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2 p.m. -- Boise police officer injured in collision Sat, 03 May 2008 14:01:43 MDT
A Boise police officer was injured Friday night when a woman turned her car into the path of the officer's patrol car on Overland Road at Bird Lane, police say.

1:28 p.m. -- Woman dies in Boise County camping accident Sat, 03 May 2008 13:51:04 MDT
A 22-year-old woman died after falling 30 feet down a steep embankment into

UPDATED 8:55 p.m. -- Man, two grandchildren die in McCall plane collision Sat, 03 May 2008 13:49:30 MDT
A McCall man and two of his grandsons, ages 1 and 6, died after two planes collided at the McCall Municipal Airport at around 7:50 p.m. Friday, authorities said Saturday. A third grandson was rescued.

12:14 p.m. -- BSU men's basketball team signs forward Sat, 03 May 2008 12:14:46 MDT
The Boise State men's basketball program filled its last open scholarship Saturday when the Broncos received a national letter of intent from 6-foot-7 Sean Imadiyi.

11:42 a.m. -- No single-game tickets will be sold for Boise State-Idaho football game Sat, 03 May 2008 11:47:00 MDT
Boise State fans who want to attend the Broncos' game with rival Idaho this fall will have to buy tickets to another game to get into the Kibbie Dome.

Mexico gets U.S. go-ahead for consulate in Boise Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:06 MDT
The U.S. State Department approved a request by Mexican authorities to open a consulate in Boise, but a date or location has not been set.

Idaho jobless rate inches up in April Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
The struggling Idaho residential construction industry created fewer than expected jobs in April, helping push the state's jobless rate up to 3.1 percent.

Get ready for the primary election. Find your races, compare candidates in our voter guide. Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT

Human rights center will forgive, but it will prosecute vandals who caused flood Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:02 MDT
An official with the Idaho Human Rights Education Center in Boise said she will forgive - but not condone - the actions of vandals who flooded the center with a garden hose late Thursday or early Friday. The word "forgive" is the central element in a new mural on the side of the small building behind the Boise Public Library.

Teen accused of arson in Nampa house fire Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Nampa police and fire officials say a 17-year-old girl set fire to a home in the 4400 block of Airport Road Thursday night which caused over $50,000 in damage and rendered the home uninhabitable.

Teen selling magazines placed under citizen's arrest Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A Boise citizen places door-to-door magazine salesman from Kansas under citizen's arrest for illegal solicitation Thursday.

9:30 p.m. -- Trailer flips on side when semi driver fails to negotiate off-ramp curve Fri, 02 May 2008 21:38:26 MDT
The trailer of a semi landed on its side Friday after the driver failed to negotiate an off-ramp curve from U.S. 20 to Interstate 15, Idaho State Police said.

8:10 p.m. -- U.S. State Department OKs Mexican consulate approved for Boise Fri, 02 May 2008 20:14:12 MDT
WASHINGTON The Mexican Embassy hasnt set a date for opening its consulate in Boise, but Mexican officials say the U.S. State Department has green-lighted the plan.

5:22 p.m. -- Four people cited for buying alcohol for minors Fri, 02 May 2008 17:23:31 MDT
Boise police, along with the Alcohol Beverage Control Unit of the Idaho State Police, cited four people Thursday night for buying alcohol for minors, Boise police said Friday.

2:29 p.m. -- 2008 graduates: Send in your personal videos Fri, 02 May 2008 14:30:43 MDT
Say goodbye to high school, college or even kindergarten in style and share it online at IdahoStatesman.com.

3:43 p.m. -- Vandals flood Idaho Human Rights Education Center in Boise Fri, 02 May 2008 13:44:45 MDT
Vandals hooked up a garden hose to a water spigot right next to the front door of the Idaho Human Rights Education Center in Boise, put the hose through the mail slot and turned the water on, damaging the floor, furniture and interior contents of the building. | GO...

1:33 p.m. -- Idaho's jobless rate inches up to 3.1 percent in April Fri, 02 May 2008 13:34:19 MDT
Idaho's jobless rate inched up one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.1 percent in April, the Idaho Department of Labor reported Friday.

12:46 p.m. -- Boise police make multiple arrests at two Bench 'drug houses' Fri, 02 May 2008 12:50:10 MDT
Boise police credit the public for providing tips which led to multiple arrests at two suspected "drug houses" in the Bench this week.

4:27 p.m. -- Rottweiler reportedly bites boy in the leg in Star Fri, 02 May 2008 10:38:29 MDT
The owner of a rottweiler who bit an 8-year-old Star boy on his way to school this morning was cited for having a dog at large in late 2007, the Ada County Sheriffs Office said.

11:21 a.m. -- Teen girl faces arson charge in connection with Nampa house fire Fri, 02 May 2008 07:29:12 MDT
A 17-year-old girl visiting family friends in Nampa faces arson charges after police say she lit the bedroom of a home on fire in the 4400 block of Airport Road on Thursday night.

10:58 a.m. -- Police to stage major training exercise Sunday at Boise Towne Square Fri, 02 May 2008 00:57:58 MDT
If you happen to see swarms of armed police officers around the Boise Towne Square mall Sunday night, don't worry. It is a training exercise.

