The Filer police officers do have PERSI.
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Farmers Grow program joins with farmers to support nonprofit organizations such as the Twin Falls County Fair to strengthen rural communities.
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"You have an option to resign and save the county and yourselves further embarrassment...," Crystal Naylor told County commissioners Hubert and Ellis.
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TWIN FALLS — So you’re bored, stuck at home in self-isolation, and you discover an old rocking chair under a pile of newspapers in the garage.…
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Petitioners on Friday turned in signatures to recall two Lincoln County commissioners over 'willful disregard for the wishes and desires of the public.'
Seismologists recorded the 1983 earthquake centered near Mount Borah at about 7 on the Richter scale. The quake killed two children in Challis.
Mount Borah in Custer County is Idaho's highest peak at 12,677 feet.
Twin Falls County commissioners are asking residents to take a quick survey online to help guide them in future land use issues.
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"We are allowed to go out for things essential to our survival," Twin Falls Police Lt. Terry Thueson said. "But we should be wise about how we shop. And when we do shop, we should leave the family at home."
Blaine County cities have issued more strict isolation orders for residents, shutting down construction projects and unnecessary travel.
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City leaders say municipal services will not be suspended for nonpayment during the statewide stay-home order from the governor.
Mychel Matthews commented on Cop cuts: Filer considers folding police department
1Nutcracker: Rick Dunn is the mayor of Filer, not Twin Falls.
Mychel Matthews commented on Large piece of canyon collapses during flood
We had trouble attaching the video to the story, but the link is now at the bottom of the article.
Mychel Matthews commented on Delivered for Evel: Braun fulfills Knievel's dream
Danny. The police station and firetruck story came from Sheriff Doug McFall, who was a wannabe cop in high school at the time. He had a scanner in his pickup and heard the whole thing.
Mychel Matthews commented on Countdown to canyon jump begins
JackCass, no permit is needed for the event, because attendance will be fewer than 500.
Mychel Matthews commented on Maid in the Shade: Flying museum keeps WWII memories alive
The statement is correct. Maid in the Shade is the only B-25 still flying THAT FLEW IN COMBAT. She has the bullet holes to prove it.
“She’s the only B-25 left that flew in combat in WWII,” Washburn told Trainor. Others were either shot down or scrapped after the war.
Mychel Matthews commented on Death Notice: Brittany Bewley
The date has been corrected now. Thanks for the heads-up.
Mychel Matthews commented on Gender-based lawsuits now more than half of TF County's settlements
I have now attached to the story ICRMP's answer to my records request. You can find it in a PDF file under Carter's photo, top left. The state code for exemptions to the disclosure policy is clear.
Mychel Matthews commented on Hidden History: The Malad River's mysterious missing bridge
pst4911us: Thanks for bringing my attention to this.