EDITORIAL: 'Out of these ashes beauty will rise'

One year ago, on Labor Day weekend, we lost one of our most beloved institutions, the Wolf Lodge Steakhouse. The fire happened as staff members were preparing for an employee barbecue. It went up quickly and could not be saved, despite some heroic efforts.

The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office later said a grease accumulation was the cause of the fire that destroyed the iconic steakhouse. For many, it was a heartbreaking loss. For more than four decades, it faithfully served locals and visitors from across the nation.