News 2008-04-30 Andanh.com

10:53 a.m. -- Some Duncan secrecy urged: Prosecutors cite video, testimony by Shasta Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:55:09 MDT
The U.S. attorney for Idaho says the courtroom should be closed to the public during any testimony from Shasta Groene at the death penalty proceedings for confessed killer Joseph Duncan.

10:28 a.m. -- Animal control captures two of three dogs that killed lambs, goats in Star Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:19:19 MDT
Animal control officers captured two of three loose dogs early Wednesday morning after a Star resident said the dogs killed three lambs and some goats.

7:04 a.m. -- National Weather Service issues freeze warning for early Thursday morning Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:06:32 MDT
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Thursday morning for most of the Treasure Valley.

Find out where primary election candidates stand on the issues in our voter guide Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:00:03 MDT

EPA weighs actions against Meridian plant Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Meridian Wasterwater Treatment Plant is no longer under criminal investigation, but it still faces possible civil action.

Meridian police make meth busts Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Meridian police arrested two people on methamphetamine trafficking charges after separate traffic stops an hour apart on Fairview Avenue late Monday night.

Canyon unveils new programs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Canyon County commissioners presented their state of the county address Tuesday, unveiling a new approaches to providing county services and updating residents on several real estate deals.

Caldwell man Tasered after vehicle chase Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Meridian officers used a Taser during the arrest of a Caldwell man after a short high-speed chase early Tuesday morning that ended at Blackcat and Victory roads.

Mayor's daughter to plead guilty to possessing alcohol Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Meridian youth leader RoAnne de Weerd has decided to plead guilty for being a minor in possession of alcohol.

9:52 p.m. -- Friends and family remember Emmett soldier Maj. Stuart Wolfer Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:53:54 MDT
Choose wisely.

8:04 p.m. -- Land exchange that would have allowed access to popular Foothills landmark fal Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:09:42 MDT
A complex land exchange that would have let hikers and climbers access a popular Foothills landmark and created a lakeside county park near Kuna has fallen apart.

7:14 p.m. -- Matt Yost sues to get on ballot Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:15:46 MDT
A would-be Democratic candidate for state Senate is suing to get on the

2:47 p.m. -- Feds say bull trout to remain a threatened species Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:15:03 MDT
SPOKANE Bull trout should remain listed as a threatened species in the Lower 48, and some populations may be studied for additional protections under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday.

1:25 p.m. -- No injuries reported in house fire southwest of Kuna Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:15:12 MDT
No injuries were reported Tuesday at house fire at West King and South McDermott roads southwest of Kuna. The single-wide trailer home was reported about noon Tuesday, and when fire crews arrived was fully engulfed. | GO...

12:02 p.m. -- Meridian police arrest two people on separate meth trafficking charges Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:06:18 MDT
Meridian police arrested two people for methamphetamine trafficking charges after separate traffic stops on Fairview Avenue late Monday night.

7:33 a.m. -- Get ready for more cold weather today and Wednesday Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:35:51 MDT
A cold weather system was expected to bring rain, high wind and even snow into the Treasure Valley on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday.

7:22 a.m. -- Idaho 23rd in nation in first-quarter foreclosure rate, company says Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:23:18 MDT
Idaho's foreclosure rate in the first quarter of 2008 was 164 percent ahead of the same time last year, according to a survey released Tuesday.

2:42 p.m. -- Caldwell man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase in Meridian Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:15:58 MDT
A Caldwell man faces multiple charges after an early morning high-speed chase that began Tuesday in downtown Meridian and ended on a private lane near Victory and Blackcat roads.

Improving air quality won't be easy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Air regulators have new studies that show the challenges of cleaning up Treasure Valley air

10:15 a.m. -- Fund for Idaho seeks nominations for philanthropy award Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:15:12 MDT
The Fund for Idaho, a public nonprofit foundation, is seeking nominations for the Nelle Tobias Award in Philanthropy.

9:47 a.m. -- Friends of IdahoPTV funds new programs Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:47:00 MDT
The statewide Friends of Idaho Public Television board is setting aside $174,000 from its endowment to help fund four new television specials and two ongoing projects

9:21 a.m. -- Idaho Nonprofit Development Center expands, gets a new name Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:22:41 MDT
The Idaho Nonprofit Development Center is changing its name to the Idaho Nonprofit Center and is expanding to include nonprofit members from across the state.

