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| Lemhi County News | Date | REMEMBERING | 05/15/2013 |
| June will officially be History Month in Lemhi County. | ANNUAL CLEAN UP AND OUT | 05/14/2013 |
| Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled and landfill composting project update. | PROPERTY STOLEN FROM FS | 05/14/2013 |
| Public asked for information leading to stolen hose lay equipment. | PERMITS REQUIRED | 05/14/2013 |
| Burn permits now available on new web site. | TAX IMPACTS | 05/13/2013 |
| County Treasurer will calculate bond election impacts on properties. | ROLLOVER ACCIDENT REPORTED | 05/08/2013 |
| No serious injuries from rollover accident on 93 North. | WEEKEND TRAFFIC FATALITY | 05/06/2013 |
| Sheriff Bowerman reports fatality discovered Saturday morning. | MUSHROOM RULES | 05/01/2013 |
| Rules for after fire mushroom pickers. | COUNTY HEARS TRAIL PLANS | 04/24/2013 |
| Adams and Lohneyer explain plans aimed at obtaining trail funds | COUNTY SELLS PROPERTIES | 04/23/2013 |
| Auction held for tax deed and quit claim deed properties. | PLAN AHEAD FOR JUNE | 04/16/2013 |
| Register now to join the Jeff Allen-Shane Heath Memorial marathon. | EASY ACCESS FIREWOOD PERMITS | 04/11/2013 |
| Forest Service makes permits available at local business. | SIMPSON TAKES COUNTY CONCERNS TO DC | 04/11/2013 |
| Congressman Simpson discusses local concerns with outgoing secretary. | CONGRESSMAN VISITS SALMON | 04/08/2013 |
| US Representative Mike Simpson meets with County Commissioners to discuss local and national issues. | COMMISSIONERS MEETING | 04/08/2013 |
| Commissioners hear reports from county department heads and the Airport Board. | APPLICATION DENIED | 04/02/2013 |
| TRPTA application for $145k to fund services in this area denied on technicalities. | BID OPENING MEETING | 03/27/2013 |
| Bids for the jail\'s food service contract will be opened tomorrow. | GIVE IT BACK! | 03/26/2013 |
| Commissioners discuss how best to return funds already received from government. | GETTING ACQUAINTED | 03/26/2013 |
| New district health director visits commissioners. | DELAYS EXPECTED ON ROAD | 03/19/2013 |
| Forest Service announces Salmon River Road work schedule. | BULLDOG TENACITY | 03/17/2013 |
| County Veterans Service Officer recognized as moving force behind establishment of Salmon VA Clinic. | ELECTION # EIGHT | 03/13/2013 |
| School bond fails passage for eighth time. | NEW FOREST SUPERVISOR ANNOUNCED | 03/13/2013 |
| Forest Service selects new Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor. | CONTINUTED SUPPORT | 03/12/2013 |
| County expresses continued support of SWCD.
| MAJOR DRUG CONFISCATION | 03/09/2013 |
| Idaho State Police seize over a million dollars worth of illegal drugs. | SITE SPECIFIC DOCUMENTATION | 03/02/2013 |
| County now has documentation on which to base snow load requirements for roofs. | HOWELL HONORED | 02/25/2013 |
| County names Alan Howell Volunteer of the Year. | NO CRIMINAL ACTION | 02/15/2013 |
| Independent investigation concludes no criminal actions on the part of local law enforcement. | COUNTY FINANCIAL STATUS DISCUSSED | 02/14/2013 |
| Secure Rural Schools Act funding apparently done for now as county looks ahead. | GOING GLOBAL | 02/12/2013 |
| County\'s \"Forests Under Fire\" documentary being viewed internationally. | FUNDING ISSUES SLOW RECOVERY | 02/06/2013 |
| Forest Service report details shortages for restoration work. | FOREST SERVICE RECAPS YEAR | 02/06/2013 |
| Acting Supervisor updates Commissioners on 2012 agency projects. | JUVENILES ARRESTED | 02/01/2013 |
| Sheriff reports arrest in joy ride that ended with burned jeep. | SNOWMOBILE RIDER RESCUED | 01/29/2013 |
| Sheriff\'s Office reports rescue of injured snowmobile rider. | LEMHI COUNTY PRESENTS... | 01/28/2013 |
| Local documentary on Forest Health released to Internet. | PLAN B | 01/28/2013 |
| County will take lead in submitting next proposal for new Shoup Bridge. | PROCEDURES FOR ANIMAL ABUSE REPORTS | 01/16/2013 |
| Humane Society discusses animal abuse reporting problems with commissioners. | MOVING AHEAD WITH MOBILITY | 01/16/2013 |
| Commissioners OK research into establishing air service. | PLANS IN PLACE | 01/14/2013 |
| Law enforcement and area teachers have safety planning session | GRANT REQUEST | 01/04/2013 |
| Sheriff seeks public support for grant application. | COLD AND WET BUT SAFE | 12/31/2012 |
| Driver takes unexpected river plunge. | REPAIRS BEGIN | 12/20/2012 |
| Agencies join forces to begin habitat restoration. | ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION ORDERED | 12/17/2012 |
| Lemhi County Prosecuting Attorney Bruce Withers wants further review of in-custody death. | GUZMAN MOVES ON | 12/05/2012 |
| Salmon-Challis Supervisor will be leaving for Boise job. | APPROACHING THE EDGE | 12/04/2012 |
| Senator Crapo defines \'the cliff.\' | TROUT UNLIMITED ANNOUNCEMENT | 12/03/2012 |
| Sportsman group reports successful end to project. | ISP FINDS HOMEMADE BOMB | 11/30/2012 |
| Routine traffic stop results in multiple charges. | EXEMPTIONS POSSIBLE | 11/27/2012 |
| Commissioners decide to make roof code exemptions possible. | THANKSGIVING DAY WRECK | 11/26/2012 |
| Sheriff reports deer caused accident. | FAMILY ESCAPES INJURIES | 11/19/2012 |
| Sheriff reports roll-over accident. | THAT TIME OF YEAR | 11/09/2012 |
| Statements are in the mail and taxes are due December 20. | YEP MILESTONE | 11/06/2012 |
| Youth Employment Program has own home base. | LOCAL RETURNS | 11/06/2012 |
| Local voters re-elect sheriff and reject seventh school bond initiative. | REMEMBERING VETERANS | 11/05/2012 |
| Veterans Day Poppies available for a donation. | PROBATIONER HOSPITALIZED | 11/01/2012 |
| Sheriff reports woman on probation in critical condition. | DISRESPECT CAUSING CLOSURES | 10/29/2012 |
| Abusive treatment of property causes owners to cut access. | INFORMATION NEEDED | 10/20/2012 |
| Sheriff reports grand theft and requests public assistance. | BOARD MEMBER NAMED | 10/15/2012 |
| Commissioners appoint Hospital Board Member and hear department reports. | BREAKING CAMP | 10/06/2012 |
| Crews begin packing camp as fire calms. | WINDING DOWN | 10/04/2012 |
| Crews still working on hot spots. | MAJOR GRANT AWARDED FOR COMMUNICATIONS | 10/02/2012 |
| Lemhi County emergency communications to take giant leap forward. | MUSTANG CONTAINMENT AT 50% | 10/02/2012 |
| Rehabilitation begins in some areas while fire lines still monitored in others. | FIRE ACTIVITY | 09/29/2012 |
| Wind encourages fire activity on complex. | STILL SMOKING | 09/28/2012 |
| Fire activity slowing on Mustang Complex but not done yet. | MUSTANG STILL SMOLDERING | 09/27/2012 |
