City of Ketchum, ID

08/08/2024

Chip sealing will take place in select Warm Springs neighborhoods August 10-13 (see the locations and schedule here
ketchumidaho.org/administration/page/chip-sealing-schedule
). This roadway maintenance is one of the most cost-effective ways to minimize potholes and maintain roadway integrity and longevity. Empty, dry roads are required to do the work. Please turn off your sprinklers (the process won't work on wet roads) and have all vehicles or other items out of the the roadway or sidewalk areas on the day your street is scheduled for chip sealing. We’ll do our best to keep traffic delays to a minimum. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

08/06/2024

This year's final Ketch'em Alive is tonight at 6:30 PM. Help say goodbye to another year of great music at Forest Service Park with local favorites The Pisten Bullys. Speaking of Forest Service Park, the city is collecting feedback on potential future improvements or utility building use in the park. Provide your feedback and take the survey (7 minutes or less) at tonight’s concert or online at surveymonkey.com/r/CT632VQ .

08/05/2024

Contact Kat to register: 208.726.7805 (x4) or [email protected]

The Ketchum Fire Department is hosting two community CPR classes in August. Instruction is free and registration is required. A $25 fee will be applied if you need American Heart Association certification.

08/02/2024

Join the City of Ketchum and Discover Wood River Valley/Valley Chamber for the next Coffee Talk on Tuesday, August 6, 9:00 AM at Backwoods Mountain Sports. These monthly meetings are a great opportunity to learn about important topics facing Ketchum businesses from elected officials and city staff. Admission is free! Coffee and light snacks are provided.

07/31/2024

Intermittent sidewalk closures on Main Street to install pavers between 2nd and 4th Street will continue through early August. Business and pedestrian access is open, as is east and westbound vehicular travel through the Sun Valley Road intersection. The roadway is now closed on Main Street between River and 2nd Street for demolition and foundation work. This closure is expected through mid-September. Northbound traffic may turn east or west at River Street. Complete details are available at projectketchum.org/main-street.

07/30/2024

The potential ballot measure focus group at 5:00 PM tonight has been canceled. Please join us at City Hall (191 5th Street W.) tomorrow, July 31 at 11:30 AM to provide input on the Ketchum Fire Department consolidating with other departments in the region and should a 2% additional LOT tax for lodging be added to fund Community Housing? Your participation will help determine if these measures appear on this November’s ballot! RSVP at [email protected] or join online at https://ketchumidaho-org.zoom.us/j/84930399096.

07/29/2024

REMINDER! The neighborhood walking tours have been a success with great turnout! These tours are used to inform the Cohesive Ketchum: Comprehensive Plan Update process. They build an understanding of how current policies and regulations influence how the city changes and provide the opportunity to hear from the community about the character and scale of buildings in different neighborhoods. The week of July 29, the tour will include Warm Springs Base Area, Downtown, Light Industrial Districts, and 2nd Ave. Transition Area.
PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AT MEETING LOCATIONS. Please plan to walk, bike, or ride the bus.
Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. For more information and to register for walking tours visit projectketchum.org/cohesive-ketchum

07/27/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features Nicole Christensen and her band from Boise. Nicole’s singing has made her a valley favorite. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.

07/26/2024

Should the Ketchum Fire Department consolidate with other departments in the region? Should a 2% additional LOT tax for lodging be added to fund Community Housing? Provide input on these potential ballot measures in focus groups at City Hall (191 5th Street W.) on Tuesday, July 30 at 5:00 PM and Wednesday, July 31 at 11:30 AM. Your participation will help determine if these measures appear on this November’s ballot! RSVP at [email protected].

07/26/2024

The neighborhood walking tours have been a success with great turnout! These tours are used to inform the Cohesive Ketchum: Comprehensive Plan Update process. They build an understanding of how current policies and regulations influence how the city changes and provide the opportunity to hear from the community about the character and scale of buildings in different neighborhoods. The week of July 29, the tour will include Warm Springs Base Area, Downtown, Light Industrial Districts, and 2nd Ave. Transition Area.
PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AT MEETING LOCATIONS. Please plan to walk, bike, or ride the bus.
Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. For more information and to register for walking tours visit projectketchum.org/cohesive-ketchum

07/25/2024

Main Street between 2nd and 4th Street was paved earlier this week. The roadway remains closed to install manholes and paint traffic lanes but is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic the week of July 29. Sidewalk pavers are being installed in the area through early August. Pedestrian access is open; use the dedicated pathways provided in work areas. Main Street intersections, except Sun Valley Road, are open. Earlier delays due to the unexpected roadway foundation replacement and unavailability of contractors and supplies have resulted in schedule changes for the next construction phases. The full construction schedule is available at projectketchum.org/main-street under the Timeline tab.

07/23/2024

The city is hosting neighborhood walking tours to inform the Cohesive Ketchum: Comprehensive Plan Update process. The tours will build an understanding of how current policies and regulations influence how the city changes and provide the opportunity to hear from the community about the character and scale of buildings in different neighborhoods. Tomorrow, July 24th, the tour will include West Ketchum residential neighborhoods.

PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AT MEETING LOCATIONS. Please plan to walk, bike, or ride the bus.

Reservations are appreciated but not necessary. For more information and to register for walking tours visit projectketchum.org/cohesive-ketchum

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's tour of the Warm Springs residential neighborhoods!

