November 2023

S-bridge gets new warning lights

New “watch for ice” warning signs that light up when conditions could be icy were recently installed on the S-bridge on West Roseberry Road.The bridge, about two miles west of Donnelly, is the main route between Donnelly and Idaho 55 on one side with several neighborhoods and Tamarack Resort on the other.

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Valley County Bonuses

All Valley County Employees will receive a bonus of $500 plus $100 for every year they have worked at the county as a cost of living adjustment and retention incentive.The payments, which total about $157,000 for the county’s 139 employees, were paid for by interest earned on investments made with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.Valley County was awarded about $9.1 million in funding from the legislation.

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Avalanche forecasters get more tools

Skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers will have the benefit of more accurate avalanche reports this winter thanks to two new weather stations granted to the Payette Avalanche Center.Stations will also provide hourly weather updates on wind speed, temperature and precipitation.“The weather stations track wind, precipitation and temperature, which are essential in understanding what is happening throughout the area,” said Dave Bingaman, President of the Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center.The Friends group is a nonprofit organization supporting the Payette National Forest Avalanche Center, which alerts the snow recreators to avalanche conditions throughout the backcountry near McCall.

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Men also at risk

While breast cancer in men is more rare than in women, it does exist. The Centers for Disease Control reports that one in every 100… Login to continue reading Login…

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Choose healthy snacks

In the whirlwind of modern living, maintaining a nutritious diet can be a challenge. However, with a little planning and smart choices, healthy snacking can… Login to continue reading Login…

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