| Mustang Complex 30 percent contained. | FIRST STEP TOWARD LANDFILL COMPOST PROJECT | 09/27/2012 |
| Department managers report to County Commissioners. | WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD PROBLEMS | 09/26/2012 |
| Homeowner president brings road issues to commissioners. | HALSTEAD & MUSTANG COMPLEX UPDATE | 09/23/2012 |
| Officials hope weather change will dampen fires. | AREAS OF HALSTEAD STILL ACTIVE | 09/22/2012 |
| Active burning continues in Halstead. Inversion predicted to lift by noon. | MUSTANG COMPLEX - IDAHO/MONTANA UPDATE | 09/22/2012 |
| Active fire day predicted. | RADIATION FEARS ADDED TO THE MIX | 09/21/2012 |
| Department of Environmental Quality researching risks of areas burning around old mines. | HALSTEAD QUIET | 09/21/2012 |
| Heavy smoke actually retarding fire activity on Halstead. | MUSTANG COMPLEX UPDATE | 09/20/2012 |
| Fire activity calming and rehab work beginning. | HALSTEAD REPORT | 09/20/2012 |
| Fire still burning but not as aggressively. | MUSTANG UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY | 09/19/2012 |
| Mop up operations in some fire areas. | MUSTANG FIRE | 09/18/2012 |
| Investigators determine fire east of Highway 93 not human caused. | HALSTEAD UPDATE | 09/18/2012 |
| Repair and rehabilitation on 168,000 acre Halstead fire. | MUSTANG COMPLEX UPDATE | 09/16/2012 |
| Local fire departments fight to save structures. | HALSTEAD CONTINUES TO GROW | 09/16/2012 |
| Another 4500 acres burned. | EVACUATION CHANGES ANNOUNCED | 09/16/2012 |
| Some residents will be allowed to return to their properties as of Monday. | HALSTEAD REACTIVATES | 09/15/2012 |
| More acreage consumed as windy conditions bring new life to Halstead fire. | FIRE EAST OF HIGHWAY 93 | 09/14/2012 |
| Local fire departments called to fire on east side of 93 North. | NEW TEAM TO TAKE OVER HALSTEAD | 09/13/2012 |
| Containment at 50 % on Halstead Fire. | MUSTANG COMPLEX NEARS 300,000 ACRE MARK | 09/13/2012 |
| Cold weather allows burnout operations on Mustang Fire Complex. | MUSTANG FIRE UPDATE | 09/12/2012 |
| Acreage continues to increase but weather is helping to calm fire spread. | HALSTEAD 45% CONTAINED | 09/12/2012 |
| Halstead Fire becoming more manageable. | ADDITIONAL ACREAGE | 09/11/2012 |
| Mustang Complex grows by 8,419 acres. | HALSTEAD UPDATE | 09/11/2012 |
| Some areas around Halstead reopenning. | HALSTEAD 40% CONTAINED | 09/10/2012 |
| Conditions allowing for some mop up to begin. | + 20,000 ACREAGE ON MUSTANG | 09/10/2012 |
| Wing enlarged Mustang Complex by 20,000 acres Sunday. | WIND PREDICTED | 09/09/2012 |
| Forecast for wind over 261,010 acre Mustang fire. | EVACUATION ORDERS ISSUED | 09/09/2012 |
| Residents in area of Mustang Complex fire being evacuated. | MUSTANG COMPLEX REPORT | 09/08/2012 |
| Fire activity slows. Wind expected tomorrow. | FRONT LINES HOLDING ON HALSTEAD | 09/08/2012 |
| Weather is helping firefighters hold lines and increase containment to 30%. | EVACUATIONS POSSIBLE | 09/08/2012 |
| Wind warning may cause evcuations in North Fork area Sunday. | MUSTANG FIRE SLOWS | 09/07/2012 |
| Even though Mustang has momentarily calmed, officials warn against becoming complacent. | HALSTEAD UPDATE | 09/07/2012 |
| Halstead at 20% containment. | MUSTANG REPORT FOR THURSDAY | 09/06/2012 |
| 6,666 acres added to burn. | EVACUATION LEVELS REVISED | 09/06/2012 |
| Sheriff reevaluates evacuation levels for North Fork area. | HALSTEAD MOVES NORTH AND EAST | 09/05/2012 |
| Wind moves fire to the north and east and adds acerage. | FIRE GROWS TO THE EAST | 09/05/2012 |
| Winds expected to push Mustang Complex fire further east. | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 09/04/2012 |
| Highway 75 open with pilot cars. | MUSTANG UPDATE FOR TUESDAY AM | 09/04/2012 |
| Mustang Complex continues move towards Highway 93 North. | HIGHWAY 93 DELAY PREPARATIONS | 09/04/2012 |
| Officials prepare for possible delays on Highway 93 North due to Mustang Fire. | TWO MORE FIRES JOIN THE COMPLEX | 09/03/2012 |
| Cabin Springs and Lost Packer join the Mustang Complex. | EVACUATION ALERT | 09/03/2012 |
| Evacuation levels increased along Highway 93 corridor north of Salmon. | HALSTEAD UPDATE FOR SUNDAY | 09/02/2012 |
| Torching and spotting continues. | MUSTANG COMPLEX REPORT | 09/02/2012 |
| Fire still expected to impact Highway 93 corridor. | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 09/01/2012 |
| Halstead fires holding at 124,892 acres. | ANOTHER 7,000 ACRES BURNED | 08/31/2012 |
| Halstead Fire reaches 123,893 acres. | HALSTEAD FIRE STILL GROWING | 08/30/2012 |
| Weather continues to contribute to fire growth. | MUSTANG COMPLEX UPDATE | 08/30/2012 |
| Burned acreage nearing the 200,000 mark on Mustang complex. | EVACUATIONS IMMINENT | 08/29/2012 |
| North Fork area residents alerted to be ready and set to go quickly. | HALSTEAD FIRE JUMPS IN ACREAGE BURNED | 08/29/2012 |
| Aternoon winds sent fire onto new acreage. More wind predicted for today. | HIGHWAY CLOSED DUE TO HALSTEAD FIRE | 08/29/2012 |
| Officials close section of Highway 75 because of fire threats. | LEVEL 3 EVACUATION ON AREAS OF MUSTANG COMPLEX | 08/29/2012 |
| Evacuation alert goes to level 3 for portions of North Fork area. | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 08/28/2012 |
| Hot and dry weather is not good news for firefighters. | SMOKEY THE BEAR DESCENDANT? | 08/28/2012 |
| A blistered bear cub rescued by Forest Service and Fish and Game personnel. | MUSTANG FIRE UPDATE FOR MONDAY | 08/27/2012 |
| Weather worries for Mustang Fire crews. | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 08/26/2012 |
| Halstead fire continues to burn as it turns one month old tomorrow. | RED FLAG FOR MUSTANG FIRE | 08/26/2012 |
| Red Flag warning for afternoon weather in vicinity of Mustang Fire Complex. | MUSTANG FIRE | 08/24/2012 |
| Mustang fire grows to 118,220 acres. | MUSTANG FIRE UPDATE | 08/23/2012 |
| Mustang fire over 99,000 acres and nine percent contained. Corn Creek open for boat launches. | EVACUATION ORDERED | 08/23/2012 |
| Evacuation ordered for downriver areas due to Mustang Fire. | HALSTEAD FIRE REPORT | 08/22/2012 |
| Fire report of 5 percent containment | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 08/21/2012 |
| Halstead Fire expecting afternoon wind. | MUSTANG COMPLEX EXPECTING GUSTY WINDS | 08/21/2012 |
| Growth has slowed on Mustang Complex however afternoon winds expected. | MUSTANG COMPLEX UPDATE FOR SUNDAY | 08/19/2012 |
| Red flags are flying for afternoon and evening weather in fire areas. | CONTAINMENT REMAINS AT 3 PERCENT | 08/18/2012 |
