Thursday, January 31, 2008

Idaho News 31-Jan

Idaho's two power-play goals sends Thunder to third straight loss

OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA BOISE, Idaho - Veteran Marty Flichel scored a goal and added two assists for the Idaho Steelheads, who scored two power-play goals to send the Stockton ...

News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - January 30, 2008 6:44 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A Boise man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the slayings of 2 roommates, whose bodies ...

ROAD CLOSURES: US 195 closed indefinitely from Pullman to Idaho ...

Moscow-Pullman Daily News - Moscow,ID,USA The stretch of US Highway 195 that runs from Pullman to the Idaho state line has been closed indefinitely due to drifting snow, according to a news release ...

Latest ID snowstorm keeps state police busy with traffic mishaps

Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA By KEITH RIDLER AP WRITER BOISE, Idaho -- The latest is a series of Idaho snowstorms had state police responding to more than 100 vehicle mishaps statewide ...

Obama picks up Idaho endorsements

Idaho Mountain Express and Guide - Ketchum,ID,USA Barack Obama is gaining momentum in Idaho leading up to the state's Tuesday, Feb. 5, Super Tuesday caucuses. Obama is the only Democratic candidate whose ...

Idaho developers hope to lure boomers in 'amenity migration

Jackson Hole Star-Tribune - Casper,WY,USA AP News By JOHN MILLER AP writer Wednesday, January 30, 2008 BOISE, Idaho -- Salt Lake City developers have quietly acquired thousands of acres in ...

Idaho officials might cut more trees on state land

Jackson Hole Star-Tribune - Casper,WY,USA AP News By KEITH RIDLER AP writer Wednesday, January 30, 2008 BOISE, Idaho -- Timber harvest on state-owned lands in Idaho will likely increase due to ...

Idaho bill takes tougher stance

Jackson Hole Star-Tribune - Casper,WY,USA At present, only Wyoming and Idaho consider dogfighting a misdemeanor crime. But a strongly worded bill working its way through the Idaho Legislature would ...

Obama coming to Idaho to campaign

Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA By REBECCA BOONE BOISE, Idaho - Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is coming to Boise on Saturday for a public appearance, campaign officials ...

Idaho attracts Obama's eye

The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA You might call Idaho the 90-pound weakling of Super Tuesday. The Democratic caucuses in the Gem State are worth 23 delegates, a fraction of the 2062 up for ...

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Idaho News 29-Jan

Storms Hammer West With Heavy Snow

The Associated Press - BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Heavy snow pummeled Western states from Washington to Arizona, closing schools and government offices, causing widespread havoc on roads ...

Warren Buffett rejects Nuclear Plant in Idaho due to high cost

Sun Valley Online.com (press release) - Hailey,ID,USA Although MidAmerican says its decision is based on economic considerations and not on issues related to the suitability of the Idaho site, Shipley says, ...

Obama coming to Idaho amid tight race for Democratic nomination

KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama plans to come to Boise on Saturday for a public appearance ahead of Idaho's Democratic ...

Idaho governor to have hip resurfaced

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - January 29, 2008 10:34 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Governor CL "Butch" Otter was due to undergo hip surgery Tuesday at a Boise hospital. ...

Storms Hammer West With Heavy Snow

The Associated Press - The snowfall led to the collapse Monday of several roofs at businesses in northern Idaho, while avalanches forced the evacuations of dozens of homes. ...

Fairmont Tamarack: Idaho's First Resort Property With Five Star ...

Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA Located in Idaho's Payette River Mountains, Tamarack features a magnificent landscape of mountain, meadow, and lake that afford limitless recreation ...

Rocky Mountain Wolf Killing Rule Goes to Court

Environment News Service - USA The rule would allow the states of Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana to kill wolves while they are still protected under the Endangered Species Act. The rule ...

News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA BOISE, Idaho (AP) - State GOP leaders say they will likely consider a measure this year to close the party's primaries. Republican leaders say they feel ...

Exhibit focuses on Abraham Lincoln's ties to Idaho

IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA Dave Leroy looks through some of the items that will be part of a new Lincoln exhibit at the Idaho Historical Museum. Skip Critell, dressed as President ...

Idaho Power sets winter demand record

Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls,ID,USA By Matt Christensen Idaho energy users set winter record for demand this month when customers used 2461 megawatts of electricity at 8 am last Wednesday, ...

