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Ted Simplot arrested on drunk charge Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
John Edward "Ted" Simplot, J.R. Simplot's grandson and board member of the J.R. Simplot Co., was arrested for public intoxication in Downtown Boise early Thursday morning.

Upward Bound kids fuel dreams Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
About 50 students from Upward Bound have encouraged middle and high school kids to get on the college track. some seem ready. Others aren't so sure, yet.

Mosquito with West Nile turns up in Gem County Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Gem County mosquito abatement workers have found Idaho's first mosquito of 2008 infected with the West Nile virus. Abatement workers in Gem County found the area's first infected mosquitoes last year. The mosquito was found during routine checks in Emmett on July 2. The Idaho State Laboratory confirmed the test result on July 10, officials said Thursday.

First person charged under gang law to be sentenced Aug. 26 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
A 29-year-old Caldwell woman pled guilty to felony gang recruitment Thursday but didn't admit she committed the crime and reserved the right to challenge Idaho's gang law in the Idaho Supreme Court.

Judge: Alabama man a risk to self, Boise teen Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A federal court judge in Yakima, Wash., said an Alabama man accused of driving cross country to have sex with a Boise teen is a flight risk and a danger to both the victim and himself, the Tri-City Herald reported.

Car fire spreads to senior citizens home in Middleton Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:04:47 MDT
A car fire at about 9:45 p.m. spread to a senior citizens home in Middleton Thursday night, Canyon County dispatchers said.

Fire destroys motorhome, motorcycle, car in South Boise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:38:14 MDT
Fire destroyed a motorhome, a motorcycle and an old car in South Boise Thursday night.

Chicago Bulls' JamesOn Curry suspended for arrest in Downtown Boise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:28:03 MDT
NEW YORK Chicagos JamesOn Curry was suspended for one game by the NBA on Thursday after the Bulls guard pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in Idaho.

Boise State lands another football commitment one with deep Idaho ties Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:35:10 MDT
Banks (Ore.) High athlete Gabe Linehan has orally committed to Boise State, he told the Idaho Statesman on Thursday afternoon. Linehan, whose father and two uncles played at the University of Idaho, played quarterback and linebacker at Banks, but is expected to play tight end at Boise State.

Gem County finds Idaho's first West Nile-positive mosquito of 2008 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:55:19 MDT
Gem County mosquito abatement workers have found Idaho's first mosquito of 2008 infected with the West Nile virus.

Ted Simplot charged with misdemeanor public intoxication in Downtown Boise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:20:10 MDT
John Edward Ted Simplot, the executive director and a board member of the J.R. Simplot Co., was arrested early Thursday in Downtown Boise on a misdemeanor charge of public intoxication after Boise police say he was verbally abusive and lunged at an officer who was trying to help him.

Accused Caldwell gang recruiter makes plea deal, may challenge Idahos law Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:14:34 MDT
A 29-year-old Caldwell woman pleaded guilty to felony gang recruitment Thursday but didnt admit she committed the crime and reserved the right to challenge Idahos gang law at the Idaho Supreme Court.

Judge says Alabama man is a flight risk after taking Idaho teen to Washington Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:10:09 MDT
YAKIMA A federal court judge said an Alabama man accused of driving cross country to have sex with an Idaho teen is a flight risk and a danger to both the victim and himself.

Gov. Otter appoints Rep. Brackett to serve out Gannon's term Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:40:17 MDT
Rep. Bert Brackett will serve out the term of the late Sen. Tom Gannon, R-Buhl, who died last month.

Autopsy scheduled for Friday on body of missing 10-year-old Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:25:01 MDT
An autopsy will be done Friday morning on a 10-year-old boy whose body was found Thursday morning in the Foothills south of Emmett, according to the Canyon County Coroner's Office. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation into the death of Devon Nettleton. | GO...

Foreclosure proceedings on homes in Idaho drop 18 percent in June Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:00:00 MDT
The number of Idaho homes in some stage of foreclosure in June was down 18

Second memorial for Studebaker planned at The Cabin in Boise Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:37:39 MDT
Another memorial gathering is planned for Idaho writer, poet and outdoorsman Bill Studebaker who died while kayaking on the Salmon River last Friday.

