6/9/2017

DMV
Longtime DMV Administrator Alan Frew will hang 'em up at end of month
DMV Administrator and longtime Idaho Transportation Department employee Alan Frew will retire at the end of June, 32 years after he started in June 1985 as a Port of Entry Inspector in District 6.
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Department History
ITD remembers Turrell’s lake rescue
With a throaty growl, the big diesel engine of the road grader sprang to life on that early Friday morning of May 20, 1977, putting into motion a series of events that culminated with a pickup pitching headlong into the cold waters of Beauty Bay.
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District 4
Stanley tops D4 again, Rigby wins fourth in a row
It was a close finish among the top two competitors, but they both claimed the top spot by competing in separate divisions in the District 4 equipment roadeo May 25 at the Twin Falls maintenance shed.
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District 2
District staff put coordination skills to the test in annual Equipment Rodeo competition
More than 20 D2 staff members competed Tuesday (June 6) at Orofino Dam to see who could navigate heavy equipment through an obstacle course with the most precision and accuracy.
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District 3
Flooding causes Idaho 21 headaches
It wasn’t snowfall, avalanches and debris that forced the closure of Idaho 21 between Lowman and Stanley June 5 — but instead rising creek waters that washed out a section of the highway. High waters in Canyon Creek compromised a section of the road, creating a potential hazard for drivers traveling on the popular recreational route
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District 5
Dial cleans up at D5 Equipment Roadeo, again
From the side of the highway to center stage, maintenance workers in District 5 showed off their skills in the Equipment Roadeo May 23. More than 70 were in attendance to see workers navigate a series of challenges and obstacles while driving snow plows and loaders.
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District 6
D6 Employee Appreciation Brunch May 24 highlights contributions
District 6 employees enjoyed breakfast on a windy spring day, courtesy of supervisors who wanted to express appreciation for ongoing worker contributions. About 120 employees gathered at Rigby City Park May 24 for pancakes, eggs, sausage, and more.
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