| Halstead Fire at 88,371 acres burned. Possible thunderstorms by tomorrow. | CREWS FIGHT TO STOP FIRE AT RIVER | 08/18/2012 |
| Crews fought through night to hold fire on north side of river. | ALMOST 84,000 ACRES | 08/17/2012 |
| Halstead Fire continues to spread causing evacuation concerns. | MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT TAKES LIFE | 08/17/2012 |
| Idaho State Police report fatality from motorcycle accident. | MUSTANG JUMPS TO 73,000 ACRES | 08/16/2012 |
| Mustang complex grows to 73,000 acres as it spreads in all directions. | EVACUATION ORDERED | 08/16/2012 |
| Custer County Sheriff orders evacuation. | BURN OUT RESULTS SUCCESSFUL | 08/14/2012 |
| Downriver structures saved by burn out operation. | HALSTEAD UPDATE | 08/14/2012 |
| Halstead Fire continues to grow. | MONDAY FIRE UPDATE | 08/13/2012 |
| One fire out and two more detected. | BEING NEIGHBORLY | 08/13/2012 |
| County Sheriff answers call for assistance from fellow sheriff. | RIVER ROAD CLOSED | 08/13/2012 |
| Forest Supervisor talks with County Commissioners about Mustang Complex fire. River Road closed a few hours later. | FOREST SERVICE ANNOUNCES ROAD CLOSURE | 08/13/2012 |
| SALMON RIVER ROAD IS CLOSED AND RESIDENTS ARE BEING EVACUATED. | MUSTANG COMPLEX FIRE REPORT | 08/13/2012 |
| Monday evening report on fire complex road closure. | MORE FIRE GROWTH EXPECTED | 08/12/2012 |
| Weather conditions promoting more growth of Halstead fire. | SOME DOWNRIVER RESIDENTS EVACUATED | 08/12/2012 |
| Forest Service issues list of actions being taken due to Mustang Complex fire. | FIRE COUNT FROM LIGHTNING STORM LAST NIGHT | 08/11/2012 |
| Strong lightning storm leaves more fires than rain. | STANLEY RESIDENTS MEET TONIGHT | 08/11/2012 |
| Stanley residents will hear updates on Halstead Fire. | FIRES NOW GROUPED AS MUSTANG COMPLEX | 08/09/2012 |
| Several fires in the north zone have joined and are now treated as one complex. | BACKBURN PLANNED | 08/07/2012 |
| Plans for fighting Halstead Fire include aerial ignitions. | FIRST MENTION OF CONTAINMENT | 08/05/2012 |
| Update on Halstead Fire mentions the word \'containment\' for the first time. | MORE ACREAGE BURNED | 08/04/2012 |
| Halstead Fire continues to grow. | STATUS OF AREA FIRES | 08/04/2012 |
| Two smaller fires add acreage. | TWICE THE SIZE | 08/03/2012 |
| Afternoon winds push Halstead Fire to the north and east. | WIND SPURS FIRE GROWTH | 08/02/2012 |
| Halstead Fire moves east. Community meeting planned. | HALSTEAD FIRE UPDATE | 08/01/2012 |
| Halstead Fire passes the 5,000 acre mark. | AREA FIRES | 07/31/2012 |
| Report on six of the fires burning on the Salmon Challis National Forest. | HALSTEAD FIRE GROWS | 07/31/2012 |
| Halstead Fire near Stanley grows to 3700 acres. | FIRE IN STANLEY AREA DRAWS CREWS | 07/30/2012 |
| A fire that started over the weekend 18 miles from Stanley goes into high gear. | SEVEN NEW FIRES | 07/29/2012 |
| Crews sent to seven lightning causesd fires. | CHRANDAL FIRE UPDATE | 07/29/2012 |
| Crews continue to build lines as wheather cooperates. | HALF WAY THERE | 07/26/2012 |
| Containment now 50 percent. | SHERIFF FILES THEFT REPORT | 07/25/2012 |
| Sheriff Bowerman details Panter Creek area break-in and theft. | LINE WORK IS HOLDING | 07/25/2012 |
| In spite of dry breezy weather crews are holding Chrandal Fire at 40 percent containment. | 25 YEAR VOLUNTEER HONORED | 07/22/2012 |
| Lemhi County Fire Protection District and Ed Gibson. | RED FLAGS FLYING | 07/22/2012 |
| Red flag weather alert for Chrandal Fire crews. | CONTAINMENT INCREASES | 07/21/2012 |
| Crews now report 40 percent containment on two thousand acre Chrandal Fire. | CREWS STILL ON DUTY | 07/19/2012 |
| Fire update on new fires and Chrandal. | LATEST ON CHRANDAL FIRE | 07/18/2012 |
| Crews monitor fire as weather turns warmer, drier and windier. | NEW FIRES | 07/18/2012 |
| Fire at Ten Mile on Highway 93 south has topped the ridge and threatening Sunset Heights Subdivision. | THANKS FOR BEING THERE | 07/17/2012 |
| Recipients of local emergency services volunteers say \'thank you.\' | CONTAINING SPOT FIRES | 07/16/2012 |
| Weather is putting damper on Montana fire as crews work to put out spot fires straying into Idaho. | CHRANDAL FIRE EXPANDS | 07/12/2012 |
| Type II team takes over Chrandal Fire. | MINING RESTRICTIONS EXPLAINED | 06/16/2012 |
| FS explains postion on mining requests. | GUNFIRE REPORTS | 06/14/2012 |
| Sheriff reports two shooting incidents, one with injuries. | DUE DATE | 06/12/2012 |
| Second half of taxes due. | FILLING THE LANDFILL | 06/12/2012 |
| New DEQ rules mean shorter life for landfill. | MOTORCYCLE CRASH | 06/11/2012 |
| Sheriff reports effects of motorcycle accident on 93 North. | LOCAL MAN INJURED | 06/06/2012 |
| Local resident injured in crash reportedly caused by being run off the road. | LOCAL GRADUATE WINS DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP | 05/29/2012 |
| Idaho Association of Counties scholarship goes to Salmon graduate. | DUMPSTER ETIQUETTE NEEDED | 05/16/2012 |
| Landfill manager reminds residents how to use dumpster sites. | POSSIBLE LAND TRANSFER | 05/15/2012 |
| Nature Conservancy proposes land donatation to Fish and Game. | VOTER CHOICES IN PRIMARY | 05/15/2012 |
| School levy passes and preferences for who should move on to the general election stated. | DOWNRIVER ROAD CLOSURE | 05/10/2012 |
| Four hour road closure Friday afternoon. | UPADATES FROM COBALT DISTRICT | 05/03/2012 |
| Acting District Ranger reports on plans for old mines, new mines and weeds. | FUNDS AFFECT ROADS AND A-FRAMES | 05/03/2012 |
| High priority roads first, no more A-frame rentals, progress on timber sales and inventories among topics discussed. | REPPELLERS COMING TO TOWN | 05/01/2012 |
| Salmon Air Base to host training. | SHERIFF URGES CAUTION | 04/26/2012 |
| Sheriff warns of dangers as Salmon River reaches high water season. | RAC HAS HISTORY OF SUCCESS | 04/18/2012 |
| Forest Service recounts the eleven year history of Resource Advisory Council projects. | RULES TO MATCH THE TIMES | 04/10/2012 |
| Airport Board presents new list of rules for approval by commissioners. | ACCIDENT REPORT | 04/09/2012 |
| County sheriff files accident report for Easter weekend. | FROM WASHINGTON DC... | 03/27/2012 |
| Forest Service announces new national plan. | MORE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS | 03/23/2012 |
| District Six awards more dollars for local transportation needs. | ON THE ROAD AGAIN | 03/20/2012 |
| Long awaited transport arrives. | GEOTHERMAL COMMENTS INVITED | 03/19/2012 |
| Forest Service to host public comment meeting on geothermal leases. | VOTERS SAID NO | 03/14/2012 |
| A #13,500,000 school bond has been rejected.
