Monday, December 17, 2007

News for Idaho Dec 13 - 18th, 2007

Idaho lacks secure mental health facility for dangerous patients Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA BLACKFOOT, Idaho - Idaho needs a secure place to house its violent mentally ill people accused of serious crimes, mental health and corrections officials

Bail set for man accused of shooting Idaho County deputy KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - December 16, 2007 5:14 PM ET GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (AP) - A judge has set bail for a Kamiah man accused of breaking into the home of an Idaho County

Idaho lacks secure mental health facility for dangerous patients KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - December 16, 2007 4:34 PM ET BLACKFOOT, Idaho (AP) - Idaho is studying ways to house violent mentally ill people accused of serious crimes who are too

TV host Oprah Winfrey helps spruce up Idaho woman's house Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA LEWISTON, Idaho - When Oprah Winfrey is coming to visit, some changes must be made, Dana Howell knows. "My husband's nasty hunting camper is parked right in

Collison, Love help UCLA dominate Idaho State Sports Network - USA 8 UCLA routed Idaho State, 89-49, at Pauley Pavilion. Kevin Love had 17 points and nine boards for the Bruins (9-1), who have won two straight games and

S. Dakota St. beats Idaho 70-59 International Herald Tribune - France The last win by the Jackrabbits (4-6) was a 76-58 win at Idaho on Nov. 28. Williams was 6-for-8 from the free throw line. SDSU made 22 of 29 free throws,

UCLA finds little opposition from Idaho State Los Angeles Times - CA,USA Chris Carlson / AP UCLA center Lorenzo Mata-Real protects the ball against the defense of Idaho State's Matt Stucki during the first half Saturday at Pauley

Idaho debates future of wolves in state GoErie.com - Erie,PA,USA By ROCKY BARKER BOISE, Idaho -- Idaho Fish and Game's wolf plan meeting in Boise this week prompted laughter, not anger -- an unusual occurrence for an

Idaho sweeps Phoenix, thanks to Bomersback's hat trick IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA BY CHRIS LANGRILL - clangrill@idahostatesman.com Much to the delight of Steelheads fans, a friendly little competition between Idaho rookie forward Mark

Idaho gov: Commercial fishing of endangered salmon hurts recovery The Casper Star Tribune - Casper,WY,USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The effort to restore endangered salmon and steelhead in the Pacific Northwest can't progress until commercial harvesting of the fish

College of Idaho Men travel to Stanford IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA The College of Idaho men's basketball team will play one of the highest-profile games in school history when the Coyotes travel to Division I Stanford on

Rogers scores 16 to lead Montana to 77-52 win over Idaho Helena Independent Record - Helena,MT,USA Sonya Rogers scored 16 points, including three 3-pointers, to help lead Montana to a 77-52 victory against Idaho on Saturday night.

SDSU men beat Idaho for second time this season Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Sioux Falls,SD,USA By Terry Vandrovec BROOKINGS - Make no mistake, South Dakota State's 70-59 victory against Idaho on Saturday night at Frost Arena was almost

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Idaho News for Dec 2nd - 5th

Utility examines possible site for nuclear plant in SW Idaho Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP BOISE, Idaho -- A large utility is considering building its first nuclear power plant Payette County, northwest of Boise, a company official says

Idaho: Guilty Plea in Abduction New York Times - United States By AP A man who killed the family of two young siblings and then sexually abused the children before killing one of them at a remote Montana campsite

Idaho nuke research lab operator must pay $123750 fine Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:37 PM- IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - The company that runs the Idaho National Laboratory must pay a $123750 fine for violating federal nuclear safety

Grizzly cubs born in Idaho, sent to San Diego Zoo Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:32 PM- ISLAND PARK, Idaho - Two grizzly cubs that began their lives near Yellowstone National Park are now in the San Diego Zoo.

Idaho sweeps double-header Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA The Idaho Stampede made the most of being at home with two consecutive wins last weekend in front of the local fans. Sloppy would be the best way to

Idaho Stampede Acquire Luke Jackson NBA.com - USA 4, 2007 – The Idaho Stampede today announced the acquisition of forward/guard Luke Jackson. Jackson, who will wear jersey number 9, is expected to be

Another SE Idaho field infected with microscopic potato pest Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA By KEITH RIDLER AP WRITER BOISE, Idaho -- Another field in southeastern Idaho is infected with a microscopic wormlike pest that attacks potato plants.

New sex allegations test Sen. Craig's boldness Chicago Tribune - United States Larry E. Craig, R-Idaho, told the nation he would resign within weeks because of the uproar over his arrest in a sex sting in an airport men's room.

Escaped wolf shot by authorities in southwestern Idaho Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 1:48 PM- MURPHY, Idaho - A 180-pound escaped domesticated wolf has been killed in remote southwestern Idaho, ending the weeklong search for the

Craig denies report of sexual encounters, vows to serve out term Kansas City Star - MO,USA Larry Craig, an Idaho Republican, on Monday denied a newspaper report that he had sexual encounters with several men over the last two decades and vowed to

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Idaho Boy The Associated Press - BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man who murdered the family of two young siblings, then sexually abused the children before killing one of them at a remote Montana

Evel Knievel dies after wheelchair fails to clear doorway The Serious Sports News Network (satire) - Chicago,IL,USA His escapades included jumps over Greyhound buses and a failed attempt to clear Idaho's famed Snake Canyon. Knievel suffered nearly forty broken bones

mccarthy completes $122M Idaho medical center project Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA Inc. said Monday it recently completed construction of a $122 million patient tower at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

Idaho Reporter: Craig's Alleged Sex Partners Approached Paper Editor & Publisher - USA Larry Craig (R-Idaho) says the claims of such trysts began within days of his previous story alleging the embattled senator's secret gay lifestyle

Television series to be filmed in Rexburg, Idaho Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 2:27 PM- REXBURG, Idaho - The sleepy eastern Idaho town of Rexburg is making a pitch to Hollywood. Rexburg native Troy Hinckley says his Out of

AT&T buys Edge Wireless for undisclosed price Houston Chronicle - United States Company spokesman Michael Coe declined to say how much AT&T is paying for the company that has 172000 subscribers in northern California, Oregon, Idaho and

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Idaho News and Stories for Nov 10-15th

Special Olympics will conduct test run in Feb. for Idaho World Games BOISE -- The Special Olympics World Winter Games has a test run of sorts and it happens in Idaho in just over 100 days. It will give us a good idea of what

Idaho Falls Historic photographs and pictures Idaho Falls Historical photos. Here are a few photos of Idaho Falls, in the early 1900's. It's amazing to see how much Idaho Falls has changed over time.

