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Caribou County, Idaho
May 7, 2026 | Vol. 3 No. 19
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NEWS IN BRIEF Spirit Airlines grounded
Brooklyn Porter (3) was named Caribou County's DYW after an exciting competition on Saturday night at SSHS.
Miss Brooklyn Porter Named Caribou County Distinguished Young Woman BY KATIE LUNDQUIST AND ENTERPRISE STAFF
Caribou County Distinguished Young Women held their annual program last Saturday night before an enthusiastic audience filled with friends, family, and aspiring young women. The annual event is a chance for Junior girls throughout the state to demonstrate a high level of quality in a range of different areas. Supporters enjoyed watching eight wonderful young women from our county showcase their physical fitness, talent, poise, and public speaking skills. Emcees for the evening were dadjoke machine Dr. Matt Kunz and the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman, Kallie Stoddard, who tolerated the jokes like a professional. At the end of the night, Grace’s Brooklyn Porter earned this year’s Distinguished Young Woman of Caribou County title, picking up where Kallie Stoddard left off and keeping the title in Grace for another year. In addition to the title, though, there were a number of other awards and scholarships presented. One of the purposes of DYW is to recognize the importance of further education and scholarships are awarded to encourage and support that goal.
A few awards were determined before the final competition, and they are the following: The Be Your Best Self Award was chosen by the committee. The recipients of this award were given a $500 scholarship. They were Aspen Skinner and Kylee Fullmer Spirit of Distinguished Young Women: This award was selected by the participants. The recipients of this award were given a $450 scholarship. The awards went to Brooklyn Porter and Amanda Cooper. During the Saturday night contest itself, awards were given based on the judge’s evaluation of the performances. Each round was a high-stakes chance to execute at the highest level possible. The real-time awards were as follows: Fitness Award: The fitness portion comprised 15% of the overall score. The recipients received a $500 scholarship. They were Jeanaelie Shaffer and Brooklyn Porter. Self-Expression Award: This category comprised 15% of the overall score. The recipients of this award received a $500 scholarship. They were Brooklyn Porter and Kylee Fullmer. Talent Award: Talent comprised 20% of the overall score. The recip-
ients of this award received a $550 scholarship. The awards went to Kylee Fullmer and Brooklyn Porter. Scholastic Achievement Award: This category comprised 25% of the overall score. The recipients received a $650 scholarship. Kylee Fullmer and Mariah O’Brien were the recipients of those awards. Interview Award: The interview was 25% of the overall score. The recipients of this award received a $650 scholarship. The awards went to Brooklyn Porter and Jeanaelie Shaffer. The 2nd runner up received a $900 scholarship. The winner was Kylee Fullmer. The 1st runner up received a $1000 scholarship. The winner was Jeanaelie Shaffer. The Caribou County Distinguished Young Woman title went to Miss Brooklyn Porter. She received a $1200 scholarship and will have the opportunity to represent Caribou County in the state Distinguished Young Women program held in Idaho Falls in October. If named Idaho’s DYW, she will travel to Mobile, Alabama to take part in the DYW National Finals. DYW On Page 4
Candidates enter the final stretch Last week, a number of candidates for the May 18 ballot made their way to Tigert Middle School for a moderated candidate forum sponsored by the Republican Central Committee. Because the primary campaign season is fully underway at the moment, not all candidates were able to be in attendance, but Caribou County voters were able to hear from a number of contestants in the races that they will be deciding in less than two weeks. Senator Mark Harris, who is running unopposed for the Republican nomination, prepared a message to the Central Committee, as he was not able to attend. It read, in part: “It is a privilege for me to represent you and the voters of Caribou County in the Idaho State Senate. It is a duty I take very seriously. I am up for reelection this year as is the rest of the legislature and Constitutional Officers. Even though I do not have a primary challenger, I would still respectfully ask for your permission and your vote to continue to serve in the Senate…I love serving you and it is an honor to
represent an area that I grew up in and my kids are growing up in.” State level Representative candidates Mike Veile and Chad Christensen were both present to discuss their different visions moving forward. Veile was appointed by Governor Little to serve in the position after Kevin Andrus was selected to serve in the Trump administration. Christensen served as a state legislator before District 35 was redrawn. After explaining their big picture values, the candidates were asked about a range of specific topics by interested voters, including ways to address the perceived rift within the Republican party between different factions, the influence of groups like the Idaho Freedom Foundation on casting votes, support for education in its various forms including private schools, and the acceptable scope of government. The back and forth itself was fairly lengthy, but each of the candidates has website and social media resources on which they more clearly detail their positions on each of those topics.
Rudy Guiliani hospitalized Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition as he recovers from pneumonia, according to his spokesperson. A statement from spokesperson Ted Goodman said Giuliani, 81, required mechanical ventilation after the illness was complicated by a preexisting restrictive airway disease. He is now reported to be breathing on his own. Giuliani had recently appeared on his online program, noting he was not feeling well and showing signs of illness, including coughing. President Donald Trump described Giuliani as a “True Warrior,” while former New York City Mayor Eric Adams offered well wishes, stating the situation “rises above politics.” Giuliani, known for his leadership after the September 11, 2001 attacks, has faced legal and financial challenges in recent years related to his actions following the 2020 election. He was disbarred in New York in 2024 and has been involved in multiple legal cases, some of which are still ongoing.
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County Commission candidate George Hulse of Bancroft.
Veile’s website is mikeveileforidaho.com and includes a number of contact and informational resources. Christensen’s website is chadforidaho.com. CANDIDATES On Page 9
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Spirit Airlines abruptly shutdown operations last week after years of financial instability. The airline ceased operations on May 2 following failed efforts to secure a government bailout and ongoing struggles with debt, weak demand, and rising costs. A sharp increase in fuel prices, partly linked to tensions involving Iran, dramatically raised operating expenses for the low-cost carrier. The airline had also faced setbacks from earlier decisions, including a blocked merger with JetBlue in 2024. The shutdown disrupted thousands of travelers, with about 4,000 flights canceled and other airlines stepping in to cap fares and accommodate passengers. Around 17,000 employees were affected, and competitors such as JetBlue and Frontier have begun expanding to fill the gap in service. Following the closure, Spirit has moved into liquidation, seeking to sell assets and wind down operations while issuing customer refunds. The airline’s collapse has sparked political debate over regulation and consolidation, as well as broader concerns about airline competition and ticket prices in the U.S. market.
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Colossal Biosciences has announced a new project to genetically recreate the extinct bluebuck, an antelope that disappeared around 200 years ago in southern Africa. The effort marks the company’s first focus on an African mainland species and its first work involving bovids, a group that includes cattle and goats. Scientists began the project in 2024 by extracting DNA from a preserved specimen to reconstruct the bluebuck’s genome. Using this data, researchers are editing the DNA of the roan antelope—its closest living relative—to approximate the bluebuck’s traits. The company plans to use a roan antelope as a surrogate mother, with a potential birth anticipated within the next several years. Executives say the goal is to address human-caused extinction and develop technologies that could aid conservation of endangered species. However, some experts question the project’s practical value, arguing resources may be better spent protecting species currently at risk.