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Smoke visible on 395 from small Bars Fire
News release The Bars Fire, detected near Olancha Pass on September 21, has grown to .75 acres. The fire is burning in sagebrush, pinyon/juniper, and white fir. Smoke maybe visible along Hwy 395, west...
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Update from NIHD board meeting
Press release After nearly a year of working to install a new and enhanced Compounding Pharmacy at Northern Inyo Healthcare District, it now looks as if NIHD is on track to complete the first phase of...
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David Lent out as CEO of Toiyabe Indian Health Project
By Deb Murphy After 18 years as Chief Executive Officer of Toiyabe Indian Health Project, David Lent was fired by a board vote of 7-6. Describing the past 10 weeks as a nightmare, Lent laid into the...
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Prescribed burn near Bald Mountain
Press release The Inyo National Forest is planning to implement the Aqueduct Prescribed Fire later this week, weather and air quality conditions permitting. This unit is in the Jeffrey and lodgepole...
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Inyo County continuing with big plans for Bishop Airport
Inyo County news release With improvement projects continuing to be completed and efforts to obtain necessary Federal certification ongoing, the Bishop Airport is closer than ever to being able to...
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Rotary Club of Bishop Sunrise to plant trees at Manzanar
Press release On Friday, September 29, 2017, the Rotary Club of Bishop Sunrise will have a kick-off pear tree-planting ceremony at the Lydston Orchard at Manzanar at 10:00 am. The planting supports...
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Updating the State of the Inyo National Forest
News release The State of the Inyo, current as of 9/28/17 Mono Lake Ranger District Roads open: Monitor Pass (Hwy 89), Sonora Pass (Hwy 108), Tioga Pass (Hwy 120 W), Saddlebag Lake Rd., Bodie (Hwy...
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Wild Iris to open transitional housing
By Deb Murphy A year ago, Wild Iris’ director of programs Susi Bains’ “perfect world” was a campus for those transitioning out of an abusive relationship. The facility would provide housing and...
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NIHD Healthy Lifestyle Talk: Dr. Harness on breast-cancer treatments
Press release Northern Inyo Healthcare District’s breast surgeon, Jay K. Harness, MD, will discuss new breast cancer treatments and why these new options are increasing optimism for patients and their...
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Update on Inyo National Forest final plan
Press release The Inyo National Forest’s Winter Recreation Opportunity Spectrum and Timeline Update Fall is in the air, and the next preview of the Inyo National Forest final plan is here. Today we’re...
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Mammoth Hospital implementing Cerner EHR system
Mammoth Hospital press release As part of our commitment to provide the highest quality of care possible to Mono County and the surrounding communities, Mammoth Hospital has partnered with Cerner Corp...
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Controlling mosquitoes through aerial management
OVMAP news release Recent mosquito trap data indicate that recent aerial larviciding treatments were very successful, with mosquito populations reduced by about half in the two weeks following aerial...
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Voter (and future voters) registration in Bishop
Press release release “Autumn nights voter registration.” Deputy Registrar Chuck Levin will be at the Bishop Twin Theatre 6pm to 10 pm Mon, Tues and Wed 10/2-10/4. Please stop by to register to vote,...
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Big Pine to honor Boys and Girls State Delegates
Press release The Big Pine American Legion and Auxiliary Posts 457 and the Big Pine Civic Club are hosting their annual jointly sponsored Boys and Girls State Dinner. Cesar Rico, Jamie Robinson, and...
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Playhouse 395’s SUDS: Good, clean fun!
Press release Tickets are now on sale for Playhouse 395’s upcoming production of the widely acclaimed and highly entertaining musical SUDS. This ultimate soap opera, set in a 1960s laundromat, is sure...
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SIHD faces difficult decision on CT scanner
By Deb Murphy Southern Inyo Healthcare District board members’ jobs haven’t gotten significantly easier since the hospital re-opened under the management of Healthcare Conglomerate Associates almost...
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No bones about it – Inyo Supervisors talk dog fees
By Deb Murphy Inyo’s Board of Supervisors whipped through six timed items dealing with rezoning, voting systems and fee increases, the most notable a significant bump up for adoption fees at the...
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Time to check wood-burning appliances
News release With the change in the seasons, the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District reminds all users of wood burning appliances to make sure that your heating system is ready to keep you and your...
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Candelight vigil tonight in Bishop; officials offer assistance
Press releases Loss of life and candlelight vigil With all the tragic events in the world, we would like to take the time and remember those who have been taken from us this past year. This will also...
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SIHD board opts for scanner trade
By Deb Murphy With three financial options possible, the Southern Inyo Healthcare District Board voted to trade their tube-less CT Scanner for a fully functioning unit at a special Wednesday afternoon...
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