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Bomb squad defuses dynamite stick under gas line near Mountain Home Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:32:10 MDT
The Boise police bomb squad defused a stick of dynamite found under a natural gas line Thursday.

Weather warm, water not: be prepared for floating Boise River Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:59:08 MDT
The warm weather through the weekend is perfect for floating the Boise River, but officials say do it in a raft or kayak to avoid the cold, leg-numbing water. | GO...

Obama supporters say Idaho radio host made racist comments Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:07:48 MDT
An alleged racial slur against Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has sparked criticism against a southern Idaho radio station, with some in the community calling for the show to be canceled.

Norm Semanko's statement on his campaign to be Idaho GOP chairman Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:51:36 MDT
Sandpoint, Idaho June 12, 2008 "As I and the other Convention delegates arrive in Sandpoint today, I can feel the extra energy and excitement among Republicans statewide. It is in that framework that I today again renew my request that both sides of this leadership debate -- the Beck and Sullivan camps -- set aside their differences and join with me and the others in our party to close ranks at the State Convention.

Plans made to rebuild birthplace of Osmond matriarch in eastern Idaho Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:02:22 MDT
SAMARIA Plans are being made in this tiny eastern Idaho town to rebuild the log cabin that was the birthplace of Olive Osmond, mother of entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond, in hopes of attracting tourists.

Idaho to receive federal grant to develop more charter schools Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:51:44 MDT
Idaho is one of five states the U.S. Department of Education will give hefty grants to develop more charter schools.

Judge won't stop construction of modular homes in Star subdivision Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:07:43 MDT
A judge declined Thursday to stop the construction of modular homes in the Saddlebrook subdivision of Star.

BSU establishes Paul J. scholarship; fans can contribute Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:20:22 MDT
Long-time Boise State play-by-play announcer will have a scholarship endowed in his name to support a men's basketball player.

Idaho summit at BSU to address Hispanic student scores Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:48:13 MDT
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs will host a statewide summit next month aimed at closing the gap between Hispanic students and their non-Hispanic classmates.

Kempthorne: Interior Department is well-prepared for 2008 fire season Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:39:18 MDT
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reduced the threat of wildfire through hazardous fuels treatments on more than 10 million acres of land, especially in critical areas near towns and communities, and is well-positioned to respond to the 2008 wildland fire season, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced Thursday.

12-year-old stabbing victim released from hospital Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:29:14 MDT
A 12-year-old Nampa boy who was stabbed in the chest by another juvenile at his home early Tuesday morning has been released from a Treasure Valley hospital, Nampa Detective Joe Martinez said Thursday.

Get ready for a warm and sunny Father's Day weekend Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:11:50 MDT
The weather forecast for Father's Day weekend is warm and sunny. The high in Boise may reach 86 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

Departing president Tim White helped shape U of Is new direction Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:41:10 MDT
Tim White tells a joke about presidential turnover at universities.

Idaho Newsreader: Eastern Idaho woman's get out of jail free card Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:27:59 MDT

One person injured in single-car rollover on Idaho 16 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:35:57 MDT
One person was transported to St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center after one-car rollover near Pollard Lane on Idaho 16, said an Ada County dispatcher.

Accidents put trailer safety in spotlight Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Idaho does not have a law requiring non-commercial drivers to safely secure trailers they are towing with their vehicles. But a Virginia man is trying to get states like Idaho to pass safe towing laws.

Late Nevada rancher wins millions in 'takings' suit Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
A judge awarded more than $4.2 million to a late Nevada rancher's estate after finding that the U.S. Forest Service engaged in an unconstitutional "taking" of water rights out of hostility to the rancher, a property rights activist.

Semanko gets Sali's backing for Republican chairman seat Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
U.S. Rep. Bill Sali is backing Eagle City Councilman Norm Semanko's bid to unseat current Idaho Republican Party Chairman Kirk Sullivan.

Boise police officer fights DUI charge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
An off-duty Boise police officer who was cited for DUI plans to go to court to challenge the misdemeanor crime. According to the arresting officer's report, Gary C. Miller refused a field sobriety test and blew a "deficient"sample on the breath test. But did give a blood sample, the results of which have not be released.

Popkey: What Idaho GOP risks by spilling its blood in an ideological war Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Ordinarily, president election years boost Republican prospects, but 2008 might be different as Republicans are divided and Democrats united behind Barack Obama.

Home sales up, prices still down Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Treasure Valley housing sales hit their high-water mark for the year in May, although median housing prices continued to decline.

Recent trailer accident has officials questioning state laws Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 MDT
On Monday night, a big rig was hit by a runaway flatbed trailer on Interstate 84, closing the highway for several hours. Luckily, no one was injured.

Boise lawyer: Military tribunals doomed Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise lawyer says Supreme Court decision spells the end for military tribunals.

Idaho party conventions get under way Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Democrats kicked off the first day of their convention Thursday with a frenzy of competition between delegates hoping to attended the national convention in Denver.

'When he walked onto a field, he was dangerous' Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise lost a a fast-pitch softball legend this week. Marvin Abrams, who died Tuesday at 84, pitched 101 no-hit games. His pitches broke catchers' fingers, an umpire's leg and, in one case, a garage door.

Woman injured in one-car rollover on Idaho 16 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
One person was transported to St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center after a one-car rollover near Pollard Lane on Idaho 16, said an Ada County dispatcher.