Boise Businessman Walt Minnick Will Run for Idaho's First District Cecil Andrus will travel with Minnick for a campaign tour, which starts at 9 am on the College of Idaho steps in Caldwell. He'll announce in Boise at the

Crawforth: Idaho should more strongly support emerging companies Idaho's government should do more to support Idaho's emerging companies, many of which are high-tech, Treetop Technologies Inc. founder and Chairman Jason

Idaho-Gonzaga; Xavier-Miami(Ohio) Previews The Idaho Vandals and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at McCarthey Athletic Center

Viruses Intrigue Yellowstone Researchers A study by researchers at Montana State University and the Idaho National Laboratory concludes that certain viruses appear to migrate around Yellowstone on

Gonzaga and Idaho clash in Spokane Idaho opened the season against an overmatched Cascade College squad on Friday, and the result was a lopsided 110-52 victory.

Boise State, Idaho gear up for annual showdown By TODD DVORAK But to the casual observer, the annual meeting between Boise State and Idaho would seem more of a game scheduled for the sake of tradition

Idaho History: Where are all of those once-bustling Idaho towns? By Arthur Hart - Special to the Idaho Statesman We call some of them ghost towns because nobody lives there anymore, but we continue to call other Idaho

Risk Placement Services Makes Appointments in Arizona, Idaho Also, Tom Webster, has joined the company as an underwriter/broker in Boise, Idaho. He is a graduate of Boise State University. Previously, he worked in

Thursday, November 8, 2007

News for the Gem State Nov 5th - 9th

FBI and Idaho Falls Police Search for 'Safari Hat Robber' KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Idaho Falls Police say they have an idea of who the armed man who robbed the Rite Stop convenience store in Idaho Falls over the weekend is, and the suspect

Second-year coach sees improvement for revamped Idaho State SportingNews.com - USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- With a tough early schedule and plans for a tough defense, Joe O'Brien is starting his second year as Idaho State University's head

6:36 pm -- Idaho coach Robb Akey upbeat about program, eager to ... IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA Idaho football coach Robb Akey visited the Canyon County Vandal Booster luncheon Wednesday in Nampa. Despite his team's 1-9 record, Akey remained upbeat

Idaho coach wants improvement after second 4-win season KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 7, 2007 8:44 PM ET MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) - Idaho basketball coach George Pfeifer says a front line of players 6-foot-8 or taller will help the

Soapbox Idaho Falls: Hitting the Streets Part I KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA By Abbey Gibb Tonight marks the second of our four night series we're calling "Soapbox Idaho Falls." Two weeks ago we gave the city a forum, a microphone,

Railroad Crossing Closed in Idaho Falls KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Drivers who usually cross the railroad tracks at 19th Street and Yellowstone in Idaho Falls are being forced to find another way to get to their destination

N. Idaho city appeals water decision in Washington state Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP MOSCOW, Idaho -- Officials in this north Idaho city, saying they are trying to protect the city's water supply, have filed an appeal to stop a

Native Taters offers genuine Idaho tast and charm Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA ... at the window every time you visit Native Taters and the Lauritsens are truly inspired to offer an uniquely Idaho taste with a genuinely Idaho charm

US man sentenced to 30 years in plot to blow up pipelines International Herald Tribune - France Reynolds was arrested after authorities said he tried to meet a purported al-Qaida contact about 25 miles from a motel in Pocatello, Idaho

Officials blame party balloons for brief E. Idaho power outage KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 1:34 PM ET REXBURG, Idaho (AP) - Utility officials are blaming a cluster of metallic, party balloons for knocking out power to nearly

Case of Idaho Convicted Murderer Goes to the Supreme Court Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA Canyon County, Idaho -- The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case regarding convicted murder Maxwell Hoffman. Hoffman was sentenced to death over 18

Woman on ride-along says Idaho officer acted appropriately KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 3:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho woman who wanted to go for a police ride-along after seeing an episode of "Cops" on television

Idaho Eyes a Swap: Teacher Pay Raises for Job Protections Education Week News - Bethesda,MD,USA A $59 million plan from the Idaho Department of Education could raise annual salaries for some teachers in the state by thousands of dollars,

Woman on ride-along says Idaho officer acted appropriately Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA BOISE, Idaho - Natalia Solmon got the urge to do a citizen's ride-along with a sheriff's officer after watching an episode of the television series "Cops

After death, Idaho family learns father's secret generosity Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA LEWISTON, Idaho - Richard Wester kept many secrets from his family until he died a year ago this week. There were the weekly visits the Lewiston man made to

Idaho gas prices soar amid higher oil prices, Iran uncertainty KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - November 6, 2007 10:34 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - With crude oil hovering at $95 a barrel, gas in Idaho - and the rest of the country - has gotten more

Soapbox Idaho Falls: The Bear Issue KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA By Abbey Gibb Tonight marks the first of our four night series we're calling "Soapbox Idaho Falls." We start tonight with the issue of bears

Monday, November 5, 2007

Idaho News for the weekend of Nov 4th

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Two men sentenced for illegally killing trophy mule deer in Idaho BOISE, Idaho -- A McFarland, Wis., man and an Idaho resident have lost their hunting privileges nationwide for three years for illegally killing a trophy

Recap: Idaho vs. Louisiana Tech By Sports Network Patrick Jackson rushed for a game-high 150 yards on 26 carries, as the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Idaho Vandals, 28-16

Women's Soccer Edged By Idaho An individual effort by freshman midfielder Erika Teixeira in the 72nd minute gave visiting University of Idaho a 1-0 win over San Jose State University in

N. Idaho task force votes against herbicide test AP - November 4, 2007 4:54 PM ET SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - The Bonner County Aquatic Invasive Species Task force has voted against testing a variety of

Size matters to Idaho fire agencies By JESSICA KELLER PAYETTE - For a number of fire departments in small, but growing cities in Idaho, size matters. Size and space constraints at the Payette

Utah company to open plant in Idaho AP FARR WEST -- A local steel fabrication company is building a new shop in Idaho because it says it can't find enough qualified workers in Utah

N. Idaho investigation started after public record destroyed COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - The Coeur d'Alene city attorney's office is investigating whether a senior planner for Kootenai County destroyed an audio tape of a

Large donation might save Idaho student program TWIN FALLS, Idaho - An undisclosed donor has promised $200000 for Idaho's Gear Up program, which helps lower-income children go to college, the state Board

More States Team Up to Target Poachers BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Curtis Thurman had just finished catching fish when a wildlife enforcement officer popped suddenly out of the forest to issue him a

Idaho artist takes best-in-show for 'Sawtooth Summer' By Sandra Lund Idaho artist Kaye York came home from the Salmon River Art Guild Regional Art Show in Riggins, Idaho recently with another Best in Show

Idaho Originals: Whitefish In our series, "Idaho Originals"...the under-rated whitefish has a new fan club. Winter in Idaho is not a typical time for fishing the South Fork of the

OPENING DRIVE: Louisiana Tech at Idaho By T. Scott Boatright Louisiana Tech tries to make it two straight road wins today as the Bulldogs take on the Idaho Vandals. After turning in one of its

