Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 13, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 46
It’s time to enter the Annual Gobblin’ It Up Contest!
Contest is underway – Win a free turkey for Thanksgiving! Local businesses sponsor the contest, and a free turkey will be provided by the sponsors for the winner from each store. There are a few simple rules to follow: Fill in your name, address and telephone number on the form that is included in this newspaper. Take the entry form to the merchant listed and place it in their entry box. You may be one of the lucky residents to win a top-quality turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to enter
Julie Williams & Janelle Barnes - ATC
Tami Fager, Mary Lyndon, Kacey Keller, Abriee Keel- Ireland Bank
at all locations! On Thursday, November 20, a drawing will be held by each of the sponsors; and winners will be notified to come pick up their turkeys! The rules specify that entrants do not have to be present to win. Participating sponsors for “‘Gobblin’ It Up at Thanksgiving” are the following: Farm Bureau Insurance, Hess Lumber, Allen Drug & Variety, On The Run/Little Caesar’s(formly KJ’s), Northern Title Co., Thomas
Electric & Furniture, Ward’s ACE Hardware, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Mountain States Insurance, Broulim’s, Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Soda’s, Oneida Family Dental, Malad Rock, ATC Communications, Malad City, Outlaw Vapor, Idaho Enterprise, Malad Drive In, Idaho Mill & Tree Services, Ireland Bank, KW Equipment Services, Reiss Financial Freedom, Physical Therapy Solutions, and BC Timber’s.
Jennie and Anthon Burbidge - BC Timbers
Chad Hansen - Idaho Mill & Tree Services
KC William’s - KW Equipment Services
Quincy Asay & Gaylen Garrett Malad City
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Government Shutdown Ends After 40 Days, Bringing Relief to Millions After a 40-day stalemate, Congress has voted to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. Lawmakers approved a bipartisan funding bill that reopens federal agencies and provides funding through late January 2026. The deal restores pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and reverses recent furloughs and terminations that had disrupted essential services nationwide. The shutdown had severely impacted air travel, food assistance programs, and state operations. While deep policy divisions remain particularly over healthcare and tax credits the breakthrough marks a significant moment of relief for federal employees, contractors, and families across the country. Leaders from both parties expressed cautious optimism that the compromise will prevent future shutdowns.
Fremont County Search and Rescue Recovers Fishermen Who Perished at Henry’s Lake Fremont County Search and Rescue has recovered the bodies of two fishermen who died after their boat went missing on Henry’s Lake over the weekend. Authorities say James Morey, 55, of Carey, and Stephen Marx, 64, of Idaho Falls, set out to fish Saturday evening but never returned. When family members reported them overdue, rescue teams launched a search around midnight. After two days of scanning the lake with sonar, divers located the men Monday evening in 13 to 15 feet of water near the center of the lake. Officials confirmed both died from drowning. The water temperature was in the mid-30s, and investigators are still determining how the men ended up in the water. Both victims were well-known in their communities. Morey was a teacher and coach remembered for his dedication and kindness.
Flight cancellations ramp up as airlines scramble to comply with FAA order to cut air traffic
Ashley Allen & Hannah Luthi - Malad Drive-In
Travis Hanks - Malad Rock
Leila Hoopes - Funtastic Lemonade & Italian Soda’s
Gloria Maldonado - Outlaw Vapor
Shayla Paskett, Kristi Richardson, Caroliene Mathews, Lexie Ash, Kaylie Daniels - Physical Therapy Solutions
Alisa Reiss - Reiss Financial
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Ag News..............................................Pg. 2 Obituaries............................................Pg. 3 Mayor’s Walking Challenge.................Pg. 4
Puzzles................................................Pg. 6 Halloween.....................................Pg. 10-11 New Scoreboard............................... .Pg. 12
Traveler frustration is mounting nationwide as airlines cancel hundreds of flights to comply with a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety order. The directive, issued earlier this week, requires urgent inspections of certain aircraft components, forcing airlines to ground planes and adjust schedules with little notice. Passengers across major airports have faced long lines, delays, and limited rebooking options, with many venting anger on social media. Airlines say they are working closely with the FAA to complete inspections quickly while prioritizing safety. The FAA emphasized the order was issued out of “an abundance of caution” following reports of potential equipment malfunctions. Travel experts advise passengers to check flight statuses and allow extra time at airports as disruptions are expected through the weekend. The situation underscores tension between safety and traveler convenience.