Idaho's No. 6 for quake risk, are we prepared? Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho is ranked sixth highest in the nation for earthquake risk. State and local officials have only recently begun putting together earthquake preparedness and response plans. | GO...

Stick of dynamite found under natural gas line Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise police bomb squad defused a stick of dynamite found under a natural gas line about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Gay pride celebration starts Saturday with rally Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Celebrate diversity, music and community with Boise Pride

No national TV presence for Boise State-Oregon contest Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise State-Oregon football game will air on local TV only, according to the University of Oregon.

Shakespeare review: 'All's Well' with a dark comedy by the Bard Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Filled with knights in shining armor, misguided love, pride's folly and deceptions revealed, "All's Well That Ends Well" opened the Idaho Shakespeare Festival's 32nd season. An audience of about 600 warmly received the production - one of The Bard's most interesting yet under-appreciated plays - despite the crisp, fall-like chill in the air.

Deadline extended for Women in the Outdoors Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:47:20 MDT
The registration deadline for the Women in the Outdoors Workshop, which is set June 21 at Eagle Island State Park, has been extended.

Duck Valley offers some of the best reservoir fishing in Idaho Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The reservoirs' healthy trout populations and chances for trophy trout makes anglers from mom-and-pop bait dunkers to hardcore fly fishermen travel across the Owyhee Desert to the edge of Idaho. | GO... Video: Stillwater flyfishing tips from Roger Phillips

Ask Zimo: Western tanagers are causing a stir Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Q: I was coming down Idaho 21 near Robie Creek this week and saw a lot of dead western tanagers on the road.

Fish Rap: Better early than late for Little Salmon Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I doubt that we're in prime fishing season yet on the Little Salmon, but the way this crazy spring has been going, it's a roll of the dice. The salmon are returning to the hatchery, and anglers had caught 50 fish through last weekend. Not exactly rocking, but if you know your salmon, you know they go from a trickle to a wave in a short amount of time. I think there's going to be a solid enough run that we will get at least a couple weeks of good fishing. But when that fishing will start is anyone's guess, and it's better to be there seeing for yourself than hearing about it later. If you're waiting for the fish to arrive, your wait is over. They're arriving, and numbers should start zooming up soon. Be prepared for high water; and if the chinook start hitting, expect crowds. Riggins has cell phone service now, so word is going to travel fast. So you have to ask yourself, do I want to be the one waiting for the phone call that fishing turned hot, or the one making it?

Galena Lodge opens Saturday for the summer Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Galena Lodge opens for the summer season Saturday with a Friends of Galena Benefit barbecue.

Gear picks: Give Dad what he really wants for Father's Day - gear Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Here are some ideas for what to give your outdoorsy dad for Father's Day.

'Outdoor Idaho' to feature birds Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"Outdoor Idaho" on public television will feature a new episode on birds 8 p.m. on Thursday on KAID Channel 4 (PBS).

Workshop to teach fly fishing strategies Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Riverkeeper Fly Shop is offering a fly fishing seminar covering summer strategies on the South Fork of the Boise River. The seminar will be Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel Riverside in Garden City.

Boise Valley Fly Fishermen offer free casting clinic Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Valley Fly Fishermen will hold a casting clinic on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at ParkCenter Pond off ParkCenter Boulevard in East Boise.

"Montana on the Fly" guidebook has information on fly fishing Montana rivers, lodging, eating Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
We have great trout fishing in Idaho, but Montana definitely has a certain allure. Blame Brad Pitt, or some shrewd marketing from the Big Sky state, but Montana and fl fishing for trout seem to be linked like Amy Winehouse and rehab.

Idaho to close chinook season on Clearwater River section Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:19:36 MDT
Anglers in northern Idaho have until the end of the week to catch spring chinook on a main section of the Clearwater River.

Fish and Game wants to know if you have seen a merlin nest Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Bird watchers and other people with an interest in a rare Idaho raptor can help the Idaho Department of Fish and Game by reporting any sightings of nesting merlins.

Crews to inspect Salmon River camps Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
U.S. Forest Service crews were scheduled to start checking out river camps along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River for hazards from last year's forest fires.

Agencies to set up intoxication checkpoints on Idaho waterways Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Law-enforcement officers will be stepping up drunken-boating checks beginning this month to reduce the number of alcohol-related boating injuries and fatalities on Idaho waters.

Dr. Collins: Protect the tendons in your wrists Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Dr. Collins: Get a grip on a condition that affects your wrist

Steel support work starts on East ParkCenter Bridge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Construction crews have begun pounding in steel supports for the new East ParkCenter Bridge project over the Boise River.

ACHD will reconsider Plano Lane decision Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:04:24 MDT
Ada County Highway District staff asked ACHD commissioners Wednesday to reconsider their May 28 decision to require a developer to build a road connecting Plano Lane to the north end of Collister Drive before any homebuilding can begin in the proposed 154-home, 333-acre Aases Canyon subdivision in the Boise Foothills.

Crews start to build foundation for East ParkCenter Bridge Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:16:15 MDT
Work on the foundation of the East ParkCenter Bridge is now underway.

Boise police fired 20 shots at suspect Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise police chief Tuesday defended two members of the department's Special Operations Unit, who fired at least 20 rounds on a man they said indicated he was armed and refused to surrender.

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