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.

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,

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

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,

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

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