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Wax Apothecary: An Advocate for the Unseen
By Sam Markus • July 29, 2026If you’ve wandered through uptown Idyllwild lately, chances are you’ve already experienced a little of Diana Orr’s influence—even if you didn’t realize it. There’s Wax Apothecary, the botanical candle company she founded over a decade ago. There’s Made in Idyllwild, her Instagram page celebrating local artists and makers. And now there’s Funky Bazaar, the colorful… -
STR application lottery in August, changes to enforcement coming
By JP Crumrine • July 29, 2026Riverside County’s Planning Department announced in July that it will begin accepting applications for new Short-Term Rental (STR) certificates in the Idyllwild and Wine Country areas in August. Obtaining the certificate is required before advertising to rent any STR. The application process opens Wednesday, Aug. 19 and will close at midnight, Thursday, Sept. 17. This…
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Production of pennies going, going, gone!!
By a voice vote, the United Stats House of Representatives voted to end to production of pennies. H.R. 3074, “The Common Cents Act,” is…
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A big year for Georgie Smith helping foster youth find A Sense of Home
Georgie Smith is a part-time Idyllwilder whose nonprofit organization, A Sense of Home (ASOH), has gotten a lot of positive attention over the last…
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More changes to Endangered Species Act regulations
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service have announced additional changes to the current federal regulations implementing the…
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Earth and Fire at 30
Earth and Fire, Idyllwild’s paint-your-own pottery studio, is celebrating 30 years of continuous activity in its location on the second floor of the Fort. …
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Permanent Daylight Savings on the horizon
Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act. If the Senate approves it, daylight saving time would be permanent…
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Don “DR” Rumler Obituary Aug 10, 1951-May 1, 2025
Don passed away peacefully at his home in Idyllwild on May 1, 2025 while on hospice care. He was surrounded by friends and family…
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Friends of the Library to celebrate 100th book donation
The Friends of the Idyllwild Library have announced that they recently ordered the 100th new book that they will donate to the library. The…
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The Second First Friday
The first “First Friday” felt like a promising experiment. The second answered a different question: Was it a fluke? Judging by the crowds that…
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