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

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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,