9:12 a.m. -- New Ada County campaign tells residents how to prevent West Nile Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:17:19 MDT
Ada County officials are raising awareness about the dangers of West Nile virus as the weather warms up and mosquito populations breed.

Loved ones remember fallen Emmett soldier Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Friends and family remembered Emmett soldier Maj. Stuart Wolfer Tuesday at memorial services in Emmett and Boise. Wolfer was killed April 6 in Baghdad by a rocket attack. | GO...

Deal to open Stack Rock crumbles Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A complex land exchange that would have let hikers and climbers access a popular Foothills landmark and created a lakeside county park near Kuna has fallen apart. | GO...

Campground fees could increase Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Campground fee increases proposed for the Salmon-Challis National Forest

Foothills flowers are in bloom Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Theyre spicing the gray-green landscape of the Boise Foothills, especially with the advent of the big, yellow arrowleaf balsamroot, which is popping up all over. Arrowleaf balsamroot, above, comes in clusters on hillsides. Look closely at the petals of the plant that seems to always be facing the sun. Youll also see phlox, left, in the Foothills this time of the year but you have to look closely for the tiny flower. Any of the Foothills trails should have displays of some kind of wildflowers.

Boise teens' applications for city boards are due May 16 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:57:59 MDT
Boise teens who want to serve on city boards and commissions during the next school year must submit their applications by Friday, May 16.

3:54 p.m. -- Boise to host 'Homeowner Permit Night' in May Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:55:25 MDT
To celebrate National Building Safety Week, May 5 to 11, Boises Planning and Development Services hosts a special Homeowner Permit Night on May 6.

3:04 p.m. -- Fort Boise Community Center to begin summer hours Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:06:19 MDT
Fort Boise Community Center begins summer hours on Thursday, May 1.

Meridian wastewater treatment plant still under federal review Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:33:08 MDT
The Environmental Protection Agency has not concluded its review of the Meridian Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Police: Hitchhiker steals Nampa man's truck in Wyoming Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:07:58 MDT
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. Police say an Idaho man who stopped to pick up a hitchhiker in Sweetwater County was robbed of his pickup truck at gunpoint.

10:32 a.m. -- Horse with Boise ownership left out of Kentucky Derby field Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:32:41 MDT
El Gato Malo, a horse with Boise ownership, was left out of the Kentucky Derby field, which was finalized Wednesday morning.

Bronco men, women earn NCAA Tournament berths Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
In a season where nothing has come easy, it was only fitting that the Boise State mens tennis team had to sweat out its selection to the NCAA Championships on Tuesday.

Meridian closes regular season with shutout win Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
It was Senior Night, but a freshman, a sophomore and a junior guided Meridian High softball past rival Mountain View 1-0 on Tuesday to put a lid on the 5A Southern Idaho Conference regular season.

Timberline earns share of 5A SIC crown Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Some of the names associated with Timberlines recent run of conference baseball titles have changed.

Idaho Colleges roundup: Merritt leads, Broncos in second at WAC golf championships Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State mens golf team posted a second round-low of 294 (+6) to remain in second place at the WAC Championships in San Jose, Calif.

Tuesday, April 29 Varsity Extra scoreboard Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boys Golf

9:44 p.m. -- Idaho high school track and field top 10 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:46:02 MDT
This performance list updated through Monday, April 29 is compiled using track and field results gathered by the Idaho Statesman.

KTIK's beatdown segment with Caves and Prater - 04/29/08 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:34:33 MDT

2:01 p.m. -- Boise State tennis teams earn NCAA berths Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:32 MDT
Boise State's men's and women's tennis teams earned at-large berths to the NCAA Tournament Tuesday.

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

Home foreclosures more than double in Idaho Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idahos home-foreclosure rate in the first quarter of 2008 was 164 percent ahead of the same time last year, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Idaho company has record performance in last quarter Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
American Ecology Corp. Tuesday reported record operating and financial performance for the quarter ended March 31.

Scam alert: What to do if customer records are jeopardized Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
What do MTV, T. Rowe Price and the Veterans Administration have in common? All have experienced major data breaches.

Lotterman: Greed overrides prudence in auction-rate securities market prudent Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Im not sure what happened to the legendary prudent man, but if he isnt dead he must be lying in a coma somewhere. At least that would seem to be the case, from all the losers pointing their fingers at others for getting them into various financial debacles.

Your business community Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Job changes

2:53 p.m. -- State offers more information on foreclosures Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:56:26 MDT
The Idaho Department of Finance has turned out a brochure and is beefing up its online tools to help homeowners facing foreclosure.

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