It’s spring, despite May flowers and Tennyson’s views of young men’s thoughts, most of the Hill residents are more likely to be concerned about fire season and prevention. As temperatures warm and abatement inspections begin, fire season becomes a more frequent worry despite the admonition from local fire officials that fire season is year-round in…

Former board’s lawsuit dismissed On April 4, the Idyllwild Water District dismissed its litigation against current Director Steve Kunkle.  “I’m relieved that it isn’t costing the taxpayers any more for a fruitless lawsuit,” said Kunkle. in July 2016, the previous board filed the case alleging Kunkle’s “negligence” created an environmental incident which the district had…