9:27 a.m. -- District judge calls school funding suit 'a head-scratcher' Fri, 02 May 2008 00:30:29 MDT
Idahos highest court cant declare the states school funding system unconstitutional and then let it continue that way, the attorney for a group of school districts told a federal judge Thursday.

9:58 p.m. -- Campaign targets aggressive drivers Sat, 03 May 2008 21:57:09 MDT
Idaho State Police say they will join with the trucking industry and other agencies to stop aggressive truck and car drivers.

Henbest was the House health care expert Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Rep. Margaret Henbest, one of Boise's most senior lawmakers, is retiring after 12 years in the Legislature and colleagues from both parties say her health care knowledge will be sorely missed. | GO...

United Way of Treasure Valley announces grants Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
United Way of Treasure Valley gave more than $1.65 million this year to 50 community programs in 32 local agencies through its Community Impact project.

Idaho nonprofit center expands, gets a new name Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 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.

Training 'for the love of the sport' Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
No money? No speed? Who cares? Runners are always welcome to join the Boise Aggies, a local running club that offers free training. People of all different skill levels are welcome to join the group.

Idaho F&G proposes wolf hunting rules Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its proposed hunting rules for wolves and is seeking public comment.

Police praise public for tips that led to 8 drug arrests Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise police credit the public for providing tips that led to multiple arrests at two suspected "drug houses" on the Bench this week.

10:18 a.m. -- Boise resident puts Kansas man selling magazines under citizen's arrest Fri, 02 May 2008 13:34:46 MDT
A suspicious West Boise resident placed a Kansas man under citizen's arrest Thursday after the man tried to sell magazines without a license.

9:55 p.m. -- Centennial finishes 12th at national decathlon competition Sat, 03 May 2008 21:54:32 MDT
Centennial High School in Meridian finished 12th at the 2008 U.S. Academic Decathlon National Finals in Garden Grove, Calif.

Owner of dog that bit boy was cited in 2007 Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The owner of a Rottweiler that bit an 8-year-old Star boy on his way to school Friday had been cited for having a dog at large in late 2007, the Ada County Sheriff's Office said.

Canyon County ordinance would restrict housing for sex offenders Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Canyon County commissioners and a panel of citizens held a workshop Friday to discuss proposed revisions in the county zoning ordinance to regulate housing for sex offenders. One provider of such housing said the proposed process, if approved, would kill his interest in opening a group home in Canyon County.

No money to Burn for players Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Burn rookie Demond Williams received his first arenafootball2 paycheck on April 24 and had to budget the $205 he received. | GO... • How some Burn players spend their money • Burn will take on Stockton while wearing pink uniforms

Murphy: What are the most exciting two minutes in sports? Not the Derby Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Kentucky Derby bills itself as the "most exciting two minutes in sports." Really?

Centennial, Eagle softball secure state berths Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Top-seeded Eagle and sixth-seeded Centennial earned state tournament berths with wins Friday night in the 5A District Three softball tournament.

Boise State track and field sets two school records Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State track and field team set two school records in the Bronco Twilight meet Friday at Bronco Stadium.

Sarah in Charge wins first Les Bois race Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Sarah in Charge lived up to her name Friday night during the first horse race of the season at Les Bois Park.

Hamilton signs with team, will try to qualify for Indy 500 Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho race car driver Davey Hamilton has signed with Vision Racing and will attempt to qualify for the Indy 500 this month.

Burn will take on Stockton while wearing pink uniforms Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Burn will wear pink uniforms for their home game against Stockton on Saturday. Kickoff is 7:10 p.m. at Qwest Arena.

Friday, May 2, varsity extra scoreboard Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Idaho men's basketball team adds two players to the fold Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho men's basketball coach Don Verlin added a pair of players Friday as guard Kashif Watson and forward Brandon Wiley signed national letters of intent.

Borah's Waybright soars to pole vault win Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Borah High pole vaulter Theresa Waybright soared to new heights, Eagle sprinter Logan Watts discovered a new gear and a pair of 800 runners established statewide benchmarks Friday to highlight a track meet featuring Borah, Eagle, Centennial and Vallivue at Meridian.

Locals make their Kentucky Derby picks Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
We asked people involved with horse racing at Les Bois Park for their picks for Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Here are their choices:

How some Burn players spend their paychecks Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Here is how some of the Boise Burn football players spent the $250 they earned for their April 19 victory over Tri-Cities:

Injuries take a toll on Mountain View baseball team Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mountain View High pitcher Todd Griffiths has been one of the top pitchers in the 5A SIC despite a lingering knee injury.

New addition sparks Columbia distance runners Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Barak Watson didn't know what he was getting into, and Columbia High track and field coaches didn't know exactly what they were getting when the home-schooled junior joined the Wildcats in March.

Centennial softball upsets Mountain View in 5A SIC Tournament Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Centennial survived a seventh-inning scare and upset Mountain View 4-2 in eight innings in the first round of the 5A District Three softball tournament at Centennial High.

Idaho's working population grows older as boomers move toward retirement Fri, 02 May 2008 13:53:38 MDT
Idahos working-age population continued growing older in 2007 as baby-boomers moved steadily toward retirement, the Idaho Department of Labor reported Friday.

Workforce council to discuss how to enhance Idaho's labor pool Fri, 02 May 2008 11:33:59 MDT
The Idaho Workforce Development Council will meet Thursday in Twin Falls to discuss strategy and set goals for enhancing the states labor pool.

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