News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

2:55 p.m. -- BBB warns residents of traveling paving scam in Treasure Valley area Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:58:23 MDT
The Better Business Bureau is warning Treasure Valley residents to beware of a traveling paving scam sweeping through the area.

1:11 p.m. -- Boise police: Alcohol was involved in two traffic accidents near Overland Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:16:15 MDT
Boise police say it appears alcohol was a factor in two traffic crashes near Overland Road since midnight Monday one which injured a motorcyclist and the other which caused significant property damage to the lawns of several homes.

11 a.m. -- Boise police visit homes to help protect domestic abuse victims Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:09:19 MDT
Boise Police Detective Matt Brechwald realizes it is impossible to prevent all domestic violence in the community -- especially since so many cases of family violence go unreported.

3:11 p.m. -- Salmonella food poisoning linked to uncooked tomatoes reported in Idaho Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:38:25 MDT
The health district that includes Canyon County is investigating a case of salmonella, but officials were uncertain Tuesday afternoon whether it was related to an outbreak linked to raw tomatoes reported earlier Tuesday in nine states, including Idaho.

9:27 a.m. -- J.R. Simplot's hat still missing from memorial service Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:29:23 MDT
The Sunday afternoon memorial service at Qwest Arena paid tribute to J.R. Simplot and started its own mini-mystery -- the whereabouts of the spud magnate's signature hat.

7:36 a.m. -- Next chance for sunny skies will be Thursday Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:37:14 MDT
Treasure Valley residents will see rain showers on and off Tuesday, with a high temperature reaching only 62, according to the National Weather Service.

11:15 a.m. -- Power restored to commercial customers near Boise airport Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:48:27 MDT
Power was restored to about 335 customers Tuesday morning in the area around Broadway Avenue and Interstate 84 in Boise.

10:54 a.m. -- Boise mayor talks about whitewater park, detox center, streetcar Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:39:42 MDT
Boise Mayor David Bieter announced a $1 million pledge from the Neef family to develop a whitewater park on the Boise River, plus more details on a new regional community detox center and a streetcar system. | GO...

1:30 p.m. -- Dunn, Divac and Heuga to be inducted into Humanitarian Hall of Fame Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:31:23 MDT
NFL running back Warrick Dunn, former NBA player Vlade Divac and former Olympic skier Jimmy Heuga make up the 2008 induction class for the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, the Boise-based organization announced Tuesday.

10:12 a.m. -- Author David Sedaris will be in Boise on June 25 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:14:26 MDT
Author and humorist David Sedaris is coming to Boise on June 25 to promote his new book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

$4 gas: It's coming to Idaho Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Idaho gas prices are expected to top the $4-a-gallon mark this week, an industry expert said Monday.

Boise lawyers in 9/11 case fly to Gitmo Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Boise lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay flew to Guantanamo Monday to meet the man they hope accepts them as a client - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Boise girl found in Washington Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Investigation continues to determine what charges an alabama man faces after meeting a Boise girl and taking her to a remote campground in Washington.

Nampa Library board votes to ban explicit books, again Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Two controversial books with graphic sexual illustrations will stay off the shelves of the Nampa Public Library, and similar materials won't be added to the shelves in the future, according to a 3-2 vote of the library board Monday.

Mortimer's restaurant will close after 8 years Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Mortimer's will close its doors on Saturday, June 21, after an eight-year run.

Teens' anti-drug video wins an award for its positive message Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Drama students at Pathways Middle School win recognition for a video on drugs and peer pressure. Now schools across the state are asking for copies.

7:40 p.m. -- Nampa library board votes to keep certain books off shelves, limit movie selec Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:42:27 MDT
Two controversial books with graphic sexual illustrations will stay off the shelves of the Nampa Public Library, and similar materials won't be added to the shelves in the future.

4:56 p.m. -- Minimum wage will increase July 24 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:58:39 MDT
A 70 cents an hour increase in the federal minimum wage on July 24 will provide a mid-summer boost of up to 12 percent in the paychecks of tens of thousands of low-paid Idaho workers.

4:55 p.m. -- Minimum custody DOC inmate reported missing from facility (with photo) Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:34 MDT
A minimum custody inmate has escaped from South Idaho Correctional Institution south of Boise, the Idaho Department of Correction said Monday.

4:51 p.m. -- Mortimer's restaurant to close June 21 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:17 MDT
Mortimer's will close its doors on Saturday, June 21, after an eight-year

4:41 p.m. -- Boise lawyers arrive at Guantanamo Bay to defend accused 9/11 mastermind Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:47:18 MDT
Boise lawyers David Nevin and Scott McKay were to arrive at Guantanamo today

2:35 p.m. -- Idaho gas prices expected to hit $4 a gallon this week Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:37:36 MDT
Idaho average gasoline price is expected to break the psychologically significant $4-a-gallon barrier this week, siphoning off more of the consumers disposable income that would ordinarily be spent in other sectors of the economy, according to industry observers.

10:49 a.m. -- Ada County seeks Planning and Zoning Commission volunteer Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:51:47 MDT
The board of Ada County commissioners is looking for a volunteer to fill a vacancy on the Ada County Planning and Zoning Commission.

10:26 a.m. -- Idaho targets fetal alcohol syndrome with warning stickers Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:30:23 MDT
Idaho state Rep. Liz Chavez tried unsuccessfully for two years to get legislation passed to warn about the risks of fetal alcohol syndrome wherever liquor is sold in Idaho, but now its happening anyway.

