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  • Showing their appreciation for firefighting crews who have been in Weiser for over two weeks, Natalie Grant, Eliana Lattin, Faith Nordgren, and Ruthie Young set up a fundraiser lemonade stand on West Main Street last week, with the proceeds designated to firefighters. Lowell Grant stopped by to buy some of the delicious cookies that were also available at the stand. The young ladies have participated in and were kept busy with all sorts of summer activities this year.
    Selling lemonade to support fire crews
    08/13/2026 - 1:15pm
  • Retention concerns shape FY2027 pay plan
    08/13/2026 - 1:03pm
  • Washington County crime rate falls in 2025
    08/12/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Court weighs county’s fee limit decision
    08/12/2026 - 6:00pm

  • The SW Area One Incident Management Team’s fire oversight has expanded to include the Fox Fire in Oregon.
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    While in Weiser as part of the US Wildland Fire Service, firefighters on the front lines of the Tartar Fire have camped in the football practice field area at Weiser High School and the playground on the north side of Pioneer School.
    County reviews recovery steps after Tartar Fire
    08/12/2026 - 2:38pm

  • While a majority of public testimony opposes both data centers and large commercial solar sites, county leaders may be weighing a balance between development and the area’s increasing energy demands. Stock photo
    Public voices concerns over tech ordinances
    07/29/2026 - 6:00pm

  • During a P&Z executive session Tuesday, July 21, Sunnyside area residents asked Airport Manager Jim Metzger about the proposed Airport Influence Area. The P&Z recommended an approval of the ordinance.
    County P&Z backs three, tables ADU plan
    07/29/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Moment of silence added to routine
    07/29/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Weiser mulls first business licenses
    07/29/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Third District Judge Kiley Stuchlik is pictured during a celebration at the Washington County Courthouse on Wednesday, July 22, where she was presented the 2026 Idaho Department of Correction Probation and Parole Community Partner Award for her leadership in establishing the Tri-County Mental Health Court. Presenting the award was IDOC District Manager Oscar Arguello. Stuchlik raised the award, telling the Tri-County Mental Health Court team it was earned by all of them. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
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    Pictured with Judge Kiley Stuchlik, clockwise, Oscar Arguello, Deputy Ben Thomason, Mackenzie Pfeiffer, Rachel Donaldson, April Browne, Ben Warner, Sgt. Delaine Singleton, Deputy PA Sean Jorgensen, Deputy Brady Johnston, Scott Gatewood, and Ron Christian.
    New court expands rural justice access
    07/29/2026 - 6:00pm
  • Tartar Fire team braces for weekend winds
    07/29/2026 - 10:20am
  • Idaho Power details growth and reliability
    07/22/2026 - 6:00pm

  • The City of Weiser and Weiser Fire District have formed a committee to explore a plan for future funding of fire protection services. Photo by Nancy Grindstaff
    Fire funding issue relight
    07/22/2026 - 6:00pm
  • County signs easement to start Gentry Lane reroute
    07/22/2026 - 6:00pm

  • Weiser School District Business Manager Barbara Choate was awarded the 2026 Idaho Association of School Business Officials and Moreton & Company School Business Official of the Year, presented in June.
    WSD’s ‘numbers gal’ earns statewide honor
    07/22/2026 - 6:00pm

News


Weiser’s annual Court Street Cruise featured a nice selection of Treasure Valley restored classic cars from across the decades. Held in Weiser City Park, the day included food and music, and the best part, old friends catching up with each other. Above, a group of local young car enthusiasts were in a deep discussion on the intricacies of a car’s engine. Below, is a sampling of perennial favorites and some new entries.
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08/13/2026 - 2:27pm
Shine and style at the Court Street Cruise
Schools host fire crews, ready for fall
District scores warranty victory with Ford
Kerby outlines summer work, tuition update
School days are just around the corner
Mike and Angel Summers named Cambridge Rodeo Grand Marshals

Opinions

08/13/2026 - 1:27pm
Mayor clarifies power supply and shares key community updates
I want to apologize for the confusion created by my recent letter regarding data centers. My explanation of our power supply was not as clear as it should have been.  The City of Weiser has a good working relationship with both Bonneville Power...
Reader advises not opening the door to big data centers
Protecting water and power while preparing for future development
New water main connected as Weiser continues a busy summer
Midvale celebrated the 4th of July in grand style
Applaud when government work

Sports


Members of the Weiser Dolphins swim team traveled to Mountain Home on Saturday, July 25, to compete in state championships, coming home with strong placings. Abigail Strasser completed the third leg, swimming the butterfly, of the girls 11 and under 200-yard medley relay. Congratulations to the entire Weiser Dolphins team on a great season.
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Faith Nordgren in the second leg, swimming the backstroke, of the girls 11 and under 200-yard relay.
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Spencer Messick placed first in the boys 15-18 200-yard individual medley.
08/13/2026 - 1:45pm
Weiser swim team finished season with state placings
 Sending several team members to compete in summer swimming State Championships in Mountain Home on Saturday, July 25, Weiser’s Dolphins found themselves among the top finishers in numerous events.  With summer days now winding down, the...
The photo on the fridge and the legacy in the pool: A family’s lifeguard story
Dolphin swimmers finish regular season
Long Shots – Two decades of sports memories
Fans and competitors defy heat wave for WVR
Weiser Dolphins open summer meet season

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