Local communities are holding services in honor and remembrance on Memorial Day. Here are upcoming services and where and when they will be held:
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WHITE BIRD — The annual bike challenge Just For The Hill Of It is set for Saturday, June 3, biking 13 miles up the Old White Bird Grade. To register or for information, call Tara or Cindy at 208-983-8550 or visit the website syringahospital.org. All proceeds from the event go to benefit the …
Megabus recently announced a new partnership with Northwestern Stage Lines, a private transportation company in the Northwest United States.
WHITE BIRD — The American Legion Post 152 invites everyone to join them as they honor and remember our fallen heroes. On Monday, May 29, at 11:11 a.m., there will be a reading of the names of those who are buried in the White Bird Cemetery. At noon, there will be a presentation of Quilts of …
WHITE BIRD — The annual bike challenge Just For The Hill Of It is set for Saturday, June 3, biking 13 miles up the Old White Bird Grade. To register or for information, call Tara or Cindy at 208-983-8550 or visit the website syringahospital.org. All proceeds from the event go to benefit the …
WHITE BIRD — The first Community Get-Together of the summer was a success! 30-35 people gathered at the White Bird Area Recreation ballpark and playground and enjoyed themselves. There was plenty of food to go around, the weather was great (a little breezy to start with) and lots of activiti…
WHITE BIRD — The rodeo season is here. The Riggins Rodeo kicked off the summer season this past weekend and the White Bird Rodeo and White Bird Days are coming on June 16-17 (Father’s Day weekend). If you have someone who wants to ride a mini-bull or pony at the rodeo, call 541-473-2339 to s…
Ryan Hampton has opened Hells Canyon Performance in the shop building behind The Confluence on Highway 95, south of White Bird. Ryan offers full-service auto, truck and diesel repair and maintenance. He can get your logging or dump truck running in topnotch condition. The hours will be 8 a.m…
WHITE BIRD — The White Bird Community Library will be having a yard sale at the library this Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to (approximately) 1 p.m. Plenty of assorted items for sale, including books, of course! There will also be baked goods for sale. All proceeds support our little library.…
WHITE BIRD — The White Bird Community Library will be having a yard sale on Saturday, May 6, at the library. Time is 9 a.m. to (approximately) 1 p.m. Plenty of assorted items for sale, including books, of course! There will also be baked goods for sale. All proceeds support our little librar…
WHITE BIRD — Preservation work begins this month on White Bird Creek Bridge, one of the state’s signature structures, for both protection as well as to improve aesthetics.
WHITE BIRD — The White Bird Community Library will be having a yard sale on Saturday, May 6, at the library, from 9 a.m. to (approximately) 1 p.m. Plenty of assorted items for sale, including books, of course! There will also be baked goods for sale. All proceeds support our little library. …
An out-of-control burn ended in tragedy for a White Bird man last week.
The Orofino prison is opening its gates to visitors. On Tuesday, April 18, 4-8 p.m., the facility will have an open house where everyone, including children, is invited to tour parts of the facility, interact with ICIO leadership and have a potato bar meal. Those 18 and older must have a val…
WHITE BIRD — It was a very busy spring, Easter weekend in our little town. On Saturday, the Rebekahs held their bake sale at the IOOF Hall and sold out quickly. While they were doing that, the American Legion Post 152 was busy planting trees along the edge of the memorial park. Thanks to all…
Easter egg hunts will be held in the following communities:
WHITE BIRD — Pleasant View Baptist Church will be holding an Easter Sunrise service, with a breakfast to follow at the church on Easter morning, Sunday. April 9.
WHITE BIRD — As I am preparing my heart and mind for the Easter celebration this coming weekend, I listen to the robins singing, I see the trees starting to bud and am joyful for the spring season of life. I am then brought back to reality by the weather forecast of snow for the next four da…
WHITE BIRD — Handbooks for White BIrd Christian School, which will open this fall at Pleasant View Baptist Church, are now available. Text Gale at 541-314-3028.
WHITE BIRD — Lately, whenever I think of whining about the snow we have been getting the last week (it is spring!), I look at the video clips of the snow the California Sierra has been getting and am thankful for being here. The daffodils are blooming and the hills are getting a green tint. …
WHITE BIRD — It was a very busy weekend for the little community of White Bird. The wife and I started Saturday by going by the Salmon River Art Guild show at the White Bird Area Recreation District building. There are some very talented artists in our area. There were also many crafts displ…
WHITE BIRD — This coming weekend, March 18 and 19, will be a busy one indeed. The Canyon House will be celebrating its 20th anniversary. There will be sales with 10 to 50% off on many items. The Lowes have been restocking the store with many new items. With a purchase of $20 or more, you wil…
Congratulations to Taylor Kunkel for being named Region 2 boys basketball coach of the year for May-Port CG School District, Mayville, N.D. Taylor is a former Grangeville resident whose parents still live in the area.
WHITE BIRD — The March Artisan Madness art sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, with free admission. This event sponsored by the Salmon River Art Guild, will be held at the White Bird Area Recreation District building (former White Bird School), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PST).
