Wendell fire spreads to home, power pole
WENDELL — Fire crews are responding to a grass fire Thursday afternoon in Wendell that spread to a home and power pole.
Monthly Archive: June 2016
Fish and Game Commission to meet in Jerome
JEROME — The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will meet July 6-7 at the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Magic Valley regional office in Jerome.
Hutchins: Quirky water fun, hummingbird love and ‘gnarly’ disc golf
I can’t think of a lower-risk way to learn some paddling skills than this: On July 16, Thousand Springs State Park will flood close to an acre of grassy lawn with a foot or so of water, provide kayaks, canoes…
It’s wildfire (and fireworks) time: Start a fire, and you could pay the bill
TWIN FALLS — Two summers ago, smoke billowed above the Wood River Valley. The Colorado Gulch fire scorched 800 acres and 20 homes were evacuated.
Hidden History: War on Pheasants
In 1918, Twin Falls County declared war on Chinese ring-necked pheasants, which were devouring grain fields in the west end of the Magic Valley.
Bowhunters displaced after facility sold to expand downtown parking
TWIN FALLS — It looked like open season outside the former Magic Valley Bowhunters facility.
Weather advisory issued for Gooding, Camas counties
GOODING —The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a significant-weather advisory for northeast Gooding and south-central Camas counties until 8:15 p.m.
Idaho Power spent $35.2M for energy efficiency
TWIN FALLS — Ever wonder what that energy efficiency charge on your bill is going toward?
Weather: Any relief to the heat?
This last week of June has been the hottest stretch of weather we’ve had so far this year. I’ve already had many ask me to “make it cooler.” I wish I could, but I like to say, “I don’t make…
Gallery: Jerome High School Construction
Construction crews continue work Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Jerome High School.