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On the value of developing a strategic plan

Creating a strategic vision can be difficult for a business. The process of creating a strategic plan can help the management of a business understand the true opportunities and weaknesses…

Bingham County Courthouse

Bingham County declares disaster due to water shortage

By Kendra Evensen kevensen@journalnet.com Bingham County commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday, declaring a disaster due to a severe water shortage that could result in a loss of crops…

ATCO planning to hire 50 employees

POCATELLO — A company that provides industrial housing accommodations is planning to hire 50 new employees to work at its Pocatello facility. ATCO Structures & Logistics officials say they are…

Bingham mulls changes to solid waste fees

By Kendra Evensen kevensen@journalnet.com BLACKFOOT — Bingham County Commissioners are mulling some changes to solid waste fees in the future. Commissioner Ladd Carter said they are losing money on solid…

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Fort Hall continues fight against EPA ‘cover up’

The EPA’s Unilateral Administrative Order, or UAO, is unacceptable to the tribe! EPA paves the way for FMC to sweep its 50-year legacy of waste under the rug. The public…

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They’re either liars or incompetents

It’s pretty pathetic how many in government service these days provide living proof of the validity of the Peter Principle, which asserts, “Everyone rises to the level of their incompetence.”…

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District 7 cowboy Garrett Smith rides in the saddle bronc finals Saturday.

Four-times sweeter

BY CHASE GLORFIELD cglorfield@journalnet.com Not even an injured wrist was going to stop Garrett Smith from making history. Smith, the three-time Idaho State High School Rodeo All-Around Cowboy, got his…

Foreclosure workshop set June 17

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division will hold a foreclosure workshop Monday, June 17, in Fort Hall at 6 p.m., in the large conference room, Fort Hall Housing Authority, 161…

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Walkers take part in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Blackfoot Saturday at Blackfoot High School. The event raised more than $87,000 according to its website. For a photo gallery of this event, visit idahostatejournal.com.
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River Stephenson goes for a ride Friday during the Idaho High School Finals at the Bannock County Fairgrounds.

What a difference a year makes

BY KYLE FRANKO kfranko@journalnet.com Oh the blessings of experience. As a freshman, River Stephenson qualified for the State Idaho High School Finals. He never posted a score. All three of…