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My flyfishing days are some of my best memories

Published by admin on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 11:45am
Too many summers have come
and gone since I got serious
about getting my flyfishing gear
together and spending quality time
along a wild river.
With all the nonstop bad news these
days, and in an effort to
practice social distancing,
there’s a yearning for
a few hours of solitude
while waist deep in a cold
river and trying to outwit a
wiley trout.
I’ve never had much
interest in fishing lakes.

picking up hay bales

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:34pm

Rick Michael collects hay bales in a field next to the Weiser River and just east of the Hometown Motors property on Monday. Hay farmers have gotten in at least one cutting so far this year and the alfalfa looks pretty good. It’s been tricky to get the hay cut and baled while scattered rain showers have moved through the area over the past couple of days.

Reported rattlesnake bite is the first in Weiser this year

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:33pm

A man was reportedly bitten by a rattlesnake on Thursday near the campground at Mann Creek Reservoir and required medical attention.
 The Washington County Sheriff’s Office received the 911 call at 5 p.m. from the snakebite victim’s wife.
 She drove from the reservoir to U.S. Highway 95, where they were met by an ambulance and the victim was transported to Weiser Memorial Hospital.
 An effort to get information on the man’s condition was not successful.

Weiser Memorial Hospital one of many rural hospitals to receive COVID-19 assistance

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:31pm

Weiser Memorial Hospital has received millions in federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act earmarked to financially assist rural health care providers.
 Idaho’s share totaled $122.8 million and funds went to 92 rural hospitals and health providers. The money was part of $10 billion the HHS is distributing from the CARES Act in provider relief funds to rural health care facilities.

Washinton County sees increase in jobless rate

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:24pm

The unemployment rate in Washington County jumped from 3 percent in March to 9.2 percent in April as businesses were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
 The county’s jobless rate in April was still lower than the state’s unemployment rate of 11.5 percent. Idaho shed 79,500 jobs during the month, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.
 There were 139 people looking for work in March in the county. That number increased to 417 in April as the governor’s stay-home order closed nonessential businesses and customer demand dropped.

Weiser city gives initial approval for outdoor gym project

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:20pm

Weiser city leaders recently approved a preliminary plan to install new outdoor exercise equipment at City Park once the details have been worked out.
 Weiser Memorial Hospital and the hospital’s foundation are raising the funds for the project. The goal is to provide the public with the fitness equipment to use and hopefully encourage a healthy lifestyle, said Kasey Brock, community health education coordinator.

Weiser’s farmers market is gearing up for 2020 season

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:17pm

Anyone who wants to sell at the 2020 Weiser farmer market, or just wants to learn more about the weekly event, is invited to attend a vendor meeting on Thursday, June 25, at 6 p.m. the historic train depot in downtown Weiser.
 Organizers are finalizing the details in advance of the first farmers market next month, while also following guidelines on social distancing and safety precautions related to the coronavirus. The weekly market will be held on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting on July 16 and running through Sept. 10.

Weiser Garden Club lends expertise to landscaping project at train depot

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:14pm

The Weiser Garden Club officially began around two and a half years ago when Art Church, who had been a member of a garden club in northern Idaho, reached out to the county extension office and got one going.  
 Over the course of the last couple of years, the group has grown to 30 members and the interest is growing.  

Weiser city fire department raising funds for annual July 4th fireworks

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:12pm

Weiser City Fire and Rescue is seeking donations to help cover the cost of the annual July 4th fireworks show coming up next month.
 The fire department hosts a breakfast every April at the Vendome as a major fundraiser to pay for the fireworks, but this year’s event was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The breakfast usually brings in about half of the cost of the fireworks.

Washington County commissioners approve tax exemptions for Midvale Legion Hall, Pythian Castle

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 3:11pm

The Midvale American Legion hall and historic Pythian Castle in Weiser were both granted tax-exempt status by Washington County commissioners after lengthy discussions.
 The county assessor’s office gives commissioners a list of properties seeking tax-exempt status every year for approval. Usually, it’s a formality to approve the list, but this year a couple of applications were singled out for review.  

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