Piva cousins honored for helping find lost hiker in 2024
Two Custer County men were honored earlier this year by Inspire Excellence, a Boise-based nonprofit which celebrates Idaho’s unsung heroes.
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New social studies curriculum approved in Challis
A new social studies curriculum provided by TCI was approved by the Challis school board last month.
Exploration in full swing at tungsten mine
Four drilling rigs are on site at the Ima Mine near Patterson as American Tungsten Corp. officials gather data to determine if full-scale underground mining will resume there.
Population increases reflected in all cities except Clayton
All but one of the incorporated cities in Custer, Lemhi and Butte counties reflected small populations increases between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the latest data
Leadership changes underway at Salmon River Electric
An opportunity for new leadership exists in the Salmon River Electric Cooperative, co-op General Manager Ken Dizes told the 199 members plus visitors who attended the 2026 annual member meeting.
Custer County Commission District 2: Dennis Thornock
Dennis Thornock began considering a run for public office when he retired five years ago.
Custer County Commission District 2: Justin Oleson
County commissioners face a constant barrage of things to deal with, but that awareness didn’t make Justin Oleson shy away from filing for the office.
Challis council and Centerra reach water deal
Eight manufactured houses in the Centerra Park subdivision in Challis can now be connected to the city’s water system.
Custer County assessor: Jacquel Bruno
Deciding to run for office for the fourth time was not a hard decision for Jacquel Bruno.
Custer County assessor: Marci Dixon
Marci Dixon says her 20 years working as a real estate agent have given her a lot of knowledge about property values and market trends and such knowledge is the
Challis school board OKs maintenance projects
Upgrades, repairs and improvements totaling $91,783 to Challis School District properties were approved by school board members earlier this month.
Agency restructure may affect Idaho Forest Service employees
The restructure of the Forest Service may disrupt forestry positions in Idaho. But the details as to how those positions will be affected and what work will continue or be
Budget cuts dominate now-ended Idaho legislative session
The Idaho Legislature adjourned the 2026 session April 2, bringing to a close a chaotic and divisive term marked by budget cuts and repeated concerns about doing lasting damage to
Controlled burns planned near Challis, Mackay
Controlled burns planned near Challis, Mackay
Idaho Dems continue to push for no education fund cuts
Faced with a revenue shortfall heading into the legislative session, state leaders had three options to balance the budget: Reduce spending, tap reserves or restore tax revenue.
March smashes heat records for continental US
WASHINGTON — March's persistent unseasonable heat was so intense that the continental United States registered its most abnormally hot month in 132 years of records, according to federal weather data. And...
Revival Gold drilling at 2 sites within Joss area
Two rigs are turning in the Joss area where Revival Gold personnel continue exploratory drilling work.
DEQ seeks input on Upper Salmon River plan
The draft five-year review and analysis of total maximum daily loads for the Upper Salmon River subbasin is available for public input to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.
Drilling underway for new Challis water well
A new water well that will increase the capacity of the Challis city water system is being drilled along Lagoon Lane.
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