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A Utah man is dead following a three vehicle crash south of Bellevue on Saturday, Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins confirmed Monday morning. Read more
The city of Sun Valley is in the process of slightly loosening its restrictions on hillside development. Read more
Gov. Brad Little last week agreed to partner with Western Governors University to expand access to online college. Read more
Blaine County gained two cases of COVID-19 in the past week, bringing local totals to 2,390 confirmed and probable cases since the pandemic be… Read more
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A local family is urging dog owners to fit their pets with high-visibility vests or brightly colored bandanas after their dog was mistaken for… Read more
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A little over one-third of all Idahoans are vaccinated, on par with neighboring states such as Utah and Wyoming, but below the national averag… Read more
With a local housing crisis outpacing the efforts of municipal governments to solve it, two private initiatives are underway to help tackle th… Read more
As the skyrocketing cost of housing in the Wood River Valley continues to push the prospect of owning or renting a home out of reach for a gro… Read more
Ketchum resident and affordable housing advocate Nick Harman—well known around town for his April Fool’s send-ups of local political topics—fo… Read more
During June, The Advocates is organizing a fundraiser to create hope and help for victims of domestic abuse in Blaine County. Supporters of th… Read more
The Grocery Outlet Bargain Market will hold its grand opening on Thursday, June 24, at 615 N. Main St. in Hailey. Read more
The Hailey City Council on Monday passed a resolution appointing Richard Pogue as Hailey’s third representative to the Friedman Memorial Airpo… Read more
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With the south valley’s rattlesnake population mostly dispersed for the summer, the regional Fish and Game office is encouraging Hailey and Be… Read more
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Blaine County didn't gain a single case of COVID-19 to start the month of June, leaving it's risk level at "minimal" on Thursday, according to… Read more
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Wood River High School will adopt a trimester schedule in the fall, the Blaine County School District board of trustees determined Tuesday nig… Read more
Hailey Fire Department Engine Capt. Marty Pallas and firefighter Luke Dahlen have been deployed to help fight the Pack Creek Fire in eastern U… Read more
The second half of 2020 Blaine County property taxes are due to the Treasurer’s Office on June 20. Since that falls on a Sunday, the Treasurer… Read more
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In front of a popular Ketchum pizzeria and Italian restaurant, signs read, “Now Hiring. All positions.” At Sun Valley Resort—one of the larges… Read more
The Big Wood Canal Co. shut off Magic Reservoir at noon Thursday, June 10, putting an exceptionally early stop to irrigation season for hundre… Read more
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Hailey Mayor Martha Burke and the City Council agreed to look into alternatives to the city’s proposed 33-site campground in Croy Canyon follo… Read more
Sun Valley Resort was recognized with two major awards at the National Ski Areas Association awards conference, held virtually during the Colo… Read more
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Skier and snowboarder visits to U.S. ski areas totaled 59 million for the 2020-21 ski season, the fifth best season on record and a strong rec… Read more
Idaho’s 2021 legislative session brought a flurry of headline-making new laws on perennial issues as varied as property taxes and wolves. But … Read more
After numerous public hearings and deliberations, the Bellevue City Council passed new regulations Monday allowing mobile food vendors—food tr… Read more
The Hailey City Council approved event permits for the Sawtooth Brewery’s Live Music at Hop Porter Park series, two baseball tournaments and the city’s annual fireworks display during its regular meeting Monday.
The Bellevue City Council authorized on Monday the purchase of 50 wastewater membrane modules for the city’s sewage-treatment facility at a cost of $109,464.
Jessica Maynard, operations manager for the Visit Sun Valley marketing organization, stands ready to answer questions Monday at the Sun Valley Visitor Center, adjacent to Starbucks on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum. The center reopened recently after a long closure through the height of the COVI…
The city of Ketchum is moving forward with plans to improve the Guy Coles Skate Park along Warm Springs Road. The City Council last week approved two separate contracts to install pavers in some areas around the park and to complete a “micro-expansion” of the skating area. The two contracts …
Historic graffiti carved onto trees by Basque sheepherders working in the Wood River Valley over 50 years ago is being commemorated by the city of Ketchum and the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Many of the carvings, called “arborglyphs,” are fading as the trees age and bark deteriorates.
