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  • Some of the Weiser High School Robotics students who competed at Vale High School in early February are, from left, Elizabeth Fitch, Bradley Ellingson, Brig Thompson, Elijah Hale, and Sean Elliot. Courtesy photo.
    Weiser High School qualifies five robotics teams for State
    03/05/2026 - 8:21am
  • WSD braces for state budget cuts
    03/05/2026 - 8:18am

  • A national America250 quilt project will include quilt blocks from Washington counties across the country. Weiser America250 ambassador Natasha McDaniel, left is pictured with the creators of the local block, JudyAnn Scott and Susan Wait.
    Washington counties unite for America250
    03/05/2026 - 8:17am
  • Court grants Walker summary judgment on usurpation claim
    03/05/2026 - 8:15am

  • The Shamrock Club has taken the first step to securing its home, the Jeffreys School, on the National Registry of Historic Places. Pictured last week in the upstairs model classroom of the building are, from left, Tony Edmondson, Jeffrey Holley, and Shamrock Club member Julie Holmes. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Preparing for a deep dive into the history of Jeffreys School and the Shamrock Club, from left, Tonya Capurro, Sarah Borda, Jason Tippeconnic Fox, and Seattle-based consultant Sarah Martin. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Shamrock Club on path to National Registry
    03/05/2026 - 8:13am

  • A replacement of the Unity Lane Bridge east of Weiser is still on LHTAC’s list, with bidding showing 120 to 180 days out. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Washington County bridge projects are advancing
    02/25/2026 - 6:00pm

  • A tea to honor Beta Sigma Phi’s First Lady of Weiser 2026 Nancy Grindstaff will be held at the Bee Hive, 8 East Idaho, on March 7, beginning at 2 p.m. Photo by Sarah Imada
    Photographer named Weiser’s ‘First Lady’
    02/25/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Audit finds healthy city budget
    02/25/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Judge rejects county bids to end case
    02/25/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Preparing for the 2026 Illustrious Onion Skin Players melodrama since December, this season’s production of Help! Save My Sugar Baby or Candy Shop Inferno is filled with music, dancing, and plenty of heroes and villains to love and hate. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    The Illustrious Onion Skins Players will open this year’s performance of Help! Save My Sugar Baby or Candy Shop Inferno on March 7, with the curtain going up at 7:30 p.m. The show offers music, dancing, and plenty of thrilling twists and turns in the effort for good to triumph over evil. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Onion Skins set to celebrate 41st season of melodrama
    02/25/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Weiser Ambulance District outlines plan for override levy
    02/18/2026 - 6:00pm

  • A settlement agreement between the county and the plaintiffs in a lawsuit includes the county rerouting Gentry Lane within 12 months. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Judge dismisses claims against former officials
    02/18/2026 - 6:00pm
  • County finances stable, reserves strong
    02/18/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Weiser’s City Council voted unanimously to appoint Council President Herb Haun as mayor following Randy Hibberd’s health‑related resignation. Haun, pictured left was elected in 2023, and has filled in several times during Hibberd’s recent absences. Seated next to Haun is Councilor Lisa Horzen, who was elected in 2025. Larry Hogg was chosen as the new council president, and Haun will submit a nominee next month to fill his former seat. Photo by Dylan Brown
    A new mayor, but a familiar face
    02/18/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Community Guardians assist vulnerable residents
    02/12/2026 - 6:00pm

News


Weiser High School FFA members served up the organization’s annual Community Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 21. Pictured, from left, are Jessie Nauman, Shane Bush, Ashley Seay, Keegan Willet, and Emory Chandler. The students served about 160 community members on a day filled with numerous student activities. Around 25 to 30 FFA members are getting ready to attend the State Leadership Conference in Twin Falls, April 1-4. Photo by Grindstaff
02/25/2026 - 6:00pm
Weiser's FFA chapter serves the community with a delicious breakfast
2026 property tax reduction application period is open
Project design checklist approved
Jones enters race for Washington County Commissioner District 2
Weiser Middle School students achieve high marks
Large number of WHS students earn top grades

Opinions

03/05/2026 - 8:25am
Idaho State Legislature Feb. 23-27 
District 9 Representatives are: John Shirts (208) 550-3190, Judy Boyle (208) 355-3225, and Senator Brandon Shippy (208) 332-1325. ***  The bill count in the 2026 Idaho Legislature mounted to 310 in the House and 125 in the Senate by the end of...
With spring-like weather, mayor encourages respect for parks and infrastructure
Weiser’s public library is a highly valued institution
Idaho State Legislature Feb. 9-13 
Wastewater plant protects health, environment
A call to let the prosecutor do his work

Sports


Owen Funke, Michael Strasser, and Ryker Enders are pictured during action in Fruitland. Photo by David Lukens.
03/05/2026 - 8:43am
Can you spell UPSET
  Weiser came prepared and determined to play their best night of basketball on the season. Fruitland hosted Weiser in a District – stay alive – game on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. I’m not sure mere words can describe this game. The teamwork by...
Weiser destroys McCall
Wolverine’s season ends a week too soon
Weiser’s wrestling squad brings home state titles
Ladies finish sixth at State, earn sportsmanship award
Wolverines open District play with hard loss in McCall

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