Category: Power County Press

Michael David Eames 8-2-23

Michael David Eames, 76, of Pocatello passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Veteran’s Home in Pocatello, ID. Michael was born June 7, 1947 to Vern Eames and Clothiel Hanson Eames in American Falls. Michael graduated from American…

Daphne Bowers 8-2-23

Our angel mother, Daphne K. Thornley Bowers, 82, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 surrounded by family after a 12-year struggle with dementia. She was born Nov. 18, 1940, in American Falls, ID, at Schiltz Memorial Hospital. She was…

Miranda Corene Royer 7-26-23

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Miranda Corene Royer, a beloved mother and life partner, tragically lost her life at 40 years young. She was born in Kellogg, ID, to Eunice (Eric) Grant, and Rick Royer. She was raised in American…

Trenton Val Rupe 7-26-23

Trenton Val Rupe, 75, passed away with his loving family by his side on July 17, 2023. Trent was born on March 13, 1948 in Blackfoot, ID, to John Rupe and Gladys (Harrington). Trent was the youngest child of 13…

Breck Gerald Rich 7-26-23

Breck Gerald Rich, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and son, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ketchum, ID. Breck was born on Aug. 23, 1948, in St. Anthony, ID. He spent…

Fly to the Moon by Celia Klassen Time for Tea

OK, that’s not ‘near here’ or ‘cheap’…. how about you drive to Craters of the Moon. It is a national preserve between Arco and Carey. Established as a monument on May 2, 1924, it encompasses three major lava fields and…

Golf ladies play odd holes count

The American Falls Ladies Golf Association on Wednesday, July 12, played odd holes count from the white tees, meaning they played all nine holes but only holes 11, 13, 15 and 17 counted. Tying for first place with a score…

Justice department, EPA settle Simplot emissions agreement

Fertilizer manufacturer will spend $150 million to reduce environmental impacts from operation The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a settlement with J.R. Simplot Company involving Simplot’s Don Plant manufacturing facility located in Power County, near…