| VOLUNTEERS HONORED | 03/12/2012 |
| Three people chosen by county as outstanding volunteers. | VANDALISM CASE RESOLVED | 03/08/2012 |
| Those responsible for damage to county vehicle have been identified. | MAJOR DAMAGE FROM ACCIDENT | 03/08/2012 |
| Sheriff reports one vehicle accident north of town. | REWARD OFFERED | 02/28/2012 |
| Reward offered for information leading to vehicular vandalism. | COMMISSIONERS HEAR BOND DETAILS | 02/28/2012 |
| Committee representative describes goal of school bond. | COMPOST PROJECT CONTEMPLATED | 02/27/2012 |
| Landfill manager taking steps towards implementing a compost program. | ROAD ACCESS NOT AN ISSUE | 02/24/2012 |
| Roads targeted for reclamation in North Fork area are not in violation of Travel Plan. | ROAD ACCESS NOT AN ISSUE | 02/24/2012 |
| Roads targeted for reclamation in North Fork area are not in violation of Travel Plan. | NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS NAMED | 02/22/2012 |
| Commissioners select volunteers to fill vacancies on committees. | CAUSE OF DEATH DETERMINED | 02/21/2012 |
| Pathologist report classifies death as accidental. | CAUSE OF DEATH DETERMINED | 02/21/2012 |
| Pathologist report classifies death as accidental. | COURTHOUSE UPGRADES | 02/16/2012 |
| Two Courthouse offices will be getting heating and cooling system. | ROAD ISSUE AND DOG TRAINING | 02/15/2012 |
| Commissioner Jakovac reports planned closures of some roads in North Fork District. Law enforcement gives progress reports on K-9 training. | SAGE GROUSE COMMENT EXTENSION | 02/13/2012 |
| Salmon/Challis one of ten forests to received extended comment period on Sage Grouse. | TEST OF ENDURANCE | 01/23/2012 |
| 12 hour Mountan Bike race scheduled. | TRAFFIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE | 01/16/2012 |
| State Police report death of 18 year old Challis man. | FUTURE OF LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION UNCERTAIN | 01/12/2012 |
| TRPTA Executive Director outlines problems facing the transportation company. | GEARING UP FOR EXPANDED RUNWAY | 01/09/2012 |
| Airport Board reports major improvements scheduled for runway. | EDICT SATURATION POINT REACHED | 01/09/2012 |
| The Lemhi Cattle Growers are fed up with Washington edicts and apparent lack of local support. | YEAR ENDS WITH NO INJURY ACCIDENT | 01/03/2012 |
| Montana pick-up truck takes icy plunge. | MUCH LOVED POLICE DOG DIES | 12/23/2011 |
| Ten year old Lyka passes away. | MISSING VEHICLE FOUND | 12/22/2011 |
| Washington state vehicle missing since last February found in Lemhi County. | TEENAGER FOUND DEAD | 12/11/2011 |
| Sheriff reports death of a local teen. Cause is being investigated. | COMMISSIONERS HEAR AGENCY REPORTS | 12/11/2011 |
| BLM and FS representatives bring County Commissioners up to date on projects. | LESSONS LEARNED | 12/07/2011 |
| The 2011 fire season taught Forest Service a few lessons. | UPDATE ON FS PROGRAMS | 12/07/2011 |
| Programs other than fire fighting outlined by Forest Service officials. | DRIVERS CAUTIONED | 11/25/2011 |
| One road closed, another is hazardous. | REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT MANAGERS | 11/14/2011 |
| Snow moisture content, dumpster sites, taxes, forest roads and the Fire Wise program are some of the topics discussed by commissioners. | NEW RULES FOR FIRE CONTRACTORS | 11/13/2011 |
| Seminar to be held on new rules for those wishing to contract with agencies. | LEADORE HOME BURGLARIZED | 11/08/2011 |
| Money and coins missing from Leadore home. | ICY ROAD LEADS TO ACCIDENT | 11/02/2011 |
| Sheriff Bowerman reports accident on Lost Trail Pass. | BEING $ PREPARED | 11/01/2011 |
| County reports end of fiscal year savings. | CONSTRUCTION ZONE | 10/31/2011 |
| Down river road drivers warned about bridge construction activities. | COMMISSIONERS SELECT BOARD MEMBERS | 10/25/2011 |
| Three new members for Hospital Board. | UNSCHEDULED LANDING | 10/17/2011 |
| Forced landing inflicts damage to aircraft but no physical injuries. | FIRE PLAN EFFORTS PRAISED | 10/15/2011 |
| Idaho Fire Plan Working Group is making great progress towards assisting counties and communities. | END OF THE YEAR SAVINGS | 10/14/2011 |
| Sheriff Bowerman repays county coffers. | FIRE UPDATE | 10/03/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release updates activity on area fires. | COMMISSIONERS WILL APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS | 09/28/2011 |
| Appointments to the Hospital Board will be made next month. Applications invited. | SEARCH ENDS SUCCESSFULLY | 09/26/2011 |
| Salmon Search and Rescue volunteers flown to Middle Fork area to find lost hunter. | FIRE NOT OVER YET | 09/25/2011 |
| Weather conditions give new life to the Salt Fire. | FALL EQUINOX FIRE UPDATE | 09/23/2011 |
| Salt Fire continues to creep and smoke. | FIRE UPDATE ON ALL AREAS | 09/22/2011 |
| Fire activity continues to moderate on all area fires. | MORE AREAS REOPENED | 09/20/2011 |
| Forest Service continues to reopen areas closed by fires. | MOP UP IN PROGRESS | 09/19/2011 |
| Fire crews turn efforts to mop up operations. | CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO IMPROVE | 09/18/2011 |
| Weather conditions continue to keep a lid on fire activity. | FIRE REPORT ON SALT | 09/17/2011 |
| Crews leaving and replacements arriving. | RAIN IMPROVED OUTLOOK | 09/17/2011 |
| The cold front that brought rain to several area fires has calmed fire activity in general. | FIRE REPORT FOR WEDNESDAY | 09/14/2011 |
| Weather is helping to calm fires. | CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS CHANGED | 09/14/2011 |
| County Commissioners vote to restore state snow load codes. | VIRUS INFECTS CAMP | 09/14/2011 |
| Fire crew on Black Canyon fire sent home due to illness. | FOREST SERVICE BRIEFS COUNTY | 09/13/2011 |
| Salmon-Challis Natiional Forst officials update County Commissioners on fire activity. | FIRES REMAIN ACTIVE | 09/11/2011 |
| Changes in closure orders status. | NOTICE FROM LEMHI COUNTY SHERIFF | 09/10/2011 |
| Sheriff announces evacuation order status. | WEATHER IS KEY TO SALT FIRE | 09/09/2011 |
| Lines are holding on the Salt Fire as officials watch weather conditions. | UPDATE ON IDAHO-MONTANA FIRE | 09/09/2011 |
| Inversion that calmed the Salt Fire is having the same effect on the Saddle Complex area. | THURSDAY MORNING REPORT | 09/08/2011 |
| Salt fire report lists 17,567 acres burned. | SALT FIRE REACHES 15,818 ACRES | 09/07/2011 |
| Salt Fire continues to its march to the south. | SALT FIRE CLOSURE ORDER EXPANDED | 09/07/2011 |
| Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor Guzman expands closure order. | LABOR DAY BLOWOUT | 09/06/2011 |
| Salt Fire blows up to the south adding 2800 acres to burned area. | FS FIRE REPORT | 09/06/2011 |
| Recap of fires on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. | EVACUATIONS ORDERED | 09/06/2011 |
| Several inhabited areas near the Salt Fire have been ordered to evacuate. | LABOR DAY FIRE REPORT | 09/05/2011 |
| Salt Fire continues to grow and inversion chokes valley with smoke. | AREA FIRE UPDATE | 09/05/2011 |
| Report on all fires in Salmon-Challis National forest. | FIRE REPORT FOR SUNDAY | 09/04/2011 |
| Weather gives crews chance to increase buffer zone on Salt Fire. | FIRE UPDATE FOR SATURDAY | 09/03/2011 |
| Forest Service update on area fires shows Salt Fire has increased in size. | SALT FIRE UPDATE | 09/02/2011 |
| Salt Fire threatens Williams Lake community and residents begin property protection measures. | ITEMS TAKEN FROM FAIRGROUNDS FOUND | 09/01/2011 |
| Coors drums and two rabbits stolen from the fairgrounds have been found according to a Lemhi County Press Release from the Sheriff\'s office | FIRE BEING FOUGHT NEAR HOWE | 09/01/2011 |
| Forest Service reports details on Black Canyon Fire. | SALT FIRE GROWS | 08/31/2011 |
| Forest Service reports Salt Fire grew by 2,000 acres Monday afternoon. | NEW FIRES REPORTED | 08/30/2011 |
| Forest Service reports three new fire starts. | DOZER TRANSPORT BURNS | 08/30/2011 |
| Truck and trailer burns in Salt Fire. No fire crew injuries sustained. | WEATHER WARNING | 08/29/2011 |
| Red Flag warning has been issued for this afternoon on fires to the west and south of Salmon. | FAIRGROUNDS THIEVERY | 08/29/2011 |
| Sheriff seeks information on who would rob 4-H members and beer sign. | MORE NEW FIRE STARTS | 08/27/2011 |
| Forest Service reports several new fire starts and details progress. | SADDLE COMPLEX-LATEST REPORT | 08/27/2011 |
| Fires north of Salmon and North Fork continue to burn, slowly. | FIRES TO THE SOUTH AND WEST | 08/27/2011 |
| Forest Service updates status on fire starts from earlier in the week. | OFFICIAL ROAD CLOSURES | 08/27/2011 |
| Forest Service issues official road closure document for areas near Salt Fire. | SADDLE COMPLEX REPORT | 08/26/2011 |
| Still no areas of containment on Saddle Complex Fire. | PREPARING FOR EAST AND SOUTH MOVEMENT | 08/24/2011 |
| Saddle Complex fire predicted to move east and south causing concerns for Owl Creek area. | LATEST FIRE STARTS | 08/23/2011 |
| Forest Service lists area fires in addition to the Saddle Complex. | FIRE GROWS TO OVER 18,000 ACRES | 08/23/2011 |
| Forest Service press release announces 17,000 acre fire increase in one evening. | CLEAN UP IS HUGE SUCCESS | 08/22/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release describes day on the river. | COUNTY REFINANCES BOND | 08/19/2011 |
| Successful refinancing of 2003 Hospital Bond saves taxpayers over a half million dollars in taxes. | WILDERNESS FIRES | 08/18/2011 |
| Forest Service update on fires burning in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. | WEEKEND BURGLARY REPORTED | 08/16/2011 |
| Sheriff describes items taken in Salmon Moto Cross burglary. | DISAPPOINTING RESULTS | 08/09/2011 |
| County is disappointed over Transportation Plan document. | LIGHTNING FIRES | 08/09/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release identifies new lightning caused fires | FS ANNOUNCES CLOSURE | 08/06/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release explains Sleeping Deer Road closure. | SALMON RIVER ROAD REPAIRS | 08/02/2011 |
| Forest Service announces road repairs at Deadwater. | EYE ON BOND MARKET | 07/26/2011 |
| County Commissioners watch savings decline as congress fails to resolve deficit and debt ceiling crisis. | BACKBURN BEING CONSIDERED | 07/25/2011 |
| Fire officials consider back burn to block Indian Fire. | FIRE 10% CONTAINED | 07/23/2011 |
| A Type II Incident Management team has taken over the Indian Fire. | MOTHER AND CHILD SURVIVE ACCIDENT | 07/21/2011 |
| Jennifer and Deanda McCullough uninjured as car rolls into river.
