Idyllwild Arts has a multi-million dollar budget that pays for the talented faculty and numerous renowned guest artists and speakers. However, neither the students’ tuition nor the Summer Program’s fees cover all of the school’s operating expenses. Each year, the school must also raise additional money (several million), not only for its endowment, but for…

Before recessing for the holidays, the U.S. Congress passed an omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year (Sept. 30, 2016). This includes $5.6 billion for the U.S. Forest Service, almost $600 million more than enacted for 2014-15, but $116 million less than President Barack Obama requested in…

A notice posted on the Creek House Restaurant door advises “closed until further notice.” An email sent to employees from owners Lanny and Lorraine Hardy confirmed the same. But in a Nov. 10 email to the Town Crier, Lanny Hardy said because of overwhelming community response they are trying to work something out. So, the…

Idyllwild Water District directors last week approved a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Idyllwild Brewpub — a big step toward the eventual opening of a local craft brewery. Describing the MOU to the board, General Manager Tom Lynch said, “In many respects, the pre-treated material that will be released will be beneficial to the…