by Celia Klassen Press Staff Writer Perhaps our most prominent local landmark is the concrete cylinder that pokes out of the reservoir for most of the year, the mark by which we locals know how low the water is getting…
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Few surprises in mid-term election
With the stranglehold the Republican Party has over Idaho voters, there really weren’t many surprises as results came in from election night Tuesday, Nov. 8. It’s hard to dent the armor when you run as a Democrat. Power County voters…
A.F. receives judicial approval for water project
The City of American Falls has received judicial confirmation for a Water System Improvement Project, according to Mayor Rebekah Sorensen. On Friday, Oct. 28, the mayor and city council appeared before the Honorable Javier L. Gabiola with bond attorney Stephanie…
Bureau of Land Management suggests closing portions of Lake Channel to climbing, driving
To protect nationally-significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management Burley Field Office is proposing to close the American Falls Archaeological District and a portion of the Lake Channel area to rock climbing…
Election coming Tuesday, Nov. 8
Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election is now open, through Friday, Nov. 4. Early voting is available at the Power County Courthouse. On election day, voting will be available at county polling places. Contact the clerk’s office at…
Power County Primary Results
View the link for the Power County 2022 primary results below. Please note that the results are for Power County, and the actual outcomes in many races will be determined by statewide or legislative district votes. 2022 Primary PREVIEW REPORT…
Bob Wetzel retains Power County Highway District seat
Bob Wetzel retains his Power County Highway District seat by a healthy margin. Election Results
Houses completed in American Falls by NeighborWorks Pocatello
The housing nonprofit NeighborWorks Pocatello completed two homes in American Falls, its first housing project outside of Pocatello. Some American Falls residents, the Sanchez family, are already under contract to buy one of the… Read the full story and more…
Lion’s Club talks COVID with health director
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer They have been preparing for a pandemic ever since she started with the health department around 20 years ago, Southeastern Idaho Public Health director Maggie Mann told the American Falls Lion’s Club on Tuesday,…
City eyes new credit card, phone systems
by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer New American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen presided over her first meeting as mayor on Wednesday, July 15, where the council discussed a new phone system and credit card system. The council stopped short of…