News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Why do kayakers take on whitewater? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
The July 4 death of 61-year-old kayaker Bill Studebaker on an expert whitewater run has revived a conversation among boaters about risk and rewards in Idaho's signature sport. Many aging kayakers who once floated the toughest stretches say they're dialing back because of eroding skills and family concerns. But for some top boaters, it not about how they die, but about how they live.

Teen's song a fundraiser for road, memorial for Walker, Probst kids Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
ITD proposes partially filling in a pond in Gem County where five children died when their car left the road and submerged. A friend of one of the teens killed has recorded a CD to raise funds to help and to create a permanent memorial.

Awards given in Nampa's Snake River Dayz parade Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Nampa's Snake River Dayz wrapped up with hundreds of residents attending one of the largest all-horse-drawn parades in the country Saturday.

Police search for suspect in attack on woman Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
A woman was sexually assaulted early Saturday in Ada County, and police officers are asking for the public's help in finding the suspect, according to Lt. Alan Cavener of the Boise Police Department.

Warehouse fire investigation done, but cause still unknown Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:39:15 MDT
Boise fire investigators finished their examination Saturday at the site of a fire that destroyed a warehouse at Idaho Timber on Production Street near the Boise Airport, but they were unable to determine its cause.

Their stories: The woman in a crash near Caldwell, the state trooper who saved her Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
It was early in the morning July 3, and Dora Ramirez was on Interstate 84 near Caldwell, on her way to pick up her husband in Wilder. At about 3 a.m. she dozed off at the wheel. She awoke tumbling about 200 feet from her white Dodge Caravan as it hurtled into a ditch.

Market forces help drop Micron stock Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Micron Technology stock sank to its lowest price in 14 years Friday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Valley home sales were dismal in June Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
The hoped-for recovery in the local housing market is nowhere in sight, according to the latest Treasure Valley data.

Large fire destroys warehouse near airport Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
A three-alarm fire destroyed a warehouse Friday at Idaho Timber on Production Street, which borders the Boise Airport.

Police seek convenience store robber Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Police say Friday morning's robbery of a Maverick Store south of Boise is the third robbery by the same suspect in less than a month.

Three suspected Canyon gang members charged Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Caldwell Street Crimes Unit investigations landed three Canyon County teenagers in jail on charges from three separate gang-related shootings last summer.

Jury must decide if man who placed iPod ad intended to rape or was playing harmless prank Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:28:02 MDT
Stephen Newman thought a lot about rape.

Valley hospitals say 'profits' go back into care Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
As health care costs continue double-digit increases, Boise's two big, non-profit hospitals are getting richer each year. | GO... Stories about health care, fitness and more on our Health & Fitness page. Personal stories, provider search, expert advice from Idaho Health Magazine.

Pay for nonprofit execs rankels critics Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Executives at Boise's two big hospitals are getting double digit pay increases as patients dig deeper into their pockets to pay their medical bills.

Habitat for Humanity gets on board with building green houses Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity is keeping up with our planet preserving times. Their newest building project will be green from the ground up.

Coroner says Weiser boy died of heat stroke Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Devin Nettleton, a healthy 10-year-old Weiser boy, died of a heat stroke after about 3.5 hours in the sun Wednesday, according to the Canyon County coroner. The boy's family described him Friday as an avid reader who aspired to be a race car driver. | GO...

A whole new ballgame: High school football players are making the transition to college Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Catching up to see how the summer has gone before the six players from Idaho will begin their first seasons with Idaho college football teams.

Ex-Bronco Cam Hall flourishing as a Bomber Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Being one of the few bright spots in an otherwise disappointing start to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers season isn't enough for Cam Hall.

BSU football players to trade shoulder pads for softball bats Sat, 12 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.

Bountiful winter extends Selway season Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Whitewater enthusiasts who have been waiting for the chance to experience the Selway could have a couple of options this year.

Boise investigators can't determine cause of warehouse fire Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise fire investigators finished their examination Saturday at the site of a fire that destroyed a warehouse at Idaho Timber on Production Street near the Boise Airport, but they were unable to determine its cause.

Staff recommends that city OK Aase's Canyon Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on Aase's Canyon, a proposed 154-home, 333-acre subdivision in the Foothills between Plano Lane and Collister Drive.

Treasure Valley skies to be noisy during next 10 days Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
During the daylight hours from Monday through July 23, Treasure Valley residents will hear some louder jet aircraft conducting training operations from Boise's Gowen Field.

Dogs' best friends will clean up Military Reserve Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Military Reserve dog park in Boise is about to get a little TLC, and maybe some long- awaited improvements.

Another high-end Downtown Boise restaurant, Andrae's, closing Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
In what is bordering on a trend among high-end Downtown Boise restaurants, Andrae's, 816 W. Bannock St., will serve its final meal later this month.

Webmaster wants input on new county site Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Canyon County's new Web site is nearly ready to make its public debut, and interested people can get a sneak preview.

