Hailey Skatepark Expansion Almost Complete After pouring concrete, workers expanding the Hailey Skatepark smooth the surface in anticipation of a late-summer re-opening. The expansion will include urban “street” skating features and allow for beginners and intermediate skaters to enjoy Hailey’s world-class skatepark. The project was made possible last year with a $3.5 million bond passed by taxpayers to redevelop the entire Hailey rodeo grounds. The initial design for the new terrain was completed by Gene Fairbrother, as part of his high school senior project. Hailey Public Works Director Tom Hellen said the new area could be open to skaters within two weeks. Photo by David N. Seelig

Friday, September 9, 2011

• 10 years later, memories of 9/11 linger
  Locals recall terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001

• In their own words
  Valley residents share where they were on 9/11

• Plum TV closes Sun Valley operation
  5 local employees lose jobs in massive nationwide layoff

• URA, Cairde Group sign Starbucks lease
  With lease signed, renovations to visitor center under way

• Ketchum LOT receipts slip
  Hotel receipts drop nearly 13 percent in July

• Woodside Boulevard plan hits snags
  Hailey City Council rejects $182,000 engineering cost overrun

• Climate change event in Ketchum next week
  Web broadcast to feature Nobel laureate Al Gore

• Former PR officer takes post on URA board
  Trina Peters has been involved in several valley organizations

• Politicians Collaborate For Education
  

• Police: Former bank teller embezzled
  Woman allegedly stole cash from another teller’s drawer

• FAA to answer ‘tough questions’
  Administration official on Airport Authority agenda

• Trustees to consider auditorium remodel
  Tuesday’s school board meeting to start half an hour early

• Laughing all the way
  Local therapist wants to play with your inner child

• Events planned for 9/11 anniversary
  Valley firefighters will conduct memorial ceremony in Ketchum

• Free talk focuses on end-of-life issues
  Seminar set for Thursday, Sept. 15, in Ketchum

• Living Briefs
  

• Kaboom
  

• Take back America from nostalgia
  

• No apathy zones here
  

• Threat remains, but America is stronger
  

• Big saves preserve 1-1 draw with Bruins
  Girls’ soccer rivals clash in Hailey

• Hailey spikers pick up first GBC win
  

• Suns captain mourns friend lost in Russian plane crash
  Karlis Skrastins among Wednesday’s victims

• Stingy defense lifts Cutthroat boys in HDSC
  4-1 win over Gooding, girls prevail 14-0

• Panther grid team hosts Challis tonight
  Non-league clash for Carey

• Runners raise funds for Bellevue firemen
  Bellevue Labor Day 5k

• Cyclists gets results at USA Masters finals
  Time trials at Bend

• Ten Years After