May 2026

Letter defends family name, calls for honesty

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:33am
Dear Editor:
 As a little girl, whenever our family traveled to different parts of the United States, one of the things we often did was open the local phone book to see if our family name appeared in it. The Giever family name was almost never found; however, my mother’s family name, Ryan, would sometimes fill pages.
 Were we related to all of those people? Perhaps in name only. Our family would most likely never have recognized another name-only family member when passing them on the street.

Dy­nam­ics of Lead­er­ship

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:32am
Dear Editor:
 Cur­rent­ly, the place that we live and call home has de­te­ri­o­rat­ed in to a state of chaos bor­der­ing on an­ar­chy. Our sense of right and wrong has been com­pro­mised . Many con­sid­er liv­ing with moral rel­a­tivism
as nor­mal.
 Ac­knowl­edg­ing the fact that the core of our peo­ple are well in­tend­ed and fairmind­ed, how did we get here? This down hill slide does not hap­pen over night. It required years of in­con­sis­ten­cy and a lack of trans­parency.

Recognizing the Weiser Recreation Department

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:31am
I would like to take a moment to recognize the hardworking team behind the Weiser Recreation Department and the important role they play in our community.
 Under the leadership of Ken Anderson, the department continues to provide a wide range of programs and activities for local families. 

Community Pond clean-up to be held June 5

 The annual Indianhead Fly Fishers Community Pond clean-up will be held Friday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be provided at noon.
 
Date: 
Friday, June 5, 2026 - 9:00am

Angel Wings Network, Inc. to present free class

 Angel Wings Network Inc. will present a free class on “The Foundations of Human Health” nutritional solutions for an unhealthy population. The class will be presented by Michael Chase, MS, NTP (nutrition science) on May 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bee Hive at the Bee Tree Folk School. RSVP by calling 208-414-9464.
 
Date: 
Monday, May 18, 2026 - 5:30pm

Veterans invited to Armed Forces Day lunch

 Washington County Veterans invites all veterans to an Armed Forces Day lunch in Memorial Park on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 2 p.m. The lunch will be held at the covered picnic area behind the tennis courts. This is an opportunity to get to know other veterans in our community and share a meal with the men and women who so honorably served our great nation. Raffle items will also be available.
 
Date: 
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 12:00pm

County clears permits for Sunnyside tract

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:27am
Washington County commissioners on May 4 voted to move forward with building permits for the first multi-parcel development inside the century old Sunnyside Fruit Tract south of the Weiser Airport, ending weeks of uncertainty for property owners who had purchased lots along a privately built access road.

Train collides with semi

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:25am

County finalizes pumpkin patch approval for 2026

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:23am
Washington County commissioners on May 4 granted final approval for a special use permit allowing Ray Nevarez and Dan Mink to operate a seasonal agricultural festival, often referred to locally as the “pumpkin patch,” on farmland bordering Weiser’s northwest city limits. The permit covers the 2026 season from May 1 through Nov. 15 and will be reviewed annually.

Center hires Reed, eyes transportation funding

Published by admin on Thu, 05/14/2026 - 9:21am
The Weiser Activity Center for Seniors is entering a new chapter with the hiring of Susan Reed as coordinator and a renewed push to sustain its community transportation program. Reed was introduced to the Washington County Commissioners on Monday, April 27, by longtime board president and volunteer coordinator Karin Hoffer, and board member Connie Lang.

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18 E. Idaho St.
Weiser, ID 83672
PH: (208) 549-1717
FAX: (208) 549-1718
 

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