| QUICK CALL LEADS TO RESCUE | 07/18/2011 |
| Immedicate call to Dispatch puts Lyka on scene and on scent. | SEARCH & RESCUE TO THE RESCUE | 07/18/2011 |
| Search and Rescue jet boat rescues stranded deaf boy. | FIRE SEASON BEGINS | 07/18/2011 |
| Forest Service reports first fires of the season. | DOWNRIVER PROJECT TO BEGIN | 07/12/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release announces bridges across river project is set to begin. | STILL CLOSED TO CAMPING | 07/12/2011 |
| Two downriver areas still closed pending archaeological inventory. | FIGHTING JURISDICTIONAL AUTHORITY | 07/05/2011 |
| Senator and County Commissioner comment on Guidance Document. | HOLIDAY CAMPGROUNDS | 06/28/2011 |
| Forest Service Press Release lists campgrounds open for 4th of July weekend. | COURTHOUSE ENERGY PLAN MOVES AHEAD | 06/27/2011 |
| A bid has been accepted on Courthouse window replacement and attic renovation. | RIVER READINGS | 06/26/2011 |
| National Weather Service predicts area river flows will continue to drop. | HOW HIGH? | 06/25/2011 |
| National Weather Service river levels for Saturday morning, June 25. | SEARCH ENDS | 06/23/2011 |
| Sheriff reports the body of Lela Knox has been found and identified. | ENERGY UPGRADE AT COURTHOUSE | 06/14/2011 |
| Energy wise improvements planned at Courthouse. New Field Manager announced for BLM. | PAYMENTS DUE | 06/13/2011 |
| County Treasurer reminds property owners tax time is near. | RESIDENTS CLEAN HOUSE | 06/13/2011 |
| Many participate in Household Hazardous Waste Day. | $5,000 RAISED FOR FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION | 06/07/2011 |
| Memorial run/walk pays tribute to Allen and Heath. | YIELD TO RUNNERS | 06/03/2011 |
| Sheriff asks drivers to be cautious in area of Memorial Run. | REPORT FROM SHERIFF | 06/02/2011 |
| Sheriff reports on search status and single vehicle accident. | MEMORABLE HUNT OPPORTUNITIES PLANNED | 05/27/2011 |
| Commissioners told of special hunting and fishing opportunities being arranged for Wounded Warrior Veterans. | STILL MISSING | 05/27/2011 |
| Search continues for local woman feared drowned. | CITATIONS PENDING | 05/27/2011 |
| Driver escapes from river after truck lands in Salmon River. | BACK ON SCHEDULE | 05/27/2011 |
| Drivers License office hours returning to normal soon. | RIVER SEARCH | 05/26/2011 |
| Sheriff reports rescue attempt has become recovery mission. | COMMISSIONERS HEAR DEPARTMENT REPORTS | 05/26/2011 |
| Updates on Fire Wise campaign, Hazardous Household Materials collection day and Road and Bridge frustrations with agencies. | FAIRGROUNDS ADDITION AND ESCALATING JAIL COSTS | 05/24/2011 |
| Commissioners approve purchase and explain mandatory county costs. | WILDLIFE WATCHING EXACTS TOLL | 05/23/2011 |
| Rear end accident occurs due to watching wildlife instead of traffic. | ALLEN BRIDGE TO BE REPLACED | 05/10/2011 |
| Commissioners sign on to bridge building process. | LEVEE CONDITIONS | 05/10/2011 |
| County not allowed access to levees through some properties. | HUMANE SOCIETY REQUEST | 05/10/2011 |
| Commissioners hear funding request and continue land purchase negotiations. | WEATHER RELATED | 05/09/2011 |
| Weather plays role in three traffic accidents. | DRUG DISPOSAL DAY | 04/29/2011 |
| Law enforcement sponsors opportunity to safely dispose of old medications. | NAVIGATION UPDATE | 04/27/2011 |
| Forest Service press release updates Salmon River conditions at blow out. | DETERMINING RIGHT-OF-WAY | 04/26/2011 |
| County begins official process to determine Geertson Creek road status. | PROPERTY RETURNED TO TAX ROLL | 04/25/2011 |
| Seven properties sold by county in tax deed sale. | LOG JAM STATUS | 04/21/2011 |
| Forest Service Public Affairs Officer Kent Fuellenbach reports treacherous conditions. | WORKING WITHIN REGULATIONS | 04/20/2011 |
| Best management seminar provided for those working projects near streams or river. | LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS ON WEEKEND | 04/18/2011 |
| One DUI citation and one missing mule. | OUTREACH PROGRAM DISCUSSED | 04/14/2011 |
| Local committee works to connect Salmon with Outreach Program. | ENERGY RENOVATION | 04/12/2011 |
| Classic building to undergo energy upgrades. | FS ANNOUNCES RIVER BLOCKAGE | 04/07/2011 |
| Creek blow out jams river below Salmon Falls. | ROAD DESIGNATION QUESTION | 04/04/2011 |
| Initiation of road validation process is recommended. | HIGHER EDUCATION | 04/01/2011 |
| Commissioners hear junior college potential for Lemhi County. | COMMISSIONERS HEAR FROM TRPTA | 03/29/2011 |
| Officials from transit company visit with commissioneers. | COUNTY ACCEPTS GIFTS FROM ARTIST | 03/28/2011 |
| The late Roger Grenier left the county a collection of his artistry. | LOCAL FS WINS EXCELLENCE AWARD | 03/26/2011 |
| Salmon-Challis Forest connects wilderness areas to satellite internet. | CLEAN OUT OLD PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | 03/25/2011 |
| Local law enforcement to provide safe disposal of old prescription drugs. | OFFICERS HERE FROM TWO STATES | 03/22/2011 |
| Sacajawea Center hosts law enforcement training. | FAIR GROUNDS ADDITION | 03/15/2011 |
| County plan to buy acreage will proceed and bridge installation plans on track. | FINANCIAL STATUS RATED EXCELLENT | 03/14/2011 |
| Yearly audit report on finances show county is in very good shape. | LETTER EXPLAINS LETTER | 03/10/2011 |
| Sheriff Bowerman clears confusion over fund raising letter. | PRESS RELEASE FROM SHERIFF | 03/02/2011 |
| Sheriff reports dog shooting incident. | PREPARING FOR SPRING | 02/28/2011 |
| County Road and Bridge crews repair damages from last year and get ready for the 2011 work season. | ACCIDENTS HAPPEN | 02/25/2011 |
| Emergency crews respond to two accidents, one after the other. | RURAL EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROVIDES TRAINING | 02/23/2011 |
| Sheriff\'s office press release describes recent training for Sheriff and Police Chief. | FS EXPLAINS COURT ORDER | 02/16/2011 |
| Salmon-Challis National Forest Supervisor comments on recent court ruling. | SHERIFF SERVES ASSOCIATION | 01/28/2011 |
| Bowerman elected as association Secretary. | LOCAL BUILDERS HONORED | 01/24/2011 |
| Salmon River Builders Association named County Volunteer of the Year. | SNOW SLIDES KEEP CREWS BUSY | 01/19/2011 |
| Forest Service reports the downriver road has been closed several times due to weather related snow and rock slides. | ACCIDENT COSTS LIFE | 01/18/2011 |
| Carmen resident dies as result of accident. | ONE STEP CLOSER | 01/17/2011 |
| Design drawings for new ambulance building have been completed. | FISH PASSAGE WORK APPROVED | 01/12/2011 |
| Wallace Creek project approved and funded. | RESOURCE ADVISORY MEETING SCHEDULED | 01/11/2011 |
| Forest Service office announces next RAC meeting. | SUB ZERO EMERGENCY POWER LINE REPAIRS | 01/11/2011 |
| Local Idaho Power crews endure cold to restore power to customers. | SWEARING-IN CEREMONY | 01/10/2011 |
| Those elected in November officially take office. | DRIVER INFORMATION BEING SOUGHT | 01/03/2011 |
| Sheriff requests information on driver who left accident scene. | HOURS ANNOUNCED | 12/30/2010 |
| Press Release from Sheriff Bowerman announces new hours for Drivers License Office. | POSITIVE STEP TOWARDS COBALT PROJECT | 12/28/2010 |
| County Industrial Development Corporation facilitates availability of more tax exempt bonds. | NEW DOWNRIVER BRIDGES PLANNED | 12/23/2010 |