Group of E. Idaho residents oppose wind farm AP - November 3, 2007 6:14 PM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - A group of eastern Idaho residents has formed the Coalition to Preserve Wolverine to try and stop

Nampa musician seeks historical Idaho songs By LORIE PALMER Whether songs about timber or farming, ranching or murder, if they have Idaho places, people and events in them, Eller wants them.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Idaho News Oct 22-27th 2007

Experts: 'La Nina' to bring wetter NW weather Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA By JOHN MILLER AP WRITER BOISE, Idaho -- After eight years of nearly constant drought, weather experts in Idaho are betting on a little girl to turn things

Craig to Make Constitutional Argument The Associated Press - (AP) — Idaho Sen. Larry Craig will argue before an appeals court that Minnesota's disorderly conduct law is unconstitutional as it applies to his conviction

Swimming & Diving WIns 13 Events To Beat Idaho SJSUSpartans.com - USA Idaho, which had been idle from competition the past three weeks following road losses at Washington State and UCLA, remains winless on the year at 0-3

Governor's Idaho Meth Project Receives Financial Boost in Idaho Falls KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA That's what the governor believes, who created the Idaho Meth Project. In Idaho Falls Thursday night, a fundraiser dinner was hosted by the Mountain View

E. Idaho researchers working on trout vaccination pellet KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 26, 2007 2:24 PM ET POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - Researchers at Idaho State University and the University of Idaho are trying to develop a food

Authorities concerned about sexual mutilation of bulls in E. Idaho KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 26, 2007 3:45 PM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Ranchers in eastern Idaho are being warned about two incidents this month where bulls died after

N. Idaho administrators favor new teacher pay plan KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 26, 2007 2:54 PM ET COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - School administrators in northern Idaho say they generally support a proposed plan by Idaho

Wal-Mart's Idaho Teacher of the Year from Pocatello KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Wal-Mart's Idaho Teacher of the Year has been named, and the winner is... Caroline Faure. For being recognized, the Highland High School Broadcast

Idaho To Benefit From Farm Bill If Passed KMVT - USA Idaho Senator Mike Crapo said there's little chance lawmakers looking to slash subsidies that are now part of the proposed $280 billion farm bill will

Zions Bank Ranks as Top SBA Lender in Southern and Eastern Idaho ... CNNMoney.com - USA Zions Bank also approved another 32 loans in Northern Idaho out of the SBA's Spokane District. Zions Bank is Idaho's tenth largest bank (ranked by deposits)

Amtrak will review Pioneer route through Idaho, if bill passes KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA In a letter to Idaho Senator Mike Crapo on Wednesday, Amtrak's Chief Executive Officer Alex Kummant said the rail service would consider the feasibility of

Idaho State University, Portneuf Medical Center sign Memorandum of ... Idaho State University - Pocatello,ID,USA At a joint press conference held Oct. 24 Bannock County Commissioners, Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) and Idaho State University (ISU) announced they are

EPA issues fines for S. Idaho construction site violations Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The US Environmental Protection Agency has fined 13 developers working in this southern Idaho city for violations discovered during

More Idaho Fire Crews Being Sent To SoCal KMVT - USA More Idaho crews are headed to help battle the massive wildfires burning in Southern California. A spokesperson for the national interagency fire center in

Utility rescinds plans to build dam for southeast Idaho Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA PRESTON, Idaho - A proposal to dam the Bear River along a stretch known as the Oneida Narrows suffered a major setback when a utility that operates three

Brothers sentenced in slaying of S. Idaho teen Salt Lake Tribune - United States AP Posted: 8:39 AM- TWIN FALLS, Idaho - A judge has sentenced one brother to life in prison and another to 15 years for their roles in the December 2006

Kramer Named President of Idaho Chiefs of Police Association Ruralnorthwest.com - Bonners Ferry,ID,USA Longtime Bonners Ferry Police Chief Dave Kramer received one of the highest honors an Idaho Police Chief can receive. Kramer, who has been Bonners Ferry's

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Idaho News for the Weekend of Oct 21st

US grocer falls prey to $10 million wire fraud scam International Herald Tribune - France AP BOISE, Idaho: Supervalu, one of the largest US grocers, has fallen prey to an e-mail scam, losing about $10 million (€7 million)after wiring money to

Jacket runners compete in Idaho Billings Gazette - MT, USA ... women's cross country teams will compete in the seventh annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference Championships at West Park in Nampa, Idaho, today.

Idaho Vandals-New Mexico State Aggies Offshore Insiders - Alpharetta,GA,USA The Idaho Vandals and the New Mexico State Aggies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Aggie Memorial Stadium

S. Idaho county approves three feedlots KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 20, 2007 2:54 PM ET TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Permits for three feedlots in southern Idaho near Malta that will each contain 7500 animals have

UAA needs team effort at GNAC meet in Idaho Anchorage Daily News (subscription) - Anchorage,AK,USA But that could change at the GNAC Championships this morning in Nampa, Idaho. If the Seawolves are to continue their five-year run of finishing first or

Reason for dirty skies stumps S. Idaho experts KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 20, 2007 5:14 PM ET TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Experts in southern Idaho are still guessing as to what caused the dirty skies and a strange film

Victoria spoils Idaho's Kelly Cup celebration Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA The Idaho Steelheads celebrated their 2007 ECHL Kelly Cup win before their season opener in front of 5208 fans at Qwest Arena, only to see the title banner

Vetoed S-CHIP Bill Concern for Idaho Families Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA Boise, Idaho -- The US House failed to override President Bush's veto of the kid's health insurance bill Thursday. What does this mean for Idaho kids who

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Idaho News Oct 12th-17th 2007

Idaho man sentenced to three years in prison in hedge fund scheme KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA AP - October 15, 2007 9:04 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A former hedge fund manager from Idaho was sentenced to three years in prison today after he pleaded guilty ... See all stories on this topic

Craig hits back at Romney Boston Globe - United States By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff Idaho Senator Larry E. Craig is lashing out at Mitt Romney, who unceremoniously dumped Craig from his campaign after ... See all stories on this topic

New Issue- Idaho Power sells $100 mln in 30-year bonds Reuters - USA Full Bio Oct 15 (Reuters) - Idaho Power Co, a unit of IDACORP (IDA.N: Quote, Profile , Research), on Monday sold $100 million in 30-year first mortgage ... See all stories on this topic

Sen. Craig Turns Out for Idaho Hall of Fame Honors Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA Boise, Idaho -- The Idaho Hall of Fame is honoring a state senator at the center of controversy. Larry Craig was at the Boise Center on the Grove Saturday ... See all stories on this topic

Idaho History: Wild horses have a history in Idaho dating 300 years IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA By Arthur Hart - Special to the Statesman Wild horses have roamed Idaho's rangeland for 300 years. Idaho's Indian tribes acquired Spanish horses around the ... See all stories on this topic

Idaho Bancorp Reports Third-Quarter Results CNNMoney.com - USA Today Idaho Bancorp (OTCBB: IDBC) reported net income for the first nine months of 2007 of $1060000, an 8% increase over the $978000 reported in the same ... See all stories on this topic

Lammers and Gagnon to Idaho OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA BOISE, Idaho - The Iowa Stars today assigned two forwards to the Idaho Steelheads its East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) affiliate. ... See all stories on this topic

ISU uses radiation accelerator to learn more about fossils Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA POCATELLO - Idaho State University anthropologists are retracing American Indian trade routes _ by bombarding arrowheads and other stone tools with ...

