Casey Carr It’s fun. It takes up your time so you don’t have to do work in school.

Earl Stokes It stirs your imagination.

Good Old Days of Custer County

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO October 22, 1992 At the October 15 meeting of the North Custer Hospital District Board of Trustees, Dr. Hal Mitchell’s contract was renewed for three... + continue reading

Casey Carr It’s fun. It takes up your time so you don’t have to do work in school.

Earl Stokes It stirs your imagination.

Good Old Days of Custer County

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO October 22, 1992 At the October 15 meeting of the North Custer Hospital District Board of Trustees, Dr. Hal Mitchell’s contract was renewed for three... + continue reading

Shyloh, a local cat, followed her human on a walk around Challis enjoying sun, temperatures in the 60s and fall colors, Her brother, Sunny, always lagging behind, is in the background. Todd Adams photo

About Folks We Know

Challis Masons and members of the Order of the Eastern Star — and anyone else who wants to help — will be at the Masonic Lodge at 1220 Valley St. from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct.... + continue reading

Jason Marquette

Marquette challenges incumbent

Jason Marquette is challenging incumbent Challis Mayor Michael Barrett for a four-year term in the Nov. 7 election. This is his first run for elected office. Marquette said his... + continue reading

Yards around Challis are decked out in the bright colors of fall. This yard features plenty of red and yellow, while green leaves hang on some trees and shrubs. Anna Means photo

Fall is officially here and with it come the colors. The reds are in full force and the yellows aren’t far behind. Here, along a path on the south end of Challis, is an explosion of color. Anna Means photo

Stellar clear and cool days following a stormy period bring out the brightness in leaves. Anna Means photo

Cottonwood trees turning shades of yellow and gold in Challis may not be quite as spectacular as they have been for the past few autumns, but when this photo was taken against a bright blue October sky, they hadn’t yet peaked and the fall color season was not yet over at this elevation. Todd Adams photo

Fall is officially here and with it come the colors. The reds are in full force and the yellows aren’t far behind. Here, along a path on the south end of Challis, is an explosion of... + continue reading

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Commissioners asked to partner in energy study

Thursday, 10/19/17

Is turning waste into energy feasible in Custer County? Officials at Salmon River Electric Cooperative and the Custer County commissioners want to know and now have to decide whether to... + continue reading

BLM changes position on sage grouse land

10/19/17

Michael Barrett

Barrett wants to continue in office

10/19/17

Coho salmon season opens

10/12/17

Sports

Bekah Lightburn serves against the Butte County Pirates in the Oct. 10 game. Lily Verhoeven photo

Lady Vikings lose tough senior night match

Thursday, 10/19/17

The Lady Vikings’ final home volleyball game of the season drew plenty of spectators. Challis played rival Butte County Pirates, and the team’s eight senior players were... + continue reading

JoAnna Campbell hits the ball in the game against the Grace Thursday, Oct. 12. Christy Hewitt photo

Laura Parkinson sends the ball back across the net in an Oct. 12 game against Grace. The Lady Vikings head to the district tournament on Saturday. Christy Hewitt photo

Laura Parkinson hits through the block in the Oct. 12 game against the Grace Grizzlies. Challis lost the match. Christy Hewitt photo

Lady Vikings fall to the Grace Grizzlies

10/19/17

Senior cross-country athletes and their parents were honored at halftime of the Oct. 13 football game. The athletes in the front row, with signs are Ty Redick, Jayce Giampedraglia, Tucker Brown, Takehito Koizuka, Jesse Riding and Charles Miller. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Senior runners

10/19/17

Rowdy Piva stretches out for one of his game-high five receptions in last week’s contest against Oakley. Challis lost 34-14. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Dustin Stillwaugh reaches high to snag a reception for a two-point conversion for the Vikings in their Oct. 13 loss to Oakley. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Vikings suffer tough loss at home

10/19/17

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Healthy forests can reduce wildfire risk in Idaho

Thursday, 10/19/17

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have caused total and unprecedented devastation in parts of Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the rest of the Caribbean. As... + continue reading

River Cats win on and off the baseball diamond

05/25/17

Guest commentary

05/04/17

Some things need to be said differently

03/23/17

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Steelhead restrictions lifted