| Forest Service Press Release announces confirmation of downriver bridge projects. | ROAD CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTE TO ACCIDENTS | 12/20/2010 |
| It was a busy weekend for deputies according to a Press Release from the Lemhi County Sheriff. | EIGHT YEAR OLDS DRIVING ATVs | 12/16/2010 |
| Senate Bill 1098 allows underage ATV drivers on all Forest Service roads. | DAMAGES CAUSE CLOSURES | 12/16/2010 |
| Forest Service explains reasons behind downriver campsite closures. | END OF YEAR PERMIT STATS | 12/15/2010 |
| Building Department Administrator gives year end overview of local construction activity to County Commissioners. | COMMUNICATIONS ASSIST | 12/14/2010 |
| Sheriff urges improvements to emergency communications system. | LAST STEPS TOWARD CONSOLIDATION | 12/13/2010 |
| Petition to annex city into County Fire Protection District proceeds to State Tax Commission. | FS ANNOUNCES SALMON AIR BASE | 12/06/2010 |
| A Forest Service Press Release describes new helicopter base to be built at Salmon Airport. | EXPENSIVE NO INJURY ACCIDENT | 12/03/2010 |
| Two semi trucks collide on 93 North. | PERMANENT ACCESS SITE FOR BOATERS | 11/30/2010 |
| Local Fish and Game personnel discuss plans with County Commissioners for new boat access near Carmen Bridge. | OFFICIAL COMMITTEE REQUESTED | 11/29/2010 |
| Local Transportation Mobility representative asks County Commissioners to establish committee. | ROAD AND BRIDGE WILL ASSIST | 11/29/2010 |
| County will participate in fish friendly project on Wallace Creek. | STILL TIME TO COMMENT | 11/16/2010 |
| Forest Service Press Releases invites comments on Middle Fork management. | CAREER OPPORTUNITY | 11/09/2010 |
| Local law enforcement taking applications for upcoming training opportunity. | OFFER TO BUY ROAD | 11/09/2010 |
| Twin Peaks Ranch offers to buy Rattlesnake Creek Road from county. | NO GATES ALLOWED | 10/25/2010 |
| Twin Peaks Road gates still against state law. | COMMISSIONERS AGREE WITH STATE DECREE | 10/25/2010 |
| Commissioners favor state withdrawal from wolf program. | IDAHO ACHIEVED 74 PERCENT CENSUS PARTICIPATION | 10/21/2010 |
| Seventy four percent of the census forms mailed to Idaho residents were completed and returned. Salmon scored a 78 percent and Lemhi County had a 65 percent return rate. | RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | 10/20/2010 |
| RAC is looking for project proposals according to Forest Service press release. | CAMPSITES READY FOR FISHING SEASON | 10/20/2010 |
| Forest Service announces downriver campsites available for steelhead fishing season. | COUNTY BUSINESS | 10/13/2010 |
| Commissioners assist residents and hear reports. | NEW RULES ON THE MIDDLE FORK | 10/12/2010 |
| Forest Services announces new Middle Fork rules to protect spawning Chinook. | FS ESTIMATES FIRE AT 700 ACRES | 10/03/2010 |
| Crews near North Fork fight control-burn fire that jumped its lines. | NEW APPROACH TO OFFICE | 09/28/2010 |
| County Commissioners approve remodeling project for office entrance. | WRITE-IN CAMPAIGN DECISION | 09/27/2010 |
| Commissioner Barsalou declines write-in campaign attempt. | P&Z MAKES ITS DECISION | 09/27/2010 |
| Controversial gravel pit and hot mix plant proposal gets P&Z Commission approval. | RAC APPROVAL PROCESS BEGINS | 09/24/2010 |
| Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Salmon next month to evaluate project proposals. | FRIENDSHIP AND TRADE | 09/15/2010 |
| County Commissioner returns from trade and friendship mission to China. | COUNTY AGREES TO HELP OBTAIN NEW BRIDGE | 09/14/2010 |
| If the Federal Highway Administration will build it, the county will accept a new bridge. | BACK COUNTRY ROAD WORK | 09/14/2010 |
| Road work will cause some travel delays. | FS ANNOUNCES NEW OPEN-CLOSE DATES | 09/14/2010 |
| FS press release tells of changes enact4ed with new Travel Plan. | ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING CLAIMS LIFE | 09/09/2010 |
| Family dog triggers shotgun blast causing death of owner. | MOP UP BEGINS ON JESSE CREEK | 08/30/2010 |
| Weather puts an end to fire in City of Salmon watershed. | BANNER FIRE NEARS CONTAINMENT | 08/29/2010 |
| Majority of Banner Fire is controlled. | BANNER FIRE 52% CONTAINED | 08/28/2010 |
| Containment figures released on Banner Fire. | FIRE ON JESSE CREEK | 08/27/2010 |
| Fire reported on Jesse Creek seven miles above city of Salmon. | LOCAL COMMISSIONER TAKES LOCAL CONCERNS OVERSEAS | 08/27/2010 |
| Commissioner Bob Cope one of eight selected nationwide to confer with Chinese officials. | RED FLAG WIND WARNING FOR FIREFIGHTERS | 08/26/2010 |
| More crews added to Banner Fire as Red Flag Wind warning goes into effect at noon. | BUGS ARE WINNING | 08/23/2010 |
| Special agent insects are winning against noxious weed. | LEGISLATIVE ISSUES OF PRIME CONCERN | 08/23/2010 |
| Representatives from Senator Risch visit commissioners. | CLOSURES ANNOUNCED | 08/21/2010 |
| Banner Fire is holding at 200 acres however more closures are announced. | NEW FIRE START | 08/20/2010 |
| Fire reported near Banner Summit. | LCEDA HIRES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 08/18/2010 |
| Economic Development Professional has been hired by local Economic Development Association. | RAIN SLOWS FIRES | 08/09/2010 |
| Weekend bursts of rain slow forest fires according to a Press Releases from the Forest Service. | SEDIMENT RELEASE MAY BE VIOLATION | 08/09/2010 |
| Small plume of sediment sent to river by overflow of liner is enough for violation. | FIREFIGHTERS MAKE PROGRESS | 08/05/2010 |
| Forest Service Press Release shows progress on downriver fire. | 160 ACRE SPRING FIRE | 08/03/2010 |
| Crews work to protect Spring Creek area structures according to Forest Service Press Release. | NEW SHERIFF NAMED | 07/26/2010 |
| 37 year law enforcement officer appointed as sheriff. | JUDGE DECIDES SLAVIN PENALTIES | 07/22/2010 |
| Retired sheriff Sam Slavin begins serving jail term. | COLLECTIONS BEHIND LAST YEAR | 07/17/2010 |
| Treasurer Heiser told commissioners property tax payments are trailing behind figures for this time last year. | LIST HAS BEEN SUBMITTED | 07/16/2010 |
| The Republican Central Committee has submitted a list of nominees for the office of Lemhi County Sheriff. | PLAN NEARS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD | 07/14/2010 |
| BLM presents preview of Travel Plan to County Commissioners. | WHAT TO DO WITH CAVES | 07/14/2010 |
| BLM will ask for public input on Dugout Dick\'s former residence. | SECOND DUI | 07/13/2010 |
| Second DUI for Sheriff Slavin results in arrest. | PROCESS TO FILL VACANCY | 07/12/2010 |
| Republican Central Committee meeting to create nominee list for new sheriff will be open to the public. | GETTING THERE FROM HERE | 07/06/2010 |
| Report on efforts being made to improve local transportation services. | BOND PAYMENT PRESENTED | 06/30/2010 |
| Hospital presents $232,000 check to county. | PROGRESS REPORT | 06/29/2010 |
| LCEDA redefined and revamped. | GRAVEL PIT DO OVER | 06/29/2010 |
| An error in proper procedure sends Special Use Permit application back to Planning and Zoning. | DESIGNATED ROADS | 06/25/2010 |
| Forest Services announces new maps are available. | ELECTRONIC TICKETING | 06/24/2010 |
| ISP officers gear into high tech ticketing process. | ROAD STATUS AND LAND SWAP | 06/15/2010 |
| Commissioners decide status of two roads and hear of F&G land exchange. | THAT TIME OF YEAR | 06/14/2010 |
| Property taxes due June 21, 2010. | FUND RAISER BEGINS | 06/14/2010 |
