Advertisement for the Newspaper Association of Idaho linking to idahopublicnotices.com
NEW! - Subscribers Can Now Read Our Print Edition Online - NEW!

Front Page News

December 17, 2025

Council Community Church Holds Christmas Concert

New Meadows City Council
December 17, 2025

Conversation Between City Council & Fire Commissioners

Letters to the Editor

Inside Perspective
Hearsay has no Place in County Business
Government Shutdown
United States Forest Service or the Funeral Service
Sincere Thank You

Community Bulletin Board

Attention: Adams County Property Owners PROPERTY TAX DEADLINE December 20TH,2025
Sixth Annual Crab Feed by Cambridge First Baptist Church!
Pioneer Exhibit at Adams County Historical Society
Meadows Valley Community Center Craft Fair
Back To Bethlehem
Mayor Gardner Sendoff
Homeschool Skate Day & Friendsgiving Potluck Party
City of Council Announcements

Other Local News

What Christmas is All About
Bingo on December 19
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
State Programs to Assist Producers Affected by Livestock Depredation
Impact of Christ’s Birth
Thank You for Your Generous Donations
Christmas in Full Swing
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Monthly Statistics
Genealogy of Jesus Christ
Consider Serving on our Board

Thank Yous

Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Thank You
Thank Yous
Cambridge Senior Center Menu
Council Senior Center Menu

Current News

Council City Council
December 17, 2025

Loggers Jubilee to Move Annual Event to Council City Park

#22 Sophomore Jim Tucker drives towards the basket in Council’s game against Cascade on December 12. Council lost 36-56.Photo credit: The Record Reporter.
Sports
December 17, 2025

Basketball Update

Midvale School Board
December 17, 2025

Teachers, Athletes Benefit from Senior Projects

Cambridge City Council
December 17, 2025

‍Durham Gravel Works Awarded 1st St. Contract

The Council Community Choir performs on Sunday, December 14 at the Council Community Church.
December 17, 2025

Council Community Church Holds Christmas Concert

News Icon
New Meadows City Council
December 17, 2025

Conversation Between City Council & Fire Commissioners

December 10, 2025

2025 Purse Project – Accepting Donations Through December 20

#2 Senior Hope Harrison makes a move in the Lady Titan’s game against Notus on December 2. The Titans won this game 32-23. Photo credit: The Record Reporter.
Sports
December 10, 2025

Basketball Roundup

Volunteers brought equipment and dumpsters to clean up the remains of the home at 200 N Railroad on December 6. The effort was organized by Billy & Crissy Gipe among others. The home burned on Thanksgiving and was the home of Nathanial Maggard. Photo credit: Crissy Gipe.
December 10, 2025

Remains of Burned Home Cleaned Up

Mayor Brian Graham (left) conducts the swearing in of new Midvale councilman Boden Meyer. Photo credit: Bonnie Evans
Midvale City Council
December 10, 2025

Boden Meyer Sworn in at Council Meeting

Council’s Christmas Tree. Photo credit: The Record Reporter.
December 10, 2025

Council Lights Christmas Tree

Cambridge’s Water Tower lit up for the Christmas season.Photo credit: Yvette Cadeaux
December 10, 2025

Cambridge Water Tower Lights - A Beacon for the Community

Children enjoy the glow of lights on New Meadows’ Christmas Tree.Photo credit: Rachel Reynaga.
December 10, 2025

New Meadows Brings Christmas Cheer

Looking for last week's news?
Check out the archives, where news goes after spending it's youth on the home page.
Take me to the Archives

Sports & Event Photos

You will be asked to provide a phone number or email address to view these photos but you can uncheck the 'subscribe to notifications' box and view them for free.

Council 4th of July

July 4, 2025
A child races their soap box car.

Council Boys Basketball vs Notus

June 12, 2025
Council boys basketball action

Council Junior High Track Meet

April 25, 2025
An athlete competes at Council's Jr. High Track Meet on April 25, 2025.

