Water outlook: Lush River basins near normal after March precipitation The chance of solid flows in the Big Wood River, shown here at the intersection with Colorado Gulch, has improved as springtime storms have dumped more snow in local mountain ranges. Photo by David N. Seelig

Friday, April 10, 2009

• Friends mourn avalanche victim
  Shannon Erwin, 38, died Sunday in massive avalanche

• Sun Valley Co. set to begin work on gondola
  Preparations could begin as early as Monday

• Valley real estate rides with the times
  2008 saw large declines, but lower prices could bring in sales

• Water outlook: Lush
  River basins near normal after March precipitation

• Settlement reached in hockey stick attack
  Hutchinson ordered to undergo counseling

• Second life for Ketchum Wi-Fi?
  Nampa tech company comes to rescue

• Police seize BB gun at skate park
  Police chief issues warning to park users

• F&G urges caution in wolf areas
  Tracking data suggests wolves have moved north

• Suspect accused of strangling girlfriend
  Suspect previously deported, but came back to Wood River Valley

• Croy Canyon Ranch given the go-ahead
  Private foundation hopes to have continuing-care facility open in 2011

• Neighbors like biodiesel, not tank
  School district discusses proposal for fuel storage tank in Hailey

• Commissioners take up Cove Springs again
  So far, less controversy surrounds application

• Airport 'naysayers' scolded for opposing new field
  Manager says new airport would boost tourism, economy

• Collision causes major damage, minor injuries
  Fiery accident burns semi truck, starts wildfire

• Judge gives felons chance at rehabilitation
  Wood releases car thief for deportation to Mexico

• Recess at the library
  Public libraries offer relief in challenging economic times

• A Baldy tribute to ‘Cheeso’
  ‘There’s no bad snow, just bad skiers.’

• Easter for tots and faithful
  Egg hunts, religious services scheduled for weekend

• Egg Hunt
  

• A bright economic spot ahead
  

• Freeing Stevens good for all Americans—and justice
  

• Federal budget requires tough calls
  Using self-control today means avoiding bankruptcy tomorrow

• Merger needs analysis
  

• 'Sketchum' and its future
  

• To SV Co.: a request
  

• No to the merger
  

• Engel sets career mark for Wolverine softball
  Wood River bounces Minico 13-4

• Spartans take the bats out of Hailey’s hands
  Minico sweeps WRHS 8-0 and 15-0 in Basin double-dip

• WRHS golfers strong at Rexburg
  Boys emerge as top 4A team

• Drilling Room off to strong start in state bowling
  First of 6 weekends in Burley

• Join the Army, learn to ski
  

• Reduction
  

• Shannon Todd Erwin