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Idaho News Sep 4th-6th

Mystery of Idaho plane's disappearance may be solved KTVB - Boise,ID,USA Trupp was traveling with his dog from Twin Falls, Idaho to Renton when his plane vanished in the Norse Peak Wilderness on the border of Yakima and Pierce

Idaho senator right on one point: He's not gay TheReporter.com - Vacaville,CA,USA Larry Craig of Idaho has finally called it quits, announcing his resignation from the Senate, effective Sept. 30, exclusively because he pleaded guilty to

New senator soon for Idaho?...Iraq report...Bush praises Pavarotti ... KXMC - Minot,ND,USA A spokesman for the Idaho lawmaker says the "most likely" scenario is that the state will have a new senator in October. Craig recently hinted he might try

Prosecutor charges couple in E. Idaho dogfighting case Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA MALAD, Idaho - An eastern Idaho couple arrested last week during a police raid on their home near Malad has pleaded innocent to dogfighting charges.

Judge sets details of damages owed E. Idaho man in malpractice case KPAX-TV - Missoulua,MT,USA AP - September 6, 2007 7:54 PM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - A judge in eastern Idaho has reduced a jury's cash judgment against the Eastern Idaho Medical

Colleagues urge US lawmaker caught in sex sting to make Senate ... International Herald Tribune - France AP WASHINGTON: Idaho's lone Republican member of the House of Representatives is urging his embattled fellow Republican, Sen. Larry Craig, to make it clear

Mama Moose Bashes Through Woman's Door The Associated Press - POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) -- Anita Ovard moved to her small home in this town in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains because she wanted to see more

Idaho Sen. Craig reconsidering decision to resign in uproar over ... Boston Herald - United States By AP BOISE, Idaho - Sen. Larry Craig says he may still fight for his Senate seat, a spokesman says -- if the lawmaker can clear his name with the Senate

Idaho inmates to be moved to Oklahoma prison Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA BOISE -- The Idaho Department of Correction has completed the transfer of 120 inmates from Idaho to a prison in Oklahoma. The transfer is the latest in a

Let the voters of Idaho decide his fate Capitol Hill Blue - VA,USA Idaho has a GOP governor who will appoint a Republican clone to the job. Vitter is safe because he comes from a state with a Democrat in the governor's

Rain Hits the Eastern Idaho State Fair KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Despite all the rain we have been getting, a few die-hards still braved the stormy weather and headed out to the Eastern Idaho State Fair

The Idaho Club Announces Labor Day Weekend Sales Success PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Idaho Club, one of the Inland Northwest's newest luxury lake and golf communities, received a strong response from the sales launch of

Scandal senator reconsiders decision to quit Guardian Unlimited - UK Senator Larry Craig of Idaho has been under fire following allegations that he solicited sex from an undercover police officer in the men's toilets at

3:42 pm -- Idaho Job & Career Fair will be next week at Expo Idaho IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA The bi-annual Fall Idaho Job & Career Fair will be noon to 5 pm Tuesday and 9 am to 5 pm Wednesday at Expo Idaho Fairgrounds in Garden City.

Sunday, September 2, 2007

Idaho Falls News Labor Day weekend 2007

Tautphaus Park Zoo : vistidaho.org Tautphaus Park Zoo maintains the most diverse animal collection of the three zoos in Idaho. The zoo is home to over 300 animals from six continents

Join the Yahoo Idaho Falls Chat Forum Anything and everything...and EVERYONE about Idaho Falls, Idaho. Please feel free to add or comment on the new Idaho Falls Pictures web site.

Directions to Freeman Park, Idaho Falls, Idaho The Idaho Falls Disc Golf course is located within Freeman Park, Idaho Falls. Situated next to the Snake River, next to the ISU Idaho Falls Campus. ...

No. 1 Southern Cal vs. Idaho Boston Globe - United States Trojans QB John David Booty begins dream journey to BCS title game in home state. Steve Slaton and Pat White lead attack that has 71 rushing TDs in last 19

Pilotless aircraft gets thermal images of Idaho wildfires KPAX-TV - Missoulua,MT,USA AP - August 31, 2007 2:14 PM ET KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) - A pilotless aircraft has been deployed to help fire managers in their battle against Idaho wildfires

North Idaho woman had E. coli linked to tainted ground beef KPAX-TV - Missoulua,MT,USA (AP) - A North Idaho woman is among those who have been sickened by a Northwest outbreak of E. coli. Heath officials are asking people to search their

Idaho Falls Saturday Market downtown Saturday Market in Idaho falls is a great place to spend your Saturday mornings. The Saturday Market runs from Memorial day to Labor day every Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00

Evangelicals Disappointed, but Faith Not Shaken in GOP ABC News - USA The list of shamed lawmakers includes Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, recently arrested for allegedly soliciting sex in a men's restroom; Louisiana Sen.

Idaho Falls Hotels There are many nice hotels in Idaho Falls, most of them centrally located on or around the Idaho Falls Greenbelt. The other group of hotels are located on the East side of town,

Democrats Are Idaho Dreamin' American Spectator - USA Larry Craig of Idaho recently pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct charges related to his apparent solicitation of gay sex in the Minneapolis airport.

Idaho Governor Faces Speculation on Senate Seat New York Times - United States By WILLIAM YARDLEY BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- If Senator Larry E. Craig yields to calls for his resignation amid allegations that he solicited sex in an

Fear and Self Loathing in Idaho Yahoo! News - USA The fear and loathing in Idaho is truly fear and self-loathing. And with any luck and a lot more compassion there will be less of this in my sons' world and ... See all stories on this topic

Romney calls Idaho senator's conduct 'disgraceful' WIS - Columbia,SC,USA ... Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney says the arrest of Idaho Senator Larry Craig in an airport bathroom was "disappointing and disgraceful

Officer says Idaho senator gestured for sex, lied Detroit Free Press - United States Craig, R-Idaho, denied that he had used foot and hand gestures to signal interest in a sexual encounter, according to a taped interview released Thursday by

Monday, August 27, 2007

Idaho News Aug 25 - 26th

Editor's problem not with me, but with the Idaho legislature renewamerica.us - Washington,DC,USA Kevin Richert, the editor of Idaho's largest newspaper, assailed me in yesterday's edition for reminding readers that, according to Idaho code,

