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Former tenant of Boise Bench apartment complex may have caused mercury spill Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:40:57 MDT
A former tenant of a Boise Bench apartment complex is likely responsible for a mercury spill that has forced the evacuation of two families from their homes, an Environmental Protection Agency official said.

Governor declares disaster emergency for Valley County due to mudslides Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:39:57 MDT
Gov. Butch Otter on Tuesday declared Valley County under a disaster emergency after county officials asked the state for help in dealing with mudslides that have damaged several key roads leading into Yellow Pine, according to the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security.

Idaho Chief Justice Dan Eismann begins chemotherapy Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:28:55 MDT
Dan Eismann, the Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court, has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Former Steelheads hockey player sentenced to one year in federal prison Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:32:42 MDT
Former Idaho Steelheads hockey player David Cornacchia has been sentenced to one year in federal prison after he created a disturbance and got into a fight during an American Airlines flight from Toronto to Dallas on Dec. 27, 2007.

Driver survives crash 200 feet down embankment at Lucky Peak Dam Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:24:26 MDT
The driver of a car that went over the side of the road at Lucky Peak Dam about 1 p.m. Tuesday was very lucky she was not seriously injured in the accident, said Boise Assistant Fire Marshall Mark Senteno. | GO...

Boise police say inmate at work release center is responsible for two bank robberies Monday Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:49:02 MDT
Boise police say an Idaho Department of Correction inmate who was driving other minimum security inmates to work Monday is responsible for two bank robberies in two hours.

Treasure Valley exceeds air standards forcing new federal action Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:23:09 MDT
Ozone levels in the Treasure Valley crossed the threshold Friday, exceeding federal standards for three years and all but guaranteeing the state will have to take new actions to reduce air pollution.

Idaho Newsreader: Living in Twin Falls is about to get expensive Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:20:27 MDT

Ground crew pulls Nampa pilot to safety after crop-duster crashes, catches fire Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:56:18 MDT
A pilot of a crop-dusting plane was transported to a hospital Tuesday morning after his plane hit some power lines about 6:45 a.m. near Lewis Lane and Riverside Road south of Lake Lowell in rural Canyon County. | GO...

Source of mercury near West Boise home still a mystery Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Investigators from the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday tried unsuccessfully to find the source of a mercury spill at a home on the 700 block of White Cloud Drive in Boise.

Boise police suspect same man robbed 2 banks Monday Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Boise police are looking for a man in two Boise bank robberies. Witness descriptions are leading police to believe the two banks were robbed by the same person.

Judge: Joseph Duncan to represent himself Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
A man who kidnapped two Idaho children and murdered one of them in 2005 is allowed to represent himself at his death penalty hearing, a federal judge decided Monday.

Tamarack plans to sell $670 million in bonds Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Tamarack Resort in central Idaho hopes to sell $670 million in bonds to boost finances after a real-estate market slowdown brought construction to a standstill and chased off investors, including tennis stars Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.

Ex-ISP chief Dan Charboneau critical after rafting accident Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Former Idaho State Police Director Dan Charboneau was listed in critical condition Monday at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after a rafting accident on the Middle Fork of that Salmon River over the weekend.

Gas prices fall, but not in Idaho Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Idaho gasoline prices are lagging behind U.S.average pump costs that have been falling for the last month.

Idaho gasoline prices 19 cents above national average Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:19:59 MDT
Idaho gasoline costs have failed to keep pace with falling pump prices nationwide in the last month, leaving Treasure Valley industry experts wondering why the state is lagging so far behind the U.S. average pump price.

EPA investigators still trying to find source of Mercury found at Boise home Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:20:25 MDT
Investigators from the Environmental Protection Agency are trying to find the source of a mercury spill at a home on the 700 block of White Cloud Drive in Boise.

Micron shares drop to 15-year low Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:13:21 MDT
Shares of Micron Technology Inc. tumbled to a 15-year low Monday amid investor concerns over the health of the memory chip market.

Suspect description similar in two Boise bank robberies, police say Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:08:51 MDT
Descriptions given by witnesses in two separate bank robberies Monday are similar, and Boise detective say one man may be responsible for both.

Tamarack Resort considering selling $670 million in bonds to boost finances Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:08:28 MDT
Tamarack Resort in central Idaho plans a $670 million bond sale to boost its finances after a slowdown in the resort real-estate market brought construction there to a standstill. | GO...

Former ISP director in critical condition after Salmon rafting accident Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:59:17 MDT
Former Idaho State Police Director Dan Charboneau is listed in critical condition Monday at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center after a rafting accident on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River over the weekend.

Dog lost for a week in Frank Church Wilderness returned safe to Boise owner Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:55:52 MDT
Five pounds lighter and her feet in bandages, a 13-year-old English setter lost for seven days in the rugged mountains west of Stanley was reunited with her Boise owner Sunday, but not before helping her rescuers find their own way. | GO...

U.S. Forest Service pulls Smokey Bear ad Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:51:30 MDT
WASHINGTON Smokey Bear was unfair.

Sesame Workshop in Mountain Home is sold out Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:30:08 MDT
Tickets are sold out for the Sesame Workshop planned for Wednesday at the Mountain Home Air Fore Base.

