Tony Evans

Ketchum

Columnist, Reporter, and Features Writer at Idaho Mountain Express

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Articles

Bellevue leaders to consider halting new sewer connections

6 days ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

The Bellevue City Council will consider a resolution on Monday that would limit the acceptance of new applications for sewer hook-up permits to those without approved building permits. Homes built within Bellevue city limits cannot operate without a sewer permit. “The provisions of this resolution shall remain in effect until November 1, 2025 or until the repairs to the sewer system are completed, whichever comes first,” states the proposed resolution.
Firefighters battle new blaze north of Stanley

1 week ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

A wildfire reported in the Salmon-Challis National Forest near Stanley on Thursday grew to a size of roughly 62 acres by Saturday morning.
Coffee shop proposed on Main Street in Bellevue

1 week ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

The Bellevue Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday discussed a design review application for Beans & Brews, a 1,700-square-foot coffee shop with a drive through proposed at 749 N. Main St.The new business would be located on a vacant 19,597-square-foot lot between Family Dollar to the south and Atkinsons’ Market to the north. Rhy Lund, representing coffee shop developer Red Root LLC, presented the plan. “We just want to get something going before the snow flies,” Lund said.
Most Wood River Valley trails open for summer, with some precautions

1 week ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

As summer begins, hikers, bikers and equestrians head out onto the hundreds of miles of trails in and around the Wood River Valley. While most trails are open for use already, there are some closures and precautions to take in certain areas. Blaine County Recreation District Trails Coordinator Ashley Knox said many organizations have been hard at work clearing debris and deadfall from trails that accumulated during the winter, but some obstacles remain in the way.
Idaho public land could be sold under proposed legislation

1 week ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, recently introduced legislation that would require the sale of up to roughly 3.3 million acres of public land near population centers in western states over the next five years to raise money for housing and reduce the national deficit. The draft legislation put forth by Lee is part of ongoing plans among some Republican leaders to sell federal lands.
Bespoke hairdos for humans and their pets

1 week ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

Wood River Valley hairstyles range from totally plain to exceptionally flamboyant, including a spectrum of groovy styles in between that is just as diverse as the rugged, varied terrain of the Wood River Valley and surrounding mountains. Express readers cast their votes in the Best of the Valley survey for the barbers, hairstylists and dog groomers they believe are best equipped to tame the unruly wilds of residents’ scalps and the fluffy—sometimes muddy—badlands of pets’ coats.
Geologists delve Stanley-area earthquake activity

2 weeks ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

An unusual spike in earthquake activity in central Idaho over the last several weeks is being studied by scientists to gain insight into the location of fault lines and the occurrence of seismic activity in the region. The most recent major activity was on Sunday at 11:04 a.m., when a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was measured 25 kilometers east of Clayton.
Blaine County Republicans launch petition against 'sanctuary city' policies

2 weeks ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

The Blaine County Republican Party is circulating a petition to pressure municipalities in Blaine County to rescind any policies or resolutions that it says hinder local cooperation with federal law enforcement authorities as they enforce immigration laws. The petition includes the names of several individuals that it states have been recently arrested in the area by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
How to venture into the backcountry

2 weeks ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

Perhaps the best reason to live in the Wood River Valley is to enjoy the surrounding natural environment. Shop owners and guides are here to help you get started, whether it’s in boots on a hike, a boat on the water or on wheels on a mountain bike. Below, these experts offer some tips for enjoying these popular outdoor activities safely and with proper etiquette. Mountain biking provides an opportunity to cover many miles in a day, on dirt roads or singletrack trails.
Carey P&Z recommends sewer connection moratorium

2 weeks ago | mtexpress.com | Tony Evans

The Carey Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Monday to recommend approval of an ordinance that would enact a six-month moratorium on new sewer connections. The vote followed an emergency moratorium on new connections implemented from October through April, mandated by the City Council. “The emergency moratorium was placed on recommendation from our city attorney,” said Mayor Alyssa Cenarrusa.