News 2008-08-03 Andanh.com

Ann Morrison Park trees succumb to locust borers Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:34:31 MDT
The Idaho locust trees have stood for about 40 years in Ann Morrison Park, since the land became one of Boises main public spaces.

Two injured in one-car rollover early Saturday in Canyon County Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:27:48 MDT
Two people were injured early Saturday in a one-car accident on Interstate 84, according to Idaho State Police.

Two-car accident injures one driver near Emmett Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:25:47 MDT
An Eagle resident was injured Saturday afternoon in a two car accident at the intersection of Idaho 52 and Bergland Road, nine miles west of Emmett, according to Idaho State Police.

Idaho jobless rate jumps in July Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Sagging employment prompted a Boise economist to suggest Friday that higher fuel costs are now conspiring with a rising minimum wage to cost some Idahoans their jobs.

Family back home after mercury cleanup Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:05 MDT
Clean-up crews are nearly done de-contaminating two Boise apartment complexes after a mercury spill but at least one family is moving out.

West Nile virus found in Ada County Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Ada County abatement workers have found mosquitoes in the county with the West Nile virus.

Firefighters battling blaze in Payette National Forest Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:03 MDT
Wildland firefighters continue to work on one major fire in Idaho Saturday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise.

Defensive dynamos: The WAC's top players on defense Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Selecting the 10 best offensive players in the WAC was difficult because of a surplus of talented options. Today's task, selecting the top 10 defensive players, is a bit more difficult.

Georgia tops preseason coaches' poll Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Georgia ranked No. 1 preseason

Family affected by mercury moving out of Boise Bench apartment Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:19:21 MDT
The Cohens finally were allowed back to their home Friday, but theyre not staying long.

Two arrested, pot plants seized north of Prairie Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Two men were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking in a remote area of Elmore County, where more than 4,800 marijuana plants were seized by police then burned in a county landfill.

Boise couple celebrates 75 years and counting Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Boise natives Jim and Josephine Howell celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary last week. | GO...

Idaho granted disaster declaration for floods Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Gov. Butch Otter said Friday that the state applied for and was granted a Presidential Disaster Declaration due to the high costs incurred as a result of this spring's major flooding in Kootenai and Shoshone counties.

Don't let those who trash the wilds just get away with it Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
We often go into the woods to escape the nonsense of modern life, but sometimes the nonsense follows us. Some people use the outdoors as their personal party spot, trash dump or concert hall and behave in all sorts of obnoxious ways.

32 citations handed out to speeders in Kuna Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Kuna police issued more than 30 citations to speeding drivers during recent aggressive driving patrols.

Councilman resigns seat effective Aug. 30 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Meridian City Councilman Joe Borton is resigning from the City Council effective Aug. 30. Borton said he is stepping down due to family obligations and a growing business.

'Samurai umpire' gets his 15 minutes of fame Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Northwest League umpire Taro Hamano was unable to get out of the way of Ryan Keedy's bouncer up the middle in the bottom of the ninth inning of Thursday night's game between the Boise Hawks and Tri-City Dust Devils.

Northwest Boise All-Stars lose first game at regionals Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Northwest Boise Little League All-Star team dropped a 5-4 decision Friday to Wyoming in a Northwest Regional Tournament game in San Bernardino, Calif.

Armstrong's trip to China won't be her first Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Kristin Armstrong braved Beijing smog and jet lag last December to fly to the Chinese capital on a mission: Scout the course where the U.S. road cyclist in two weeks hopes to win Olympic gold.

Ex-BSU basketball player Tiedeman signs to play in Spain Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Tyler Tiedeman, who helped the Boise State men's basketball team win a school-record 25 games and the WAC Tournament last season, has signed a contract to play professionally in Spain.

Burke's blast helps Hawks beat Tri-City Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Right fielder Kyler Burke's two-run home run capped a four-run fifth inning Friday and the Boise Hawks held on to beat the Tri-City Dust Devils 5-3 in front of 3,520 fans at Memorial Stadium.

Micron plans conference next week for stock analysts Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Micron's stock woes will form the backdrop Tuesday when the company holds a conference for stock analysts.

Lotterman: Personal accounts not attractive in hard times Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I wish John McCain had been with me at the paint store for a lesson in politics, if not in economics. The clerk was glum. "Yeah," he said to the customer ahead of me, "a lot of people are not going to retire as young as they thought they would."

American Ecology reports record 2nd-quarter income Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Waste processor American Ecology Corp. operating income set a 2008 second-quarter record of $9.8 million, 20 percent higher than operating income of $8.2 million for the second quarter of 2007. Net income reached $6.1 million, or 33 cents a share, up from $5.1 million, or 28 cents a share, in the second quarter last year.

Your business community Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
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Economic downturn swamps jet boat makers Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The jet boat manufacturing industry has been caught in the wake of rising fuel prices and nation's flailing economy.

Wilder student's spud video takes a first in contest Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A Wilder high school student won first prize in the Idaho Potato Commission's high school video contest to promote the Gem State's iconic tuber.

MPC ends contract with exec in sales and marketing Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
MPC Corp., the Nampa computer maker, has terminated its employment contract with Ross Ely, the company's former executive vice president of sales and marketing.

Debbie Holmes: Idahoans will take Simpson's actions into account at polls Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
In the July 15 edition of the Statesman, an article was published in which my campaign against Mike Simpson was deemed a "longshot" bid, based on the amount of money that I have raised, compared to the amount of money that Congressman Simpson has raised. This seems like a sorry measure of viability; the fact is that some messages carry farther per dollar than others. I believe that Idaho is ready for the message of health care reform, protection of civil liberties and financial protection for American homeowners. Mike Simpson has a very mixed record on all three counts, and the people of Idaho deserve to be made aware of this.

WestViews: Opinions from newspapers in Idaho and the West commenting on Western issues Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Our take: A uranium enrichment plant could position Idaho for the next generation of nuclear power - but the state's permitting process must be thorough and apolitical.

Letters to the editor Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I'm with one of the over 200 youth soccer teams who visited your beautiful city recently. I'd like to take an opportunity to thank your outstanding emergency services personnel for helping locate two of our boys who became separated from our group on the Boise River for nearly two hours July 5.

What's new at your local library Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:10:31 MDT
Adult nonfiction. 2008 poet, critic and literature professor Benfrey has composed a lyrical history of the 19th century American literary renaissance. The author identifies the hummingbird as a metaphor for the post-bellum world, which shocked survivors saw as both fragile and dynamic. Benfrey traces the yearning and unsettled creative lives of these seminal writers and artists during this time, creating an unusual and revealing cultural history.

Find local produce, art and more at fresh markets Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:12:02 MDT
Shop off the beaten path at Eagle's Saturday Market and Tuesday Evenings at Edwards, just two examples of community markets on the rise. |

WSU public recycling station to close Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

From deep wells to deep worry Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

ACCURACY MATTERS Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

AGENDAS / MEETINGS Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

PUBLIC RECORDS Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A thirst for answers: Water concerns are a flood of opinions and a drought of facts Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Palouse motorcyclist dies after Pullman crash Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

State to revise Idaho Reading Indicator Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle‘s Kerney returns from latest injury Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Cougar football is back in town Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Palouse Ridge gets thumbs up Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Aug. 2 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

OUR VIEW: Palouse can‘t ignore north Idaho water study Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

HIS VIEW: Bells and Flats: The summer bike awards Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

OBITUARY: Joseph A. Bross Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

DEATH NOTICE: Stanley Jacobson Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

BACK ISSUES From the pages of the Moscow-Pullman Daily News and the Idahonian Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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