News 2008-06-01 Andanh.com

Meridian's public-private development, 'The Hub' aims to improve downtown Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
A $6 million, three-story, mixed-use building will replace a dilapidated building at Broadway Avenue and East 2nd Street in downtown Meridian.

Road closures, restrictions Sunday because of Ironman and J.R. Simplot's memorial (see maps) Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Planning on driving through Boise on Sunday? Might want to pack a lunch.

Have you voted for your favorites for the Best of Treasure Valley? Vote now! Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT

Check out our Class of 2008 page for stories, grad lists and more Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT

Family loses van in Boise fire Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Boise family suffers second tragedy in a month when van catches fire.

7:46 p.m. -- J.R. Simplot estate will impact Idaho for years to come Sat, 31 May 2008 19:52:17 MDT
J.R. Simplot was the wealthiest man in Idaho, but he may not have been worth the $3.6 billion estimate of Forbes magazine.

7:38 p.m. -- New development to transform Meridian block Sat, 31 May 2008 19:46:18 MDT
An idle half-block in Downtown Meridian is about to be transformed into a $6 million mixed-use development called The Hub.

7:10 p.m. -- Boise family's van destroyed by fire Sat, 31 May 2008 19:12:12 MDT
Saturday was a rough day to begin with for the Markwick family. It only got rougher when their van caught fire and burned to the frame in a parking lot near Franklin Road and Orchard Street.

6:52 p.m. -- Police believe missing teen is still in the Northwest Sat, 31 May 2008 18:54:39 MDT
Investigators are meeting with family, friends, teachers and others who know Saddie Elaine Julian, 14, of Boise, said Boise Police Lt. Alan Cavener.

4:42 p.m. -- Former Bureau of Reclamation chief dies in plane crash Sat, 31 May 2008 16:43:25 MDT
John W. Keys III, a former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, and longtime Boise resident died Friday morning in a plane crash in Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

10 a.m. Police believe Alabama man kidnapped 14-year-old Boise girl (with photos) Sat, 31 May 2008 09:56:56 MDT
Boise police are asking for the public's help in locating a Boise

Idaho Power rates go up, again Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Idaho Power's average residential customer's bill would rise to $79.62 in the summer and $74.07 in the winter, under a rate increase approved Friday by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

Travel often? Get in the fast lane at the Boise Airport Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Boise Airport officials hope the new "self-select" travel lanes through airport security will help travelers get through security lines more efficiently during the busiest times of the day.

Boy who collapsed on Little League baseball field returns to the team Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Justin McAfee has a device in his chest designed to prevent the heart failure that caused him to collapse earlier this month in Meridian.

8:40 p.m. -- Meridian gives mayor's daughter, three others $1,000 scholarships Fri, 30 May 2008 20:39:08 MDT
The city of Meridian has given Mayor Tammy de Weerds daughter, RoAnne, along with three other graduating seniors $1,000 scholarships.

6:10 p.m. -- Police trying to find 14-year-old Boise runaway they said is 'endangered' Fri, 30 May 2008 18:16:24 MDT
Boise police are asking the public's help to locate a 14-year-old runaway who officers believe may be in danger.

5:16 p.m. -- Street gang member will serve 37 months in prison Fri, 30 May 2008 17:17:39 MDT
Christopher Torres, 24, a member of the West Side Loma street gang who was arrested in Caldwell, will serve 37 months in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney Tom Moss said Friday.

5:04 p.m. -- Slow economy delays opening of Shops at Lakemoor in Eagle Fri, 30 May 2008 17:04:37 MDT
The Shops at Lakemoor project in Eagle is on hold, according to the developer.

2:29 p.m. -- State regulators approve increase in Idaho Power rates Fri, 30 May 2008 14:31:58 MDT
State regulators Friday approved several adjustments to Idaho Power Co. rates that will cost the average residential customer about $6.80 a month.

1 couple, 2 violent deaths, several lingering questions Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
An Idaho Statesman investigation sheds some light on the lives of Sue and Mark Newby, both of whom died mysterious deaths - one from a canyon fall April 4, the other from suicide May 7. | GO...