07/22/2024

Join the City’s revered Streets Department! The Crew Leader is responsible for construction repair and maintenance of city streets, alleys, and storm sewers. Provides work leadership for crews to accomplish assigned tasks and performs Senior Equipment Operator duties. Work is performed under the supervision of the Street Superintendent.
This full-time position includes a generous benefit plan which includes health, dental, and vision insurance as well as access to the state pension plan (PERSI)…and city ski pass!
Details and questions or to apply, please send resume and application to [email protected].

07/20/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features the Ashley Rose Band from Boise with her soulful jazz vocals over guitar. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.

07/19/2024

THE EMERGENCY IRRIGATION PAUSE ORDER IN KETCHUM HAS BEEN LIFTED. YOU MAY RESUME WATERING YOUR YARD USING CITY WATER.

The Ketchum Water Department has completed a temporary repair for a water supply equipment issue that occurred on Wednesday, July 17. Drinking water was not affected. Additional work still needs to be completed, but the system has been stabilized. Properties may now resume yard irrigation using city water.

07/19/2024

The city is hosting neighborhood walking tours to inform the Cohesive Ketchum: Comprehensive Plan Update process. The tours will build an understanding of how current policies and regulations influence how the city changes and provide the opportunity to hear from the community about the character and scale of buildings in different neighborhoods.
PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED AT MEETING LOCATIONS. Please plan to walk, bike, or ride the bus.
Reservations are appreciated. For more information and to register for walking tours visit projectketchum.org/cohesive-ketchum

07/18/2024

AN EMERGENCY IRRIGATION PAUSE ORDER IN KETCHUM IS IN PLACE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY DUE TO A WATER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT ISSUE. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR YARD IRRIGATION UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Ketchum Water Department is fixing a water supply equipment issue that requires properties to turn off their yard irrigation until further notice. Violators will be fined. You may use water inside your property. There are no drinking water issues. Stay tuned for updates.

07/18/2024

The city recently discovered that Main Street’s foundation would need to be fully replaced. It has already been replaced between 2nd and 4th Street, but it pushed back paving and reopening of the section to the week of July 29. Paver installation on the sidewalks is taking place now through the week of August 9. Pedestrian access is open; brief rolling closures to front door access may occur. See the map for current closures or visit projectketchum.org/main-street for details.

07/17/2024

The city’s Water Department is working to fix an equipment issue and is asking that the community help by turning off their irrigation until further notice. Water use inside the home is fine. There are no drinking water issues. Stay tuned for more details.

07/16/2024

Contact Kat to register: 208.726.7805 (x4) or [email protected]

The Ketchum Fire Department is hosting community first aid and CPR classes. Instruction is free and registration is required. A $25 fee will be applied if you need American Heart Association certification.

07/12/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features the valley’s own Bossa Nova Ensemble with Latin classics from Brazil and Cuba. Acoustic guitar by Jimmy Mitchell, mandolin by John Sherman, keys by Paul Gregory, drums by Jason Vontver, and Will Caldwell on conga drums, bongos, bells, and shakers. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.

07/09/2024

is a forward-thinking dance company and champion of contemporary dance that educates audiences, incites positive change, and inspires people across the globe to get moving! Join them at Ketchum Town Square (480 4th Street East) this Thursday, July 11 at 3:30 PM for a free open class and dance party, including music, food trucks, and fun! All ages and abilities are welcome; no prior dance experience is needed! Learn more at ketchumidaho.org.

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07/05/2024

To help restaurants and retail stores get through construction, the city and Main Street businesses have teamed up to offer free $15 vouchers to spend at their establishments this month. Stop by the Ketchum Visitor’s Center at 491 Sun Valley Road (open weekdays, 9 AM-5 PM) before July 15 and pick up your voucher to use once at one of this month's participating businesses: The Burger Grill Ketchum, The Casino, Enoteca, Lost River Outfitters, Pioneer Saloon, The Sawtooth Club, Serva Peruvian Cuisine, Sturtevants of Sun Valley, Warfield Distillery & Brewery, and Whiskey's on Main. Visit
projectketchum.org/main-street and select the "Support Business" tab for restrictions and details.

07/05/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features the Tony Galla Band from Boise. Tony commutes regularly to LA where his singing style of Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra is in demand. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.

07/02/2024

Keep Ketchum and our natural surroundings safe from wildfires and enjoy the Fourth of July responsibly. Remember, only non-aerial fireworks may be used in the City of Ketchum. Fireworks that emit sparks more than 20 feet, travel in the air more than 20 feet, or travel outside a circle larger than 15 feet in diameter are prohibited. Learn more at ketchumidaho.org/fire/page/fireworks.

06/28/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features the Van Paepeghem Sextet. Shirley Van Paepeghem sings with the band‘s refreshing original arrangements from the Great American songbook. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.

06/24/2024

The Main Street work from 2nd to 4th Street—which includes sidewalk demolition, curbs and gutter installation, and roadway repaving—was originally scheduled to finish in early July. The unavailability of supplies and contractors has pushed completion in the area to July 22. Despite this delay, the overall project from River through 6th Street remains on track for an end-of-October completion. Intermittent sidewalk closures are expected in the area through July 21. Idaho Power is working on 2nd Street from Walnut to Spruce Avenue through July 3.

Updated construction phasing reflecting this schedule change is available on the Timeline tab below.

06/21/2024

Enjoy free Jazz concerts in Rotary Park (1177 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum) June 23-July 28, featuring Idaho's best Jazz bands. This week features the Travis McDaniel group, comprised of well-known professional local musicians, with Travis on guitar and vocals, Brooks Hartell on piano, Brad Hershey on bass, and Jason Vontver on drums. The concert is from 6 to 8 PM. Picnics are welcome; be sure to bring low-back chairs.