Greenlee Clark

STAR, Idaho — The proposed Moyle Junction development sits between North Moyle Avenue and North Plummer Road along State Street, less than half a mile from the future Highway 16 and 44 interchange. The plan calls for retail, restaurant, office, and medical spaces to serve Star's growing population. The land is already designated as commercial under Star's comprehensive plan. The proposed "Moyle Junction" land is already designated as commercial under Star's comprehensive plan.

STAR, Idaho — Star's 2nd annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta is back at Freedom Park this Saturday — and it is bringing a patriotic pirate theme to mark America's 250th anniversary. The event raises money for the Star Food Bank's building capital campaign. Teresa Wise, president of the Star Food Bank and event coordinator for the regatta, said the community has already blown past expectations. Last year, the event raised $21,000.

EMMETT, Idaho β€” Local cherries will be at the Emmett Cherry Festival this year, despite concerns earlier in the spring about potential crop loss. In March and April, growers at Gem Orchards were watching the forecast closely after spring weather raised concerns about the harvest. After months of uncertainty, Lance Phillips, owner of Gem Orchards, made it to Emmett's 91st annual Cherry Day Festival with local fruit ready to sell. "It's a big sigh of relief.