Council Basketball Boys District Championship

February 26, 2025
Basketball action on 2/26/2025

Council Boys Basketball vs Garden Valley

February 19, 2025
Basketball action on 2/19/2025

Titan Girls Basketball District Tourny

February 7, 2025
Titan Girls basketball

Council Boys Basketball vs. Tri-Valley

January 14, 2025
Council vs. Tri-Valley

Latest Government Reporting

Cambridge

December 17, 2025
Cambridge City Council
‍Durham Gravel Works Awarded 1st St. Contract
November 26, 2025
Cambridge Updates Impact Area
November 5, 2025
Local Teacher Proficiency Ratings
November 5, 2025
Election Results
September 10, 2025
Elections
Local Candidates

Council

December 17, 2025
Council City Council
Loggers Jubilee to Move Annual Event to Council City Park
December 10, 2025
Adams County Commissioners
Council, New Meadows Impact Areas; EMS Levy Discussion
December 10, 2025
Council School Board
Leaner Budget Expected Next Year
December 10, 2025
Council City Council
City Hall to Move to Council Guns Building After Swap
December 10, 2025
Adams County Commissioners
Setback Review, Big Bridges, Votes Canvassed

Midvale

December 17, 2025
Midvale School Board
Teachers, Athletes Benefit from Senior Projects
December 10, 2025
Midvale City Council
Boden Meyer Sworn in at Council Meeting
December 10, 2025
Midvale School Board
Seniors Present Projects on Fitness, Office Furniture and Emer.  Prep.
December 10, 2025
Midvale City Council
Crosswalks Require Painting Across the Highway
December 10, 2025
Local Teacher Proficiency Ratings

New Meadows

December 17, 2025
New Meadows City Council
Conversation Between City Council & Fire Commissioners
December 10, 2025
Adams County Commissioners
Council, New Meadows Impact Areas; EMS Levy Discussion
December 10, 2025
New Meadows City Council
Christmas Tree Lighting on December 7
December 10, 2025
Adams County Commissioners
Setback Review, Big Bridges, Votes Canvassed
December 10, 2025
Meadows Valley School Board
‍140 Students Enrolled; Wrestling Team Moving Forward

Already Subscribe to our Print Edition?

Request Digital Access

Dale Fisk's History Corner &
Yester Years

1890

Looking west down Cottonwood Lane. The white house at the end of the lane was built by George Gould sometime after he settled there in 1890.

Recent History Corner & Yester Years

1890

Looking west down Cottonwood Lane. The white house at the end of the lane was built by George Gould sometime after he settled there in 1890.

1889

Hannibal “Seven Devils” Johnson. Johnson was a poet and was state Senator from Washington County between January 2, 1893 and March 6, 1893.

1888

Perry McCumsey came to Meadows Valley in 1885. This photo came from a 1911 Meadows Eagle newspaper.

1886 - 1887

Charlie Russell’s original watercolor, “Waiting for a Chinook.”
History Corner & Yester Years Archives

Advertise with Us

Explore Options
The Record Reporter logo showing an old typewriter behind the text 'The Record Reporter'
Contact Us
Email
publisher@therecordreporter.com
editor@therecordreporter.com
Phone
(208) 253-6961
Office
(986) 221-1464
Cell
Mail
PO Box R
Council, Idaho
83612
National Newspaper Association logoLogo for the Newspaper Association of Idaho
Important Links
Login to Your AccountSubscription optionsAdvertise with UsSubmit NewsNews ArchivesHistory Corner ArchivesRequest Digital Access
Local Government Links
Adams CountyCity of CouncilCouncil School DistrictCity of New MeadowsMeadows Valley School DistrictSalmon River School District
Washington CountyCity of WeiserWeiser SchoolsCity of CambridgeCambridge SchoolsCity of MidvaleMidvale Schools
Community Links
Council Chamber of CommerceU of I Extension, Adams CountyPayette National ForestCambridge Commercial ClubHells Canyon RecreationIdaho Fish & Game
© Cool Creek Publishing, LLC DBA The Record Reporter • PO Box R Council, Idaho 83612
Website design and maintenance provided by Cool Creek Design