News 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

3:11 p.m. -- Federal grand jury to consider criminal charges against Tamarack Resort Fri, 16 May 2008 15:15:57 MDT
A federal grand jury is meeting in Boise to consider criminal charges against the financially and environmentally troubled Tamarack Resort.

2:55 p.m. -- DEQ issues yellow air quality alert for Saturday Fri, 16 May 2008 14:56:38 MDT
Just in time for our weekend heatwave, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a yellow air quality alert for Saturday.

5:26 p.m. -- VARSITY EXTRA SCOREBOARD: Results from state high school baseball, softball Fri, 16 May 2008 13:45:44 MDT
5A BASEBALL

11:44 a.m. -- Jury acquits man who threw snowball at Boise Police officer Fri, 16 May 2008 11:48:36 MDT
An Ada County jury acquitted a 32-year-old Sun Valley area man Thursday who was accused of hitting a Boise Police officer in the face with an icy snowball in February.

11:13 a.m. -- Portions of Greenbelt under water as Boise River rises Fri, 16 May 2008 11:17:05 MDT
Rising water levels on the Boise River caused low-lying portions of the Greenbelt to be covered with water Friday morning.

2:20 p.m. -- Idaho Newsreader: Editorial slams Washington gov. for failing to land Areva Fri, 16 May 2008 10:10:54 MDT

12:51 p.m. -- Idaho peace officers recognized today for sacrifice, conduct Fri, 16 May 2008 08:52:30 MDT
Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across Idaho gathered at 10 a.m. Friday for the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial on the grounds of the Idaho State Police Headquarters in Meridian. | GO...

8:18 a.m. -- Get ready for record-setting temperatures this weekend Fri, 16 May 2008 08:22:07 MDT
Bust out the sunscreen, fill up the back yard kiddie pool, and get plenty of ice for the cooler because this weekend is going to feel like July.

10:41 a.m. -- Duncan guilty pleas likely to stand even if hes ruled incompetent Fri, 16 May 2008 00:45:40 MDT
Even if confessed child killer Joseph Duncan is found mentally incompetent to represent himself at his federal sentencing hearing, his previous guilty pleas will likely stand, legal experts say.

12:02 p.m. -- Forest Service requires millions in bond from Atlanta Gold Fri, 16 May 2008 00:08:10 MDT
The U.S. Forest Service will require Atlanta Gold to put up a $1.3 million bond before it allows the company to drill exploration holes for its proposed underground gold mine in the Boise River watershed.

2:03 p.m. -- Boise Police ombudsman offers advice for Spokane City Council Fri, 16 May 2008 00:06:27 MDT
SPOKANE An Idaho police ombudsman has some advice for the City Council as it looks to hire its own independent ombudsman: find someone with character and intellect who can work within the system.

Expect a torrent on Boise River Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Boise River users will see the volume increase five times what it was last weekend as water managers prepare for warm weather expected to melt snowpack in the high country.

U of I faculty, alumni say next leader needs vision Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
University of Idaho's next leader needs to establish a long-term vision for the college - and raise plenty of money.

FBI spent 2 years tracking fraud case Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:04 MDT
A specially trained forensic investigator spent about two years searching for patterns and irregularities in bank and mortgage documents before federal prosecutors indicted a Treasure Valley contractor and four others accused of defrauding a local bank of $1 million.

Crowd honors teen for saving boy's life Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Cole Valley Christian High School students honored Jessica Moncrieff as hero Thursday for saving the life of fellow student Justin McAfee.

Founder, former CEO of Boise Cascade Corp. dies at 87 Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Robert Vail Hansberger, founder and former CEO of Boise Cascade Corp., died Thursday at home. He was 87.

Police seek help in locating man who they say was driving motorhome Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Boise police have issued an arrest warrant for the man who they say was driving a motorhome on Broadway on Tuesday night.

9:38 p.m. -- Founder, former CEO of Boise Cascade Corp. dies at 87 Thu, 15 May 2008 21:39:42 MDT
Robert Vail Hansberger, founder and former CEO of Boise Cascade Corp., died Thursday at home. He was 87.

