News 2008-04-29 Andanh.com

12 groups sue feds over wolf delistment Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Environmental and animal rights groups want a federal judge to stop Idaho and other states from managing gray wolves immediately, and to restore federal protection for the predators under the Endangered Species Act.

Former BSU linemen get tryouts with NFL teams Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Former Boise State offensive linemen Jeff Cavender and Tad Miller, both four-year starters, have agreed to NFL tryouts, they said Monday.

U of I president may leave for another school Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:03 MDT
University of Idaho President Tim White is investigating going to another university.

Off-duty officer charged with DUI wasn't put in jail Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Boise police officer cited for DUI not booked into the jail over the weekend because of a general "officer safety issue," officials say.

Judge: James Luna must serve at least one year for each year of abuse Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A Nampa man, James D. Luna, was sentenced Monday to at least seven years in prison after admitting he molested a young girl for nearly five years.

9:49 p.m. -- Hoping for a break on your homes tax assessment? Dont count on it Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:50:44 MDT
The assessed value on Kevin McIntyres home in the Boise Foothills has increased 106 percent since 2000, while his property tax bill has gone up 52 percent. He is starting to worry that he is being priced out of my house.

5:38 p.m. -- Jeff Cavender, Tad Miller land NFL tryouts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:40:10 MDT
Former Boise State offensive linemen Jeff Cavender and Tad Miller have agreed to NFL tryouts, they said Monday.

5:21 p.m. -- Saint Al's delays raises for employees Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:22:01 MDT
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise is putting off pay raises

5:10 p.m. -- Engineer: Boise Community Radio signal will be fine in Boise Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:11:15 MDT

2:37 p.m. -- Boise BLM fire crews suppress first wildfire of 2008 fire season Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:38:38 MDT
A campfire sparked a wildfire Sunday that burned about 30 acres of BLM land about four miles south of Swan Falls dam along the Snake River.

12:18 p.m. -- Officials ask residents to help reduce air pollution - even at night Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:20:00 MDT
Last year air quality regulators told residents to put off mowing their lawns until evenings during yellow and red alerts.

12:15 p.m. -- Nampa man gets 25-year sentence for molesting young girl Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:19:00 MDT
A 43-year-old Nampa man will serve at least seven years in prison for sexually molesting a young girl.

4:09 p.m. -- Environmental, conservation groups sue over wolf delisting Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:04:58 MDT
A group of 12 environmental and conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the decision to remove federal Endangered Species Act protection from wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains. | GO...

2:22 p.m. -- University of Idaho president considering leaving for another school Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:47:54 MDT
The University of Idaho says President Tim White is considering a position at another school. University spokeswoman Tania Thompson released a brief statement that says White has been approached by another university about a leadership position and that he is talking with that institution. White did not name the institution. | GO...

8:21 a.m. -- Meridian police look for whoever burglarized show homes over the weekend Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:25:07 MDT
Meridian police are looking for whoever broke into eight show homes over the weekend and stole appliances, TV's, and other items.

7:06 a.m. -- Get ready for more cold -- and possibly snow on Tuesday and Wednesday Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:09:03 MDT
Temperatures near 80 today in the Treasure Valley will make way for a rapid temperature drop Tuesday and Wednesday.

6:59 a.m. -- How well do you know the news? Take this quiz and find out Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:59:58 MDT

Are pine beetles adding to global warming? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Mountain pine beetle infestations are exploding across the lodgepole pine forests of Colorado and even north in British Columbia, and scientists are worried that the beetles - which may be expanding because of climate change - also are helping to accelerate global warming.

West Junior High teacher tries to save a bit of tradition Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:05 MDT
West is one of several schools closing this year as the Boise School District builds new schools. Teacher Jonelle Warnock hopes to save a piece of the "graffitti room" where generations of students signed their names.

Another man charged in connection with Meridian murder Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Twenty-eight-year-old John Joseph Green, charged with 2nd degree kidnapping in connection to the Meridian murder of Douglas Halpin, has been booked into Ada County Jail. A second suspect in the crime, Stanley Jackson Hahn, was booked on Friday. The two men were extradited from Bakersfield, Ca.

Duncan lawyer arrested on DUI and drug charges Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:03 MDT
One of the attorneys representing convicted murderer Joseph Edward Duncan III has found himself in trouble of his own.

Boise employees cleared to moonlight Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Two City of Boise employees must remove references regarding their city work from their private business website and submit a list of clients to the city, officials said. City officials were reviewing last week whether two city employees violated city rules by working at private wastewater treatment facilities. Officials found moonlighting work performed by Bill Duncan and Chris Linder and their company, Operations Management Consulting Services, does not conflict with their city jobs, said Vince Trimboli, spokesman for Boise's public works department.

