News 2008-06-09 Andanh.com

5:52 p.m. -- Children's Home hosts ice cream social Sunday to thank the community Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:57:53 MDT
During the 60 years it was an orphanage, from 1908 to 1968, the Childrens Home Society of Idaho housed more than 2,500 children awaiting adoption.

Suspect shot by police is charged with felony Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Ada County prosecutors filed felony charges Saturday against a man who was shot by police after he was found hiding in a basement storage building near Village Lane.

Housing market a boon to renters Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
With foreclosures high and mortgages hard to get, more Treasure Valley residents are renting homes, driving up demand even as many larger unsold homes sit empty.

Popkey: LaRocco's call out of Risch is hypocritical pandering Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Larry LaRocco's attempt to call Lt. Gov. Jim Risch an elitist who flies first-class is dishonest, distracting and demeaning to voters, writes columnist Dan Popkey.

Murphy: College football recruiting season never ends (ugh) Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
In the doldrums of the college football calendar - when even summer conditioning merits front-page coverage -verbal commitments set the hearts of die-hard fans aflutter.

Rat enthusiasts gather at Rat-A-Rama (With slideshow) Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Pests no more. Rats and the people who love them spent Saturday at the Idaho Humane Society reveling in all things rodent at the sixth annual Rat-A-Rama

Caldwell police make felony drug arrests Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
An investigation of drug trafficking ended Friday with the arrests of Gabriel Garza, 53 and Maria Louisa Garza, 46, at a residence in the 200 block of Fargo Avenue in Notus. Both were charged with marijuana trafficking, a felony, and booked into the Canyon County jail.

8:39 p.m. -- Suspect shot by police is charged by prosecutor Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:44:37 MDT
Ada County prosecutors filed felony charges Saturday against a man who was shot by police after he was found hiding in a basement storage building near Village Lane.

7:15 p.m. -- For would-be renters, supply and demand is a mixed bag Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:21:48 MDT
With foreclosures high and mortgages hard to get, more Treasure Valley residents are renting homes, driving up demand even as many larger unsold homes sit empty.

7:01 p.m. -- The era of cheap power draws to an end for Idaho Power Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:11:23 MDT
Idaho Power Co. has ambitious plans to build new transmission lines, natural gas power plants, and wind and geothermal facilities to meet growing demand.

11:59 a.m. -- Caldwell police make felony drug arrests Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:58:04 MDT
Two people were charged with marijuana trafficking Friday as part of an investigation that started when police were asked to look into a May 14 assault, Caldwell police said.

Boise lawyer critical of 'show trial' at Gitmo Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Boise lawyer David Nevin says the government's prosecution of detainees in the Sept. 11 attacks is a "show trial" that will damage America's reputation as a beacon of legal fairness.

Craig, Crapo vote to delay climate debate Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Sens. Mike Crapo and Larry Craig voted against ending debate on the bipartisan Lieberman-Warner bill, which would cap emissions of carbon and allow cleaner companies to trade their rights to emit the greenhouse gas in an effort to combat global warming. The defeat puts the debate off on the issue until next year when a supporter of the cap and trade approach to reducing carbon, the main greenhouse gas causing temperatures to rise and the climate to change, replaces George Bush, who opposes it.

Boise woman surrenders in traffic fatality Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
A Boise woman has turned herself in to police after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in the death of an 83-year-old woman in November.

Police release little new information on shooting Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
A man who police shot after a chase through a North Boise condo was at a hospital with serious injuries Friday. Police say charges are pending against the man. Another man, Tim P. Phillips, was arrested at the scene on outstanding warrants.

Idaho can't restart the clock on No Child Left Behind Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Idaho can't restart the No Child Left Behind clock of its students, the U.S. Department of Education says. But Idaho is still looking for ways to give teachers and schools more times to get used to the state's new testing system.

Duck population explodes at St. Luke's (with slideshow) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Kandice Johns, a CAP at St. Luke's Boise Regional Medical Center, struggles

It's $4 and rising at many Valley gas stations Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A historic two-day spike in crude oil prices means Idaho drivers can expect prices at the pump to keep climbing.

10:20 p.m. -- One-vehicle crash on I-84 sends two to the hospital Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:26:40 MDT
Two people suffered minor injuries when the car they were in went off Interstate 84 near Gowen Road, rolled then landed on its top, Idaho State Police said.

