TOP HEADLINES


  • The magic of the Christmas season will light up the Vendome Events Center next week during the Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees.
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    Festival of Trees starts holiday season in grand style
    11/12/2025 - 7:50pm
  • Hells Canyon history brought to life
    11/12/2025 - 7:42pm
  • Election results
    11/12/2025 - 7:40pm
  • Commissioners decline to increase legal fees
    11/12/2025 - 7:38pm

  • Weiser Memorial Hospital hosted a breakfast for veterans on Tuesday morning, followed by a flag raising ceremony conducted by the Washington County Veterans Group honor guard. Pictured from left to right: Steve Fenske, Brad Attebery, Charles Marvin, Dick Bergquist, and Jana Hill, representing various military branches. The hospital also offered free lunch for veterans that day. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Veterans honored at flag raising ceremony at Memorial Hospital
    11/12/2025 - 7:30pm

  • Weiser’s schools are being set up with Raptor quick background check units that will provide information quickly on volunteers and visitors coming into the schools. Above, Weiser High School attendance clerk Jen Schreiner is trying out the process with her own drivers license. The system will give quick information regarding sex offender registry, as well as information on custodial issues, restraining orders, or outstanding warrants. WHS courtesy photo
    Quick background checks for Weiser Schools
    11/05/2025 - 10:00pm

  • Pictured are Washington County Commissioners, from left, Nate Marvin, Jim Harberd, and Gordon Wilkerson. On Oct. 27, a member of the public addressed the board about open meetings and what can appear to be violations. Signal American file photo
    Commissioners confronted on public get-togethers
    11/05/2025 - 8:42pm

  • Weiser’s Architectural Preservation Committee will be selling raffle tickets for this Christmas tree filled with authentic German ornaments during the Arts & Crafts Show. It will be on display at the Weiser Library the rest of November, with the drawing at the Weiser Depot on Dec. 6. Pictured are Lynda Lance, Petra McDaniel, Coleen Grant, and Sue Iwasa. Courtesy photo
    Annual Arts and Crafts show starts the season off right
    11/05/2025 - 8:15pm
  • Court seeks detail in settlement offer
    11/05/2025 - 8:12pm

  • Washington County’s Commissioners approved a conditional use application for a seasonal amusement area at the intersection of West Ninth, Upper Road, and Indianhead Road. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    The applicants in a conditional use permit application for a country themed amusement area started work on the seven-acre site ahead of the county’s public hearing held on Oct. 27 and approval by the Washington County Commissioners. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Event site approved in Weiser impact area
    11/05/2025 - 8:07pm

  • Presenting the Weiser Chamber of Commerce community awards were Chamber board members Patrick Nauman, Crystal Torres, and Natasha McDaniel.
    Weiser Chamber award winners honored at banquet
    10/29/2025 - 9:13pm
  • City power deal renewed
    10/29/2025 - 8:47pm
  • Court will decide question on easements
    10/29/2025 - 8:45pm
  • Commissioners decline to reinstate P&Z on 2-1 vote
    10/29/2025 - 8:43pm

  • he Bridge to Bridge walking path that runs along the Weiser and Snake rivers from the south side of Weiser’s Community Pond to the Snake River Bridge is becoming a favorite place to enjoy time in nature. A Weiser City and community volunteer effort last week cleaned up some brush and old limbs alongside the path. Some of the many participating in the effort were, Kevin and Shamra Jones, Penelope and Holly Davies, and Deb Jenkins. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Community comes together for workday on new path
    10/29/2025 - 8:41pm

News


Weiser Rural Fire District responded to a call on Pringle Road Monday evening after being dispatched at around 5:45 p.m. The initial report indicates a carport containing a side-by-side was on fire. Further details will be provided when they are available. Photo by Susan McCoy
11/12/2025 - 8:46pm
Weiser Rural Fire District responds to house fire
Weiser Police Department responds to motorhome fire resulting in one fatality
Weiser Elk’s excited for upcoming Hoop Shoot
Scouting for Food: A giving tradition
Planning to protect Weiser’s history
Presentation questions school voucher impacts to rural schools

Opinions

11/12/2025 - 8:32pm
Weiser Public Library offers more than books
To the Editor,  The Weiser Public Library is one of our community’s most valuable resources, and we, as the Library Board of Trustees, are proud to support the incredible work happening there every day and want to make the public aware.  Our...
Fall cleanup continues with leaf pickup to begin next week
Weiser always shows up big
The legacy of Veterans: seeking the collective good
There’s nothing like getting back to work after a long absence
Open letter to the Washington County Commissioners

Sports


Weiser Wolverine senior Cole Ingle (25) takes a ‘helmet’ against the Homedale Trojans during the state quarter final game on Friday, Nov. 7 in Homedale. The Trojans won, 30-22. Photo by David Lukens
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Weiser Wolverine sophomore Rick Erickson (42) tries to carry the ball over the goal line against the Homedale Trojans during a state quarter final game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Homedale. The Trojans won, 30-22. (Photo by David Lukens)
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Pictured top and bottom, Weiser Wolverine senior Cole Ingle (25) carries the ball against Homedale Trojan defenders during the state quarter final game on Friday, Nov. 7 in Homedale. Ingle gave the Wolverines good field position as he ran the ball back after the kickoff. (Photos by David Lukens)
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Bottom, the Weiser Wolverines scramble for the ball against the Homedale Trojans
11/12/2025 - 8:40pm
Wolverines go down fighting
 Anyone who doesn’t believe the SRV is the toughest football league in the 4A division of the State would be wrong. Weiser faced off against Homedale in Homedale on Friday, Nov. 7 in a quarter final game.   Homedale would build a lead but Weiser...
WHS girls place 6th at State; boys earn PRs in final race
Weiser advances to quarter finals
WHS 2024 standout kicker earning accolades in NJCAA
Wolverines end regular season on high note
Lady Wolverines place third at district and are heading to state

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