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2nd Princess Molly Fowler laying in the grass with her cheek in her hand, smiling with a large tiara on her head.

August 12, 2026

August 2026

As fairs, rodeos, and other summer events ramp up, people from all over the county come to experience everything these events have to offer.

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June 10, 2026

June 2026

Learn how you can volunteer at the White Bird Rodeo

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May 4, 2026

May 2026

Anthony and Renee Verdino out of Cottonwood have been well-known in not only the local rodeo world, but in the professional circuit throughout the Northwest for the last handful of years providing stock in Idaho, Montana, California, Utah, Nevada and Colorado. Within the last few months, their name expanded to national recognition after being chosen to provide one-third of the steer wrestling stock to the 2025 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) last December.

4 high school students in bright pink t shirts standing in from of the grey stone Capital Building

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March 2, 2026

March 2026

For over 30 years, Idaho County Light and Power (ICL&P) has supported local youth through a $750 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Idaho Consumer-owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally. Held July 6–10, 2026, at Northwest Nazarene University, the rally brings together students from across the region to build leadership skills through workshops on civics, renewable energy, electricity, and the utility industry. The event also includes team building, a talent show, obstacle courses, and a dance—blending education with fun.

Homer and Katie Brown standing in front of 1906 Brews; and old white church with a green roof that has been converted to a coffee and gift shop.

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January 2, 2026

January Ruralite 2026

Giving people the community experience in White Bird Homer and Katie Brown are dedicated to the White Bird community in multiple ways that seem to grow every year, with this past year being no exception.

Member Kim Dahler standing in front of an ICL&P banner holding his certificate for a $500 bill credit.

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December 9, 2025

December Ruralite 2025

The 87th Annual Meeting of the Idaho County Light & Power Cooperative Association (ICLP) brought together members, employees, and directors to reflect on the past year and discuss future plans during the Nov. 6 meeting held at the Elks Lodge in Grangeville.

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November 4, 2025

November Ruralite 2025

As the days grow shorter and temperatures dip, the role of reliable electric service becomes even more essential for homes and businesses across North Central Idaho. Power isn’t just a convenience in the fall and winter—it’s a lifeline. At Idaho County Light and Power, ensuring that lifeline remains steady is a year-round mission. This year, that mission has been reinforced with the addition of three experienced journeyman linemen who bring not only talent and training to the job, but deep local roots and renewed energy to the cooperative’s service.

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October 7, 2025

October Ruralite

Long story short – Becky Robinson has opened 41 River Ranch Lodge, a bed and breakfast, next to her home at Twin Bridges on the Salmon River south of White Bird. Long story long – The land her lodge sits on is much more than a business plot. It’s a space that is near and dear to her heart as it has been the livelihood of her entire life. She is a fourth-generation rancher, with three of those generations primarily on the Salmon River.

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September 2, 2025

September Ruralite

If Idaho County had its own category in Jeopardy, a $200 “gimme” answer to start the category everyone from the county would easily know could be: “Idaho’s oldest weekly newspaper, The Idaho County Free Press, has been home to many career writers, including this current female Community Editor.” - Who is Lorie Palmer.

Large sign advertising the business Hoot's Shop and Stay with a blue sky background.

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August 1, 2025

August Ruralite

Tucked alongside U.S. Highway 95 just south of White Bird, Idaho, a once-beloved local landmark is making a heartfelt comeback. Hoot’s Shop and Stay — a hybrid convenience store, café, motel, and event center — is under fresh leadership with old souls. The new owners and managers aren’t just reviving a business; they’re breathing life back into a cherished community memory.

3 senior center board members stand for a photo in front of the State of Idaho flag.

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July 1, 2025

July Ruralite

Three days a week, laughter and conversation fill the Grangeville Senior Center’s dining hall, where a nourishing meal is just the start. From pinocle games and musical performances to friendships that span decades, the center is a lifeline—especially for those who need more than food. Behind every plate served is a story of connection, care, and a community that looks after its own.

Child runs energetically while competing in the kids triathlon event.

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June 1, 2025

June Ruralite

The 208 Kids Triathlon is gearing up for its third annual event on Saturday, June 28, 2025, inviting children ages 4 to 13 to swim, bike, and run their hearts out at Pioneer Park in Grangeville. The triathlon is more than just a race—it's a celebration of effort, community, and the joy of finishing something tough.

The Troyer family posing for the cover of the May edition of Ruralite Magazine

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May 1, 2025

May Ruralite

Eddie and Jemima Troyer have lived in Idaho County for the past 10 years, and although they weren’t born and raised here like most of their neighbors out on Gill Point Road, they have felt at home from the start.

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April 1, 2025

April Ruralite

A family from Lowell recently took the trip of a lifetime together with the goal of spreading comedy and laughter to foreign cultures.

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March 5, 2025

March Ruralite

For over 30 years, Idaho County Light and Power (ICL&P) has demonstrated its commitment to empowering the community’s youth by offering an exceptional opportunity: