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FAST FIVE: Before he takes the bench, meet Benjamin Allen

by JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer | October 17, 2026 1:00 AM

For more than a decade, the people of Shoshone County have come to know Benjamin Allen through a variety of roles. Some know him as a prosecuting attorney. Others know him as a high school basketball referee, a hunter education instructor, a church volunteer, or simply a familiar face at community events. 

Beginning in 2027, he'll take on a new title: Judge Benjamin Allen. 

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