One lucky fourth-grader welcomed the National Christmas Tree to Salmon Wednesday, reading her award-winning essay to a cheering crowd.

A fourth-grade student from Salmon, Idaho, will represent the state in Washington, D.C., this December after winning a statewide essay contest to help light the Christmas tree at the U.S. Capitol.

Grace Benson, a fourth grade student from Salmon, was selected as the winner of a statewide essay contest. She will help light the tree at the Capitol this year.

A 31-year-old Indiana man, Seth Nicholas Pritchard, died Saturday night after accidentally shooting himself while camping in Lemhi County, Idaho.

The Ririe Bulldogs secured back-to-back victories with a 28-12 win over the Salmon Savages, setting up a season finale against the Firth Cougars on October 23rd.

Two Salmon residents were injured after being attacked by a black bear attempting to enter their home last week.

A Salmon resident faces hospital treatment after a bear attack on their home. Two juvenile bears were euthanized, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game said.