Two local law enforcement officers—incumbent Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins and Hailey … Read moreWhat to know about the 2-way race for Blaine County sheriff
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The Blaine County Housing Authority delivered a presentation to the Bellevue City Council on Monday, May 13, about the need for “community housing” for local workers and provided some options for creating deed-restricted units. Read moreBellevue City Council mulls community-housing incentives
Average hourly wages for Idaho workers rose 8.3% last year, increasing the statewide average… Read moreIdaho wages rose 8% last year
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell for the first time in four weeks, a slight relie… Read moreAverage long-term U.S. mortgage rate moderates but remains above 7%
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles has changed its phone number for public service. Read moreNew Idaho DMV number should provide faster service
Fuelwood permits for 2024 will be available for purchase beginning Wednesday, May 15, the Sa… Read moreChop, chop: Sawtooth National Forest to open fuelwood gathering Wednesday
Harrison Blamires, a lifelong Hailey resident, was diagnosed in March with aplastic anemia, … Read moreHailey sites to host bone marrow registry drive inspired by Hailey native
Dancers from the Barcelona Flamenco Ballet perform “Carmen” in a re-creation of the ever-lasting Bizet opera on Friday, May 10, at The Argyros in Ketchum. The performance used new dance techniques while presenting the story in a more contemporary manner. Read moreA Hot Night In Ketchum
Those interested in learning how to dye fabric or capture photographs of the stars may find … Read moreMuseum workshops to teach fabric dyeing, astrophotography
Idaho artists have an opportunity to redesign Idaho’s wildlife license plates and win $1,000. Read moreGroup seeking new wildlife license-plate designs
Valley adventurer Shannon Jackson will discuss what it’s like to travel the Great Divide by … Read moreLearn about biking the Great Divide with 'Wanderlust'
Dancers from the Barcelona Flamenco Ballet perform “Carmen” in a re-creation of the ever-lasting Bizet opera on Friday, May 10, at The Argyros in Ketchum. The performance used new dance techniques while presenting the story in a more contemporary manner. Read moreA Hot Night In Ketchum
Mom Ola Robinson and her daughter Gaia enjoy some time on the swings on Mother’s Day, May 12… Read moreSwinging Away On Mom’s Special Day
A herd of elk congregates in a Sun Valley Resort horse pasture along Sun Valley Road last we… Read moreBlending In With The Crowd
The Wood River Land Trust announced last week that June 2024 will mark the 30th anniversary … Read moreWood River Land Trust nears 30th anniversary
Crystal Thurston was a flight attendant during the glamorous days of air travel. Raised in N… Read moreValley People: Up in the air with Crystal Thurston
Wood River High School’s softball team is advancing to the state playoffs for first time since 2009 after defeating Burley 5-1 in its district tournament consolation finals on Friday, May 10. Read moreWood River softball advances to state tourney
Sun Valley Community School tennis players took home four titles in the district tournament … Read moreValley prep tennis players collect district titles, advance to state tourney
Youth basketball athletes will have an opportunity to hone their skills at the upcoming Sawt… Read moreBasketball camp rolling into town at end of the month
Wood River High School’s baseball team rolled past Canyon Ridge 10-3 on Wednesday, May 8, to… Read moreWood River beats Canyon Ridge 10-3 to stay in district baseball tourney
The Sun Valley Community School’s track and field team earned a handful of state qualificati… Read moreCommunity School athletes qualify for state competition
Blaine County and the legislative district in which it lies are unused to contested races in primary elections, but there are four this year. Read moreEndorsements in primary elections and on local levies
Later this month, Blaine County voters will cast ballots in rare contests in the Democratic primary election. Read moreLocal Dems dropped the ball
I have been asked numerous times if I support Morgan Ballis for Blaine County sheriff. My answer is a resounding “yes." Ballis is an officer in good standing under my command, and I will always support those within my organization to better themselves personally or professionally. Read moreVote for Ballis
Legislators who insist on using taxpayer money to pay for private schooling consistently claim that their so-called “school choice” schemes would not violate the Idaho Constitution by making p… Read moreIdaho Constitution prohibits public funds for religious schooling
Our Wood River medical staff experienced a true tragedy on Friday with the death of our beloved Dr. Terry O’Connor in an avalanche on Donaldson Peak. Read moreO'Connor tragedy yields grief, appreciation
As the prosecuting attorney for Blaine County, and with 15 years of service in the Prosecutor’s Office, I have observed Sheriff Steve Harkins’ unwavering dedication to the safety and well-bein… Read moreCounty prosecutor endorses Harkins
I wish to express my support for Morgan Ballis as the next Blaine County sheriff. Over the past two years, I have had the privilege of working alongside Morgan, and I can confidently attest to… Read moreVote Morgan Ballis for sheriff
Constance Prescott McCabe was born on Oct.… Read moreConstance Prescott McCabe
Susan Beth Witman, 66, of Ketchum, passed … Read moreSusan Witman
In Loving Memory of Russell Shane Eberhard… Read moreRussell Eberhard
Freestyle pioneer and father of "The Ski,"… Read moreBobbie Burns
Robert John Sutcliff passed away peacefull… Read moreRobert John Sutcliff
Kristian Berg, born March 29, 1925, in Ris… Read moreKristian Berg
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