Advance tickets for the fair on are sale now Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Advanced tickets for the Canyon County Fair are on sale now.

Murphy: Colledge respectful of Favre, but also excited about Rodgers Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Daryn Colledge is witnessing the Brett Favre soap opera the same way everyone else is - through media reports on television, in newspapers and on the radio.

UCLA's Kang wins PNGA Men's Amateur Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
UCLA's Jason Kang defeated Cal's Stephen Hale 7 and 6 Saturday in a 36-hole final to win the PNGA Men's Amateur at BanBury Golf Club.

Hawks lose second straight to Eugene Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks lost their second game in a row 10-6 to the Eugene Emeralds on Saturday in Eugene, Ore.

Burn give playoff hopes a boost with victory Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Burn improved their playoff chances with a 59-47 victory over visiting Florida on Saturday night at Qwest Arena.

Murphy: Reported extension with ESPN is a big victory for WAC Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
WAC commish Karl Benson and the league deserves credit for its reported new deal with ESPN.

Burn feel home finale vs. Florida is a 'must win' Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Burn will play their final regular season home game Saturday night and there will be a lot at stake for the second-year arenafootball2 franchise - and its opponent, Florida.

Hawks fall to Emeralds 4-1 in Eugene Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks had a three-game winning streak snapped Friday night as they lost 4-1 to the Eugene Emeralds in Eugene, Ore.

Two Californians to meet in PNGA final match today Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
University of California golfer Stephen Hale will meet UCLA's Jason Kang in the 36-hole final match of the PNGA Men's Amateur on Saturday at BanBury Golf Club.

Ex- Steelheads center Konopka signs 2-year deal with Lightning Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed free agent center Zenon Konopka to a two-year contract, the NHL team has announced.

Entries being accepted for Idaho Open golf tournament Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Rocky Mountain Section PGA is accepting entries for the Idaho Open golf tournament, which is July 23-25 at the Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course.

Travelers lose four ExpressJet flights to California Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise travelers will lose four daily nonstop flights to Southern California in September because ExpressJet plans to cease commercial flights.

Boise firm delivers new locomotive Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boises locomotive maker, MotivePower Inc., hosted a delegation from Minnesotas Northstar Corridor Development Authority this week to mark the delivery of the companys first MPXpress commuter locomotive to the authority.

Cases raise profileof a common crime Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Twenty-four percent of Idaho's violent crimes represent the antithesis of random offense. These are crimes committed, in the dry vernacular of law enforcement lexicon, by "intimates:" spouses, boyfriends or girlfriends. The total: 6,252 incidents in 2007, one every 84 minutes.

West Views: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Our take: A new agreement will force the Department of Energy to clean up plutonium-contaminated trash sitting above the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. It's a good balance that will protect water users and the site workers tasked with cleaning up this Cold War waste.

Letters to the Editor Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Reader's View, June 28, by Jeff Cronin was a disservice by the Statesman to all citizens of this country.

City slickers, Idaho style Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Destination Idaho: Kids as young as 9 recently spent a day in Owyhee County sorting longhorn cattle, driving them to town and learning other cowboy skills as part of Idaho's Working Ranch Horse Project. Born in town but rarin' to ride the range, they're an Idaho version of "City Slickers." | GO... • Audio slideshow: Working Ranch Horse Project

HAX: You cannot determine a friend's happiness Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Dear Carolyn: I'm a Jewish college senior born and raised in New York. My 20-year-old Mormon friend got married one year ago and is expecting soon. I went to high school with her, and when she moved to Utah for college we stayed in relatively good touch, even though we haven't seen each other in three years.

'Menopause Sucks' but there is life after it Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Local author Elaine Ambrose tackles 'the change of life' in her new book 'Menopause Sucks'

What's new at your local library Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Picture book. Jack wants a pet but can't decide what's best - an elephant, a shark, a lion, or maybe a polar bear. His mother calmly explains why each may not be the best pet to have until Jack finally hits on just the right one.

Diane Ronayne: Remembering kayaker, poet, teacher Bill Studebaker Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Columnist Diane Ronayne and others remember Bill Studebaker, who was killed in a kayaking accident on July 4.

Marie Galyean: Rest easy - Buckaroo Breakfast lives on at the Idaho Center Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Columnist Marie Galyean writes about a new Buckaroo Breakfast, a trip to see mountain theater, and a plea for help from Cinderella's Closet.

Gino dishes up famous recipe for veal osso bucco Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Gino Vuolo, owner of Gino's Ristorante in Downtown Boise, has family recipes up his sleeve that are more than 100 years ole.

Carolyn Hax: Your boyfriend might just be a jerk Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Hi, Carolyn: My friends met my new boyfriend for the first time recently. The evening went well for the most part - except for the fact that he drank a bit too much and was insulting some of my guy friends. He claims he was just joking around with them and didn't mean anything by it.

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