Thanks for reading my work. So you know a little about me, I’ve spent most of my career in the newspaper and magazine arenas. I do a lot of writing now for our radio’s news site and its sister station sites, but I also co-host a community issues broadcast. When I’m not behind a keyboard or microphone I like to hit the trails and visit the region’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In the office I share with a news buddy is a 6-foot tall cardboard cutout of Darth Vader. Multiple Yoda figures share the office too, and I think there might even be some small stormtroopers and R2-D2 figures around here somewhere.
Andrew Weeks
Serve Idaho Says $1.1M in Grant Funds Available for Local, State Organizations
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, a division of the labor department, said interested organizations have until Nov. 8 to submit an application for the grants.
Hagerman Hatchery Grounds to Now Close at Sunset
Vandalism and theft has prompted an earlier gate closure time at a Magic Valley fish hatchery.
Power Line Splicing in Blaine County May Cause Sounds Like Gunfire
If you live in Blaine County and think you might be hearing gunshots, you could be wrong.
UPDATE: Road Reopens After Deadly Crash in Lincoln County
Lanes that were blocked earlier today because of a crash in Lincoln County have since reopened, according to Idaho State Police.
Youth Fall Pheasant Hunt Coming Up in Idaho
Get ready to wear orange -- the color of fall. Err, at least if you're a young person who'd like to go pheasant hunting.
Lane Restrictions on Perrine Bridge Postponed Due to Windy Conditions
Mother Nature caused crews to delay work on the Perrine Bridge, which was originally scheduled to start on Tuesday.
Fire Officials: Stay Away from Croy Canyon Road Near Hailey
Authorities in Blaine County are asking people to stay away from Croy Canyon Road near Hailey due a fire that crews are working to contain this afternoon. They said evacuations may be forthcoming.
Idaho’s Unemployment Rate Remains Steady, Non-farm Job Growth Strong
There’s good news for Idaho’s job market: over-the-year non-farm job growth remains strong.
Repairs Planned for Highway 75 in Blaine County
A state highway will undergo repairs beginning soon in Blaine County.
Authorities Seek Help Locating Missing Rupert Woman and Baby
Authorities in Cassia County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 20-year-old Rupert woman and her 1-month-old baby.
Get Help Kicking the Tobacco and Nicotine Habit with Upcoming Class
If you’re having trouble kicking the tobacco and nicotine habit, local public health folks may be able to help.
Lane Restrictions Scheduled Starting Tuesday on Perrine Bridge
Motorists using the Perrine Bridge next week and through October may run into some lane restrictions.