News 2008-06-20 Andanh.com

Some retirees, veterans missing out on stimulus checks Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:22 MDT
More than 7,000 retirees and disabled veterans in the Treasure Valley who

3-year-old left alone in van for over three hours Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:01:29 MDT
A 3-year-old boy left alone in van for more than three hours this afternoon will likely survive, Garden City police said.

Girl expected to be OK after getting pulled from Borah Pool Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:57:32 MDT
A 7-year-old girl pulled from Borah Pool in Boise after a lifeguard noticed

State revenues continue to sag Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:34:39 MDT
Following a recent trend, state revenues for May were $7.6 million below

JJ Grey & Mofro to play Alive After Five in Boise Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:32:01 MDT

Thieves make off with 7-foot Hulk statue from Boise comic store Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:21:05 MDT
If anyone has seen a 7-foot-tall green and angry statue with purple pants in town Boise comic store Outpost 12 wants their Hulk back. | GO...

Grand jury indicts three people in connection to April murder of Meridian man Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:48:05 MDT
Grand jury indicts three people in connection to April murder of Meridian man

Boise man arrested after deputies find 130 marijuana plants Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:55:15 MDT
A Boise man is being held in the Ada County Jail after sheriff's deputies found more than 130 marijuana plants Thursday in his southwest Boise home.

Volunteers lending leashes to help dog lovers obey Foothills trail rules Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:00:00 MDT
A Boise area group that aims to keep Foothills trails open to users who want to let their dogs off leashes is expanding its efforts from scooping dog poop along trails to lending leashes at trail heads. They're also seeking more volunteers to help with both efforts.

ACHD to consider four large Foothills developments Wednesday Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:29:19 MDT
Four large subdivisions in the foothills are on Ada County Highway District Commissions agenda Wednesday.

DEQ issues Yellow Alert for Treasure Valley air conditions Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:57:57 MDT
The Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Yellow Air Quality Alert for Friday.

TRAFFIC: Eastbound commute lighter than normal through Nampa area Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:54:14 MDT
Treasure Valley commuters found lighter-than-normal traffic from Franklin Road to Garrity Boulevard on eastbound Interstate 84 Friday morning.

Idaho drops ISAT for this fall Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
The State Board of Education dropped the fall Idaho Standards Achievement Test for a year after teachers and districts complained it was ineffective

Hewlett-Packard's top Boise exec to retire Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Hewlett-Packard remained mum about future employment levels at its Boise plant.

Boise State University creates job for former astronaut Barbara Morgan Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Idaho astronaut will be in residence in Boise for four years

Ed board names panel to find candidates for U of I president Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
A 16-member panel was named Thursday by the State Board of Education to search for candidates to replace Tim White as University of Idaho president.

Sinkhole closes Idaho 55 near Donnelly Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
A sinkhole closed Idaho 55 near Donnelly Thursday afternoon, and road crews said the section of highway will be closed until at least mid-day Monday.

Marijuana plot found in national forest Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
The Boise County Sheriff's Office is investigating a marijuana growing operation in the Boise National Forest, Boise County dispatch said.

Warm weather, gas at $4 a gallon, scooters are moving into the mainstream Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 MDT
When her second kid went off to college in 2005, Patty Doyle decided to get rid of a few things.

BSU lands verbal commitment from California linebacker Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:06:46 MDT
California high school linebacker John Michael Davis has verbally committed to Boise State, he told the Idaho Statesman on Thursday evening.

Idaho teacher charged with flag desecration Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:15:31 MDT
A man in south-central Idaho accused of stomping on a U.S. flag has been charged with mutilating the flag under a law passed in 1981 by the Idaho Legislature.

Hewlett-Packard says a top Boise executive to retire Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:59:30 MDT
Hewlett-Packard remained mostly closed-mouthed Thursday about the impact its restructuring of its Imaging and Printing Group will have on 3,400 workers at its Boise campus off Chinden Boulevard. But the company said a top Boise executive would retire. | GO...

Preservation Idaho awards annual Orchids and Onions for preservation Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:41:46 MDT
Preservation Idaho, a non-profit organization that promotes the protection

Children selling lemonade to help charities Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:23:13 MDT
The Pink Lemonade Brigade, supported by Crayons All Natural Beverage Company, is a one-day event that lets kids raise money for causes they care about, by selling lemonade.

Radio station makes push to fill food bank shelves Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:21:38 MDT
A Boise radio station has begun a food drive to help the Idaho FoodBank.

At 90 miles to the gallon, scooters take off Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With warm weather settling in and gas at $4 a gallon, scooters are moving into the mainstream. Sales are up at Scooters of Boise, and the Idaho STAR program has seen the demand for classes go through the roof. | GO...

California football player chooses Broncos during visit Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
On his first trip to Boise, John Michael Davis decided it was a place he wanted to be for a long time.

BSU's radio deal unanimously approved Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The State Board of Education unanimously approved Boise State's radio contract with Peak Brodcasting and a new contract for men's basketball coach Greg Graham.

Broncos closing in on new radio voice Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
State Board of Education to take up several athletic department-related topics, including Boise State's radio contract with Peak Broadcasting.

Moo-ve over for milk mocktails at Dairy Days Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Moo.

Movie review: 'Standard Operating Procedure' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
U.S. Maine Sgt. Javal Davis, a reservist assigned to Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, described the infamous fortress as "medieval," like "something from a 'Mad Max' movie."