Snowmaking machines put to use in Battling Idaho blaze... | KXNet ... KXMC - Minot,ND,USA AP BOISE, Idaho (AP) Firefighters are using all resources at hand to battle an Idaho wildfire including snowmaking machines. They're using a dozen of the

Idaho Falls Home Invasion KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for the community's help in finding two men who broke into a home this morning. At eight am the two men invaded a

Idaho mortgage industry not immune to subprime stress Idaho Business Review - United States by Brad Carlson The ongoing credit crunch fueled by subprime mortgage problems isn't bypassing the Idaho market, according to mortgage and real estate

Idaho group takes credit for sinking heritage site San Luis Obispo Tribune - San Luis Obispo,CA,USA By Bob Cuddy An Idaho-based property rights group is taking partial credit for the defeat of proposed United Nations honor for the Carrizo Plain earlier

Snowmaking Guns Used to Fight Idaho Fire Washington Post - United States By TODD DVORAK AP BOISE, Idaho -- Firefighters sprayed water with snowmaking machines to save a $12 million log ski lodge from a wildfire that has forced

Idaho National Guard sends additional troops to Blaine County Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA BOISE -- The Idaho National Guard deployed 35 soldiers from the Army National Guard to Blaine County Sunday, less than a week after airmen from the Idaho Air

News Minute: Fires roar across Greece...Idaho fire grows...Mine ... KESQ - Palm Desert,CA,USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho's Sun Valley ski resort began running snowmaking equipment to protect against surging flames from a wildfire driven by winds so

Opener against Idaho is Holt's legacy Los Angeles Times - CA,USA Holt was in his second year as head coach at Idaho in 2005 when USC athletic administrators called and asked whether the Vandals would like to play the

Search at mine to continue...Idaho firefight...Greece burning ... KXMC - Minot,ND,USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) It's a critical day for firefighters in Idaho where a wind-fed blaze has caused the evacuation of more than 1000 homes. ...

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Idaho News July 18th - 21st

Idaho man admits to supplying pot Billings Gazette - MT, USA James Richard Wyss, 55, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to conspiracy to possess marijuana for distribution Idaho Falls Business Fire KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA An Idaho Falls company is busy picking up the pieces of what is left of their business after a fire ripped through the building. Horizon Air Cuts Fares from Idaho Falls to Seattle and Portland Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA Starting July 22, all Horizon flights to and from Idaho Falls will be operated with the airline's largest aircraft, the 74- and 76-seat Q400 high-speed Fishin' Henrys Lake Update! By Eagle Eyes This piece was written by Bill Schiess and appeared in todays Idaho Falls Post Register. I was hoping fishing on Henry's Lake would be booming this week instead of bombing. It is still not what we would want, but some fishermen are WIPP mistake By Laura Paskus(Laura Paskus) BWXT, a contractor with the Department of Energy's Advanced Mixed Waste Treatment Project in Idaho Falls, Idaho, mistakenly shipped a drum that had not been approved, DOE officials said Wednesday. "They notified us yesterday that they 07/19/2007 Minor League Notes By John Idaho Falls Donovan Hand (W, 2-2), 6 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K - 2.89 ERA, Game Score: 64 Mike Goetz, 3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI - .375 BA Curt Rindal, 2-4, 2B, 2 R - .250 BA Eric Farris, 1-3, R, RBI, 2 SB, S - .250 BA Sports Editor Wanted If you understand how important the sports page is to recruiting and keeping readers, you will be the next sports editor at the Post Register in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We are seeking a talented teammate to join an experienced cadre of Nez Perce Tribe tentatively supports proposed wolf rules Helena Independent Record - Helena,MT,USA LEWISTON, Idaho - The Nez Perce Tribe in northern Idaho says it supports proposals by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to make it easier to kill wolves Scientific Games, Idaho Lottery sign deal Casino City Times - Newton Center,MA,USA "The Idaho Lottery is a new customer for Scientific Games and we look forward to building a partnership for years to come. We plan on using our portfolio of Utah Wildfire Burns Campground, Motel ABC News - USA Smoke from the Wood Creek Fire, burning east of Boise Idaho, can be seen in this aerial photo taken Thursday, July 19, 2007. The Wood Creek Fire, Horizon Air cuts fares from Idaho Falls Portland Business Journal - Portland,OR,USA Horizon Air has cut all its regular fares by up to 48 percent on flights between Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Seattle and Portland. Fares on the routes that were N. Idaho mom sent back to prison KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 20, 2007 2:24 PM ET COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - A northern Idaho woman who gave birth while on probation has been returned to prison.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Idaho News for July 15th-18th

Astros sweep tough Upper Valley squad Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA IDAHO FALLS - The Twin Falls Cowboys Class A squad split with the host Idaho Falls Rangers, rebounding from a 15-0 loss with a 7-5 victory

Mother convicted for igniting fatal fire wants new trial KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 17, 2007 11:24 AM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho Falls mother convicted last month for igniting a fire that killed her young son is seeking

O's top Chukars in 11th The Missoulian - Missoula,MT,USA By the Missoulian IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Sean Coughlin's three-run double was the difference as Missoula topped Idaho Falls 9-6 in an extra-inning Pioneer

Idaho suit settlement may allow new wind Earthtimes.org - USA BOISE, Idaho, July 17 Settlements of two Idaho Public Utilities Commission cases could open the door for wind energy projects previously blocked

Group: Idaho, surrounding states get 'F' grade for guv disclosure KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 17, 2007 7:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A national good-government group has given Idaho a failing grade for its financial disclosure requirements

Idaho Farmers Seeing Labor Shortage KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA By Sally Showman Farmers throughout southeast Idaho are facing the biggest labor shortage many of them have ever seen. Fields are drying up and crops are

Idaho Teens To Help Mexico Orphanage KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Over the summer, six Idaho Falls kids have been doing any odd job they could find. Tim Aragon, 15 years old: "We've done yard work.

Western Idaho Fair to sell tickets online IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA For the first time in its history, the Idaho State Fair will offer advance ticket sales online for fair admission and rides. E-tickets go on sale today at

Idaho Utility Continues Record Pace Forbes - NY,USA The scorching heat blanketing Idaho is creating all-time high demands for electricity, according to the state's biggest utility. Idaho Power

Idaho education task force to tackle middle school 'blahs' Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA Innovative teaching styles like Clark's are due to be scrutinized by a newly named 18-member task force of parents, teachers and Idaho business leaders

Flaw in ID law to extend health insurance to young adults Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP BOISE, Idaho -- A new state law designed to extend health insurance coverage to college students and young adults contains a flaw that is allowing some

Record-setting gymnast now has her roots in Idaho Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription) - Minneapolis,MN,USA Thompson, 29, attended Boise State in Idaho and competed for the Broncos' gymnastics team. She married Nate Sparks, a former Boise State quarterback,

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Idaho Weekend News & Blogs Jul 15th

Pictures of Idaho Falls and Panoramic Photos Idaho Falls has a new site called youridahofalls.com. It's fully of pictures that have been stitched together. Sometimes, the panoramic photo can take up to 12 photos stitched side-by-side. Check out the Parks in Idaho Falls, the Zoo, and greenbelt and falls.