Thursday, 10/19/17

Restrictions making steelhead fishing in much of Idaho catch-and-release have been lifted, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Steelhead harvest on the Salmon, Snake and... + continue reading

Challis fifth-graders learned about aquatic insects on a recent tour with the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District. Custer Soil and Water Conservation District photo

5th-graders learn about outdoors

10/19/17

Doug Hammond poses with the plaque he received for being named 2017 Mason of the Year by the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Hammond is an active member of the Challis Lodge. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho photo

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Jason Marquette

Marquette challenges incumbent

Healthy forests can reduce wildfire risk in Idaho

The annual Harvest Dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 at Challis Community Church. Madge Yacomella will be taking pre-orders for her famous homemade rolls and pies to help pay for restoring the weakened bell tower, pictured here in better days.

Harvest dinner features Madge Yacomella’s goodies

Assisted by Scout leaders and parents, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Troop No. 71 held a food drive for the Helping Hands Pantry Aug. 29. The food drive helps supply the pantry with non-perishable food for emergency food boxes. Not all Scouts who helped with the food drive were available for the photo.

Food drive helps local pantry

Mark Oliverson, Steele Memorial Medical Center board vice chairman, and Jeanie Gentry, hospital CEO, receive a $2,000 check from hospital auxiliary President Jan Keller and auxiliary Secretary Judy Peck. Photo courtesy of Steele Memorial Medical Center

Hospital auxiliary donates to infusion center

Rowdy Piva stretches out for one of his game-high five receptions in last week’s contest against Oakley. Challis lost 34-14. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Vikings suffer tough loss at home

Dustin Stillwaugh reaches high to snag a reception for a two-point conversion for the Vikings in their Oct. 13 loss to Oakley. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Vikings suffer tough loss at home

Senior cross-country athletes and their parents were honored at halftime of the Oct. 13 football game. The athletes in the front row, with signs are Ty Redick, Jayce Giampedraglia, Tucker Brown, Takehito Koizuka, Jesse Riding and Charles Miller. Debbie Sheppeard photo

Senior runners

JoAnna Campbell hits the ball in the game against the Grace Thursday, Oct. 12. Christy Hewitt photo

Lady Vikings fall to the Grace Grizzlies

Laura Parkinson sends the ball back across the net in an Oct. 12 game against Grace. The Lady Vikings head to the district tournament on Saturday. Christy Hewitt photo

Lady Vikings fall to the Grace Grizzlies

Laura Parkinson hits through the block in the Oct. 12 game against the Grace Grizzlies. Challis lost the match. Christy Hewitt photo

Lady Vikings fall to the Grace Grizzlies

Bekah Lightburn serves against the Butte County Pirates in the Oct. 10 game. Lily Verhoeven photo

Lady Vikings lose tough senior night match

The eight senior volleyball players were honored on senior night in the game against the Butte County Pirates Oct. 10. Lily Verhoeven photo

Lady Vikings lose tough senior night match

Shyloh, a local cat, followed her human on a walk around Challis enjoying sun, temperatures in the 60s and fall colors, Her brother, Sunny, always lagging behind, is in the background. Todd Adams photo

About Folks We Know

Doug Hammond poses with the plaque he received for being named 2017 Mason of the Year by the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Hammond is an active member of the Challis Lodge. Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho photo

Challis man nabs top Mason honor

Casey Carr It’s fun. It takes up your time so you don’t have to do work in school.

Good Old Days of Custer County

Earl Stokes It stirs your imagination.

Good Old Days of Custer County

Challis fifth-graders learned about aquatic insects on a recent tour with the Custer Soil and Water Conservation District. Custer Soil and Water Conservation District photo

5th-graders learn about outdoors

Yards around Challis are decked out in the bright colors of fall. This yard features plenty of red and yellow, while green leaves hang on some trees and shrubs. Anna Means photo

Splashes of red and gold

Fall is officially here and with it come the colors. The reds are in full force and the yellows aren’t far behind. Here, along a path on the south end of Challis, is an explosion of color. Anna Means photo

Splashes of red and gold