News 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

Upstart aims to topple Sali for U.S. House Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Bill Sali and Matt Salisbury are taking vastly different approaches to their campaigns for the Republican nomination in Idaho's 1st Congressional District.

Boise River flows increased yet again Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Water releases from Lucky Peak Dam increased again Saturday, the Bureau of Reclamation said. Discharge was increased by 750 cubic feet per second at noon and then an additional 750 cfs at 2 p.m.

Work center inmate flees group outing Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT
The Idaho Department of Correction is looking for a work center resident who walked away from a group outing in Boise Saturday.

Popkey: Scott Syme is a long shot - but a strong contender Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Newcomer Scott Syme is challenging Lt. Gov. Jim Risch for the U.S. Senate and, while outgunned, is making a good impression that could pay off in a future race.

Nampa Schools asks for $3M levy Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Nampa School District voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to pay more money to help the schools with education materials and technology.

7:20 p.m. Two girls die from injuries caused by accident that killed their father Sat, 17 May 2008 17:36:04 MDT
An Emmett man and his two young daughters were killed in a crash on the Sweet-Ola Highway caused when an irrigation pipe trailer broke free from the pickup that was pulling it.

4:31 p.m. -- Inmate walks away in Boise Sat, 17 May 2008 16:28:17 MDT
The Idaho Department of Correction is looking for a work center resident who walked away from a group outing in Boise Saturday.

3:36 p.m. -- Yellow air alert issued for Sunday Sat, 17 May 2008 15:35:15 MDT
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a yellow air quality alert for Sunday.

Atlanta Gold told to put up millions for cleanup Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:06 MDT
The U.S. Forest Service wants Atlanta Gold to put up more than $8 million in bonds before the mining company drills for new gold deposits in an old arsenic-laced mine above the Boise River.

ATF says Sali did not prompt it to scrap slogan Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
WASHINGTON - Federal agents no longer carry pocketknives with a specially engraved training slogan that enraged some gun and property rights activists.

Solar project could make The Grove greener Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:04 MDT
If the fundraising effort goes as planned this weekend at the Green Expo, organizers and community agencies will have enough money to build a permanent, solar-powered stage on the Grove.

Meridian officer injured in confrontation following traffic stop Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT
A traffic stop at about 7:15 p.m. landed a Meridian police officer in the hospital Friday after a passenger in the stopped car started a fight with her, police officials said.

High water covers sections of Greenbelt Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Rising water levels on the Boise River caused low-lying portions of the Greenbelt to be covered with water Friday morning.

Ag jobs plan added to Iraq bill Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:01 MDT
WASHINGTON - Sen. Dianne Feinstein has changed her tune about using Iraq War spending bills to provide temporary legal status for illegal farm workers, something she and Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig have wanted for years.

8:10 p.m. -- Man wanted by Boise police after motorhome chase arrested following brawl with Fri, 16 May 2008 20:18:58 MDT
A traffic stop at about 7:15 p.m. landed a Meridian police officer in the hospital Friday after a passenger in the stopped car started a fight with her, police officials said.

6:30 p.m. -- HP silent on impact on Boise workers of Imaging Group 'transformation' Fri, 16 May 2008 18:30:53 MDT
The fate of some workers at Hewlett Packards Boise plant is in question as

5:44 p.m. -- Famous Idaho Potato marathon course will be diverted because of flooding Fri, 16 May 2008 17:49:57 MDT
Runners in The Famous Idaho Potato marathon Saturday will be diverted around

5:42 p.m. -- Nampa's MPC Corp. could be delisted from stock exchange Fri, 16 May 2008 17:43:20 MDT
Once again, Nampas troubled MPC Corp. is in danger of being bumped from the

4:41 p.m. -- Nampa man found in bus storage compartment arrested on outstanding warrants Fri, 16 May 2008 16:43:22 MDT
The storage compartment of a bus didnt provide sufficient cover to elude Canyon County sheriffs deputies Friday afternoon.

Meridian woman's death still a mystery Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Just weeks before she died last June, Dee R. Lynn filled a suitcase with toys and headed to Russia to meet the orphaned children she was helping support. With that trip to Russia fresh in her memory, Lynn waited up to confront her caretaker about forged checks. That was the last night anyone saw her alive. | GO...

What's on the minds of graduates? Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Nearly 5,000 seniors will graduate from Treasure Valley high schools over the next several weeks. We talked to a handful of them about the life that lays ahead. | GO... • Video: Graduates talk about the future • 2008 graduates: Send us your photos and videos

DEQ downgrades air quality to yellow Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued a yellow air quality alert for Sunday.

