Rates will go up, meters part of project The American Falls City Council plans to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds for as much as $13 million, to pay as much as 49 percent of a project to replace water…
City of A.F. faces tough choices with water issues
ARPA grant could pay for half of water line project by Daniel Moore Press Staff Writer The city of American Falls might receive $11 million or more toward new water pipes, Mayor Rebekah Sorensen told The Press. The money would…
School district seeks interested persons from Zone 1
Aberdeen School District is looking for someone to serve on the school board for the remaining term of the trustee seat that was filled by David Wahlen. The position will be filled within 90 days. The applicant must live in…
$111.9 million contract awarded for Pocatello I-15/I-86 interchange
The Idaho Transportation Department has accepted a $111.9 million winning bid by Sundt-Cannon, a joint venture, to rebuild the I-86/I-15 system interchange at Pocatello. Work is scheduled to begin mid-July and will continue for approximately three years as the interchange…
Power County chooses Cheatum, Garner as state representatives in primary election
Power County held a primary election on Tuesday, May 17, with Republican, Democrat, Constitution and Libertarian ballots. The Republican primary was especially important, as many races were only decided in the Republican primary, with no contenders from any other party.…
Aberdeen High names top 2022 graduating students
Aberdeen High School has named the top 14 students of the graduating class of 2022. The top ten, valedictorian and salutatorian were not available at press time. Graduation ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 26, in the middle school gymnasium.…
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…
Assessments go up as property values rise
Tax assessed home values in Power County are going up because of skyrocketing house prices, said Power County Assessor Laura Porath in a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 10. Porath and other county officials will be hosting another meeting…
New Gem Trail segment finished
The new segment of the Aberdeen Gem Trail that runs along Hazard Creek Golf Course is basically finished. Councilman Brian Schneider asks parents to walk the trail with their children rather than allowing them to walk the trail alone. This…