What's next for Simplot estate? Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
J.R. Simplot's personal fortune may not reach the $3.6 billion estimate made by Forbes magazine, but his estate will leave a substantial mark on his family and his own charitable foundation. | GO... Read about the life of J.R. Simplot Photo Gallery: The Life of J.R. Simplot

Family, investigators search for missing teen Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise teen was reported as a runaway. Now, authorities have issued a felony kidnapping warrant for a man she met online.

Plans progress for long-empty Boise lots Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A new vision for a prime piece of Downtown real estate is emerging.

Emmett students help raise funds for diabetes research Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
This spring, elementary students in Emmett inspired their neighborhood to give with a grassroots "Pennies for Diabetes" project.

Summer Q&A Series: Catching up with Coach Pete Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:29:35 MDT
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen isn't ready to declare a starting quarterback. He isn't ready to talk about suspended wide receiver Jeremy Childs, who is allowed to participate in voluntary summer conditioning that begins Monday and is expected to rejoin the roster officially when fall camp begins Aug. 4. He is ready for a little summer R&R, though, but not before answering a few questions as we kick off our Summer Q&A Series with local newsmakers. | GO...

Broncos get early commitment from California QB Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Quarterback Joe Southwick already has an answer prepared for any school that tries to lure him away from Boise State in the eight months until National Signing Day.

It's feast-ival time in the Valley Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Summertime, and the eating is awesome! Check out these food-centric events, festivals and gnosh-a-thons around the Treasure Valley and beyond.

From Carrie, the girls to Mulder and Scully, summer is jam-packed with 'event' films Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Studio executives hope they've trained their audience well as the season of summer blockbusters arrives. From May through mid-August, Hollywood is banking on the idea that there is at least one movie every week - and sometimes two - that you simply must see. | GO...

Movie review: 'The Strangers' Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"What you are about to see is based on true events," warns a stern, ominous voice at the start of "The Strangers" - a voice that sounds eerily like the one heard during the opening credits of TV's "Law and Order."

Movie review: 'Sex and the City: The Movie' Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If the boys can swoon over the return of Indiana Jones to the multiplex, then certainly the girls deserve equal sentimental time. The new "Sex and the City" movie more than fills that bill.

Go do it: 'Blade Runner' Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Ridley Scott's 1982 cult classic sci-fi film "Blade Runner" has been released in several versions since it was made. The latest, "The Final Cut," was released on the 25th anniversary of the sci-fi flick, which starred a young Harrison Ford and was based on a Philip K. Dick novel. If you never saw the movie on the big screen - or have never seen it period - hit the Egyptian starting Friday, May 30, for your chance. It's rated R, so leave the kids at home.

Got gas pump depression? Spend the summer at the movies Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With skyrocketing gas prices, your ticket to summer adventure might be at the movie theater.

Go do it: Rush at the Idaho Center Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
To fans of progressive and classic rock, it's difficult to overstate the significance of consummate power trio Rush, which hasn't visited the Treasure Valley in more than a decade: The inspired song arrangements, the lock-step instrumental proficiency, the lost art of the imaginative, face-melting drum solo. Diehard fans of the Canadian act already will be up to snuff on the group's setlist for its "Snakes & Arrows Tour." (A live double-CD documenting the 2007 leg was released in April.) Let's put it this way: Even casual Rush fans should be thrilled with the group's mix of unforgettable riffs ("Red Barchetta," "Tom Sawyer") and modern creativity. Simply put, they just don't make bands like Rush anymore.

Hit the road and hear some tunes Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The lure of a terrific outdoor concert in a nearby state is enough to draw hard-core music fans onto the highways this summer, even with gas prices at $4 a gallon.

Go do it: Leann Rimes leads outdoor concert series Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
LeAnn Rimes' classic, beautiful voice will kick off the "Outlaw Field Summer Concert Series" at the Idaho Botanical Garden. It's easy to think of Rimes as that little girl with the huge lungs. "Blue," her first single, catapulted her to fame when she was just 13 years old. Or maybe your sense of time is distorted in the opposite way, and you now envision Rimes as sort of "mature" by now. In reality, she's the same age as current country-pop sensation Carrie Underwood but with a long, successful career already under her belt. Nowadays, Rimes has found a niche as a mid-level country star - she's been opening for Kenny Chesney on his latest stadium tour - and shows no signs of slowing. Rimes' latest album, "Family," which is based on her life, showcases a confident, versatile young woman who is comfortable in her own skin. And, man, can she sing.

