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Under The Radar

The hum grows louder and suddenly a yellow aircraft appears overhead. It makes a sharp turn then swoops down and glides five feet above the ground, trailed by a...

Things To Do

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Haunted Happenings

Rupert’s Garden Cents Straw Maze Standing at the entrance of the Haunted Straw Maze in Rupert, Idaho, the 30-foot pyramid, slides, bridges and corn pit belie the magnitude of...
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The People of Southern Idaho

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Lyle Masters

Lyle Masters

Lyle Masters’ passion for auctioneering and the responsibility he feels to give back to his community are deeply intertwined. Ever since he began his auction career in 1959 he has volunteered his time, doing what he does best: talking up bidders and giving folks a...

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Chelsi Phillips

Chelsi Phillips

When Chelsi Phillips was crowned Minico High School’s Homecoming Queen last fall, she never dreamed it would lead her to win Idaho’s Homecoming Queen Competition allowing her the privilege to compete for “America’s Homecoming Queen” in Anaheim California this...

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Kristi Fowler

Kristi Fowler

It’s about living a better story. That’s the motto that author Kristi Fowler lives by.  After years spent as a counselor listening to people share their stories – good, bad and downright unimaginable – she knows that what a person chooses to believe about their...

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Leah Pentland

Leah Pentland

To watch Filer High School music teacher Leah Pentland move around her classroom, you wouldn’t guess that she is legally blind. She moves with the confidence, grace and assurance of someone who does not let her impairment get in the way of life.  “I can do pretty...

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Dallas Erickson

Dallas Erickson

The sounds of crashing metal and stern voices merge together as the final horse is loaded into the starting gate.  Dallas Erickson can feel the rapid heartbeat of the horse beneath him intensify as he tightly squeezes the reins.  While his horse and the color of...

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Lori Henson

Lori Henson

Magic Valley residents enjoy many offerings of local arts, music, and theatrical productions. Anyone who has attended – or participated in – one of Magic Valley’s local musical theater productions, has likely seen a show directed by Lori Henson. Lori has always...

Corey Rogers

Corey Rogers

Minico High School’s Corey Rogers wrapped up his high school rodeo career by finishing first in the all-around standings at the District VI rodeo finals. He picked up wins in steer wrestling and team roping, along with partner Kade Rogge. Rogers also finished...

Southern Idaho Photos

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May 01, 2008

Minadoka Damn

Every spring the waters swell behind every damn along the snake river. About 10 miles up-river from my house is the...
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Jan 01, 2011

Camas County Snow

I was shooting a skiing competition up at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort in 2008 and like always, on my way home I...
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Nov 01, 2007

Pomerelle Ski Resort

This is the very top of Pomerelle Ski Resort (taken November 29, 2006). It's not unusual for Pomerelle to get more...
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Mar 01, 2012

Mini-Cassia Storm

I've witnessed some pretty crazy storms in the Mini-Cassia area but haven't always been able to capture them. I was on...