Idaho’s urban areas continue to see significant population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recently released city population estimates for 2020.
Zions Bank will launch the Zions Community Speaker Series at noon on Tuesday, June 22. The virtual series is intended “to build inclusive cultures in the communities Zions Bank serves,” a news release from the bank states.
Knob Hill Inn in Ketchum has been recognized on the list of the Tripadvisor website’s 2021 Travelers’ Choice Top 25 Small Hotels in the United States, which is based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews. The hotel was ranked No. 9.
Two sculptures are in place on Fourth Street as part of the city’s 14th annual Art on Fourth program.
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Last week, the U.S. Drought Monitor, a federal monitoring system overseen by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, upgraded most of Blaine County’s drought status from “severe” to “extreme” and northeastern Blaine County from “extreme” to “exceptional.”
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The Bellevue City Council voted unanimously Monday to rescind a facemask order established in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision removes the last mask requirement in the Wood River Valley, following the lead of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley and Blaine County in late May.
The city of Ketchum is once again asking for public input, this time on two topics: community housing and the fiscal 2022 budget.
The Idaho Department of Labor is warning Idahoans to be alert for a text-messaging scam involving unemployment insurance claims.
The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking input on conceptual design options to improve state Highway 75 from Elkhorn Road, south of Ketchum, north to River Street, on the south end of town, via an online discussion at itdprojects.org/idaho-75-elkhorn-road. The online discussion will be…
The Hailey City Council will consider approving Sawtooth Brewery’s Live Music at Hop Porter Park series, two baseball tournaments and the city’s annual fireworks display during its regular meeting today, June 14, at 5:30 p.m.
The Bellevue City Council will hold another public hearing today at 6 p.m. to set regulations on mobile food vendors, or food trucks.
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For the first week since the pandemic began, Blaine County didn't gain any cases of COVID-19 between June 6 and today, June 13. Locally, 2,388 have caught the virus over the past 15 months. The South Central Public Health District continues to monitor four cases.
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The Hailey City Council will hold a presentation on Monday, June 14, on alternatives to the city’s proposed 33-site campground in Croy Canyon.
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A bill signed into law by Gov. Brad Little on May 6 will allow hunters and private contractors to each kill an unlimited number of wolves starting on July 1, potentially removing more than 90% of Idaho’s gray wolf population over the next year.
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Blaine County’s COVID-19 case rate dropped to zero in the last week, according to data reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
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The city of Ketchum is moving forward with a scaled-back Wagon Days event—but not as small as the City Council considered earlier this year.
Students attending summer school or programming in the Blaine County School District will not be required to wear face coverings, the district’s board of trustees determined Tuesday night.
The Hailey Farmers’ Market will kick off the local produce and crafts season Saturday at 9 a.m. at Roberta McKercher Park, between Third and Fourth avenues on Main Street. There, the Wood River Seed Library will host a booth there offering locally derived seeds and plant starts for outdoor a…
Sun Valley Resort announced its summer 2021 operations Wednesday, with the Roundhouse Gondola and Christmas chairlift on Bald Mountain to start running on June 26 for lift-served hiking and biking.
Passes for both in-person attendance and a “Virtual Experience” option are now on sale for the 24th annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference, scheduled for June 25-28.
The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation completed its annual employee giving campaign, called Stronger Together, with 82% of St. Luke’s Wood River employees participating and physicians reaching a milestone with 90% contributing.
The Ketch’em Alive summer concert series returns to downtown Ketchum next week, kicked off with a concert Tuesday night by Tylor and the Train Robbers.
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