MOSCOW, Idaho – The Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Drew Blankenbaker as its inaugural Executive … [Read more...]
Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development Council Announces Inaugural Executive Director
New Meadows P&Z deny AT&T request for cell tower near school after two hours of testimony
New Meadows Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend to the New Meadows City Council to deny an application from AT&T who requested application for a mono tower in the city's Industrial … [Read more...]
Why I am voting No on Props 1 2 3
(Note, in the past The Current News would limit LTEs to 250 words, now that we are online we do not have to worry about printed space and can print letters in their entirety! We are also debating as … [Read more...]
Riverside Motel enjoys new owners with sense of humor

For Teresa & Kelly Thompson, Riggins and the Riverside Motel presented the best opportunity for them. The Helena Montana couple decided to purchase the Riverside Motel earlier this summer and have … [Read more...]
Tourist Trap to Have Grand Opening South of Riggins
Fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, handmade items and an intriguing assortment of new and gently used clothing and collectibles are just some of the featured treasures for sale at the Tourist Trap … [Read more...]
Tourist Trap Consignment Store Opens Friday South of Riggins
Fresh produce, farm fresh eggs, handmade items and an intriguing assortment of new and gently used clothing and collectibles are just some of the featured treasures for sale at the Tourist Trap … [Read more...]
Comments Sought on Newsome Creek Watershed Road Restoration Project
The Nez Perce National Forest, Red River Ranger District, has prepared an Environmental Assessment to decommission 85 miles of road, improve 84 miles of road, install one full size vehicle bridge over … [Read more...]
Rejuvenation-Destination Day Spa in Kamiah

-Stacy McCusker, Kamiah In between Kooskia and Kamiah, right along Highway 12, a true gem sits nestled into the hills of our river valley. Destinations Day Spa is celebrating its one-year … [Read more...]
New Meadows slogging in wet, hold middle of the night emergency meeting.
Officials at the City of New Meadows held an emergency meeting this morning at 1:30am. According to an email, the Mayor and Council declared an Emergency to open up resources from the County and if … [Read more...]
Getting Real about Marijuana in Idaho

- Ed Pramuk What follows is a discussion of marijuana. Don’t expect a lot of fact checking, boring statistics or extraneous scientific fluff. It is at best semi-factual, non-comprehensive and … [Read more...]
Add The Words to shed some final light on a dark legislative session
Add The Words to shed some final light on a dark legislative session This Thursday March 15th the Add the Words organization will host their final event of this legislative session. Beginning at … [Read more...]
Mountain View Meats – Processing Locally

Mountain View Meats along the Big Salmon River Road is currently offering specials on their meats. Rocky Burns started working there in October and offers custom slaughtering, cutting and wrapping. He … [Read more...]
Riggins Farmers’ Market Meeting
Riggins Farmers' Market will have their first meeting of the year on Monday, March 19, 5-6pm at Summervilles. The committee will elect officers and discuss the 2012 season. Everyone is welcome. … [Read more...]
Intro to Avalanches Friday Dec 2 – McCall Smokejumper base
The Payette Avalanche Center and the Friends of the Payette Avalanche Center will be offering a free Introduction to Avalanches Class on Friday December 2 at 6:30pm at the McCall Smokejumper Base on … [Read more...]
Lochsa Land Exchange Opinion
LTTP: Lochsa Land Exchange I appreciate Commissioner Brandt’s OP-ED in the Current which provided the Riggins citizens his version of the Lochsa Land Exchange story. He mentions that there are … [Read more...]
Oufitting, an American Dream: Heaven’s Gate Outfitters
Oufitting, an American Dream Heaven’s Gate Outfitters - -Richelle Barger, Riggins For many men, the dream is to own an outfitting business. The lure of dirt, hard work, and being outside are all … [Read more...]