| The Steele Memorial Foundation begins fund raiser with $3,860 check towards the new ambulance building. | FAA COMMENDS LOCAL AIRPORT | 06/07/2010 |
| FAA gives airport high praise for improvements. | NINTH TERM | 05/26/2010 |
| Lenore Hardy Barrett of Custer County has successfully retained District 35 B House seat. | PRIMARY BRINGS CHANGES | 05/25/2010 |
| Primary elections bring change to county Board of Commissioners. | COUNTY ACTION ON ROAD AND DUMPSTER ISSUES | 05/11/2010 |
| Commissioners say no to road vacation and yes to dumpster reinstatement. | COUNTY ASKED TO CLOSE TWIN PEAKS ROAD | 04/27/2010 |
| Commissioners conduct hearing on road closure request. | SOLID WASTE ISSUES | 04/13/2010 |
| Commissioners from two counties discuss Pahsimeroi trash services. | AIR BASE AND BRIDGES | 04/13/2010 |
| Commissioners hear plans for Salmon Air Base and downriver bridges. | PRIMARY ELECTION | 03/23/2010 |
| The official list of candidates is set for May Primary Election | FINANCIALLY SOUND | 03/22/2010 |
| County Commissioner\'s receive report on fiscal year 2009 audit. | BLM PROPOSING LAND PURCHASES | 03/12/2010 |
| BLM informs county of recreation corridor plans. | BUSINESS OLD AND NEW | 03/11/2010 |
| County Commissioners hear department reports and resolve long standing property line issues. | WINNERS HONORED | 02/23/2010 |
| County announces recipient of Volunteer of the Year award. | COMMISSIONERS NAME BOARD MEMBERS | 02/22/2010 |
| A Board of Appeals has been created to hear construction code appeals. | BRIDGE CONTRACT SIGNED | 02/15/2010 |
| Commissioners sign off on project agreement with Lemhi Soil and Water Conservation District. | STATE FUNDING IN QUESTION | 02/10/2010 |
| Lemhi County Economic Development Association searches for funding. | HAT IN THE RING | 02/09/2010 |
| County Commissioner announces for State House seat. | DONATED HOURS DOLLARS AND CENTS | 02/03/2010 |
| Local volunteer hours calculated at minimum wage rates. | PROGRESS MADE TOWARD SOLID WASTE ISSUE | 02/02/2010 |
| Commissioner reports on Pahsimeroi dumpster site meeting. | 2009 STATISTICS | 01/28/2010 |
| Statistical data from 2009 compiled by volunteer. | LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT WORK | 01/18/2010 |
| LCEDA recaps accomplishments and goals. | ANALYSIS OF TIME COMPILED | 01/13/2010 |
| Grenier completes time management report on Road and Bridge Department. | COMMUNITY REACTS TO DUMPSTER REMOVAL | 01/13/2010 |
| Pahsimeroi residents upset over discontinuation of dumpster site. | MOVING INTO 2010 | 01/12/2010 |
| County handles details involved with beginning a new year. | GUZMAN TO HEAD LOCAL FS | 01/07/2010 |
| Forest Service press release announces new supervisor for Salmon-Challis Forest. | COUNTY ACTION ON ROAD AND DUMPSTER ISSUES | 2010 |
| Commissioners say no to road vacation and yes to dumpster reinstatement. | FS ALLOWS HELICOPTERS IN WOLF MANAGEMENT | 12/22/2009 |
| A Forest Service press release announces regional office decision to allow IDF&G to use helicopters in wolf management. | COBALT PROJECT APPROVED | 12/09/2009 |
| Forest Services announces Cobalt Project is approved to begin. | FEDERAL GRANT RAMIFICATIONS EXPLAINED | 11/24/2009 |
| County departments report recent activities to commissioners. | COUNTY DESIGNATES UNEXPECTED MONEY | 11/09/2009 |
| Commissioners designate unexpected county money for city swimming pool restoration. | TRAVEL PLAN APPEALED | 11/09/2009 |
| County sends official letter of appeal on Forest Service Travel Plan. | PROCESS FINISHED AT LAST | 10/14/2009 |
| New County Development Code will become law. | LANDMARK CENTENNIAL | 09/25/2009 |
| Lemhi County Courthouse turns 100. | MOTORCYCLE FATALITY | 09/21/2009 |
| Body of missing motorcyclist found. | ICE FREE WALKWAY | 09/15/2009 |
| Construction bid awarded for covered entryway at Courthouse. | TRAVEL PLAN DECISION REACHED | 09/08/2009 |
| Forest Service Press Release announces record of decision on long awaited forest Travel Plan | PLANE CRASHES IN TOWN OF MAY | 09/01/2009 |
| Investigation into cause of a plane crash in May, Idaho is underway. | ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE | 08/29/2009 |
| Jodie Witkin of Salmon dies in single vehicle accident. | ENVIROMENTALISTS TARGET LEMHI WATERSHED | 08/25/2009 |
| Lawsuit filed against federal agencies will affect Lemhi Valley ranchers. | VISIONS UNDERWAY | 08/12/2009 |
| Members of Horizons Vision committee seek communications ideas from County Commissioners. | EXPLORING OPTIONS | 07/30/2009 |
| Local government officials meet to discuss duplication of services and cost saving options. | FIRE CREWS SAVE SUBDIVISION | 07/24/2009 |
| A runaway cheat grass fire endangers homes surrounding what was Salmon\\\\\\\'s original golf course. | FIRE WISE INTEREST GROWS | 07/14/2009 |
| Departments report to County Commissiioners. | SERVICES IN DEMAND | 06/23/2009 |
| Search for lost hiker continues. Pace of demand for emergency services exceeds 2008 figures | FOCUS ON FIRE PLANS | 06/15/2009 |
| Idaho State Fire Plan officials meet in Salmon. | ILLEGAL DUMPING COSTS EVERYONE | 06/10/2009 |
| Illegal dumping at dumpster sites is once again becoming a problem. | NEW LEGISLATION MAY FORCE USE CLOSURES | 06/10/2009 |
| State legislature removed age limits for ATV drivers. FS may remove roads from ATV use list. | CHECK PRESENTED TO COUNTY | 06/09/2009 |
| Hospital pays its share of annual hospital bond payment. | BRIDGES FOR SALMON-CHALLIS | 06/05/2009 |
| Forest Service press release announces bridge projects for Salmon-Challis Forest. | FS WANTS OTHERS TO SHARE COSTS | 06/01/2009 |
| Agency won\'t do structures and seeks shared cost for fire suppression. | STEPPING UP | 06/01/2009 |
| Courthouse steps to be repaired and ADA ramp covered. | WILLIAMS LAKE ROAD ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE | 05/26/2009 |
| Plunge over the edge of the Williams Lake Road kills one, seriously injures another. | THE ANSWER IS DECIDEDLY NO | 05/20/2009 |
| Voters soundly reject latest school bond proposal. | PROPOSAL FOR ALUMINUM SCRAP | 05/14/2009 |
| Grenier presents manufacturing project idea to commissioners. | COUNTY ANNOUNCES ROAD DECISION | 05/11/2009 |
| Parmenter Road in Carmen Creek ruled to be public therefore elegible for county maintenance. | TAX BASE INCREASE FOR COUNTY | 04/28/2009 |
| A three way land exchange will add private acreage to county tax base. | FS COBALT DECISION UPHELD | 04/23/2009 |
| Regional FS upholds local FS decision which clears Cobalt Project to continue with necessary steps. | TEN YEARS LATER | 04/13/2009 |
| County declared to be in excellent financial shape. | 12 YEAR OLD ROAD ISSUE IN COURT AGAIN | 03/23/2009 |
| Question of public or private road debate continues. | SUCCESSFUL FUEL REDUCTION PLAN | 03/17/2009 |
| Press release on approved fuel reduction plan. | FS COBALT DECISION APPEALED | 03/16/2009 |
| Forest Service press release announces two appeals filed against Idaho Cobalt Project. | INNOVATION & INDUSTRIAL CENTERS REPORT | 03/11/2009 |
| Economic Development report to County Commissioners. | HOSPITAL OPERATING IN THE BLACK | 03/11/2009 |
| Hospital Board representatives meet with County Board. | ORDINANCE TO OPEN EMPLOYMENT DOORS | 03/03/2009 |
| County Commissioners create county corporation to facilitate sale of tax exempt bonds for qualifying companies. | POSSIBLE SUMMER JOBS | 02/24/2009 |
| There may be money to hire extra workers in the county Weed Management department. | ANNUAL AWARD GIVEN | 01/28/2009 |