Improving air quality won't be easy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Air regulators have new studies that show the challenges of cleaning up Treasure Valley air

Want to help clean up Snake River Canyon? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 to help remove trash as part of the Great American Clean Up event on the north rim of the Snake River Canyon.

Michelle Edmonds: What's your big read? Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
WHAT'S YOUR BIG READ?

Scandrick taken by Cowboys in fifth round Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Former Boise State cornerback Orlando Scandrick was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Sunday. | GO... • Tharp, Gore agree to free-agent deals • Clady ready to get started in Denver

Draft picks plentiful from past four BSU bowl games Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State football team has faced 34 NFL Draft picks - including six first-rounders - in its past four bowl games.Louisville, considered by some the best team the Broncos have ever faced, has had 18 players drafted who played in the 2004 Liberty Bowl - by far the most of the four bowl opponents. That group includes four running backs and two quarterbacks who played in the Cardinals' 44-40 win.

Clady ready to get started in Denver Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Ryan Clady took a tour of the Broncos training facility Sunday, posed for numerous photographs and chatted with coaches. His father, Ross, didn't leave his side.

Tharp, Gore agree to deals Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Former Boise State quarterback Taylor Tharp and offensive tackle Dan Gore reached free-agent agreements with NFL teams Sunday, the players said.

Dr. Collins: Push-ups are a great way to strengthen your triceps Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:14:26 MDT
Do your push-ups because your triceps are important in summer activities.

Construction will close some roads, trails in Sun Valley Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Construction has started on a new gondola at Sun Valley and road and trail closures are expected this summer. | GO...

Off-duty officer charged with DUI wasn't put in jail Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise police officer cited for DUI not booked into the jail over the weekend because of a general "officer safety issue," officials say.

Diabetes event to benefit local center Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure will come to Boise with a 12-hour spin-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 3, at Boise Towne Square mall.

Church, City Club to host health care discussion Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The City Club of Boise and Boise First Presbyterian Church will host discussions about potential solutions to Idaho health care issues.

1:50 p.m. -- Boise City Club to focus on solutions to health care issues Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:57:49 MDT
The City Club of Boise and Boise First Presbyterian Church will discuss potential solutions to Idaho health care issues on May 5 and 6.

Eagle Road repairs still ongoing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Repairs to the Eagle Road and Franklin Boulevard intersection in Meridian are scheduled to continue through 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Idaho Transportation Department said. A crash that killed a 16-year-old driver from Meridian damaged the sidewalk and signals in the area. While crews are in the area, the right-hand southbound lane of Eagle Road and right-hand eastbound lane of Franklin Boulevard will be closed to replace the damaged concrete base and repair the traffic signal on the southeast corner of the intersection.

Fire burns 30 acres about 40 miles south of Boise Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A campfire sparked a wildfire Sunday that burned about 30 acres of Bureau of Land Management land about four miles south of Swan Falls Dam on the Snake River, about 40 miles south of Boise.

7:10 a.m. -- Eagle Water Co. comments on city's purchase agreement deadline Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:16:14 MDT
A private water company that was mum last week after it did not extend a purchase agreement with the city of Eagle commented on the matter late Sunday in a press release through a Boise public relations firm.

Boise kayakers' Beijing bids fall short in North Carolina Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise kayakers Jim Wade and Kristin Bierle failed to qualify for the next phase of Olympic qualifying during the United States team trials in Charlotte, N.C., over the weekend.

Varsity Extra news and notes Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Two Treasure Valley athletes have signed national letters of intent to join the University of Idaho, Vandals track and field coach Yogi Teevens recently announced.

Baseball athlete of the week: Timberline's A.J. Work Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A.J. Work Timberline Baseball

Girls track and field athlete of the week: Borah's Nicole Nielsen Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Nicole Nielsen Borah Track and Field

Girls golf athlete of the week: Vallivue's Michelle Gooding Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Michelle Gooding Vallivue Golf

District tourneys begin this week Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The spring sports tournament season is quickly approaching, with District Three playoffs beginning as early as this weekend. Here's a look at when fans can catch the action:

Softball athlete of the week: Mountain Home's Nikayla Skinner Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Nikayla Skinner Mountain home softball

Boys golf athlete of the week: Mountain View's Tyler Kawahara Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Tyler Kawahara Mountain View golf

Monday, April 28 Varsity Extra scoreboard Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
SOFTBALL

Girls tennis athlete of the week: Boise's Courtney Sparks and Fiona Mok Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Courtney Sparks and Fiona Mok Boise Tennis

Tennis athlete of the week: Centennial's Rilee Moorhead and Tyler Oram Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Rilee Moorhead and Tyler Oram Centennial Tennis

Boys track and field athlete of the week: Cascade's Anthony Beskoon Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Anthony Beskoon Cascade Track and Field

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