WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2017
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Ketchum leaders plan paid parking lot
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Sun Valley eyes increase in spending Page 4
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KURA holds off on Starbucks building transfer o r r u ort for o ut on t decide until August By PETER JENSEN Express Staff Writer
The Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency board of commissioners won’t be transferring the 491 Sun Valley Road building to the city of Ketchum just yet. The board discussed such a move during its meeting Monday afternoon, but delayed any decision until August. A majority of commissioners spoke in favor of the transfer, reflecting priorities that the board established in a survey in May. Between now and August, the commissioners are looking for the city of Ketchum to express its desires for the property, which the KURA purchased in 2007 for $3.2 million. Earlier this year, the KURA board debated selling the property and obtained an See KURA, Page 6
Small fire extinguished in Draper Preserve 2 teens playing with lighter allegedly ignited blaze By JOSHUA MURDOCK Express Staff Writer
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A small fire in Draper Preserve near Hailey was extinguished by neighbors and personnel from Wood River Fire & Rescue on Sunday. According to Wood River Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Craig Aberbach, who is also the Hailey fire chief, personnel responded at 1:52 p.m. to reports of a fire in the nature preserve near Hailey’s flood-stricken Della View neighborhood. He said that when crews arrived on scene, “neighbors [were] doing a great job putting the fire out and keeping the area cool. They did an awesome job. We stayed there making sure it was cool and there was no chance of a rekindle.” The fire did not cause any injuries or structure damage, Aberbach said. Aberbach said he believes the blaze was started by two teenagers who were playing with a lighter. The teens were at the scene when firefighters responded, he said. Hailey Police Lt. Steve England said that See FIRE, Page 6