News 2008-06-28 Andanh.com

Boise wants court fees from activists Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Local Christian activists Bryan Fischer and Brandi Swindell say pledges are rolling in to help pay a $10,131 legal bill from the City of Boise stemming from their group's failed effort to keep a Ten Commandments monument in Julia Davis Park. Earlier this month, city officials sent a letter to Fischer and Swindell telling them they had to pay up or the city would enforce a property lien on Fischer's home in 2004.

Round Table Pizza workers pick up their last checks Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
More than 100 Round Table Pizza employees picked up three days worth of pay Friday, a day after every Round Table restaurant in the Treasure Valley closed for good.

Morel mushroom poisoning numbers up Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:04 MDT
The Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center has received a significant increase in reports of morel mushroom poisonings in Idaho and Montana.

New mosquito species found in area, but it's not a health threat Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Ada County workers found a new kind of flying, buzzing, biting pest in the area.

CWI to open as accredited school thanks to CSI Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:02 MDT
College of Western Idaho graduates could find another school named on their diploma: College of Southern Idaho. CSI has agreed to extend its accreditation to CWI, which means Treasure Valley students can expect to qualify for federal grants and loans to attend school at the state's newest community college.

Son's drumming nets citation for schools chief Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Idaho schools superintendent Tom Luna is headed for court next month after a neighbor complained that his teenage son's drum practice was too noisy.

See photos from the Main Street Mile in our photo gallery Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:12:15 MDT

Agreement will help federal dollars flow to students attending CWI Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:13:10 MDT
Students attending College of Western Idaho when it opens in January can expect to be eligible for federal help to pay for their education, thanks to an agreement between the school and College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.

Senate likely to consider Owyhee Canyonlands next month Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:32:40 MDT
The U.S. Senate is expected to take up legislation sometime in July to

Round Table Pizza workers lose accrued vacation, get no severance pay Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:06:30 MDT
More than 100 Round Table Pizza employees picked up three days worth of pay

Idaho could see a very strong sockeye year Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:34:15 MDT
Idahos most endangered fish, the sockeye salmon, are returning to the Columbia River in surprisingly strong numbers, which could mean the highest return to Idaho in more than 30 years. | GO...

Boise firefighters extinguish small fire along Greenbelt in Garden City Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:37:55 MDT
Boise firefighters put out a small brush fire that broke out about 1:20 p.m. Friday along the Greenbelt in Garden City.

Idaho Power seeks to raise base power rates by almost 10 percent Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:07:56 MDT
Idaho Power is asking for permission to raise the companys base power rates by an average of 9.9 percent, the company announced Friday.

Kastera Homes still in business, parent company says Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:05:46 MDT
A Meridian commercial real estate company whose affiliates include Kastera

Poison Center warns consumers about undercooked morel mushrooms in Idaho Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:28:44 MDT
The Denver-based Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center says it has received a significant increase in reports of morel mushroom poisonings from Idaho and Montana.

Ten Commandments activists still owe city of Boise more than $10,000 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:21:13 MDT
Local Christian activists Bryan Fischer and Brandi Swindell are asking for donations after the city of Boise slapped a lien on their property to collect a $10,131 bill from their group's failed legal effort to keep a Ten

Idaho Newsreader: Skiing with soul Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:56:42 MDT

Boise police say hot weather can be deadly to children in cars Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:03:59 MDT
Weather forecasters are calling for very hot weather in the next few days.

Mosquito Abatement workers identify new species in Ada County Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:58:06 MDT
Ada County workers found a new kind of flying, buzzing, biting pest in the area.

College of Western Idaho students may be eligible for federal financing Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:10:45 MDT
Students attending College of Western Idaho when it opens in January can expect to be eligible for federal help to pay for their education thanks to an agreement between the school and College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.

Has Micron turned a corner? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Micron Technology's fortunes finally may have turned for the better, despite the company's reporting of another staggering triple-digit loss for its latest quarter, , industry analysts said Thursday.

Startling sockeye run hits Columbia River Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Ten times as many sockeye salmon are returning to the Columbia River as last year, which could mean the highest return for Idaho's most endangered fish in more than 30 years. | GO...

Bill to protect Owyhees to go before Senate in July Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The U.S. Senate is expected to take up legislation sometime in July to protect more than 517,000 acres of the Owyhee Canyonlands as wilderness.

Free 'One World Soccer Camp' for refugees will be July 8-11 in Boise Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:26:41 MDT
In 2007, Atticus Hoffman wanted to raise awareness about the plight of refugees in our community.

Murphy: Boise State athletic trainer says goodbye Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:17:15 MDT
Longtime Boise State athletic trainer Gary Craner is retiring after 36 years of treating athletes' bodies - and minds and hearts. | GO...

