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This story has been updated since it appeared in the July 23, 2026, print edition of The Challis Messenger.
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Challis council plans dog ordinance changes
Searching for a way to put some teeth into the city’s ordinances related to barking and mean dogs, Challis City Council members heard from the county prosecutor at their July
Braun music festival soon to descend upon Challis
The 2026 edition of the Braun Brothers Reunion music festival is just around the corner.
Challis council seeks applicants for mayor's post
Challis City Council members agreed at their July 14 meeting to solicit applicants to be appointed the next mayor of Challis.
Fire bosses juggle resources to stay ahead
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of
Trustees hear more about student cellphone plan
Challis school board members heard about storage lockers that Superintendent Lani Rembelski is interested in purchasing to store student cellphones inside.
Morning dip
The geese which call Blue Mountain Pond home are largely undisturbed by the many anglers who fish the Challis pond. They seem to have developed a knack for avoiding any lines cast their way.
Pickleball, airport, library issues addressed by Challis council
One more twist in the construction of a pickleball and basketball court in Challis came before the City Council June 30.
Garden Creek water keeps Challis system flowing, mayor says
Water from Garden Creek, which the city of Challis uses every summer, showed its value recently, then-Challis Mayor Chris Sugden said at the June 30 City Council meeting.
Idaho voters will have say on state's abortion ban
The voter initiative seeking to end Idaho’s strict abortion ban has officially qualified to appear on ballots in November, Idahoans United for Women and Families, the group leading the effort,
Challis council and mayor squabble about bill-paying processes
The process for presenting bills to the Challis City Council once again consumed plenty of time during the June 30 Challis City Council meeting.
High, low and precip records set across county in June
June weather across Custer County set essentially every possible record, according to data from the National Weather Service.
Kids' derby draws 53 youths on free fishing day
Kids lined the banks of Blue Mountain Pond in Challis casting their lines in search of the biggest fish they could land during the June 13 kids’ fishing derby.
UN says heat records will be smashed in next 5 years
WASHINGTON — In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record
Grant boosts cover and concrete at city park pavilion
The pavilion in Challis city park will be extended by about 60 feet this summer.
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Salmon River Electric Cooperative members in the Challis service area will be without electricity for five hours on Wednesday, July 15.
Challis schools superintendent gets raise, contract extension
Challis schools Superintendent Lani Rembelski’s contract was renewed by the Challis school board at their June 10 meeting.
Mural moves along
Challis artist Bonnie Haeberle stands on a lift June 22 to paint the upper section of a mural that celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Haeberle is creating a q...
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires
Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled several wildfires in the West on Sunday, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of
Idaho's wildfire fighting fund contains no money
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says the state is fully staffed and prepared to take on what could be one of the most challenging wildfire seasons in years even as wildfire
Grand opening set at Stanley observatory
People can check out Central Idaho's dark skies at the new Sawtooth Observatory in Stanley on its opening night, Saturday, July 18.
Semiquincentennial mural project underway in Challis
Pedestrian and vehicle traffic has increased in the 200 block of Main in Challis in the last week as Challis resident Bonnie Haeberle creates a mural on the front of
Challis council, Forest Service agree to new airport lease price
Challis City Council members accepted one part of a revised airport lease agreement with the Forest Service, but didn’t take action on a second requested change.
Pickleball court bids come in higher than budget
Bids for pickleball and basketball courts in Challis city park came in above estimates and above budget, so Challis city officials and their consultants are searching for more money or