TOP HEADLINES

  • Back to school will bring some cost increases
    07/09/2025 - 7:00pm

  • A low bid of $4,956,290 was accepted for the construction of a new Cove Road bridge. Construction will start by Sept. 25, if not sooner. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Cove Bridge construction bid comes in below estimate
    07/09/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Efforts by Washington County’s P&Z to move forward on code revisions sent to the county commissioners last summer, along with disagreements over existing code text are regular topics on the county’s agenda. Photo by Sarah Imada
    Moratorium chaos, confusion haunt commissioners
    07/09/2025 - 7:00pm

  • The Midvale community rolled with the punches and adjusted as needed for Friday’s rainy 4th of July community celebration and local swimming pool fundraiser. Three different age divisions of kids entered a chicken scramble at $5 each, with a chance to take home their own chicken. Fun and laughter filled the day. Photo by Shelly Craig
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    Plans were changed for the annual Fourth of July swimming pool fundraiser in Midvale. The barbecue was moved into the Veterans Memorial Hall. Rosalie and Oaklyn Phillipps started out the program by playing the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’ The girls have been playing for 5 years. Once the skies cleared up the children played on the inflatables and participated in the chicken scramble. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of the Midvale Swimming Pool. Photo by Sarah Imada
    Midvale celebrates the 4th of July
    07/09/2025 - 7:00pm

  • After time spent in executive session during Monday's, July 7, 2025, regular weekly meeting, Washington County Commissioners voted to hold a special meeting, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 9 a.m. to include discussion on: the moratorium that went into effect May 27, 2025; Planning and Zoning; and time with True Pearce, Washington County Prosecuting Attorney.
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    Washington County Commissioners, Nate Marvin, Jim Harberd, to the side of Marvin and Gordon Wilkerson during the Monday, July 7, 2025 commissioner meeting.
    Washington County Commissioners to hold special meeting
    07/08/2025 - 1:38pm

  • Pictured with her trophy buckle, a1953 Weiser Valley Roundup rodeo court and lifelong community member, Marilyn Kelley is the 2025 WVR Grand Marshal. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Kelley named 2025 Weiser Valley Roundup grand marshal
    07/02/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Washington County’s historians are seeking an increase in funding from the county, a request they haven’t submitted in 15 years. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Local historians request funding boost
    07/02/2025 - 7:00pm

  • The fields at WHS are being kept green this summer, but a second irrigation well is being considered.
    Additional well needed for high school’s grounds
    07/02/2025 - 7:00pm

  • One of seven U.S. Army Air Force members whose plane was shot down over France in 1944, an acknowledgement of SSgt. Thomas C. Booth has just been added to the Washington County Courthouse memorial wall. Booth’s name was inadvertently missed when the memorial was put in place. His and his fellow airmen’s names are inscribed on a memorial plaque in France.
    Missing name added to Wall of Remembrance
    07/02/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Weiser’s Fred Hust Arena has been abuzz with a number of contests leading up to the 80th annual Weiser Valley Roundup. Above, Klete Cook, left, and Kash Cobb are pictured during the Kathy Skow Memorial Team Roping, where local teams compete for spots in the rodeo’s nightly performances. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Maddy Rambo is pictured competing in the novice barrel racing qualifiers held at the Fred Hust Arena, Thursday, June 26. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    80th Roundup bringing some of the old west
    07/02/2025 - 7:00pm
  • 2025 National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest winners
    06/25/2025 - 7:00pm
  • Paramedic program getting some attention
    06/25/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Look for Weiser’s colorguard in the upcoming 4th of July Veterans March.
    Calling all veterans! Push puts new life in July 4th parade
    06/25/2025 - 7:00pm
  • P&Z vote ‘no confidence’ in Pearce
    06/25/2025 - 7:00pm

  • Texas fiddler Ridge Roberts claimed his second National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Grand National title at the end of Saturday night’s finals. Pictured playing his last number in the division’s fourth round, Roberts was accompanied by, from left, Hyatt Hopkins, Porter, Texas; Darin Meeks, Post Falls, Idaho; and Tim Hodgson, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Not your run of the mill music festival, Saturday night’s NOTFC finals holds a concert like no other, with contestants, former champions, and accompanists bringing their annual rendezvous indoors for the audience to enjoy. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Texas fiddler Roberts wins second championship
    06/25/2025 - 7:00pm

News


Weiser’s 4th of July fireworks were set to go by 9:30 a.m. on Friday, but stayed covered in case a rain shower turned up, as it did off and on all day. Pete Ney said the display would last 45 minutes to an hour, and plans are in the works for a spectacular American 250th celebration in 2026. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
07/09/2025 - 7:00pm
Weiser’s fireworks a product of community spirit
Mild mannered technicians in Weiser’s wastewater and water departments by day, Pete Ney and Bill Taylor, respectively, have been key players in the city’s fireworks shows for years. Along with their knowledge of both ends of the city’s water...
Composting program could save county some money
Weiser Fire responds to three fires in one day
Weiser holds a day full of July 4th events
Building sheds, building construction capabilities
Returning to Alaska, but taking some Weiser with them

Opinions

07/09/2025 - 10:21am
I fully support PA True Pearce
To the citizens of  Washington County,   My name is Gordon Wilkerson, and I serve as a Washington County Commissioner representing District 3. I’m writing to express my full support for Prosecuting Attorney True Pearce and to address recent...
The other side of the story
Trim trees and shrubs to keep the sidewalks clear for walkers
Reader fears moratorium will increase numbers of lawsuits
County’s code interpretation worked for decades
Enjoy the yard sales, please no signs on city property

Sports


After daily track and field practices from May 26 through May 31, Weiser’s annual Recreation Track Meet was held at the Weiser Middle School track. A large number of children from both in and out of town participated. Children competed in running, jumping and throwing events, and another large number of teen and adult volunteers helped with the meet’s success. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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Weiser’s annual Recreation Track and Field meet draws young athletes between the ages of 2 to 12, with the youngsters competing in running, jumping, and throwing events. Longtime program organizer Joyce Taylor was back at the helm this spring, and worked through changing the location for this year to the Middle School track. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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06/12/2025 - 7:00pm
They came, they ran, they jumped and they threw
The super thing about small athletes is they don’t really care where they run, jump or throw. This year, it was a challenge to host the annual Weiser Recreation track camp and meet.   Yes, there is a new track at the high school but the grounds...
Three-peat not in the cards
Recreation track just around the corner
Lady Wolverines take top State Academic honors, earn fourth place golf trophy
Lady Wolverines earn third at State finals
Wolverine boys’ tennis team brings home State title

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