Smoke from Oregon fires contributes to poor air in Treasure Valley Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:10:34 MDT
All open burning was prohibited Thursday in Ada and Canyon counties in an effort to improve air quality.

Group issues voluntary 'licenses' for contractors Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
The Professional Building Contractor program is a voluntary effort too address the state's lack of credential requirements for builders, but they are off to a slow start.

Future brighter for rescued horses Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
The Idaho Humane Society has fattened up a dozen emaciated horses it confiscated in early June and has begun adopting them out. The group was inundated with calls from Idahoans who want to help horse owners struggling to feed their horses.

House approves fund to fight major fires Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Idaho Congressman Bill Sali led GOP debate on a new fund to pay the costs of fighting catastrophic wildfires. He supported it, but said loggers and rural communities need more freedom in the forest.

BLM director reverses solar-plant moratorium Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Bureau of Land Management Director Jim Caswell reversed his agency's decision to quit processing new solar generation plant applications.

Inquiry into 10-year-old boy's death continues Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Some who searched for a missing 10-year-old boy Wednesday may have been standing in the area where his body was found. The rugged terrain in the Canyon County Foothills made the search and recovery of Devon Nettleton difficult. | GO...

Tax assessment appeals jump in Ada County Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Developers who benefited during a booming real estate market are now feeling the pinch from Ada County. Their property tax bills are reflecting a healthier market than the one they're in now. Many are appealing to the county for a break.

Idaho loan fraud trial delayed to Oct. 7 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A federal judge in Idaho has rescheduled a July 22 loan fraud trial to Oct. 7 to give defense attorneys more time to review more than 17,000 pages of evidence collected by federal investigators.

BSU recruit's name will be familiar to Vandals Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Oregon athlete Gabe Linehan orally committed to Boise State.

New blue turf going in at Bronco Stadium Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Construction crews have been working on a new playing surface inside Bronco Stadium for three weeks, and the $800,000 project is scheduled to be finished by the end of the month. | GO...

Boise State football players to play charity softball game Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise State football players - past and present - will gather Saturday night at Memorial Stadium for the inaugural Boise State Football Offense vs. Defense Softball Challenge.

Dailey's wit, wisdom help him land BSU radio gig Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
During his Boise State football career, Jadon Dailey was never at a loss for words.

Food notes: Restaurant Market Limone has gourmet appeal Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Gourmand alert: Grab your cloth napkin and set up a new speed dial on your cell phone (for reservations, of course). Nampa's got a new kid in town - the restaurant in the Market Limon (112 13th Ave. S., Nampa, 442-1313).

Rembrandt's packs 'em in for breakfast and lunch in Eagle Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Early summer sun pours through the massive arched window at the eastern end of this former Baptist church. It banks off upholstered chairs, leather couches and heavy wooden tables. It spills onto the vast and worn hardwood floor. It bathes this already handsome room in soft, luminous light.

Movie review: 'Reprise' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Youth, love, ambition, madness and literature are the primary concerns of "Reprise," a Norwegian coming-of-age movie by Joachim Trier. It's Trier's debut feature, and it feels as if he has packed every idea and experience into it that he could; it has the exuberance of a runner blasting down the track in his first race.

Movie review: 'Journey to the Center of the Earth' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"Journey to the Center of the Earth" would be a forgettable summer kiddie action movie except for the novel visual effects that make it a sight to see.

Movie review: 'Children of Huang Shi' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If good intentions produced good movies, "The Children of Huang Shi" would be a classic. It's a saga about a selfish man overcoming his base instincts and leading a band of orphans to safety across a war-ravaged landscape. Audiences tolerant of cliched uplift may dab their eyes, but demanding moviegoers will look elsewhere.

'Hellboy II' director del Toro loves his demons Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
LOS ANGELES - The worst monsters in your most terrifying dreams probably would run and hide from the creatures Guillermo del Toro puts on a movie screen.

Movie review: 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army' Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Like its title character, "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" is funny, childish, undisciplined, ill-mannered and really something to look at.