Idaho mental health lockup is 4 years away; interim plan in works KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 13, 2007 8:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Lawmakers Friday learned of a plan by state prison and Department of Health and Welfare officials to erect

Coeur d'Alene Idaho Properties and Land Coeur dAlene Idaho properties and Coeur d'alene Idaho Real Estate is a good thing to look for. Back in the late 80's, the new hotel wasn't even there. Now you stroll down Coeur d'alene lake side and its a whole new world.

Oroville border agents assist in Idaho pot seizure Omak Okanogan County Chronicle - Omak,WA,USA EASTPORT, Idaho - US Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eastport, Idaho, port of entry recently seized 229.83 pounds of marijuana in a shipment

Boone County sends firefighters to Idaho Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia,MO,USA Five Boone County volunteer firefighters have traveled to Idaho to spend two weeks fighting forest fires. Mike McCord, Mike Fisher and Ryan Hammontree were

Idaho fire managers getting upper hand on some blazes Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA By KEITH RIDLER BOISE, Idaho - Additional fire crews arriving in Idaho recently have helped fire managers get the upper hand on several large wildfires

NC firefighters to help battle Idaho wildfires WLOS - Asheville,NC,USA RALEIGH, NC (AP) -- North Carolina is sending 40 firefighters to Idaho to help battle that state's wildfires. Staff with the state Division of Forest

The heat is on in Idaho between Google CEO and Viacom's Redstone San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA By Levi Sumagaysay Google CEO Eric Schmidt had some fighting words Thursday night for Viacom at a weeklong retreat for top chief executives in Idaho

Transportation department declines to seek review of N. Idaho project KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 13, 2007 3:14 PM ET SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Transportation Department will not seek a review of the Sand Creek Byway project in northern

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Idaho News July 13th

Micron: Idaho Work Force Cut ... work force in Idaho, though it indicated more cuts are possible as the company attempts to recover from losses fed by falling prices for its products.

Idaho Vacations Idaho vacations are ideal for the perfect family vacation. Idaho, with it’s beautiful terrain is great for any family who loves the outdoors. From camping, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking and horseback riding. Idaho has much to offer the vacationer.

New tricks for old dogs in Idaho By Seth Sutel The sun always seems to shine in Idaho's Sun Valley mountain resort when top media and technology brass convene for a retreat hosted by the

$40000 awaited Reynolds at rest stop in Idaho BY ERIN L. NISSLEY It was a cold, windy day when Michael Curtis Reynolds was arrested at an Idaho rest stop the locals call "Hell's Half Acre.

Fly Away: Man Uses Balloon, Lawn Chair to Float Away He felt short of his goal, which was to reach Idaho. (ABC News) When the mischievous children's book monkey Curious George wanted a lift, he simply grabbed

Idaho Air Guard unit to deploy to Afghanistan again AP - July 11, 2007 4:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Air National Guard members are headed back to the Middle East. About 25 guardsman, including crews

Boise Idaho real estate Boise, Idaho real estate is a booming market right now. Looking to relocate? Boise Idaho offers many great opportunities. Try Boise, Idaho real estate to find a great commercial building or location to build.

State considers hiking rates for N. Idaho cabin lease holders AP - July 11, 2007 5:54 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho Department of Land's plan to auction off two new prime lakefront lots on Priest Lake for cabins

Big Southern Butte lookout in E. Idaho hit by vandals AP - July 11, 2007 5:44 PM ET IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) - From the unmanned fire lookout atop eastern Idaho's Big Southern Butte, you can see the Tetons,

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Idaho News for July 10th

Idaho Power struggles to meet demand Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA By Bryan Dooley bdooley@idahopress.com TREASURE VALLEY -- Idaho Power struggled Friday to meet heavy demand brought on by the heat, reporting a new record

Body Of Missing Idaho Falls Man Found KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA Local News 8 spoke to the sargent on duty who was able to tell us they found Rackham's body right where he went missing. After he and a friend went swimming

West sizzles, forecasters say little relief ahead from heat wave ... Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck - Bismarck,ND,USA Boise, Idaho, is coming off a 105-degree day, and the National Weather Service says the far West will stay hot through at least the end of next week

Biologists identify what's killing sheep The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA BOISE, Idaho - Biologists say they have isolated a bacterium that may have contributed to the deaths of thousands of bighorn sheep in the West.

Idaho Power sets record for peak electricity load amid heat wave KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - July 6, 2007 10:44 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho Power, the state's largest utility, set a record Friday for electricity consumption for the second

Idaho 1-year-old dies in hot car as record heat sears the West Indianapolis Star - United States Boise, Idaho: After temperatures reached 103 degrees Thursday, forecasters predicted the town would hit 107 today -- beating the 101 record for that date

Idaho regulators approve Avista power measure Reuters - USA SAN FRANCISCO, July 6 (Reuters) - The Idaho Public Utilities Commission said on Friday it approved a measure for utility Avista Corp

Idaho Statesman receives terror letter Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA Boise, Idaho -- Boise police are investigating a threatening letter that was sent to the Idaho Statesman. However, the note was actually threatening a

Sunday, July 1, 2007

Idaho News - July 1st - 7th

Missing Idaho Woman Found Safe KOIN.com - Portland,OR,USA PORTLAND - Oregon State Police say a missing Idaho woman believed to be in Oregon has been found safe. Linda Cook, 67, was last seen leaving her Emmett,

Firefighters battle record heat, smoke, terrain across N. Nevada San Diego Union Tribune - United States Another blaze near Jackpot along the Idaho line had blackened 92 square miles, or 59000 acres, and was 15 percent contained. In western Nevada, a 15000-acre

Black Hawk Fire Near Idaho Falls Now Controlled KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA A fire that consumed over 6000 acres near Idaho Falls is now under control. The Black Hawk Fire was contained around 8:00 PM on Saturday and firefighters

India delegation visits Idaho in interests of trade exchange Idaho Business Review - United States by Brad Carlson Idaho is a bit more prominent on India's foreign-trade radar screen after an Indo-American Chamber of Commerce delegation of 16 business and

Three Puyallup, Wash., children dead in north Idaho crash Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA AP COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A sport utility vehicle went out of control and slammed into a pillar along Interstate 90 near Fourth of July Pass, leaving three

Fires Burning Across Eastern Idaho KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA The East Idaho Interagency Fire Center is working on three fires and are preparing for high winds Monday afternoon. The Crater Fire is located 20 miles

Trial begins for man accused of trying to work with al-Qaida International Herald Tribune - France At the meeting in Idaho, Reynolds expected to receive $40000 (EURO 29366.42) to finance the alleged plot, according to court documents.

