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If the Lost Valley Reservoir Co. is successful in a grant application with the Bureau of Reclamation, a loan through the Idaho Water Resources Board will fund the reservoir’s expansion, tripling its capacity to 30,000 acre feet.

Washington County Search and Rescue member Virgil Smith looks on as Mountain States Detection Dog member Milena Hickey and Kira demonstrate during a break at a daylong training on responding to rescues of individuals with dementia or autism.

Weiser Police officers honored for life saving actions in 2025 at the Jan. 12 Weiser City Council meeting, from left, Sgt. Delaine Singleton, Ryan Vanderwerf, and James Henry. Not pictured is Joshua Pratt. Photo by Dylan Brown

Weiser High School government and civics teacher John Srholec was sworn into office as one of three new city councilors at the Jan. 12 Weiser City Council meeting. Srholec is pictured enjoying the moment with Council President Herb Haun and taking his seat next to Councilman Larry Hogg, it was almost like old times, as Hogg refereed football games throughout the valley during Srholec’s coaching tenure. Srholec, Lisa Horzen, and Steve Fenske were elected in this past November’s election, replacing Sterling Blackwell, Marg Chipman, and Mike Hopkins. Photo by Dylan Brown

Taking the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony, newly-elected Weiser City Councilors Steve Fenske, top, and Lisa Horzen, below, took their seats in the Council chambers on Monday, Jan. 12. Council President Herb Haun administered each oath, welcoming the new faces to the panel. Photos by Dylan Brown.