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The turnout in Twin Falls was huge, the issue difficult. Almost no one
wants to see the Pacific Northwest’s salmon become extinct. But the options invite
bitter controversy. Most of the speakers, including a group from Blaine County, urged dam
breaching. But ranchers were just as vociferous for other options such as improved dam
technology. Congress will make the final decision. (Express Photos by Ron Soble.
Graphic Design by Gavin McNeil) |
- Commissioners approve paramedic plan
After a nearly hour-long presentation on paramedic-level emergency
services (EMS) in Blaine County, the board of commissioners unanimously approved an
operational plan
- Early morning donuts
Man arrested for blocking Hailey’s Main Street
- Moment of truth
Workers for North American Construction set up equipment on Tuesday
morning to begin performing a crucial part of the new St. Luke’s hospital
construction
- Valley needs a transit study
The pieces that will help the valley solve its transportation puzzle are
beginning to fall into place. However, two groups looking at the valley’s traffic
congestion may be one step ahead of themselves.
- Biggest decision in 25 years
The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission wisely decided to take its
time in evaluating the proposal by St. Luke’s hospital to add a big, tall office
building to its site south of Ketchum
- Refocusing mankind's view of the animal world
On an average day in the United States, every day of the year, year after
year, 130,000 cattle, 7,000 calves, 360,000 pigs and 24 million chickens are slaughtered
in the slaughterhouses of the nation to feed the appetites and expanding waistlines of
America. Every day. Commentary by Dick Dorworth.
- Playing politics with the scales of justice
warps the system
Now and then a politician comes along who’ll utter just enough to
reassure most Americans that their fate under the law is better served by judges than by
politicians. Commentary
by Pat Murphy.
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County to explore public transportation system
KART caught in hospital's web
Blaine County's caucus results
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