The name of the Owyhee Avalanche was changed to the “Idaho Avalanche” when, in 1874, Hill started the first daily newspaper in the Idaho Territory. Hill and Millard dissolved the partnership in the Avalanche July 16, 1870, and Hill became sole owner and publisher of the Avalanche. and Thomas Butler established the “Tidal Wave.” The date the Tidal Wave began is uncertain but in February 1870, it too ceased publication and was incorporated into the Avalanche. Another newspaper began publication in Silver City. However, only a few months later, McGonigle gave it back to Hill and Millard. Then, in November 1868, the pair sold the Avalanche to John McGonigle. The Wassons continued publishing the Avalanche until August 1867, when they sold out to W. The Index was short-lived, however, and in December 1866, it ceased publication.

Making its debut in June 1866-two months before the Avalanche moved there-a publication called the “Idaho Index” hit the streets. On August 18, 1866, volume 2, number 1 of the Avalanche was published at the new location, with the Wassons as proprietors.īut the Avalanche was not the first newspaper in Silver City. Two of the Avalanche publishers-the Wasson brothers-bought out Hardin, and, almost a year to the day after its beginning, the Wasson brothers had moved the plant to Owyhee County's boom town Silver City. That first Owyhee County newspaper was published in Ruby City. Hardin and John and Joe Wasson printed the first issue of the Owyhee Avalanche. Owyhee County has had many newspapers since J. The Owyhee Avalanche is a weekly newspaper in Homedale, Idaho, United States, which is published Wednesday mornings and serves the Owyhee County area of Southwestern Idaho. JSTOR ( April 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.įind sources: 'The Owyhee Avalanche' – news Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.

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