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Magic Valley Hunter Education
Idaho Fish & Game is offering two hunter education classes in the Magic Valley Region. Classes will be held in Glenns Ferry and Jerome in February. Are you or someone in your family in need of a hunter education class? Anyone born after January 1, 1975, is required to successfully pass a hunter education class before they can purchase a hunting license and hunt in Idaho. The first class is a combination of hunter and bowhunter education that will be taught in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, from February 14 to March 1, 2025, at the Glenns Ferry High School. The second class is a women-only class in Jerome, at the Fish and Game Magic Valley Regional Office, 324 South 417 East, Jerome, from February 20 to 22. The class is only for girls and women aged 9 and older. The class will be taught by women instructors. Pre-registration is required by visiting the Idaho Fish and Game website. Cost of the class is $9.75 per student. For more information about both classes call the Magic Valley Regional Office at (208) 324-4359.
Traffic Signal Upgrades in the Magic Valley
The Idaho Transportation Department has begun upgrading traffic signals throughout the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley. Initial work will integrate and upgrade wiring on specific signals. Replacement of signal poles, upgrading cabinets, and detection will then take place. Wiring improvement on the signals at the intersections of SH-75 and Saddle Road, Hospital Road, and East Fork Road is ongoing and will occur at night between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. with no flagging or lane closures until January 24. Drivers should stay aware of crews working in the areas. Other signals slated for upgrades through the end of February include: Idaho Street and Main in Wendell, and US-26 and SH-46 in Gooding Drivers should expect some delays while work is being done. For up-to-date information on road closures go to 511.idaho.gov Crews will return to the three signals on SH-75 at the end of February to further upgrade cabinets and continue testing and detection. During that time, flaggers and temporary lane closures are expected to be present between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weeknights barring any weather concerns.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
January 22, 2025
Vol 49 Num 4
President Trump Stops Lava Ridge
President Trump wasted no time on his first day in office in fulfilling campaign promises. Most of the news is focused on the pardons issue for those involved in the January 6th protest. "We are ending the weaponization of government against the political adversaries, and will start addressing real problems like inflation." The President also halted over 80 executive actions issued by Biden and issued orders to prevent bureaucrats from making new regulations. One of those executive actions included an order to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. The executive order was written by Senator Risch in partnership with the Trump administration. "I made a promise to Idahoans that I would not rest until the Lava Ridge Wind Project was terminated. On day one, President Donald Trump took action to keep that promise," said Risch. "Lava Ridge has been the embodiment of liberals' disregard for the voices of Idahoans and rural America. Despite intense and widespread opposition from Idaho and the Japanese American community, the previous administration remained dead set on pushing this unwanted project across the finish line." "At long last, the calls from Idahoans to reject Lava Ridge have been answered. Finally, our nation has a leader who recognizes that people on the ground should have a say in how our natural resources are managed." "On behalf of the people of Idaho, I sincerely thank President Donald Trump for putting a stake through the heart of the Lava Ridge Wind Energy Project. By prioritizing this executive action on his first day in office, President Trump further cements his legacy as a leader in the revolution commonsense that governs by the people and for the people." Senator Risch was joined by Representative Simpson in thanking the President. "The Biden administration and the Bureau of Land Management blatantly disregarded the voices of Idahoans, the Japanese American Community, and the Magic Valley community directly impacted by the out-of-touch Lava Ridge Wind Project. In stark contrast, President Trump... continued on page 2...