3:45 p.m. -- Taylor Coburn's condition improving; 6-year-old out of intensive care Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:42:46 MDT
Taylor Coburn, the 6-year-old Sweet girl who survived a traffic crash that killed her father and two siblings, was moved out of St. Luke's Regional Medical Center Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and into the regular pediatric unit this week.

3:15 p.m. -- Alabama man formally charged with kidnap, rape of Boise teen Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:18:06 MDT
PASCO, Wash. -- Franklin County Prosecutor Steve Lowe decided today to go forward with charges against an Alabama man for kidnapping and raping a teen girl while federal authorities consider taking on the case.

10:07 p.m. -- Police identify one man involved in Boise police shooting Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:40:09 MDT
Officials said a man shot Thursday by officers with the Special Operations Unit during a drug arrest tried to escape by kicking giant holes in walls throughout the condo building he was in.

Era of cheap power is ending Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
As Idaho Power Co. heads into the future, one thing is clear: The cheap and abundant power that defined its past will become just a memory. | GO...

1,200 kids run in Capitol Classic Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
More than 1,200 children between the ages of 6 and 14 participated in the 26th Annual Saint Alphonsus Capitol Classic Children's Race, considered the largest children-only race in the country. | GO... • Photo Gallery: Saint Al's Race 1 • Photo Gallery: Saint Al's Race 2 • Photo Gallery: Saint Al's Race 3

Broncos add cornerback to '09 class Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen often says his players are the program's bestrecruiters.

Go to it: Go Greek this week Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
For two days in June, nearly 10,000 people converge on the tiny Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and its grounds near Bannock and 27th streets to dine and dance. The main attractions here are the spanikopita (spinach and feta cheese dish layered with puff pastry), the gyros, the dolmathes (grape leaves stuffed with meat), the baklava and the other Greek delicacies on the menu. It's only $1 to get in, then you buy food tickets to get the goods.

Food notes: Mortimer's will close its doors June 21 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mortimer's will close its doors on Saturday, June 21, after an eight-year run in the Belgravia building in Downtown Boise.

Go do it: The Emmett Cherry Festival Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Emmett Cherry Festival is nearly three-quarters of a century old, and while much in the world has changed in that time, the event's core - or should we say pit - remains the same. Celebrate the rich red berry with a host of activities from Wednesday to Saturday, June 11 to 14. Highlights include a children's parade on Friday, June 13, and a bake-off, pie eating contest and festival parade on Saturday, June 14. All weekend long, take in the carnival, games, entertainment and cherry-based treats.

Orr: Hey brewers, are you up to the challenge? Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise-area homebrewers get a chance to shine and compete against one another in the first annual Treasure Valley Homebrew Challenge. So far, 18 brewers have signed up for a shot at the title.

Movie review: 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
There's a spirit of avant-garde goofiness to the new Adam Sandler movie that sets it apart from his usual sophomoric work. Sprung from the fertile comic imaginations of Robert Smigel ("Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog") and Judd Apatow (the grand vizier of film comedy), it exists in a slap-happy parallel universe. In "You Don't Mess with the Zohan," Israeli commandos dream of styling mousse and blow driers, hummus is a dip served with eyeglasses, and Mariah Carey asks terrorists to explain Bluetooth.

Movie review: 'Priceless' Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Where would French farce be without mistaken identity?

Reviewer: 'Kung Fu Panda' is DreamWorks' best animated film since 'Shrek' Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
DreamWorks' "Kung Fu Panda" is a visual knockout and an emotional grabber, the best animated movie the studio has made since "Shrek." | GO...

Go do it: See i48 contest films at the Egyptian and The Flicks Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
From 6 p.m. May 30 to 6 p.m. June 1, contestants in the annual i48 Film Competition and Festival wrote, shot and edited short films from scratch, having absolutely no idea what kind of movies they would be making when the 48-hour contest got under way. Now, the product of that creativity in motion will be put on the screen for public viewing in local indie theaters. On Saturday, June 7, all i48 entries will be screened at The Flicks. Then on Sunday, June 8, the Egyptian Theatre will host the "Best of i48" screening and awards ceremony.

