$450K COVID Mental Health Study Under Way The long-term health impacts from coronavirus are being studied by researchers and healthcare professionals around the world. Now, St. Luke’s Health System will join that important work to focus on mental health...

Middle school principal Fritz Peters named interim superintendent By Eric Valentine A cadre of school district stakeholders in recent years have long wanted it. And in March, the entire district was told it would happen effective June 30, 2021....

St. Luke’s suspends elective surgeries, local businesses organize against mandates By Eric Valentine Valley infrastructure and emotions are being pushed to the brink thanks to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases being felt locally and across...

Tidwell, Parker lose election, gain awareness By Eric Valentine If you run for office but lose, one sign that you ran a good campaign is whether you’ve “changed the debate”—that is, gotten those in power to consider matters that may have...

New Business!  My name is Tamara Rowe and I’m proud to announce the official launch of Rosy Rover Training, LLC, to the Wood River Valley! Twenty-five years ago, upon visiting the Wood River Valley for the first time, I was amazed and delighted how dog-friendly...

Hailey cop, Bellevue mayoral candidate and local woman found dead at coffee shop By Eric Valentine To the question “Can 2020 get any worse?” the local community was painfully reminded Oct. 22 the answer to the question can be shockingly affirmative. With...

Search For Missing Hiker Suspended, Family Offers Reward Blaine County Sheriff Search and Rescue are suspending the search for the lost hiker, Fern L. Baird. The decision was made after one last major search was conducted on Friday, Oct. 30. BCSAR...