaine County and across the United States, health officials are witnessing a positive development a… Read more
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Medicaid expansion, the COVID-19 pandemic and education standards are among District 26 lawmakers’ top priorities at the midpoint of Idaho’s 2… Read more
The Hailey City Council introduced and passed the first reading of a franchise ordinance Monday evening laying the foundation for a new 10-yea… Read more
Following few public comments and a unanimous vote, Bellevue’s City Council passed the city’s development impact fee ordinance Monday night. Read more
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After considering substantial changes to recycling services, Ketchum is opting to keep things the same—for now. Read more
Nearly 150 aftershocks from the 6.5-magnitude earthquake in March 2020 have been recorded near Stanley this month, according to the U.S. Geolo… Read more
Receipts from local-option taxes in Ketchum were down in December but remain up for fiscal 2021. Read more
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Traffic collisions in Hailey last year were down about 40% and DUIs were down 28% compared to 2019, according to a 2020 statistical review pre… Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 282 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total since … Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 631 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide over the weekend, including 332 tod… Read more
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Two weeks after elementary students in the Blaine County School District returned to the classroom four days a week, the district has not seen… Read more
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The Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 23, will commence its review of a plan to establish 36 home lots on Warm Springs R… Read more
The Hailey City Council on Monday evening will consider a $7,000 contract with Harmony Design & Engineering that would update the city’s Greenway Master Plan with new land-use goals for Croy Canyon. The city’s proposed Croy Creek Campground, slated for a city-owned parcel between Lions P…
Christina Potters Rink, the annual temporary skating rink made atop a flooded soccer field in Ketchum's Atkinson Park, will close for the season on Monday, city spokeswoman Lisa Enourato told the Idaho Mountain Express.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 314 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 168,953. Of those, an estimated 91,637 have recovered.
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High school and middle school students in the Blaine County School District will return to the classroom on March 8, the district’s board of trustees decided Tuesday.
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A Montana man died in an avalanche near Smiley Creek Friday afternoon, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and Blaine County Coroner Russ Mikel.
Blaine County’s rate of positive tests for COVID-19 has dropped significantly but the county remains at the “critical” risk level for the virus, a county risk assessment released Thursday states.
A committee in the state Senate this week will decide whether to advance a bill that would significantly tighten the requirements for ballot initiatives brought by Idaho citizens.
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A 92-room, Marriott-affiliated hotel planned for a site on the southern side of Ketchum’s downtown core is one step closer to final approval from the city.
The Twin Falls City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a transportation service agreement with SkyWest Airlines that will establish nonstop service between Magic Valley Regional Airport and Denver International Airport starting in May.
Blaine County Administrator Derek Voss will retire from his position in mid-April, the county announced this week, with current Administrative Services Manager Mandy Pomeroy taking his place.
The Mountain Rides Transportation Authority Board on Wednesday promoted board member Rick Webking to board secretary, filling the post vacated by former MRTA Board Secretary Grant Gager.
The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists that Idaho’s hands-free driving law is being enforced, and violations can result in a fine of $75 for a first-time offense.
Felix Bud Gonzalez, 41, of Ketchum, was initially charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an alleged incident that resulted in his arrest by law enforcement with the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 22. In addition to the felony, Gonzalez was charged with misdem…
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 286 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 168,639. An estimated 91,241 of those have recovered.
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Human-caused mortality of gray wolves in Idaho rose 53% between August 2019 and August 2020, from 382 to 583 wolves killed, according to a statement last Tuesday from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
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The state education department is now accepting nominations for 2022 Idaho Teacher of the Year.
The Hailey Public Library is continuing its “Wildlife Among Us” virtual series tonight at 5:30 p.m. with a look at mountain lion behavior from Idaho Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologist Sierra Robatcek.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 408 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 today, raising the total to 168,353. Of those, an estimated 90,706 have recovered.
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The owner of Warm Springs Ranch and the city of Ketchum have forged an agreement that gives the city the option to buy approximately 64 acres of the high-profile property along the lower flanks of Bald Mountain for $9 million.
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High school and middle school students in the Blaine County School District will return to the classroom on March 8, the district’s board of trustees decided Tuesday.
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Blaine County’s COVID-19 case rate is dropping incrementally, but it remains more than twice the statewide average, according to the latest compilation.
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The National Forest Foundation on Tuesday announced a new five-year partnership with the Sawtooth National Forest that will direct around $1.6 million toward forest and campsite restoration projects within the Ketchum Ranger District and Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
The Idaho House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill that would eliminate August elections in Idaho—a proposal that threatens to further delay a vote on a plant facilities levy within the Blaine County School District.
Blaine County is leading the South Central Public Health District in vaccine administration, health officials told the public in a virtual town hall Thursday to discuss local COVID-19 updates.
Six people were hospitalized Friday afternoon following a three-car accident on state Highway 75 south of Bellevue, the Blaine County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday.
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A federal judge on Thursday invalidated an effort by the Trump administration to expand mining across 10 million acres of critical sage-grouse habitat in Idaho and five other Western states, drawing praise from a number of conservation groups.
The three state lawmakers of District 26 will provide updates on the 2021 legislative session at two virtual town hall events this month.
There will be no charge for skiing or snowshoeing on the Blaine County Recreation District’s winter trails system on Saturday, Feb. 20. A free shuttle for accessing trail locations north of Ketchum is available through Feb. 28.
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