Movie review: 'The Love Guru' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Mike Myers goofs it old school with "The Love Guru," his first non-Shrek role in ages, a film that flies in the face of all that is Apatow in today's screen comedy.

Movie review: 'Get Smart' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Is it praise or criticism to call a movie competent? That's the term that best describes "Get Smart." It revives the old TV franchise with the same slapstick derring-do and lightweight comedy that tickled audiences in the waning days of the Cold War. It's less a reboot or a re-imagining than a rerun.

Movie review: 'The Fall' Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
As eye candy, "The Fall" is stunning. As a fairytale for adults, it earns its ready comparison to "Pan's Labyrinth."

Go do it: Celebrate summer with solstice parties Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Summer is here, and a few local solstice celebrations have been set to help you ring it in. Boise Community Radio is hosting its second annual "Soulstice Party" on 8th Street in Downtown Boise on Friday, June 20, featuring The Universal, The Invasion and other local bands and DJs. Proceeds from the event will benefit the station, which was issued a broadcast license in April. Or if you prefer your solstice party with jam, Farmer Brown's 2008 "Summer Solstice Slam" features live music from bands like The Holden Young Trio (from Boulder, Colo.), Forever Growing (from Eugene) and locals such as Equaleyes, Jupiter Holiday and Voice of Reason over two nights. This shindig also includes games, crafts, food and drink and free camping.

Go do it: Rock out outdoors to Ratdog, gov't Mule Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With somewhere in the crazy neighborhood of 150 songs to choose from, you never know exactly what to expect from RatDog. But the group - fronted by ex-Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir - most certainly will cover some Dead and a few Weir solo favorites during their performance on Outlaw Field.

Go do it: Gene Harris Jazz Festival in June Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
With another bar-hopping Club Night in the can, the third leg of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival finishes in high gear the rest of this weekend at larger spaces. Roy Haynes headlines at the Morrison Center. (Story on page 10.) You also can check out free concerts from local jazz musicians Friday and Saturday at Julia Davis Park. Singer Cherie Buckner, pictured, will close the ceremonies by leading a free gospel concert, also in the park at 2 p.m. June 21. For more information, check out www.gene harris.org.

Drummer Roy Haynes stays tapped into modern culture Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Jazz musicians have always taken pride in being hip, but drummer Roy Haynes takes it to a new level. Not only has Haynes manned the kit for legends such as Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Sarah Vaughan, he's the DJ for 108.1 Jazz Nation Radio, a fictional station on the blockbuster new video game "Grand Theft Auto IV." While gamers drive around crashing into cars and shooting at police, Haynes introduces them to classic jazz on the vehicle's radio.

CD review: Coldplay Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
CD review: Coldplay, "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends"

Take in ballet al fresco at the Eagle Performing Arts Summer Solstice Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Eagle Performing Arts heats up its Summer Solstice with an evening of classical ballet al fresco.

Idaho Power releases 20,000 catfish in Snake Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:13:40 MDT
About 20,000 channel catfish are being released into Milner Reservoir on the Snake River near Burley.

Idaho outfitters want to offer guided turkey hunts Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho hunting outfitters want to add turkeys to their menu of services and guide on National Forest lands, but the proposal has drawn opposition from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the National Wild Turkey Federation and others.

Natural Wonder: Bluegills are common in Southwest Idaho Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Bluegills are common in low-elevation ponds and reservoirs in Southwest Idaho and are a popular game fish. Bluegills are native to the Midwest and Mississippi River region and were transplanted to Idaho. | GO...

Take a nature hike along the Boise River Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise River may cut through an urban center, but the stretch of water running across the Treasure Valley is abundant with wildlife. Learn all about it during a walking tour of the river on June 24.

New zip line opens near Horseshoe Bend Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Zip Idaho is open for business.

Get ready to paddle! The Boise River float season is under way. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The rafting and canoeing season has started on the Boise River and a lot of services are available at Barber Park. | GO... • Video: Float the Boise River with Zimo and his dog.

Ask Zimo: Saddle up and hit an equestrian campground Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Some campgrounds have corrals and stuff for horse campers.

Fish Rap: Hells Canyon reservoirs are fishing great Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
There are few places you can catch a chinook salmon and a crappie, but Hells Canyon is one of them. The reservoirs are fishing great from top to bottom. You're not going to catch a chinook in Brownlee, but you can below Hells Canyon Dam. You could load up a few rods and spend a weekend catching a variety of fish. Between Woodhead Park and Hells Canyon Dam, you have about 30 miles of easily accessible water where you can catch bass, crappie, trout, catfish and more. The salmon are arriving at the trap below Hells Canyon Dam, and you can catch those too. There are a few other reasons why this area gets the top spot this week. All three reservoirs are full, and the weather looks warm and stable, which usually means great fishing. Temperatures are likely to hit the low 90s this weekend, but nights will be cool, which makes great camping weather. It's as close to guaranteed good fishing and camping as you're going to find. If you're a fan of the reservoirs, chances are good you've already been there this year. If you haven't been there yet, it's time to dig the dimes out of the ashtray and quarters from under the couch cushions, gas up and head down there. You should be able to come home with a mess of fish fillets. But check the regulations because they differ among the different reservoirs. You might want to get a license for Oregon so you can go wherever the fish are biting.

Leave young wildlife alone for their sake Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials are reminding people to leave young wildlife alone.

Get in on some of the Idaho Conservation League's hikes Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
There's still time to go on a hike in the high country with the Idaho Conservation League

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