News 2008-07-01 Andanh.com

Boise police to step up patrols to target drunken drivers during July 4th weekend Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:23:04 MDT
Starting Wednesday through the Fourth of July weekend, the Boise Police Department will have extra patrols on the streets looking for drivers driving under the influence.

Federal firefighters reach top level of preparedness, call on Army for help Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:46:06 MDT
Federal firefighting agencies, headquartered at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, went to Preparedness Level 5 and called on the U.S. Army to activate a battalion of soldiers to join the firefighting effort in California. | GO...

Storms ignite wildfires, cause power outages in Southwest Idaho Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:40:39 MDT
The fast-moving thunderstorm that made its way across the Treasure Valley on Tuesday, sparked at least two wildfires in the Boise area and several others in the Magic Valley.

Man who shot, injured three Lineman College students sent to prison for life Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:55:29 MDT
Juan Manuel Rios -- the man who shot and injured three Meridian college students last fall outside a house party so he could steal their wallets -- will never leave prison for the rest of his life. | GO...

Nampa woman accused of having sex with boy younger than 16 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:44:13 MDT
A 20-year-old Nampa woman accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy under the age of 16 is being held in the Ada County Jail.

Idaho Newsreader: Idaho-style twister Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:37:52 MDT

Firefighters respond to fire started by lightning strike in South Boise Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:32:11 MDT
Boise fire crews responded to a large brush fire early Tuesday morning in the area of Cole and Vallejo roads south of Boise.

Idaho Power working on several outages in the Boise area Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:30:50 MDT
Power was restored to about 100 homes in South Boise and Kuna about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, but Idaho Power reported two more outages in the Boise area around the same time.

Lightning, high wind, rain moves through Boise area Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:24:11 MDT
A fast-moving storm Tuesday morning pushed into the Treasure Valley from the Southwest brought numerous lightning strikes, high wind and heavy rain.

Driving less these days? You could get a break on your car insurance Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:19:10 MDT
There may be one an upside to soaring gas prices, the Idaho Department of Insurance said Tuesday.

WIC food program 'swamped' with requests Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
WIC is under increasing stress as the number of families applying for free milk, eggs and other staples increases as the economy weakens. So far, Congress still forking out extra money to help all who qualify.

Treasure Valley setting up for perfect heat storm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Record temperatures leading into a Fourth of July weekend could make for a hot, dry and smokey holiday.

Looking for love? Try the Boise Airport. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Love blooms at the Boise Airport.

Boise SUV driver who hit Meridian cyclist to lose license forever Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Driver of a Hummer H3 that struck and killed a bicyclist Oct. 19 at Eagle and Overland roads in Meridian will be placed on probation for next ten years and lose her driver's license for life.

County, BLM firefighters respond to brush fire behind Ada's Hidden Springs development Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A two-alarm brush fire "as big as a football field" flared up behind houses on Shafer Way in the Hidden Springs development in Ada County just north of Boise, Ada County dispatchers said.

Treasure Valley health officials blame the economy for an increase in WIC aid Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:24:25 MDT
A record number of families in the Treasure Valley and across Idaho are signing up for a federal program that puts food on the table for mothers and young children.

Boise runner Nick Symmonds wins trials, qualifies for Beijing Olympics Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:30:02 MDT
Boise native Nick Symmonds won the 800-meter final at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials on Monday night in Eugene, Ore., using a blazing final kick to stamp his ticket to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Rollover crash reported on I-84 near Eagle Road Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:51:49 MDT
A rollover crash on Interstate 84 eastbound at Eagle Road has been cleared.

More Idahoans to be eligible for extended unemployment benefits Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:46:40 MDT
Up to 5,000 Idaho workers may already be eligible for extended unemployment benefits and 15,000 more could become eligible over the next 12 months under federal legislation signed Monday by President Bush.

Peak hit "some bumps along the way" in search for play-by-play voice (with audio) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:23:59 MDT
Bob Behler signed a two-year contract with KIDO to call Boise State football and men's basketball games, replacing longtime radio voice Paul J. Schneider. | GO...

Garden Valley man seriously injured in motorcycle crash Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:58:00 MDT
A Garden Valley man was in serious condition Monday after a motorcycle crash Sunday evening near Crouch.

Second Idahoan qualifies for Beijing Olympics; one more shoots for roster spot Monday night Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:36:18 MDT
Debbie McDonald of Hailey and her 17-year-old Hanoverian mare Brentina, one of the top dressage teams in United States history, are headed to Beijing for their second straight Olympic appearance.

East Idaho charter school closes its doors Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:04:31 MDT
PINGREE Eastern Idahos only public charter high school has been shuttered due to financial problems.

Escapist from Gooding County Jail is back behind bars; jailers suspended Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:06:37 MDT
GOODING A serial escapist from the Gooding County Jail is back behind bars.

What do new Idaho laws mean to you? Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A slew of new laws go into effect Tuesday, affecting issues like air quality, animal cruelty, and school safety. | GO...

