When the House of Jerky upstairs in the Fort closed last October, Bryan Tallent and John Stonitsch, owners of Spruce Moose just two doors away, saw an opportunity. Originally, Tallent said, “We took the jerky into our main store during the holidays,” and it was successful. So on March 15, they opened Coyote Red’s in…

Winter and spring moisture drying up Fire season is still expected. After a wet May and cooler than normal June, fire activity in July was well-below the normal level, but fire forecasters expect that situation to change this month and in September. In July, the combination of temperatures above normal and the lack of significant…

The state has shut down and reopened small businesses multiple times since the first Stay-at-Home Order in March 2020 while large corporations have been able to remain open. This has left many small businesses, who have been able to keep their doors open, struggling to keep their business afloat. Many businesses across the country have…

Monday was a cold day at Idyllwild School. Without propane, the school’s heaters weren’t operating until afternoon. The distinctive propane odor, nevertheless, escaped into rooms and hallways. Principal Matt Kraemer had the students evacuated from the building until the heat could be restored. Teachers stayed with students and helped them through the morning until returning…