Iraq War veteran vies for Sali's seat Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
District 1 includes the western half of Idaho, from the Panhandle to the Nevada border, including part of Boise. Term: two years ' Pay: $ 169,300 per year

Pool operators to learn how to prevent illnesses Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Southwest District Health will hold a workshop on Monday to teach pool operators ways to prevent water-borne illnesses.

Zimo: Now's the time for wildflowers Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Take a hike along snowline and see wildflowers

Volunteers clean up BLM land in Eagle Foothills Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
About 65 volunteers spent Saturday morning cleaning up public land in the Eagle Foothills, hauling away shot-up oil drums, old computers, a rusted pickup bed and other trash.

Seniors deliver Boise's first baseball title in 10 years Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise defeated Lake City 6-4 for its first 5A state baseball title since 1989 Saturday night at Borah's Wigle Field.

BSU men get a lift from jumps en route to title Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State men's track team jumped all over the competition - literally and figuratively - to capture the WAC Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Bronco Stadium.

Playoff stunner trips up Merritt Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State senior golfer Troy Merritt lost his bid to qualify for the NCAA Championships on the first playoff hole of the NCAA Division I West Regional at the Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash.

Saturday, May 17 Varsity Extra scoreboard Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Burn to play in Daytona Beach today Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Burn will try to get back in the win column when they take on the Thunderbirds on Sunday afternoon in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Eagle High brings home 5A softball championship Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Eagle High softball team has a long history of playing in the state tournament.

Eagle High boys win; Centennial, Caldwell golfers are medalists Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Eagle boys golf team captured the 5A state championship Saturday, holding on to win by one stroke after a frantic final day at Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course.

C of I softball team eliminated from NAIA World Series Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The College of Idaho softball team was eliminated from the NAIA World Series on Saturday, but the Lady Coyotes did earn their first-ever victory at the event.

Hyder's grand slam lifts BK to 4A crown Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Brock Hyder's sixth-inning grand slam helped Bishop Kelly defeat Skyview for the 4A baseball state championship at Rodeo Park in Nama.

Centennial High girls, Boise boys lock up titles Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise boys and Centennial girls brought home team titles Saturday at the 5A state tennis tournament, and District Three athletes claimed all five individual championships.

Hamilton sitting in 18th spot at Indy Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
INDIANAPOLIS - It was a stressful day. But Davey Hamilton ended it where he wants to be - in the Indianapolis 500.

Horseshoe Bend girls earn first district track title Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Horseshoe Bend High won its first 1A District Three championship in girls track and field Saturday, and despite dominant individual efforts from Cascade's Anthony Beskoon and Council's Curt Clagg, Idaho City waltzed out of Horseshoe Bend with the boys title.

Graduation day at BSU: Six degrees of Bronco Nation Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Saturday is a day where several Boise State athletes will take part in graduation ceremonies and earn their degrees.

BK faces Skyview for 4A state baseball title Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Skyview baseball team rallied to defeat Minico 4-2 Friday night and join Bishop Kelly - 5-3 victors against Wood River earlier in the day - in Saturday's 4 p.m. state championship game. | GO... • Boise baseball team keeps title hopes alive Download desktop wallpapers from the state baseball tournaments.

BSU men, Idaho women lead going into WAC track and field meet's final day Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Friday, May 16, Varsity Extra scoreboard Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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College of Idaho women's team drops two at softball world series Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The College of Idaho softball team lost two games at the NAIA Women's World Series in Decatur, Ala., on Friday.

BSU men jump into lead at WAC track and field meet Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Savvas Diakonikolas has been in the United States for less than two years and still doesnt fully grasp the concept of the WAC.

District Three tennis teams deliver on the first day Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
District Three teams dominated the first day of the 5A state tennis tournament, with local athletes claiming 15 of the 16 spots remaining in championship play.

Borah High girls defend track title; Centennial boys win Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Led by a barrage of victories, the three-time defending 5A state champion Borah girls track and field team defended its District Three title Friday at Mountain View.

Boise baseball team keeps title dreams alive Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The curveball: Tylor Pavel hit it and Sean McDonald kept throwing it.

BSU's Merritt closes in on trip to golf's NCAA Championships Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State golfer Troy Merritt is 18 holes away from qualifying for the NCAA Championships.

State baseball & softball roundup Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Boise, Timberline baseball still alive in state tournament Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise baseball team defeated Madison 9-0 and will face 2006 state champion Lewiston, last year's runner-up. Timberline knocked off Borah 7-4 and advanced to face defending champion Lake City in a rematch of last year's semifinal. | GO... Will the 4A baseball title game be an all-District Three affair? Download desktop wallpapers from the state baseball tournaments.

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