Four Boise Hawks have major-league bloodlines Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Bob Brenly has been in some pressure situations in 27 years as player, coach, manager and television commentator in pro baseball.

Burn have struggled with roster issues Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Burn have shredded the arenafootball2 transaction wire this season.

Daughter, mother make history at Les Bois Park Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Cassie Pappineau made history Friday night at Les Bois Park by riding to her first win as an apprentice jockey - over her mother.

Bishop Kelly graduate wins Main Street Mile Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Bishop Kelly High graduate and school 1,600-meter record holder Spencer Carter returned to his old stomping grounds after a year running for Notre Dame and won the Main Street Mile on Friday night in Downtown Boise. | GO...

Idaho Matadors to play for conference championship Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Idaho Matadors, a recreational football team based in Boise, are playing the Eastern Idaho Lionz on Saturday in the championship game of the Rocky Mountain Football League AA Conference.

Sontag lifts Hawks to win over Yakima Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Ryan Sontag's bunt drove in the winning run as the Boise Hawks defeated the Yakima Bears 7-6 on Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Symmonds advances to 800 semifinals Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise native Nick Symmonds won his preliminary heat at 800 meters and advanced to the semifinals at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials on Friday night in Eugene, Ore.

Tingey named Idaho State's interim athletic director Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Jeff Tingey, who has been the acting athletic director at Idaho State, is now the interim athletic director, the Pocatello university announced Friday.

Murph's Turf: More on BSU football recruit Aaron Burks Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:08:13 MDT

Idaho Power seeks rate hike Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Idaho Power Co. has asked for another base rate increase of nearly 10 percent but will still have among the lowest electric rates in the nation.

Micron's optimism doesn't protect stock Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Wall Street shrugged off Micron's improved second quarter earnings Friday, shaving almost 13 percent off the company's stock price.

Supreme Court refuses to hear case of developer who violated water act Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The U.S. Supreme Court Monday refused to hear an appeal by an eastern Idaho developer who ignored federal government warnings to stop bulldozing a streambed, clearing the way for him to serve an 18-month prison sentence.

Direct deposit available for unemployment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Unemployment insurance claimants throughout Idaho can now have their weekly benefit checks deposited directly into their bank checking accounts.

DBSI, Kastera reject closure rumors in Valley Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A Meridian commercial real estate company whose affiliates include Kastera Homes is denying rumors that Kastera has shut down and is leaving the Treasure Valley.

Legacy development holds grand opening Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Legacy, a 1,300-home development featuring golf, tennis, swimming and soccer academies named for well-known athletes, will hold a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday on Floating Feather Road west of Linder Road.

Micron stock drops almost 13 percent Friday Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:01:26 MDT
Investors refused to give Micron Technology a break Friday, despite the chip makers optimism that it is well-positioned for a comeback.

Horizon dumps flights between Oakland, Calif., and Sun Valley Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:34:18 MDT
HAILEY Horizon Airs flights from Oakland, Calif., to Sun Valley, Idaho, wont resume this winter.

Idaho to offer direct deposit for unemployment checks Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:42:23 MDT
Unemployment insurance claimants throughout Idaho can now have their weekly benefit checks deposited directly into their bank checking accounts.

WestViews: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre was quick to declare victory Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court declared the Second Amendment right to own guns applies to individuals as well as state militias, but the odds are the decision will be most displeasing to those on both extremes of the debate over gun control.

Jeff Cronin: Gun ruling is example of high court's politicization Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
One of the advantages of having attended law school is that when I read judicial opinions interpreting the Constitution, I almost understand them. Not entirely, mind you, but enough at least to seem like I do in casual conversation.

Letters to the Editor Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
In this time of momentous change in our political and American history, I find myself hopeful that we, as Americans, have finally let go of our antebellum and prejudicial attitudes in favor of one of diversity embracement based on a person's capabilities rather than physical attributes or lifestyle choices. It saddens me then, to drive on I-84 and see a billboard that states "God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve."

Into the wild with adventure education Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Adventure education helps people of all ages examine life without and within

It's a new outfit for Garden City costume shop Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
As The Costume Shop changes hands, founder and former owner Star Moxley launches into an uncertain and exciting future.

Carolyn Hax: Have reasonable expectations when it comes to stepson Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Dear Carolyn: My husband was married twice before me. The first time to "Cindy," with whom he had a son, "Jason." They divorced only a few months after Jason was born, and he soon got involved with "Donna." He and Donna eventually got married. Cindy also remarried. So Jason has basically known his whole life as Mom and Stepdad, Dad and Donna.

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