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  • Weiser’s schools are being set up with Raptor quick background check units that will provide information quickly on volunteers and visitors coming into the schools. Above, Weiser High School attendance clerk Jen Schreiner is trying out the process with her own drivers license. The system will give quick information regarding sex offender registry, as well as information on custodial issues, restraining orders, or outstanding warrants. WHS courtesy photo
    Quick background checks for Weiser Schools
    11/05/2025 - 10:00pm

  • Pictured are Washington County Commissioners, from left, Nate Marvin, Jim Harberd, and Gordon Wilkerson. On Oct. 27, a member of the public addressed the board about open meetings and what can appear to be violations. Signal American file photo
    Commissioners confronted on public get-togethers
    11/05/2025 - 8:42pm

  • Weiser’s Architectural Preservation Committee will be selling raffle tickets for this Christmas tree filled with authentic German ornaments during the Arts & Crafts Show. It will be on display at the Weiser Library the rest of November, with the drawing at the Weiser Depot on Dec. 6. Pictured are Lynda Lance, Petra McDaniel, Coleen Grant, and Sue Iwasa. Courtesy photo
    Annual Arts and Crafts show starts the season off right
    11/05/2025 - 8:15pm
  • Court seeks detail in settlement offer
    11/05/2025 - 8:12pm

  • Washington County’s Commissioners approved a conditional use application for a seasonal amusement area at the intersection of West Ninth, Upper Road, and Indianhead Road. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    The applicants in a conditional use permit application for a country themed amusement area started work on the seven-acre site ahead of the county’s public hearing held on Oct. 27 and approval by the Washington County Commissioners. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Event site approved in Weiser impact area
    11/05/2025 - 8:07pm

  • Presenting the Weiser Chamber of Commerce community awards were Chamber board members Patrick Nauman, Crystal Torres, and Natasha McDaniel.
    Weiser Chamber award winners honored at banquet
    10/29/2025 - 9:13pm
  • City power deal renewed
    10/29/2025 - 8:47pm
  • Court will decide question on easements
    10/29/2025 - 8:45pm
  • Commissioners decline to reinstate P&Z on 2-1 vote
    10/29/2025 - 8:43pm

  • he Bridge to Bridge walking path that runs along the Weiser and Snake rivers from the south side of Weiser’s Community Pond to the Snake River Bridge is becoming a favorite place to enjoy time in nature. A Weiser City and community volunteer effort last week cleaned up some brush and old limbs alongside the path. Some of the many participating in the effort were, Kevin and Shamra Jones, Penelope and Holly Davies, and Deb Jenkins. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Community comes together for workday on new path
    10/29/2025 - 8:41pm
  • Dismissals granted in Gentry Lane lawsuit
    10/22/2025 - 7:00pm

  • The Weiser City Council approved local teen Max Lattin’s request to explore building a disc golf course on city-owned land at Mortimer’s Island. Courtesy photo
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    Pictured during the 2025 soccer season, Weiser teen Max Lattin (21) asked the Weiser City Council’s permission to explore the use of Mortimer’s Island for a disc golf course, adding another recreation option to the community. Grindstaff photo
    Disc golfers eye Mortimer’s Island for use
    10/22/2025 - 7:00pm
  • Weiser schools population
    10/22/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Pictured finishing this past weekend’s 5K Fun Run/Walk’s fundraiser for CHM research, Brooklynn Jensen will continue support for the cause, running on a CHM team in the Nov. 2 New York City Marathon. Photo by Grindstaff
    Finding joy and purpose in running
    10/22/2025 - 7:00pm

  • ‘If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.’ - St. Francis of Assisi. Wally was one of 11 local pups, and a multitude of local beloved cats at St. Luke’s Episcopal’s annual Blessing of the Animals held at Weiser’s new Happy Tails Dog Park on Saturday, Oct. 18. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Animals received a blessing
    10/22/2025 - 7:00pm

News


With help from several volunteers, Weiser Scout Troop 350 sponsored by the Weiser Lions Club will be retrieving food donations from local area homes on Saturday, Nov. 8. The donations will be taken to WICAP and then distributed to local food pantries. Pictured are Maggie and Grayson Mulvey. Photo by Bob Barber
11/05/2025 - 8:47pm
Scouting for Food: A giving tradition
This Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m. Weiser Scouting of America Troop 350 along with community helpers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will participate in the tradition known as Scouting for Food.  Scouting for Food will have...
Planning to protect Weiser’s history
Presentation questions school voucher impacts to rural schools
Valley’s young fiddlers featured in Country Harvest Hoedown
Pickup and driver rescued from Snake River
Ultralight helicopter crashes at Weiser Airport; pilot injured, no other casualties

Opinions

11/05/2025 - 8:32pm
Weiser always shows up big
Dear Editor:  We just want to express our deepest appreciation to the community of Weiser for their support in raising awareness and funding for Choroideremia (CHM) a rare genetic eye disease that our son Carter has.  On Saturday, Oct. 18, we...
The legacy of Veterans: seeking the collective good
There’s nothing like getting back to work after a long absence
Open letter to the Washington County Commissioners
Hatred leaves a bad taste
Commercial Street is the main route for big rigs

Sports


Weiser running back Ryan Youngberg (20) gained 66 total yards in 10 carries during Weiser’s 40-21 win over the Teton Timberwolves at home on Saturday, sending the Wolverines to a quarterfinal matchup against the Homedale Trojans on Friday at 7 p.m. Photo by N.Grindstaff
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Weiser quarterback Klete Cook during a Wolverines offensive play in Saturday’s 40-21 win over the visiting Teton Timberwolves. Photo by David Lukens
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Wolverines Klete Cook, back, and Ben Thomas (21) about to end a Timberwolves run during Saturday’s win over the Teton Timberwolves. Photo by David Lukens
11/05/2025 - 8:45pm
Weiser advances to quarter finals
Weiser hosted Teton in the State play-in game on Saturday, Nov. 1 to see who continues on in State tournament play. The outcome was not readily apparent in the first quarter.   Weiser had chances in the red zone but sort of imploded squandering...
WHS 2024 standout kicker earning accolades in NJCAA
Wolverines end regular season on high note
Lady Wolverines place third at district and are heading to state
Weiser volleyball dominates when it counts
Volleyball season ends on a bitter note

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