| County selects two Volunteers of the Year. | VOLUNTEER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE REPORT | 01/26/2009 |
| Volunteer Grenier compiles year end report for and about the county. | FS DECISION ON COBALT PROJECT | 01/20/2009 |
| Long awaited Record of Decision on Cobalt Project released | RISCH FRUSTRATED OVER LAWSUIT | 01/20/2009 |
| Environmental groups that declined participation in forest designation process file lawsuit against the Idaho plan. | LAND GIFT | 12/09/2008 |
| County conveys City Park land to city. | SOLUTION LOOKING FOR A PROBLEM | 11/24/2008 |
| Lemhi County Commissioners submit written comments on Forest Service Travel Plan for Salmon-Challis Forest. | CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT CHANGE | 11/11/2008 |
| Commissioners lower snow load maximum construction figures while looking for professional snow fall documentation. | GENERAL ELECTION DAY 2008 | 11/05/2008 |
| Local voters eagerly participate in November 4 election. | CRAIG/WYDEN REINSTATED | 10/28/2008 |
| Congressional extension of Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act welcomed by county. | SNOW-LOAD CODES | 10/28/2008 |
| Goodman explains snow-load roof requirements. | FOREST INPUT VITAL | 10/15/2008 |
| Commissioners call on public to become involved in future of forest. | COBALT DECISION REVERSED | 10/06/2008 |
| Forest Service press release tells of further delay on Idaho Cobalt Project. | SAFETY FIRST PLEASE | 09/23/2008 |
| Landfill manager reminds residents that inappropriately discarded hazardous materials can harm landfill personnel. | IDAHO PLAN FIRST IN NATION | 09/22/2008 |
| A state wide roadless plan based on public input is first in the country and could lead to protection of city water suppy. | DEIS PRESS RELEASE FROM FS | 09/15/2008 |
| Forest Service Press Release announces date for Travel Plan document publication. | POSSIBLE AVIATION FACILITY FOR FS | 09/12/2008 |
| Commissioners agree to discuss potential landsale to accomodate FS aviation facility. | ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT | 09/09/2008 |
| County will negotiate road maintenance agreement with Formation Capital. | FS PRESS RELEASE ON ROADLESS | 09/01/2008 |
| Forest Service Intermountain Region in Ogden releases announcement of final EIS on Roadless Rule. | WEEKEND ADVISORY | 08/28/2008 |
| Forest Service provides information for upcoming holiday weekend. | GIBBONSVILLE UPSET OVER LANDING STRIP | 08/26/2008 |
| Gibbonsville resident builds air strip as neighbors complain. | COBALT PROJECT RULING APPEALED | 08/25/2008 |
| Forest Service reports four appeals filed on Cobalt Project ruling. | WIND AND FIRE | 08/22/2008 |
| Interagency fire update details fire activity in Fourth of July Creek. | FAA FUNDS FOR AIRPORT | 08/12/2008 |
| County hears department reports plus funding news from Airport Board. | JOBLESS RATES MOVE UPWARD | 08/06/2008 |
| Local and state unemployment rates continue to climb. | RECREATION FUNDING SOLUTION | 07/29/2008 |
| City and county agree to cooperative funding effort. | COUNTY-BLM LAND TRANSACTION | 07/29/2008 |
| Commissioners meet with BLM representatives for land transaction update. | STORM CHANGES RIVER RUNS | 07/25/2008 |
| Violent July 22 storm triggers tributary stream blow-outs that form new rapids on Middle Fork River. | FS BEGINS BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION | 07/14/2008 |
| Forest Service press release announces beginning of long awaited construction project on Indian Creek Road. | STRUCTURE PROTECTION CURTAILED | 07/14/2008 |
| Present costs of fire fighting mean a future of very limited structure protection. | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE APPROVED | 07/14/2008 |
| County Commissioners approve purchase of a graderfor landfill. Miller receives SWANA cerfificate. | JOBLESS RATES CLIMB | 07/07/2008 |
| Idaho Department of Labor figures show major employment dips. | ROAD REPAIRS | 06/30/2008 |
| Forest Service announces temporary road closure. | FUEL OF THE FUTURE | 06/28/2008 |
| Possible use of woody biomass in production of electricity being explored. | SALMON TO HOST REGIONAL OFFICIALS | 06/18/2008 |
| Sixth and Seventh District judges and elected officials convene in Salmon. | FS COBALT PROJECT ROD | 06/16/2008 |
| Record of Decision on Cobalt Project lists projects still needed for approval. | FUEL PRICE IMPACTS | 06/10/2008 |
| County officials discuss fuel cost impacts and what operating changes can be made. | COPE RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE | 06/03/2008 |
| County Commissioner honored for efforts on behalf of county and region. | UPDATED RESULTS | 05/28/2008 |
| Primary election numbers for Presidential Democratic candidates revised. | VOTE COUNTING | 05/27/2008 |
| Primary three-way Republican race for Sheriff won by incumbent. | DOWN FOR THE DAY | 05/08/2008 |
| Series of events leaves valley powerless for a day. | RIBBON CUTTING | 04/12/2008 |
| Old Brooklyn School officially becomes Brooklyn Annex. | COBALT PROJECT UPDATE | 03/21/2008 |
| Forest Service press release reports progress in Cobalt Project approval process. | COLD CUTS POWER | 01/15/2008 |
| Extreme cold and line fatique blamed for valley wide power outage. | CLOSING DOORS | 11/28/2007 |
| Courthouse Annex II no longer meeting room for commissioners. | NEW HOME FOR COUNTY OFFICES | 11/27/2007 |
| The move to the Brooklyn has begun. | FEDERAL CONTROL OF ALL WATER | 10/16/2007 |
| Bill seeks federal control of all waters in the United States. | IAC AWARD FOR LOCAL COMMISSIONER | 10/08/2007 |
| Cope commended for Exemplary service. | ROAD ISSUES DISCUSSED | 09/18/2007 |
| Roads discussed with Governor Otter. | MINE DESTROYED BY FIRE | 09/03/2007 |
| Hulihan downriver gold mine destroyed by fire. | QUICK RESPONSE BY VOLUNTEERS | 09/03/2007 |
| Early morning fire in Lake Creek draws full contingency of equipment and volunteer firefighters. | CITY/COUNTY IMPACT ZONE DISCUSSION | 07/26/2007 |
| City and county officials agree on impact zone map. | FISCAL YEAR 2008 | 07/10/2007 |
| County departments working on next year\'s budget requests. | AGENCIES PROVIDE JOBS FOR YEP | 04/23/2007 |
| Youth Employment Program thanks local agencies for years of support. | PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE | 03/01/2007 |
| March begins with a schedule of meetings for Comprehensive Plan. | COUNTY BUYS BROOKLYN | 02/21/2007 |
| Lemhi County bid to buy Brooklyn School accepted by School District Board. | LOST SINCE 1979 | 10/01/2006 |
| Authorities think they have found the remains of a hiker missing for 27 years. | OVER A DECADE OF JOBS FOR YOUTH | 08/29/2006 |
| Youth Employment Program is 11 years old and has provided jobs for 395 young people. | COPE TRAVELS TO NACo CONVENTION | 08/15/2006 |
| Commissioner Cope member of national board dealing with county issues. | NACo PRESIDENT COPE | 05/08/2006 |
| Local commissioner elected Western Region National Association of Counties President. | MAN OF VISION HONORED | 08/29/2005 |
| Services held for BLM Salmon Field Office Manager. | EVALUATING ROADLESS AREAS | 08/04/2005 |
| County begins roadless area designation research. | BARSALOU GOES FISHING | 01/10/2005 |
| Lemhi County Sheriff moves on. | COPE OPPOSES ROAD CLOSURES | 03/15/2004 |
| County takes official stand on proposed Forest Service road closures. | EXTENSION NUMBERS CALLERS NEED TO KNOW | 07/17/2003 |
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