Monday, January 28, 2008

Idaho News 28-Jan

Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Advocates Storage

RedOrbit - Dallas,TX,USA By Carlson, Brad Storing more water in reservoirs would help Idaho better deal with drought years like 2007, state Department of Water Resources Director ...

Snow and ice cut power, close schools in Eastern Washington

Seattle Times - United States Thousands of people in Eastern Washington and northern Idaho were reported without electricity on Sunday night because of downed power lines on Sunday. ...

Idaho backs up top power ranking

Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA BOISE -- The issue is settled: The Idaho Stampede are worthy of being No. 1 in the NBA D-League power rankings. The Stampede's streak of 14 victories -- one ...

Youth vote matters in Idaho on Super Tuesday

Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA It will make a difference in Idaho as well. Since the Democratic caucus in Idaho is February 5th, here is a brief explanation of what happens at this event ...

Idaho out-swims BSU

Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA 26 against the University of Idaho, but finished closely behind the Vandals with a final score of 162.50 - 131.50. Although they did not bring home a win, ...

Idaho Dance Theatre

Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA These dancers (3 male and 7 female) constitute the Idaho Dance Theatre. Not all performed in "Big Top," the final of four acts, which started with swirling ...

Northern Arizona vs. Idaho State Recap, January 27, 2008

ESPN - USA AP POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) -- Demetrius Monroe scored off an offensive rebound with 7.5 seconds left, helping Idaho State overcome an 11-point second-half ...

Recap: Idaho State vs. Northern Ariz

Kansas City Star - MO,USA By Sports Network Amorrow Morgan scored 21 points as the Idaho State Bengals came back to defeat the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks, 69-67, ...

Idaho St. 69, N. Arizona 67

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - January 27, 2008 9:24 PM ET POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - Demetrius Monroe stole a pass and put back a blocked shot in the waning seconds to give Idaho State ...

Idaho Falls Intersection Is Proving Problomatic But For Drivers

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA There's a light in Idaho Falls that's causing problems for drivers. The left turn light at the intersection of Anderson road and Yellowstone Highway has ...

Idaho News 28-Jan

Condors continue unbeaten streak, but fall in shootout to Idaho, 4-3

OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI,USA The Bakersfield Condors lost to the Idaho Steelheads, 4-3, in a shootout Saturday night in front of 6010 at Rabobank Arena in downtown Bakersfield. ...

News Minute: Here is the latest Idaho news from The Associated Press

LocalNews8.com - Idaho Falls,ID,USA AP - January 27, 2008 6:44 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A deal to buy Boise Cascade could be completed by the end of next month. ...

University of Hawaii burns Idaho, 58-53

Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu,HI,USA By Dayton Morinaga MOSCOW, Idaho--A disciplined defense -- and a disciplined Matt Gibson -- led the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team to a 58-53 ...

Smith leads Rainbow Wahine over Idaho

Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu,HI,USA By Leila Wai The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team took care of the ball up high and down low to beat Idaho, 68-53, in a Western Athletic ...

Weekly Skiing Column: A perfect weekend in Idaho

Daily Breeze - Torrance,CA,USA By Bob Cox, Correspondent McCALL, Idaho - One of the airline magazines runs a recurring feature about "Three Perfect Days," in a destination resort. ...

Recap: Idaho vs. Hawaii

Kansas City Star - MO,USA By Sports Network Matt Gibson scored 16 points to lead the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors to a 58-53 victory over the Idaho Vandals in Western Athletic Conference ...

Hawai`i Holds Off Idaho, 58-53

UH Athletics - HI,USA MOSCOW, Idaho - The University of Hawaii men's basketball team earned a hard-fought road win, edging Idaho, 58-53, Saturday night at the Cowan Spectrum. ...

Women's Basketball Never Surrenders Lead in Victory Over Idaho

UH Athletics - HI,USA HONOLULU - The University of Hawai'i women's basketball team jumped out to an early lead against Idaho and never looked back Saturday night at the Stan ...

Idaho for Obama celebrates SC victory

KBCI CBS 2 - Boise,ID,USA By Adam Rodriguez Senator Obama's big win in South Carolina Saturday had his supporters estatic here in Idaho. Saturday night, they got together at The Lift ...

Hawaii vs. Idaho Recap, January 26, 2008

ESPN - USA AP MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) -- Matt Gibson scored 16 points off the bench as Hawaii beat Idaho 58-53 Saturday. Jordan Brooks finished with a game-high 17 points ...