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…

In Loving Memory of Issac Philip Bloom: If I could have a lifetime wish, a dream that would come true. I’d pray to God with all of my heart for yesterday and you. A thousand words can’t bring you back; I know because I have tried. And neither can a million tears; I know because…

Five center-of-town businesses were open Thursday following the previous evening’s evacuation and remained so throughout the evacuation. Fifteen customers graced the Red Kettle restaurant at 9:15 Thursday morning. Most appeared to be residents, but a few were fire-related personnel, including freelance fire photographer Jenny Kirchner. Fire photographer Jenny Kirchner had placed herself in the thick…

  In “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Moore made the phrase “’Twas the Night before Christmas” famous. And Isis Theatre Company will bring that sentiment and feeling of the holiday season alive in Idyllwild during its popular Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. “’Twas the Night … A Celebration of Christmas Stories…

  Little by little, the new Village Market under experienced grocer/owner Jay McCormack, is fulfilling McCormack’s vision of supplying an upscale shopping alternative to Hill residents at reasonable prices. Shelves are well stocked and the produce installation is expected by May 22, according to McCormack’s daughter in law Sarah, part of the family management team….