Interstate 84 reopens near Idaho-Utah border KTVB - Boise,ID,USA Idaho State Police say Interstate 84 near the Idaho-Utah border has been reopened between mile posts 253 and 263. Motorists are advised to use caution due

Monday, June 25, 2007

Idaho News Roundup June 26

Idaho Attorney General's Special Honor KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Idaho's Attorney General made history this week, elected as the President of the National Association of Attorneys Generals

Southwest Idaho cities looking to retain identities Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA NAMPA, Idaho - City planners in southwest Idaho are working to merge the growing cities of Nampa and Caldwell while holding onto each community's unique

N. Idaho city plans to start running shuttles between popular areas KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - June 24, 2007 4:44 PM ET COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - They aren't exactly the streetcars desired, but the northernIdaho city of Coeur d'Alene is still

Boise Idaho Real Estate Boise has many things to offer anyone. Families, college students, or business people. Whatever your case might be, Boise, Idaho real estate has something for you...

Expensive tests needed to help solve old murder cases in E. Idaho Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA POCATELLO, Idaho - A sheriff in eastern Idaho working on the nearly 30-year-old homicide cases of two girls from this city said authorities have new

E. Idaho Simplot plant putting phosphorus in Portneuf River Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA POCATELLO, Idaho - A JR Simplot Co. fertilizer plant on the edge of this eastern Idaho city is the main source of phosphorus being put into the Portneuf

Idaho Falls Police Department Online KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA The Idaho Falls Police Department is the first Police Department in the state of Idaho to make this service available. You can search for the report with

N. Idaho couple accused of selling their painkillers Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA SANDPOINT, Idaho - A northern Idaho couple is accused of selling their prescription painkillers and have each been charged with one count of delivery of a

Strong winds thwart efforts to contain south Idaho brush fire KXLY - Spokane,WA,USA AP BOISE, IDAHO -- Strong winds have prevented firefighters from containing a wildfire burning through juniper, sagebrush and grasslands in southern Idaho

Bad dog! ID dog drives car into river WFIE-TV - Evansville,IN,USA SAGLE, Idaho (AP) - Bad dog. A black lab named Charlie drove his owner's car into an Idaho river. As Mark Ewing walked home Wednesday evening after picking

Alcohol, lithium traces found in Idaho shooter Salt Lake Tribune - United States By Todd Dvorak AP BOISE, Idaho - The gunman who killed three people and himself in a shooting rampage last month had small amounts of alcohol, marijuana and

Friday, June 22, 2007

Idaho News for June 22

Man Goes for Pizza, Dog Takes off with Car Soonews.ca - Sault Ste. Marie,Ontario,Canada In Sagle, Idaho, driving into the sunset has

Did drugs influence Idaho shooter? Seattle Times - United States By TODD DVORAK AP BOISE, Idaho -- The gunman who killed himself and three others in a shooting rampage last month in downtown Moscow, Idaho

Crews battle SE Idaho fire The Casper Star Tribune - Casper,WY,USA STONE, Idaho (AP) -- A grass fire burning near the Utah border has grown slightly, but federal officials say crews have the blaze 65 percent contained and

Idaho's crime rate falls 3.5% The Spokesman Review - Spokane,WA,USA AP BOISE - A robust economy appears to be luring largely law-abiding new residents to Idaho, the third-fastest-growing state, as the crime rate declined

Larry LaRocco: Idaho's Jon Tester? Andrew Simon BlueOregon - OR,USA This morning I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Larry LaRocco, a former Congressman and candidate for US Senate in Idaho. Idaho isn't exactly a

Idaho calendar The Spokesman Review - Spokane,WA,USA "Thoroughly Modern Millie" - Concludes today, 7:30 pm, North Idaho College, Schuler Auditorium. Presented by the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre

Idaho Power gets good marks for bonds IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA Fitch Ratings has assigned an A- rating to Idaho Power Co.'s anticipated $140 million issuance of 6.3 percent first-mortgage bonds due June 2037

Idaho, Utah TV personality sentenced for child porn Daily Herald - Provo,UT,USA AP SALT LAKE CITY -- A Utah television personality, who also worked as a weatherman in eastern Idaho, has been sentenced to five years in prison on federal

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Idaho News June 13th, 2007

Petrol prices drop around the nation, but steady in Idaho KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - June 12, 2007 6:34 PM ET NAMPA, Idaho (AP) - Gasoline prices are dropping across the nation, but holding near record prices here in Idaho.

Supervalu trimming Albertson's corporate presence in Idaho KARE - Minneapolis,MN,USA Supervalu Inc., the supermarket chain that bought Albertson's Inc. stores last year, announced Monday that it's trimming its corporate footprint in Idaho's

Idaho 9-1-1 Calls Peak During Summer Months!Earthtimes.org - USABOISE, Idaho, June 12 -- National Emergency Preparedness Week starts next week -- and there is no better time for it. According to the National Emergency

Public Lands Council statement on Idaho court ruling Drovers (subscription) - Shawnee Mission,KS,USA"My family and our neighbors manage the rangelands of Idaho with the utmost care. Ranchers have made our living on these lands for generations and cannot

Construction Truck Set On Fire in Idaho Falls KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA A backhoe was also vandalized Idaho Falls Police say two young men were seen running from the area about the same time the fire was reported.

N. Idaho man arrested in attempted arson case KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - June 12, 2007 6:54 PM ET ATHOL, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested a north Idaho man accused of tossing a "Molotov Cocktail" at the home

Accused Kidnapper Turns Herself In To Police KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA One of the girls charged with kidnapping an Idaho Falls teen has turned herself in on Wednesday after being on the run for over a month.

INL begins investigation into fire that burned worker KXLY - Spokane,WA,USA AP IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Officials at the Idaho National Laboratory say they are putting together a team of investigators to look into the causes of a fire

Sun Road contract cuts out Montanans Columbia Falls Hungry Horse News - Columbia Falls,MT,USA Only two firms have reportedly qualified as prime contractors - HK Contractors, Inc., of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Kiewit Western Co. of Littleton, Colo

Tigers shut out Idaho Falls in Legion doubleheader Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA By John Derr Jerome tallied 11 runs in the first inning on the way to a 13-0 pasting of the Idaho Falls Rangers in Game 1 of an Area C American Legion

Idaho poised to shut down hundreds of groundwater users Idaho Business Review - United States by AP Farmers, dairymen and other groundwater pumpers failed to broker a deal with two Idaho trout farms Friday, setting the stage for the state to shut

Lured by prices, Idaho gold seekers find more fun than cash Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID, USA POST FALLS, Idaho - With gold hovering above $650 an ounce, interest in panning and prospecting for the pricey precious metal in northern Idaho's icy

