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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 294 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 185… Read more
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The Blaine County commissioners on Tuesday denied a public motion asking them to reconsider allowing Idaho Power to build an aboveground redun… Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 212 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 184… Read more
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The Blaine County real estate market was deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with a slow start evolving into a “historical peak”… Read more
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It took two days to transition from ski season to fire season, and after a pair of blazes on Tuesday Wood River Rural Fire & Rescue Chief … Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 210 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 184… Read more
The COVID Outreach Wood River testing program for people who are asymptomatic ends today, Thursday, April 15. Read more
Blaine County’s risk level for COVID-19 was maintained in the “high” category on Thursday. Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 312 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 183… Read more
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The leaders of a research project to study how COVID-19 affects people in Blaine County made a special appeal Wednesday night to get people to… Read more
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Construction sites are bustling with activity throughout the Wood River Valley as crews ramp up productivity during the warmer months, yet the… Read more
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Two variants of the coronavirus that could pose an increased risk to public health have been discovered in Blaine County. Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 346 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, raising the total t… Read more
Local officials and medical experts will hold a virtual public meeting this week to discuss the COVID STATS Research Project, an upcoming Blai… Read more
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Blaine County officials are asking the Idaho Department of Water Resources to issue a drought emergency declaration for the county in a below-… Read more
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Two variants of the coronavirus that pose an increased risk to public health have been discovered in Blaine County. Read more
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In the month of March, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare recorded 9,435 statewide confirmed and probable cases, compared to 8,297 in … Read more
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All residents of Blaine County ages 16 and older are now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Read more
Blaine County’s risk level for COVID-19 was moved up to the “high” category on Thursday, after being lowered to the “moderate” category earlie… Read more
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When Tammy Davis was named one of three nominees for the Idaho Mountain Express’ Woman of the Year contest this year, she came to a troubling … Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 343 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 178… Read more
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 425 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 178… Read more
The Blaine County commissioners on Tuesday signaled their tentative support for Rep. Mike Simpson’s “Northwest in Transition” plan, agreeing t… Read more
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 383 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 177… Read more
Blaine County saw a small rise in youth arrests in 2020, according to a recent report from the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, but t… Read more
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This week, a year after Idaho recorded its first case of COVID-19 and a pandemic was declared in the United States, two senior St. Luke’s doctors reflected on efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus and how it impacted health care and thousands of Idaho families.
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On the afternoon of Saturday, March 14, 2020, a representative from the South Central Public Health District announced Blaine County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Months of mask requirements, lockdowns, social distancing and cancellations ensued. As the anniversary of Blaine County’s f…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 364 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 174,610. Of those, an estimated 97,063 have recovered.
The Blaine County commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution stating their support for the nonlethal control of wolves and asking the Idaho Fish and Game Commission not to expand wolf hunting or allow wolf trapping in the Wood River Valley.
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Settling into his new role, recently sworn-in Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Fredback says the vision for the county’s prosecution office will remain much the same as it was when his predecessor—Jim Thomas—was in charge: First and foremost, to protect the community.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 240 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide today, raising the total to 172,827. Of those, an estimated 95,808 have recovered.
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A 5th District Court judge this week sided with former county commission candidate Kiki Tidwell in her lawsuit against Blaine County, the Blaine County Housing Authority and the ARCH Community Housing Trust, ruling that the county illegally issued a building permit for an affordable housing …
Blaine County could receive an estimated $4.5 million in federal money should a bill to provide economic relief to local governments in light of the COVID-19 pandemic pass the U.S. Senate.
The Blaine County commissioners last week put their stamp of approval on area of city impact ordinances passed by the Bellevue and Hailey city councils, putting to rest a contentious years-long negotiation process—for now.
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The Bureau of Land Management released long-anticipated recreation plans for about 137,000 acres of public lands in Blaine County last week, outlining a number of projects to expand hiking, biking and camping opportunities in the southern Wood River Valley over the next few years.
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Another Blaine County resident has died of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported today. The Idaho Mountain Express has no further information on the deceased at this time. The 17th local coronavirus-related death was one of five statewide today, leaving Idaho’s death …
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Blaine County’s rate of new COVID-19 cases reversed a downward trend by climbing slightly last Friday and Saturday.
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 and misbehavior before the enemy.
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The Blaine County Recreation District on Wednesday joined a chorus of local protest against proposed wolf trapping in Blaine County.
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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 2021 legislative session, local representatives told constituents in a virtual town hall event last week.
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.
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.
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.
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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Another Blaine County resident has died of COVID-19, one of three coronavirus-related deaths statewide today, according to the state Department of Health and Welfare. To date, 1,806 Idahoans have died of the virus, including 16 in Blaine County.
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Despite recent snowfall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Integrated Drought Information System reported “extreme” drought conditions across northern Blaine County last Tuesday, indicating the possibility of a drier spring with below-normal runoff.
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Blaine County’s COVID-19 case rate has dropped marginally but the county remains at “critical” risk and could face another surge later this month, officials warned Thursday in an online update.
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Several people were hospitalized Friday afternoon following a traffic accident on state Highway 75 south of Bellevue, where high winds and drifting snow produced challenging driving conditions.
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The Idaho Fish and Game Commission began collecting comments from the public this week on a joint proposal from the Camas County-based Idaho Trappers Association and Bonner County-based Foundation for Wildlife Management that—if passed—would expand wolf trapping areas and seasons in the Wood…
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As COVID-19 vaccinations continue and Idaho’s average number of new cases is falling, Blaine County is recording elevated case numbers that lead all other counties in the state.
Blaine County will look into making a number of proposed changes to its recycling system presented to the county commissioners Thursday evening by the Wood River 3R Task Force.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 689 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 statewide over the weekend, raising the total to 165,658. An estimated 86,880 have recovered.
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