Deeds: Grab your blanket and get set for some music in the sun Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Itchy grass. Searing sunburns. Overpriced beers. Shirtless buffoons stomping across your prized tie-dye blanket.

Sizing up the summer arts season Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Arts writer Dana Oland offers highlights of the upcoming summer arts season.

12:57 p.m. -- Opera Idaho hires a new executive director Fri, 30 May 2008 13:01:57 MDT
Opera Idaho has named Mark Junkert as the new executive director.

Go do it: The sounds and movement of 'Stomp' Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"Stomp," a combination of percussion, movement and comedy, returns to Boise. The show started in Britain when self-taught percussionist Luke Cresswell and actor-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, "Stomp" became an instant hit. It has been touring in various incarnations ever since. Doors will open at the Morrison Center an hour before the show, and those in attendance will be able to watch Trey McIntyre Project podcasts to get them in the mood for the evening's festivities.

Get ready for free fishing day Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Free is a tough price to beat, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is offering free fishing on Saturday, June 7.

Natural Wonder: Mom robin keeps busy feeding her young Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mom robin was keeping busy all this week feeding her young in a nest on Zimo's deck. It is like shes at the nest with fresh worms every five minutes. | GO...

River revival will turn the Payette into a huge whitewater boating party this weekend Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
This weekend will be a big one for paddlers in Southwest Idaho as the Payette Boise River Revival brings competitive and spectator-friendly events to the branches of the Payette River system.

There's plenty of summer fun for the whole gang Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The weather's great, the kids are on break and you don't want to go to work. Sound like it's summer? | GO... Got gas pump depression? Spend the summer at the movies

Get outside this summer Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Whether you want to hike up a hill, race a bike Downtown or simply watch someone else sweat, the Treasure Valley has plenty of summer events for active types.

Foothills Fever: Are you ready to test your stamina and mountain biking skills? Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If you live in Hawaii, you should surf, if you live in Aspen, you should ski, and if you live in the Treasure Valley, you should mountain bike. | GO... Stories, tips and more on our biking page.

Fish Rap: Silver Creek off to a solid start for trout Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Silver Creek fishing well is not particularly surprising. The creek is loaded with trout, and they have had a few months to forget what steel tastes like. But what might surprise you is good bug hatches are occurring, and the trout don't seem all that picky. I talked with the guys at Silver Creek Outfitters and they said the creek wasn't that crowded for the opener, and lots of people were heading back to their campers during the frequent rain storms. Those who fished were catching trout on PMDs, baetis and callibaetis. They were also getting fish on beetles, damsel nymphs, green drake nymphs, and a few other things. That sounds to me like hungry fish that aren't all that picky, which is the opposite of what you would normally expect from Silver Creek's trout. And to make the creek even more attractive, the famed brown drake hatch could start next week. The reason people get so excited about brown drakes is they make Silver Creek's trout behave like starving planters. The creek is flowing at its usual clear, slow flows, unlike most rivers that are swollen with snowmelt and probably unfishable for at least a couple more weeks. But one final word of caution: Unless you know the creek pretty well, don't go there expecting to autoload fish. Go there to experience one of Idaho's most famous fly fishing spots, catch a few fish and savor the whole thing. Even with stupid-high gas prices, it's worth the trip.

Gear pick: Get in balance with your trail food Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If you're a trail-snack or energy bar junkie, you're always trying new snacks or products.

Gear picks: Bike to work with foldable SwissBike Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Riding a bike, especially with high gas prices, sure can be convenient. No need to spend money or time at the pump, just pedal and go. But where do you store your bike?

Gear pick: Stop the bleeding with BloodSTOP Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Here's something that looks like it needs to be in every outdoors first-aid kit.

Sun Valley Heli-Ski to join Alaska adventure company Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The oldest heli-ski operator in the country and the largest heli-ski operator in the country are merging to become one epic adventure company.

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