Federal judges from across the West meet in Sun Valley Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:59:08 MDT
SUN VALLEY Federal judges from across the west are gathering in Sun Valley to hold business meetings and hear speakers on topics ranging from executive powers to fad diets.

1,200 Idahoans tell Congress how gas prices are hurting their families Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
More than 1,200 ordinary people answered U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo's call for comments on what the high price of gas was doing to their family budgets - and what they want him to do about it in Congress. Here are some of their stories. | GO... • Read more about Idaho Politics

Flatbread Community Oven owners branch out with a new location in Meridian Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Flatbread Community Oven Pizzeria has grown to three restaurants since starting in 2006. Flatbread is one of only 21 restaurants in the U.S. serving certified Neapolitan pizza.

Funds used to restore Yellowstone hiking trails Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:27:05 MDT
Crews at Yellowstone National Park are improving four hiking trails this summer as part of a long-term project to rehabilitate the most heavily used hiking trails in the park.

No one has stepped forward to contest Boise School Board trustee incumbents Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:52:13 MDT
With just three days to go until the deadline to get on the ballot, no more candidates have stepped forward to declare a run for the Boise School Board of Trustees.

Boise dog lost in wilderness for week is back home (with photo gallery of lost dog) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Rosie was noticeable thinner after a week in the wild, but thanks to friendly hikers who fed here all the fish they could catch, she is safe at home again. | GO...

Boise man hurt when dump truck rolls on I-84 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:59:48 MDT
A Boise man was hurt late Sunday near the Elmore/Gooding county line when the dump truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 84.

Morrison's request to clear trees along Boise Greenbelt denied Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Velma Morrison recently petitioned Boise Mayor Dave Bieter and Idaho Gov. Butch Otter for the right to clear vegetation and create a better view of the Boise River from her soon-to-be-dedicated Falcon Building along the Greenbelt. | GO...

Police target DUI drivers in vicinity of Barber Park and Eckert Road Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise police responded to two accidents within the past few days, both apparently caused by drivers being intoxicated after floating the river.

Canyon County commissioners rearrange budget for merit pay Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Canyon County employees will be eligible for merit increases next year after all, county commissioners said Monday.

Former Steelhead Burt signs with rival Alaska Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:30:37 MDT
Longtime Idaho Steelheads defenseman Scott Burt is joining the Alaska Aces of the ECHL, the team announced Tuesday.

Hawks win 9-7; Cubs' top pick debuts tonight Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Boise Hawks held off Salem-Keizer and won 9-7 on the road Monday to improve to 26-15 this season.

Steelheads sign defenseman Hay, forward Flichel to 1-year deals Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Defenseman Darrell Hay and forward Marty Flichel have signed 1-year contracts with the Idaho Steelheads, the ECHL hockey club announced Monday.

Idaho third, Boise State seventh in WAC volleyball poll Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
WAC coaches picked Hawaii to win the conference volleyball title Monday, and tabbed Idaho and Boise State to finish third and seventh, respectively.

Community Calendar Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Les Bois U16 girls advance to national championship match Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Les Bois United U16 Elite girls soccer team advanced to the championship match Monday in its age group at the US Club Soccer National Cup in Virginia Beach, Va.

Boise State picked to finish seventh in WAC volleyball Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:25:46 MDT
The Boise State volleyball team is picked to finish seventh in the Western Athletic Conference, the league announced Monday.

Hawks coach savors chance to develop young players Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Tom Beyers returned this season for his second straight season and third overall as Boise Hawks manger.

Hawks end 14-game drought vs. Salem-Keizer Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Drew Rundle's three-run homer in the eighth inning helped the Boise Hawks to 7-5 win over the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes on Sunday in Salem, Ore.

YMCA Team Idaho athletes earn All-America status Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
YMCA Team Idahos Peyton Harris placed seventh in the midget boys (ages 11-12) long jump Sunday at the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships in Omaha, Neb., to earn All-America status.

Three Treasure Valley athletes sign letters of intent Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:47:33 MDT
Timberline High graduate B.J. Shearry will continue his basketball career at North Idaho College, the school announced recently.

Capital's Kasen Covington eyes another national title Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Already a three-time national champion, 16-year-old Kasen Covington's appetite is still unsatisfied. The Capital High junior-to-be will attempt to win his fourth age-group national championship in the triple jump at the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships this week in Omaha, Neb. | GO...

Schwab to eliminate lead wheel weights Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:44:08 MDT
Les Schwab Tire Centers says it will phase out use of lead-based wheel weights for wheel balancing on passenger cars and light trucks in all stores in its seven states of operation, including Idaho. The Prineville, Ore., company expects to eliminate all sales of lead based wheel weights by mid-2009.

BSU team a finalist in Google marketing challenge Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:42:01 MDT
A Boise State University student team has been named a finalist in the Americas region of the 2008 Google Online Marketing Challenge, placing in the top three out of 700 competitors.

Judge ordered Boise man to halt investment scheme, cooperate with state Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:52:14 MDT
A judge in Boise says a Boise man and two companies owe $5 million over what state officials say was a fraudulent investment scheme.

Idaho PUC sets deadline for those wishing to intervene in power rate increase case Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:08:26 MDT
Idaho Public Utilities Commission has set an Aug. 8 deadline for anyone wanting to file as intervenors in the Idaho Power Co. rate increase case.

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