Free films all summer long: Movie Night in Meridian begins Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Ditch the DVD player for the summer and head to Settlers Park for Movie Night in Meridian, a series of family-friendly films from June 6 to Aug. 29.

Go do it: The rootsy Rev. Peyton (and family) play Alive After Five Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Reverend Peyton keeps it in the family. Along with his wife, Breezy, on washboard and brother Jayme on drums, the Rev pays tribute to the roots of blues -raw, front-porch, country-style music. It's a high-energy acoustic assault that young and old alike should enjoy, even if they don't have significant knowledge of blues history. "Bukka White. Charley Patton. Furry Lewis. Son House. That's where we draw our influences from," says the Rev, who hails from Indiana. Wear overalls, jump around and slap your knee a lot, and you'll fit in just fine. One last reminder to Alive After Five first-ters this season: Although the party still starts at 5 p.m., the live music fires up a little later now - 6 p.m.

Deeds: Idaho Center Amphitheater should upgrade and downsize Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With the occasional exception, greatness is not something we have come to expect from the Idaho Center Amphitheater in recent years.

Meet the guys behind entertainment promoters GSquare Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Most Boise concert fans have heard of Boise promoter Knitting Factory Entertainment, which is responsible for concerts this summer ranging from Lyle Lovett to ZZ Top. But behind the scenes, smaller promoters also book concerts in the Treasure Valley. GSquare Productions is one of those. The new company, operated by Darren Goldberg, 24, and Nick Weiner, 34, has two shows lined up so far: Too Slim and the Taildraggers on June 25 at The Bouquet, and the Gem State Jam, an all-day music and arts festival July 19 at Expo Idaho.

Go do it: In the name of freedom: Break Through Block Party Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A team of local visionaries is gearing up for a nationwide tour with an 8-foot interpretive sculpture of the Statue of Liberty by Garden City artist Irene Deely. From coast to coast over the next year, the project will display the image of Lady Liberty kicking high in the hope of inspiring people to break through the barriers to their dreams. If you want to be part of the action, attend the Break Through Block Party, which will give the public a chance to learn about the tour and contribute money. The event includes art, food, wine, local vendors, fire dancers, bands, a classic car show and more.

The festival's 2008 season Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
'The Crucible'

Shakespeare Festival opens with 'All's Well That Ends Well' (with slideshow) Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Shakespeare Festival opens with a rarely done play, "All's Well That Ends Well," a play that its hard to pin down.

Cancel a trip to the coast? Not. Driving trips can still be affordable. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Zimo has some tips for beating gasoline prices and still heading for the Oregon Coast or other vacations.

Salmon update: The run is coming late, but it's coming Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Salmon anglers, be patient. There's still good fishing ahead when the rivers come down, and fish are just starting to arrive at the Rapid River Hatchery near Riggins.

Bad news for chukar hunters Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Southwest Idaho's chukar population has taken a dive in the last two years due to harsh winters and drought, and it might take that many years for populations to recover if weather and nesting conditions improve.

Natural Wonder: Cinnamon teal at the Duck Valley Indian Reservation Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT

Celebrate National Trails Day June 7 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
For all those epic peaks you've bagged, it is easy to forget that someone put in the work to build and maintain the trails that got you there. The American Hiking Society's National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, gives you a chance to give back.

Go do it: That sound you hear is sprint boats revving up in Marsing Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The buzz of the engine. The spray of the water. The smell of methanol burning. That's right ... it's sprint boat racing time.

Getting your kids into backpacking Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Whether they're just getting started adventuring outdoors or ready for a bigger challenge, children can get a lot out of backpacking. Learn how on Wednesday, June 7, at REI.

Head to community pools Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise has six municipal outdoor pools, and all of them were set to open on Thursday, June 5. Here are the details:

Human rights memorial gets educational feature Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A new permanent audio tour feature is coming to the Anne Frank memorial in Downtown Boise Thursday. Visitors will be able to hear an educational program in English and Spanish, including voiceovers from former CNN news anchor Bernard Shaw and Cristina Aceves from Univision, at nine outdoor solar-powered stations.

Washington will prosecute man accused of kidnapping Boise girl Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
PASCO, Wash. Franklin County Prosecutor Steve Lowe decided today to go forward with charges against an Alabama man for kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl while federal authorities consider taking on the case.

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