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  • Three fire starts along Highway 95 in the Midvale Fire Protection District were reported at 11:21 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Fire personnel from Weiser and Midvale responded, along with assistance from Midvale’s Rural Fire Protection Association, with the fire contained within around two hours. MFD courtesy photo
    Mutual aid stops fast moving fire
    09/02/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Staff at Weiser Memorial Hospital tested their preparedness for a large scale chemical exposure response on Thursday, Aug. 27, identifying what they want to improve in their procedures. Weiser Memorial courtesy photo
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    Early Thursday morning, Weiser Memorial Hospital CEO Beau McNeff described the ‘Code Orange’ drill plan held in the new graveled parking area on the west side of the hospital.
    WMH tests chemical exposure response plan
    09/02/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Tense discussion precedes FY2027 budget adoption
    09/02/2026 - 6:00pm
  • County approves tentative Gentry Lane engineering deal
    09/02/2026 - 6:00pm

  • A full evening of musical entertainment was enjoyed at the Bee Hive on Saturday, Aug. 29, with 100 percent of the funds from the event going into a new Burnout fund that will be official along with the Weiser Fire District’s newly formed Firefighters Association. Above, Brian Brent, Sally Carpenter, Brett Carpenter, and Bart Carpenter played a fun variety of music under the band name ‘Highway 95.’ That was only the beginning, and the music went on for hours.
    Music and community fuel burnout fund
    09/02/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Garrett Walker (33) caught a 39-yard pass at the one-yard line, taking the ball in for Weiser’s first touchdown of the game. Photos by David Lukens
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    Weiser’s Wolverine football teams kicked off the season in a home game against the Spring Creek, Nevada Spartans. Above, Jantsen Walker caught the ball on the 6-yard line, carrying it to the 39, helped out by a multitude of Wolverines. Weiser completed 49 plays, recording 193 rushing yards and 172 passing yards.
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    Weiser’s season opener against Spring Creek, Nevada was a thriller from start to finish. Above, Jantsen Walker (4) is pictured on a return with effective work from his line, Micah Walker (51), Austin Walker (32), and Wyatt Black (2).
    Wolverines push Spartans to the wire
    08/26/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Weiser Ambulance District’s campaign for a permanent .006 levy is off the table for this year. If the question is raised and approved in 2027, the tax funding won’t take effect until late 2028.
    Ambulance District shelves permanent levy
    08/26/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Levy renewal tied to property tax relief
    08/26/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Midvale ranchers urge temporary road closure
    08/26/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Weiser’s Fire District cadet firefighter program now holds 10 members, with room for five more. A $9,530 LOR grant approved in June has provided gear specifically for cadet members, including helmets, coat lights, and gear bags with other equipment. Pictured from left are Keegan Willet, Collyn Haines, Ryker McElroy, Bradley Vanderpool, Caitlyn Hobbesiefken, Jhett Bruce, and Alden Haines. Not pictured are Hadon Selders, Nathan Selders, and Andrew Luther.
    Weiser Fire cadet program strengthened by LOR grant
    08/26/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Commissioners fill road post after resignation
    08/19/2026 - 3:28pm

  • Weiser Memorial Hospital Foundation has received a $75,000 AgWest Farm Credit Services grant toward the development of a mammography suite at Weiser Memorial. Pictured, from left, WMHF Development Manager Cassy Perera, WMHF Chair Laurel Adams, WMHF Treasurer Linda Youngblood, AgWest Relationship Manager Jensen Kemble, WMHF Operations Manager Kim Burgess, and WMH Diagnostic Imaging Manager Scott Mackenzie.
    AgWest grant jumpstarts mammography project
    08/19/2026 - 3:25pm

  • Waiting for city approval to place storage containers at 740 Hillcrest Ave., TVOSS can utilize space on its property that borders Highway 95, which is located in the county.
    Storage container business request stalls
    08/19/2026 - 3:19pm
  • City budget requires cuts, maybe utility hike
    08/19/2026 - 2:16pm

  • Registration for Weiser High School’s students was held in the Weiser Middle School cafeteria last week, while the incident management team overseeing the Tartar Fire wrapped up the last of its duties. Tripp Clary, center, let his folks, Toby and Dana, join him as he registered for his freshman year at WHS, where the next four years will be filled with new educational experiences and personal growth. Best wishes to all of Weiser’s students for a successful year ahead.
    Weiser High School students register for the new school year
    08/19/2026 - 1:20pm

News

09/02/2026 - 6:00pm
Mutual aid, community spirit defined response
Every decade or two, the Weiser area faces a natural disaster testing its resilience, from the New Years Day 1997 “500-year flood” to the 2016-17 “snowmageddon.” This summer’s Tartar Fire, described by officials as a “100-year fire,” again brought...
Wolverines blank Burns in road rout
City adjusts garbage pickup for fall and winter
Commissioners decline tri-county defender proposal
Drive to Survive draws strong support
Audit confirms strong finances for District

Opinions

08/26/2026 - 4:30pm
In Weiser we trust
Dear Editor:  Our search for where we wanted to live took two years. Traveling through four states, visiting 15 cities, in the 2,500 mile journey, we knew Weiser was our ultimate destination.   That journey was five years ago. Today we are...
Chip seal work progresses across Weiser, please watch for crews
We dodged a bullet, twice
Weiser e-bike, e-scooter and downtown safety discussion
Mayor clarifies power supply and shares key community updates
Reader advises not opening the door to big data centers

Sports


Lady Wolverine Maddy Reagan, bottom, is pictured on an uphill section of the Weiser Invite course, with Ammon Anderson, Dustin Clark, and Sean Elliott pictured top keeping pace in the boys’ race.
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09/02/2026 - 6:00pm
Rolling Hills challenge brings out best
 A total of 475 runners converged at Rolling Hills Golf Course early Friday, Aug. 28, to compete in the annual Weiser Invite cross country race.  Teams from as far away as Grangeville, Imbler, Ore., and Idaho City arrived, along with fans and...
Wolverines open season with win, tie
Lady Wolverines earn back to back draws
Wolverines post solid times in hot season debut
Wolverine volleyball focused on growth and mindset
New coach honors legacy, eyes success

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