Mountain Cove senior celebrates graduation, reflects on her loss Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Rhiannon Perryman's been a rodeo princess and a varsity basketball player. She's also been practically homeless after her parents were killed in a car accident. But on Tuesday, the Boise 18-year-old will graduate from Mountain Cove High School, the Boise School District's alternative program. | GO...

Washington prepares for wolves' return Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
After 70 years of silence, the gray wolf's distinctive howl could be making a comeback in Eastern Washington.

Arizona cornerback commits to Broncos Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Cornerback Ebo Makinde was so impressed with the coaches and program at Boise State that he gave the Broncos an oral commitment last week sight unseen.

Head out to Stanley for guided wildflower walks this month Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Wildflower walks are scheduled in the Stanley area.

Dr. Collins: The only way to prevent tetanus is to get your shots Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Camping and hiking may seem like serene activities but there's always a chance to become infected with tetanus

State of Boise speech comes early this year Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
For the second time in nine months, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter will lay out the city's accomplishments, goals and some good news during a state of the city address Tuesday morning.

2:57 p.m. -- Free seating available for Boise mayor's State of the City address Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:02:13 MDT
Free seating is available to the public for Boise Mayor Dave Bieters State of the City address on Tuesday, June 3, at the Boise Centre on The Grove, 850 W. Front St.

2:33 p.m. -- Boise man arrested after police find child pornography on his computer Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:07:06 MDT
A 22-year-old Boise man is charged with sexual exploitation of a child after police found multiple images and video of child pornography on his home computer, according to police.

Merritt fails to qualify for U.S. Open Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Former Boise State golfer Troy Merritt came up short Monday in his bid to qualify for the U.S. Open.

High school spring all-conference awards Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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High school news and notes Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Centennial senior Michelle Balliett signed a national letter of intent to play softball for Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kan.

8:06 p.m. -- Merritt falls short in Open qualifier Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:06:46 MDT
Former Boise State golfer Troy Merritt came up short Monday in his bid to qualify for the U.S. Open.

4:48 p.m. -- Running back commits to play for Boise State football team Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:50:37 MDT
Running back Malcolm Johnson of Barlow High in Gresham, Ore., has committed to play for the Boise State football team, The Oregonian newspaper reported on its Web site Monday.

Boise High's McDonald named Idaho's Gatorade player of year Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise High baseball player Sean McDonald was named the Gatorade Idaho Baseball Player of the Year, which is given to the top high school player in the state each year and recognizes athletic excellence, high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character on and off the field.

9:45 p.m. -- Final Idaho high school track and field top 10 Wed, 28 May 2008 21:45:14 MDT
This final performance list for the 2008 season was compiled using track and field results gathered by the Idaho Statesman.

1:20 p.m. -- Seminar for low-paid employees canceled Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:23:25 MDT
A free seminar designed to boost the income of low-paid employees without any extra cost to the employers has been canceled.

Lotterman: We can afford to fund ag research - in fact, we can't afford not to Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Prices of basic foods like rice and wheat have risen rapidly around the world. This refocuses attention on two related policy questions long thought important but largely ignored recently: Should government fund agricultural research? What should wealthy nations do to increase food production in poor countries?

Our View: Convention center should be gateway to Boise Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The latest Boise convention center proposal is getting good advance reviews - but we want to take a close look at the details.

David Archibald-Seiffer: School's students and teachers garner numerous honors Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
From a small-scale start in 1998, through a decade of development, Timberline High School in Southeast Boise has gained city, state and national recognition for its scholastic accomplishments.

Other Voices Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Clintons Idaho math

Letters to the Editor Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Asleep at the wheel? I live near the river at the east end of Boise and have to take issue with the way our dam operators have managed the Boise River flows this spring. Since early spring, flows had been kept very low until recent warm weather has caused the river flows to jump from 800 cfs to 7,000 cfs (approaching flood stage). This apparently needed to happen because our dams were reaching their capacity. Fortunately, cool weather has recently arrived, so we may avoid serious flood damage.

'Liberty Let's Roll' will take an 8-foot sculpture on a mission to inspire the masses Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Five ways to contribute to 'Liberty Let's Roll,' a grassroots tour that will take local visionaries and an 8-foot sculpture of Lady Liberty on a coast-to-coast mission to inspire the masses.

Writer: Daydreams may hold a good story Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
David Morrell, author of "First Blood" and creator of the Rambo character, has 18 million copies of his books in print. He comes to Murder in the Grove Thursday, Friday and Saturday. | GO...

Idaho history: College of Idaho's 1908 graduation nothing like 2008 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Those who attended Saturday's commencement exercises at the College of Idaho can hardly imagine how different they were from those of a century ago. The main difference between the two occasions was that the class of 1908 had completed four years of high school and this year's graduates had completed at least four years of college.

Carolyn Hax: What to do when a lover leaves for less Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Dear Carolyn: I know this makes me look like a 3-year-old, but here goes. My husband of eight years and I had a rocky marriage almost from the start, so I was not terribly surprised when he left me for someone else. Here's the "shallow" part: His new GF is seriously overweight, lives in greasy jeans, has a bad complexion and long, unwashed hair. She has two children but never married, and lives off public assistance while working part-time at a convenience store. While I'm certainly not a 10, I'm a professional who works hard to stay trim and neat.

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