Broncos find their new radio voice (with audio samples: hear him for yourself) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Bob Behler will Boise State's new play-by-play announcer, replacing Paul J. Schneider, the longtime voice of the Broncos, who called games for 35 years for KBOI (670 AM). | GO...

Little Salmon, Clearwater close Tuesday to anglers Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River and sections of the Clearwater tributaries at the end of fishing hours Tuesday, July 1.

Controlled hunts lottery results now available online Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:29:51 MDT
Hunters who applied for elk, deer, antelope and bear controlled hunts can check online to see whether they were successful in the recent computerized drawing.

F&G to close salmon fishing on Little Salmon, sections of Clearwater by Tuesday Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:07:36 MDT
Idaho Department of Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Little Salmon River and sections of the Clearwater tributaries at the end of fishing hours Tuesday.

Some campgrounds in Idaho to close to remove hazardous trees Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:24:27 MDT
Camping season is going full-bore, but not all campgrounds will be open at certain times this summer.

Boise police begin crack down on dog owners Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:40:05 MDT
Boise police tried to crack down on dog owners who flout the citys dog leash and poop pickup laws but an early-morning rain storm Tuesday apparently kept many away from the parks.

Boise police patrols to crack down on off-leash dogs Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:09:21 MDT
Boise police plan to crack down on loose dogs in city parks starting Tuesday morning during a special enforcement action, the first of several patrols planned this summer to educate dog owners and enforce city ordinances.

Boise Trail Dog group to meet July 10 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:54:49 MDT
Boise Trail Dog, an organization that promotes responsible use of the Foothills by dogs and dog owners, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Foothills Learning Center, 3188 Sunset Peak Road, Boise.

After struggle, fire crews extinguish Foothills fire Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Fire Department crews struggled to reach a fire in the Boise Foothills behind Camel's Back Park at the top of 9th Street in North Boise Sunday evening. The blaze was slow-moving and was extinguished by 9 p.m. The Fire Department worked with United Water to access a hydrant in the vicinity of the fire.

Nampa police dogs do well in state canine trials Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:33:12 MDT
Nampa Police Department police service dogs did well in the Idaho Police Canine Association trials held in June in Pocatello, the department said Tuesday.

I-84 on-ramp at Meridian Road interchange to be closed overnight Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:09:22 MDT
The I-84 eastbound on-ramp from northbound State Highway 69 at the Meridian Road interchange will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, the Idaho Transportation Department said Monday.

Canyon County land sale delayed another two weeks Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:24:43 MDT
Grand Slam LLC has another two weeks to finalize its deal to purchase about 25 acres once earmarked for a new Canyon County jail. But the delay will cost it $25,000.

Sale delayed for Canyon County land once earmarked for jail Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Canyon County's oft-postponed plan to sell about 25 acres on Cleveland Boulevard has been delayed again - by at least one day.

Treasure Valley God and Country Festival will be Wednesday Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:57:41 MDT
The 41st annual Treasure Valley God and Country Festival will be held Wednesday outdoors at the Idaho Center in Nampa.

Canyon County sale of land once earmarked for jail is delayed again Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:36:57 MDT
Canyon Countys oft-postponed plan to sell about 25 acres on Cleveland Boulevard has been delayed again -- by at least one day.

Nick Symmonds is still getting used to being an Olympian Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:18:07 MDT
Bishop Kelly graduate Nick Symmonds' life has been a blur since he crossed the finish line at Hayward Field in a career-best 1 minute, 44.10 seconds to stamp his ticket to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 8-24. | GO...

KTIK's beatdown segment with Caves and Prater - 06/30/08 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:28:07 MDT

Boise runner Nick Symmonds wins 800 final, qualifies for Beijing Games Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Nick Symmonds fought his way through traffic and roared past his competitors with a blazing final kick to complete a stirring victory in the 800-meter final at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials on Monday night in Eugene, Ore. | GO...

Hawks fall to Dust Devils on the road Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks opened their three-game road series with a 5-3 loss to the Tri-City Dust Devils on Monday in Kennewick, Wash.

New organic bug repellent is the buzz Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The buzz from the high country is that mosquitoes are all over the place. Better take repellent.

Community Calendar Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Mr. Irrelevant talks about his incredible week in Southern California Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Former Idaho linebacker David Vobora spent last week in Southern California being feted for his status as Mr. Irrelevant, a moniker he earned when we was chosen by the St. Louis Rams with the 252nd - and last pick - of the 2008 NFL Draft.

Hawks first baseman Rebel Ridling has been on a tear since arriving in Boise Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
When your name is Rebel Ridling you're going to turn some heads.

Idaho State assistant takes 10th in pole vault Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho State assistant coach and 2003 graduate Paul Litchfield finished 10th in the mens pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials on Sunday in Eugene, Ore.

hawks score twice in ninth to steal win Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday to beat the Yakima Bears 5-4 at Memorial Stadium.

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