Fairfield

Soldier Mountain ski area near Fairfield is set to open up this coming weekend after the main chair lift broke down more than a week ago.

A mechanical issue with the main lift up Soldier Mountain ski area has halted operations for several days

When it was cold, you slept with the dog.

Here are a few of the nominees from my Facebook clan.

This weekend the Magic Carpet officially opens up at Soldier Mountain. The ski resort in Fairfield will be operational Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 10th through December 12th.

Idaho has long been a popular place for movie crews.

If you want a chance to win some prizes, play some disc golf and get outside, check out Soldier Mountain this Saturday, September 4th for a test run on a disc golf tournament. If you are looking for more places to play disc golf you may want to attend this tournament.

It’s cold at times but truly God’s country.

I am in the process of trying to find some places to explore backpacking. I found some places that I believe would be a good start for me and other beginners. If you can think of any more please let us know. I think I am going to have to try a few of these out when it isn't too hot out though.

And don’t make Bruce angry. Hans Gruber learned the hard way.

If you love skiing or snowboarding but don't like to battle the crowds of people, you can be the big man, or woman, on the mountain and own it out right for the day. You just have to find about 100 people you wouldn't mind spending a day with.

Soldier Mountain ski resort is set to open Saturday, December 19 in the Sawtooth Mountains near Fairfield.

The Phillips Creek Fire is now 100 percent contained north of Fairfield in Camas County.

UPDATE: The Phillips Fire north of Fairfield is closer to full control as firefighters worked to contain the blaze that threatened homes and a ski lodge in the area.

Fire crews are battling a blaze on the Sawtooth National Forest eight miles north of Fairfield. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Phillips Fire was reported on August 5, in the Free Gold Creek drainage.

I’ve seen some of the many birds float on the air.

Hey, you can also easily social distance while there.

Big birds, medium birds and small birds.

A 31-year-old man is facing time behind bars for a string of burglaries that happened in Blaine County.

A couple of Magic Valley cities have won in a region-wide community revitalization contest.