Go do it: Reggae riddims at Alive After Five Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Chances are you've never heard of young St. Lucian reggae singer Taj Weekes and his band, Adowa. But if you're into classic roots reggae rhythms, don't miss the seventh week of Alive After Five. In a beautiful singing voice, Weekes addresses a cross-section of serious topics on his sophomore album, "Deidem" - from global warming to Hurricane Katrina - but the music usually exudes timeless reggae bliss. If you'd rather bounce inside a dim nightclub instead of under the sun, preview Weekes on Saturday night at the Reef in Downtown Boise.

Go do it: Serek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Allman Brothers Band slide guitarist Derek Trucks is a beast. There's simply no getting around it; he is probably the best on the planet. Paired with his wife, blues singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi, it becomes a tremendous show. They're calling it the Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival - an 11-piece ensemble that goes on a musical journey each night. Why this didn't get booked in Boise in addition to Sun Valley is a mystery that makes us wince. But if you're in the Ketchum area, you're in for a terrific concert. One note: The band also features Derek's younger brother, 19-year-old Duane Trucks, on second drum kit.

CD reviews Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Deeds: Feel free to go to Boston; I'm staying in Boise Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boston fans craving "More Than a Feeling" will have to settle for sort of a feeling tonight at the Idaho Center Amphitheater.

Hardcore troubadour Steve Eagle grows more content after marriage No. 7, move to New York Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
"I Ain't Ever Satisfied" isn't just the name of a Steve Earle song. For years, it was the story of his life.

Witches take center stage at Shakespeare Festival Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Which witch is your favorite? Explore the many fascets of the witch character in three of Idaho Shakespeare's plays.

Go do it: Lakeside Lavender Festival Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If you love lavender, head over to the Lakeside Lavender Farm, near the shores of Lake Lowell in Nampa. The farm, now in its fifth year, features about 1,200 lavender plants in several varieties, and they will all be in bloom this weekend. You'll find bushels of this beautiful aromatic herb and more than 1,000 plants you can harvest yourself. The farm and festival vendors will have homemade lavender products from lotions to culinary herbs, plus art, glass, musical performances and a lavender-themed box lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until gone.

Cockroaches and cowboys at BAM Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Celebrate two exhibits at the Boise Art Museum at the "Cockroaches and Cowboys Party." Catherine Chalmers will be on hand to discuss her "American Cockroach," a humorous and insightful look into one of nature's most enduring creatures. And Frederic Remington: "Adventures and Artistic Impressions" offers a collection of this vivid Western artist's work.

Biologists, volunteer anglers will take DNA samples Saturday on the South Fork of the Boise River Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Members of the Ted Trueblood Trout Unlimited chapter, along with other clubs and volunteers, will take DNA samples from fish caught on the South Fork to determine where they originated and provide insights into the fish population.

Natural Wonder: Tiger whiptails are skittish and quick Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The kingbird is like the dive bomber and helicopter of the bird world as it hovers and dives for insects. And these birds dont take too much guff from other birds when they are looking for dinner or claiming their hunting terrain. | GO...

Bike it up at Brundage this weekend Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Whether you're a fierce competitor or a pleasure rider, the 17th annual Brundage Mountain Bike Festival July 11-13 is worth the trip.

Go geochaching Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A pair of free, family-friendly geocaching events will be on Saturday, July 12. Head to the Foothills Learning Center in Boise for the Where Am I? GPS and Geocaching presentation. Participants will learn geocaching fundamentals and mapping skills. Bring a GPS if you have one. Or go up to Bogus Basin for Geocache Adventures, which will include GPS orientations and education programs, nature hikes and an optional barbecue lunch ($6-$10).

Where to hike in the Sawtooths and White Clouds Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Got a trip planned to the Sawtooths or White Cloud Mountains but don't know where to go hiking? Get a primer at an REI presentation led by Ed Cannady of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area on Wednesday, July 16. Cannady's presentation will include a slide show and information on trails leading to alpine lakes and views of mountain peaks - the stuff that turns a good trip great.

Mountain trails are starting to clear, and we suggest six spots to try Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Alpine lakes and snowy peaks lure hikers this time of the year. A lot of Idaho's high country is open and free of snow. It's a perfect time to get an attitude about altitude. | GO... • Video: Get high-country hiking tips from Zimo

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