9:34 p.m. -- VARSITY EXTRA SCOREBOARD: Thursday's results from state baseball, softball Thu, 15 May 2008 20:46:12 MDT
5A BASEBALL

5:05 p.m. -- Boise police issue warrant for man suspected of eluding them in a motorhome Thu, 15 May 2008 17:09:29 MDT
Boise police have issued an arrest warrant for the man who they say was driving a motorhome on Broadway Tuesday night.

6:09 p.m. -- Merrill campaign issues challenge without telling Nancy Merrill Thu, 15 May 2008 15:53:31 MDT
Write-in candidate Nancy Merrills campaign is challenging House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star, to a series of debates, but someone forgot to tell Merrill when the news release went out.

3:49 p.m. -- Boise River to rise even higher than first predicted Thu, 15 May 2008 15:50:56 MDT
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation said Thursday that the Boise River will rise to 5,300 cubic feet per second on Friday, higher than the 4,300 cfs level it announced Wednesday.

10:26 a.m. -- North Idaho man says he killed wolf that attacked his dog Fri, 16 May 2008 10:28:06 MDT
MULLAN Idaho Fish and Game is investigating a north Idaho man who says he killed a wolf that attacked his dog. The agency says the killing is the first reported in north Idaho that involved a wolf attacking a domestic pet.

Russian Food Festival will have authentic Eastern European cuisine Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Borscht, pieroshki, pelmeni, vareniki, blini and other authentic foods from Eastern Europe can be had during the third annual Russian Food Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, at St. Seraphim Russian Orthodox Church, 872 N. 29th St., Boise.

'Klunkerz' is required viewing for bike geeks Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A bit of alchemy took place in Northern California when mountain biking was born in the 1970s. The documentary "Klunkerz," screening at The Flicks on Monday, May 19, tells the story of the sport's origins.

Movie review: 'Honeydripper' Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Filmmaker John Sayles has always moved adroitly among subjects, including, more often than not, politically or culturally charged issues, from the lives of the striking 1920s coal workers in "Matewan" to the march of development in a modern Florida town in "Sunshine State" and race relations in "Lone Star's" border town. Since the early '80s, the penetrating intelligence of his writing has been matched only by his sense of authenticity.

Movie review: 'Then She Found Me' Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"Then She Found Me," the directing debut of Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt, is less noteworthy for its erratic parts than for its atmospheric whole.

'Indiana Jones' set features Spielberg, Lucas intros Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Professor Henry Jones Jr. is offering a refresher course on his past achievements before you join the throng to see his latest, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which hits theaters May 22. The first three flicks starring Harrison Ford as the archaeologist with the outlaw attitude - "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" - arrive in new DVD versions separately and in the three-disc "Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection." Each film comes with an introduction by director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas (Spielberg confides that he wasn't too enthusiastic over Lucas' Holy Grail idea for "Last Crusade," while both discuss Spielberg's notion of making it a father-son reconciliation between Harrison Ford's Indy and Sean Connery's Henry Jones Sr. They also address the critical drubbing received by "Temple of Doom."). Other extras include segments on the melting-face effects in "Raiders" and the snakes, rats and bugs that gave the films their "ick" factor, plus a session with the women in Indy's life, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody. "Adventure Collection" DVD set, $49.99; single DVDs, $26.99 each. (Paramount)

Movie review: 'Return to Narnia' Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
More swordplay. More epic battles. More furry, talking creatures. Heck, there's even a brief return visit from The White Witch.

What Made Milwaukee Famous hopes to be famous Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
What Made Milwaukee Famous frontman Michael Kingcaid remembers Boise vividly.

Deeds: At Alive After Five, it's unfamiliar names, familiar good times Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
When Michael Bunnell began the process of chasing down performers for this year's Alive After Five, he was hoping for a cakewalk.

Local CD reviews Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Paul tillotson/the love trio

Go do it: Grove concert will raise awareness for new stage Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
This weekend's Green Expo will leave a lasting mark on the Boise entertainment Scene.

CD reviews Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
elvis costello & the imposters

Treasure Valley culture is featured in trading cards Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Two artists reveal their latest project: The Deal, a deck of artist trading cards and more.

