Primary election filings due soon
An important date is coming up this month for Custer County voters and potential candidates for the May 20 primary election. Friday, March 14, is the last day for candidates to file, whether they are Republicans, Democrats or unaffiliated, also known as independents.Only the names of Republican and Democratic candidates will appear on primary ...

County, SNRA sign Stanley trash permit
After seven years of effort and dealing with 10 Sawtooth National Recreation Area rangers and superintendents, Custer County and SNRA officials have signed a special use permit and new operating plan for the Stanley trash transfer station.“Thank you very much,” Custer County Commission Chairman Wayne Butts told SNRA Superintendent Joby Timm on ...

City holds special water meetings
The City of Challis has been holding a series of special meetings to deal with details and deadlines so work can begin this season on up to $2.5 million in proposed water system improvement projects.Two of the three meetings have been discussions about water fund finances, including how to deal with past due accounts and water rates.No votes or ...