Idaho releases peregrine falcons on Camas Prairie win Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA FAIRFIELD, Idaho - Four baby peregrine falcons, each squawking nonstop, were released on the Camas Prairie by state biologists in hopes they find the vast

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Idaho News June 10th 2007

Idaho company will put center in Edwardsville, add 30 jobs Phoenix Business Journal - Phoenix,AZ,USA On Wednesday, officials of the regional economic development effort reported that MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., based in Meridian, Idaho, had selected a site

Celebrities leaving property unclaimed in Idaho Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA By REBECCA BOONE And if she wants it, she'd better move fast: In just a few days, any unclaimed property that's been languishing in the Idaho State Tax

Phosphorous fire flashes at Idaho National Labratory Idaho Mountain Express and Guide - Ketchum,ID,USA By :TREVOR SCHUBERT The Idaho National Laboratory fire department issued an all clear at the Site's Reactor Technology Complex (RTC) laboratory on Tuesday,

Two locals compete in Miss Idaho Scholarship Pageant Ontario Argus Observer - Ontario,OR,USA BOISE - Twenty-four young women from around Idaho will compete for the title of Miss Idaho 2007 on Friday and Saturday. Katie Hafer, Miss Washington County,

WCA: Rural WiMAX Appears in Idaho xchange Magazine - Phoenix,AZ,USA By Tara Seals Start-up service provider Digital Bridge has launched a fixed/nomadic WiMAX network in Rexburg, Idaho, with plans to expand into southeast

Idaho state quarter enters circulation KTVB - Boise,ID,USA BOISE - The Idaho State quarter is finally entering circulation around the country, including in the Boise area. Banks and coin shops already are carrying

Gas Prices Remain High in Idaho KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA Gasoline prices are dropping across the nation, but holding near record prices here in Idaho. Those are the latest findings from the Triple A's daily price

Unemployment rate in local Idaho counties declines Ontario Argus Observer - Ontario,OR,USA According to seasonally-adjusted numbers provided from the Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor, the unemployment rate is 2.4 percent in Payette County

North Idaho Outlets Post Falls Shop outlets stores including Bass, Samsonite, Big Dog Sportswear, Factory Brand Shoes, Van Heusen, Welcome Home and more

Workers ho-hum about Idaho's first increase in minimum wage In July, Idaho will begin its three-step process to increase the state's minimum wage from the federal hourly rate of $5.15 to $7.25 in 2009, but the first increase from $5.15 to $5.85 won't affect many employees in Twin Falls as

Man acquitted of most serious charges in online date-rape case Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA Authorities alleged that in reality, the on-and-off nursing student, who also faces rape charges in Idaho, was a rapist who slipped something in his dates'

Idaho schools districts sue justices The Spokesman Review - Spokane,WA,USA By Betsy Z. Russell BOISE - A group of school districts took the unprecedented step today of suing Idaho's Supreme Court justices in federal court for

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Idaho News - June 3rd

Jury in E. Idaho shown photos of murdered girls' body Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA POCATELLO, Idaho - Prosecutors showed jurors photos of murder victim Cassie Jo Stoddart's lifeless body at the trial of 16-year-old Torey Adamcik, ... See all stories on this topic

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Idaho Steelhead Fans Celebrate Kelly Cup Win Fox 12 Boise - Nampa,ID,USA This victory makes Idaho the second state to win the Kelly cup twice and marks the end of what fans are calling an incredible season. ... See all stories on this topic

Aquatic plant survey begins in N. Idaho KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has started a survey to locate and map colonies of exotic milfoil in lake Pend Oreille. ... See all stories on this topic

Paddling in Idaho - 2007/06/01 14:17 Hey, Kayak & Canoe News - Zurich,Switzerland Re:Paddling in Idaho - 2007/06/03 19:39 There's not going to be a whole lot of water left in Idaho that late in the summer, but I'm sure you'll be able to ... See all stories on this topic

Carbon footprint too big? Move to Idaho Kentucky.com - Lexington,KY,USA Idaho emits the least carbon dioxide per person, less than 23000 pounds a year. Idaho forbids coal power plants. It relies on non-polluting hydroelectric ... See all stories on this topic

N. Idaho school board to consider limiting access to books KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) - A northern Idaho school board will consider placing restrictions on books after parents raised concerns about what their ... See all stories on this topic

More Idaho residents seeking food donations KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA NAMPA, Idaho (AP) - Organizers at food banks in southwest Idaho say thousands of people in the area regularly need groceries distributed by local charities ... See all stories on this topic

N. Idaho man faces sexual assault charges KIFI - Idaho Falls,ID,USA PONDERAY, Idaho (AP) - A northern Idaho man in Kootenai County has been charged with sexually assaulting a 60-year-old woman. ... See all stories on this topic

News Digest IDAHO Idaho Falls plans day- care licensing IDAHO FALLS (AP) -- A plan to strengthen daycare licensing standards beyond what is mandated by the state is moving forward in this eastern Idaho city. News from www.argusobserver.com - http://www.argusobserver.com/

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Idaho News - May 28th

Kelly Cup Finals: Idaho wins at Dayton to take 2-1 series lead Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA The Idaho Steelheads scored three second-period goals on Sunday and beat the Dayton Bombers, 4-2, to take a 2-1 lead in the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals in

Idaho town no refuge from violence of world Daily Herald - Provo,UT,USA MOSCOW, Idaho -- In the wake of a sniper rampage that left four people dead and three wounded, leaders of this university town called the violence an

Pika flourish in Idaho's Craters of the Moon, decline elsewhere Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA BOISE, Idaho - Across much of its traditional range, the American pika is waging a struggle for survival, its numbers and habitat diminishing,

Idaho mother of five kicks meth habit to impress kids

Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA POCATELLO, Idaho - It took three tries and a hard-won commitment to sobriety, but Meikel Sharp is finally getting her high school diploma.

Houston, Idaho's Historical Cemetery

KPVI-TV - Pocatello,ID,USA While many gathered at well-known and well-established events on this Memorial Day, Bryan Latham visited one of Idaho's numerous rural cemeteries.

Idaho Supreme Court Justice: Citizens too stupid to pick their own ...

renewamerica.us - Washington,DC,USA According to Idaho Supreme Court Justice Linda Copple Trout, ordinary Idahoans "don't know how to make a choice on who would make a good judge

Idaho Medical Suppliers Patient for Idaho Falls There is a new medical suppliers for Idaho and the NW region. There are many to choose from and wheelchairs and other medical equipment people will need...

Washington, Oregon and Idaho Real Estate Markets Make Top 25 Forecast

Fast Pitch! (press release) - USA Real estate markets in Washington, Oregon and Idaho composing the greater Pacific North-West have made the annual US Housing Predictor Top 25 market

VA clinic coming to northern Idaho

KXLY - Spokane,WA,USA AP. Senator Larry Craig says the clinic - expected to open in the next two years - means veterans in the region won't have to travel to Spokane for care.