Go do it: Cirque du Soleil goes under the big top in Taco Bell Arena Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
You don't have to go all the way to Vegas to catch a Cirque du Soleil show - Saltimbanco is coming to you. The acrobatic, musical show has been touring the world since 1992, and it has gone from humble big-top origins to taking place in bigger arenas (like Boise's Taco Bell). It's the oldest touring Cirque show, and as such, it's classic Cirque du Soleil - bright costumes, eclectic characters and high-flying stunts. The eight-show run starts Wednesday, May 21, and goes through Sunday, May 25.

The deal trading parties Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Here are places where you can build your deck of The Deal artist trading cards for free. The Jokers will be present and cards will be flowing. Start your collection and trade with others

Experience enlightenment at Eagle Island State Park Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Peace trees ... enchanted forests -it must be time for the Eagle Island Experience Festival. Prepare for a weekend of artists, workshops, music, food and more at Eagle Island State Park. The annual festival is heavy on family fun, and it also features a number of local and touring bands. See the schedule below.

Stomp slates Boise appearance Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"Stomp," a combination of percussion, movement and comedy, returns to Boise at the end of the month. The show started in Britain when self-taught percussionist Luke Cresswell and actor and musician Steven McNicholas created a show for London's Bloomsbury Theater. With percussionist dancers using everything from garbage can lids to matchbook covers to make intricate rhythms, it became an instant hit. It's been touring in various incarnations ever since.

Big flows are expected this weekend Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Whitewater boaters have to be prepared for big water and higher flows are predicted for the weekend.

What do you know about National Bike Month? Take a quiz and find out. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
May is National Bike Month, we're in the middle of Boise Bike Week and today is National Bike to Work Day. Did you bike to work today? Either way, take this quiz to find out how much you know about bicycles and biking.

Head to the waterpark for a hot weekend Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Looking for a way to beat the heat when the thermometer hits 90 degrees this weekend? Head to Roaring Springs Water Park, which opens for the season on Saturday, May 17. | GO...

The Bikes and Rec Alleycat race Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The folks who brought you last year's Pedal and Paddle ride and river float are at it again with the Bikes and Rec Alleycat race on Saturday, May 17, in Boise. An alleycat race, for the unfamiliar, involves racers - usually on fixed-gear bikes but not limited to - riding from checkpoint to checkpoint, not unlike a scavenger hunt on two wheels or an afternoon in the life of a bike messenger, but with the added thrill of competition (a better, more detailed description exists at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleycat_races). The event is expected to draw competitive cyclists, curious newbies and self-described "bike freaks" who aren't in it to win but just like riding bikes and celebrating Boise's cycling culture. Organizer Bart Kline said the alleycat is "less of a race and more of an expression of the impact that bikes and bike riding can have on mobility and enlightenment." If you think that's some sort of Eastern thing, far from it: The free beer after the event (21 and older with ID) speaks for itself. If that's not enough of an enticement, a host of sponsors have ponied up prizes to give away in a post-ride drawing.

Hiking the Oregon Trail is an on-the-ground history lesson Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
There are many places to hike, camp, or just drive and visit, along the Oregon Trail in southwest Idaho. | GO... Video: Hiking with Zimo on the Oregon Trail

Ask Zimo: It's easy to carry water for your pooch on the trail Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Lightweight water bowls make it easy to supply water for your pooch on the trail.

Fish Rap: Catch bass and more in Hells Canyon Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
One of my favorite fishing experiences is seeing anglers lined up and catching fish on the Hells Canyon reservoirs. Everyone from kids to grandparents are catching bass, crappie, catfish and more, and this is the time for it to happen. A warm spell is heading our way with weather expected to hit the 90s on Saturday. Those temperatures are bound to get things lively there.

Gear pick: Targets self seal after the shot, even with large rifles Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Champion Traps & Targets has new targets made with "DuraSeal," which is a non-metal, self-sealing material that allows bullets to pass through with minimal damage to the target.

Gear pick: Get a grip on your river throw bag Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Sometimes it's pretty difficult to get a good grip on a river throw bag, especially with the adrenaline flowing in an emergency.

Moose Lodge will host ParkCenter Pond derby Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Moose Lodge 337 will host its sixth annual kids fishing derby from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at ParkCenter Pond.

Prevent hassles with boat trailers Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Few boat owners or anglers with fishing boats think about their boat trailers until something goes wrong.

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