

Monumental achievement
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Idyllwild’s newest tree monument was officially unveiled late last November after much anticipation. The design was selected by community vote. Idyllwild artist David Roy used a chainsaw to carve the entire piece, including fine detail work. The cedar wood sculpture incorporates elements of Idyllwild’s history and Native American influence. Roy is also a world-class airbrush artists who used to work as a prop designer for Disney Studios. It makes a great family photo op. Have your photographer cross the street to get the best view of the monument with Tahquitz Rock in the background. Photo: Halie Johnson

As of Sept. 10, the CDC reports: The current seven-day moving average of daily new U.S. COVID cases has increased 6.1% compared with last week.The CDC reports the COVID-19 virus is constantly mutating, producing new variants. The Delta variant is the most prominent strain in the U.S., making up more than 99% of current cases….
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Sep. 19 to 24. (IFPD has a new system of reporting that does not include times in its logs.) • Sept. 18 — EMS, transport. Hwy. 243• Sept. 19 — EMS, treat & release. Hwy. 74.• Sept. 19 — Public service…
Today, at 4:30 p.m., Max was announced as the elected Mayor of idyllwild and was duly sworn into office. His Vice Mayor will be Hogan. Don Robertson, the Mayor of Banning, attended the ceremony and announced that he and Max would be working together for the Pass and the Hill welfare. Janice Murkasko said…
Commissioner Paul Riggi conducted a brief and efficient meeting in his final role as Idyllwild Fire Protection District vice president. Overseeing a special meeting, the commission elected officers, at least, until the new full commission meets on Dec. 13 and approved a resolution for a fire equipment grant. Commissioner Jeannine Charles-Stigall was chosen president, Dr….
WNKI, the local emergency radio broadcast (1600 AM), also has a telephone number [(951) 659-WNKI or 659-9654], which can be called from outside the station’s range, said Bill Tell, president of Mile High Radio Club and the local Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services. If no active emergency is taking place, the message will be, “WNKI…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Aug. 5 to 11. Idyllwild • Aug. 5 — Alarm call, 9:04 a.m., Hemstreet Pl. Handled by deputy. • Aug. 5 — Public disturbance, 11:14 a.m., 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Aug. 5…