Plunging Into Fall In the shadow of Carbonate Mountain, Andrew Taylor, 18, of Hailey, executes an artistic back flip into the cool water of the Big Wood River Sunday. Warm temperatures and the imminent end to summer sent Wood River Valley residents to rivers, lakes and creeks throughout the region last weekend. Photo by Chris Pilaro

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

• County Commission rejects expansion to 5 members
  Wright, Bowman shoot down Michael's resolution

• High school student accused of armed robbery
  Complaint alleges teen used shotgun to steal 12-pack of beer

• Hailey hires new city administrator
  Chamber of Commerce leader Jim Spinelli appointed

• West Nile infection reaches Blaine County
  Virus implicated in five deaths in Idaho

• Breyer: Active citizens make democracy work
  Supreme Court justice promotes new book in Sun Valley

• Dry, hot weather prompts restrictions in forests
  Idaho continues to lead nation with 12 wildfires

• Housing Authority looking for 'respect'
  Board committed despite recent turbulence

• Quail Creek developers propose changes
  Community housing project stalled by legal challenge

• Commission wants input on jail funding plan
  Public hearing tentatively set for Aug. 29

• Two Hailey men charged with battery, leaving scene
  

• Ketchum approves $9.2 million budget
  

• Montana woman killed in vehicle accident
  Authorities unable to locate any relatives

• Council sets priorities, near and far
  Two-day Mackay retreat helps Ketchum leaders focus

• Supreme Court decision prompts bond debate
  Ketchum could bond for $1.5 million

• Judge orders Sun Valley to pay fees
  Triumph Springs debate could head to Supreme Court

• Citizens still fighting Croy development
  

• Proposed housing rules come under scrutiny
  Developers punch holes in new study

• Old Cutters project gaining ground
  Hailey P&Z allows 'detached townhouses'

• What becomes of my plastic, my glass?
  Recycling is alive and well in Wood River Valley

• Special 4-H award goes to Kelsey Green
  

• Keb' Mo awaits the rain
  Blues musician to play at River Run

• To live and die and read in L.A.
  Authors of surprise best seller to appear in Ketchum

• Step back in time
  Faire revels to be found in Sun Valley this weekend

• Inventive cast imbues comedy
  'Comedy of Errors' opens in Ketchum

• Tales from the back of the tent
  Gary Hunt reflects on the life of a bookseller during the annual Sun Valley Writer's Conference

• Endorsements For Sale
  

• Illegal eavesdropping: Bush's lack of faith in democracy
  

• When it's illegal to be green
  

• When you buy bread, it's ready ... set ... stay
  Commentary by Betty Bell

• Breaking down Idaho's tax relief options
  Guest opinion by Wendy Jaquet, Donna Pence and Clint Stennett

• Risch's tax plan won't help Blaine schools
  Guest opinion by Dr. Jim Lewis

• Some 'victory'
  Commentary by Pat Murphy

• Presidential leadership
  Commentary by David Reinhard

• Grizzlies stand in Wood River's way Friday
  "Wolverine Rage" ready to roar on gridiron

• Carey ready to fire up the football offense
  Panthers are primed to come out cooking

• Straight to the front is the Cutthroat aim
  SV boys want to improve at state soccer

• Fishing Report
  by Bill Mason

• Cutthroat soccer girls are hungry for more
  State chances improve with strong seniors, juniors

• Thompson golf turns 30, a true survivor
  Four days of fun, fighting leukemia

• South isn't just whistling Dixie
  Ultimate winners once again

• Public Meetings
  

• Legal Notice Summary