WHITE BIRD — The March Artisan Madness art sale is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, with free admission. This event sponsored by the Salmon River Art Guild, will be held at the White Bird Area Recreation District building (former White Bird School), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PST).
White Bird’s Killgore Adventures was recently represented at the Idaho Sportsman Show in Boise.
WHITE BIRD — During the last six months, Pleasant View Baptist Church has been in the process of establishing a Christian school in White Bird. The entire White Bird community has been very supportive of the school. It has been a learning process, and progress toward that goal has been made.…
Pictured Feb. 28, a view from atop White Bird hill showing distant snow-covered mountains near the Salmon River.
Prairie Rental in Grangeville is under new ownership. Purchased by Tony Williams, it will be closed until April 3 when it will reopen following a remodel.
WHITE BIRD – The “March Artisan Madness” arts and crafts sale, sponsored by the Salmon River Art Guild, is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 18 and 19, with free admission. It will be held at the White Bird Area Recreation District building (former White Bird School), 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (PST)…
WHITE BIRD — The following event announcements are a repeat from last week’s column, but it is now March, and they bear being repeated.
WHITE BIRD — White Bird Christian School is currently looking for a full- time Christian teacher for the fall 2023-2024 school year.
WHITE BIRD — Pleasant View Baptist Church in White Bird recently got a facelift — on the floor.
WHITE BIRD — Investigation of a suspicious man in a parking lot resulted in the arrest of an Oregon man last month on multiple drug charges.
WHITE BIRD — A Kooskia man is charged with felony aggravated battery in connection with an alleged beating incident late last month.
WHITE BIRD — Looking at the upcoming White Bird Community events, I think everyone is ready for winter to leave and spring to blossom. March has a number of events for everyone to mark on their calendar.
A sold-out crowd attended the 15th annual Volunteer Fireman’s Ball, held last Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Grangeville Elks Lodge. Proceeds benefit the Grangeville and White Bird volunteer fire departments. Following dinner and the auction, Vintage Youth performed for the gathering.
WHITE BIRD — The Salmon River Art Guild (SRAG) will be holding its “March Artisan Sale,” March 18-19, at the White Bird Recreation District building, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free, and fine arts, yard art and more will be for sale. For information, email SRAG at srag.idaho@gmail.com.
WHITE BIRD — Correction: There was an article in the Free Press last week concerning the White Bird Christian School. The editor of the article copied a mistake I had made concerning the cost of tuition. The actual cost of the tuition for each student will be $150 per month. The school will …
WHITE BIRD — FYI: The Corp of Engineers requires the dike along White Bird Creek be kept clear of brush and trees to allow for good water flow during the high spring water season. A crew from Pineda Post and Pole will begin cutting along the dike from the creek water line up to the easement,…
WHITE BIRD — White Bird community members plan to establish a Christian school in White Bird, to begin in the fall of this year. A place to meet has been provided by the White Bird Recreation Board.
WHITE BIRD — Barbara Lowe is looking for auction items for the Firemen’s Ball, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Elks Lodge in Grangeville. The auction benefits local area volunteer fire departments. If you would like to donate an item or for information, give Barbara a call at…
WHITE BIRD — The White Bird Volunteer Fire Department has a new fire chief. Paul Hefner brings a lot of experience to this important community service. He is looking forward to working with the volunteers. A big thank you goes out to Brian Lowe for all the hard work that he and his wife, Bar…
The Grangeville Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m., at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 311 South Hall at E.S. 2nd Street, Grangeville. In White Bird, at the library on Mai…
WHITE BIRD — A very belated “Welcome to 2023” to everyone. With early timelines and no real news, this is the first White Bird column for the year. As I typed the heading for this column, the publishing date of Jan. 11 startled me. The month of January is half over already! My prayer for all…
Grangeville photographer, Denton Thaves, shared this Jan. 2 view, taken near White Bird Creek near White Bird.
The Grangeville Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m., at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 311 South Hall at E.S. 2nd Street, Grangeville. In White Bird, at the library on Mai…
The Grangeville Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 4 p.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m., at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 311 South Hall at E.S. 2nd Street, Grangeville. In White Bird, at the library on Mai…
WHITE BIRD — All the ladies in the White Bird/Salmon River area are invited to the Rebekah Christmas Party. It will be at the IOOF Hall today, Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. Ladies are encouraged to bring an exchange gift, a finger food, and a friend.
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish will be host to Mass services Saturday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. in Grangeville and 7 p.m. in Nezperce, as well as 11:30 p.m. Midnight Mass at SPPS in Grangeville. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, services are set for 8 a.m. at SPPS in Grangeville, 9 a.m. for White Bird and 10 a.…
I read on Facebook that as of Dec. 1, Grangeville’s Western Meats is under new ownership. They specialize in “custom beef and pork cutting, wild game processing and specialty sausage,” according to their Facebook page. Stop at the shop at 1016 N. College Street on Tuesdays and Thursdays or b…
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