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Idaho Foodbank Program Prevents Boise Kids From Going Hungry
The Idaho Foodbank's Picnic in the Park Program feeds dozens of families every weekday throughout the summer months.

Canyon County Sheriff's Deputy Rolls Car
A Canyon County Sheriff's Deputy is taken to the hospital after rolling his cruiser south of Nampa.

Man Arrested After Police Standoff in Boise
A man holes up in a Boise home and keeps police busy for hours Saturday.

Small Blaze Extinguished in Nampa School
A special vacuum sucks up water from a drenched closet. Luckily that's about all that remains of a fire that spontaneously combusted inside Nampa Christian High School's brand-new gymnasium.

Victims Identified in Washington Plane Crash
Police have identified the victims killed in a plane crash in the Cascade Mountains of central Washington.

Propane Spill Closes I-84
A wind gust caused a trailer carrying open propane containers to fishtail. It tipped over and spilled propane over the interstate.

Idaho Foodbank Program Keeps Boise Kids From Going Hungry
The Idaho Foodbank's Picnic in the Park Program feeds dozens of families every weekday throughout the summer months.

Canyon County Deputy Rolls Car
The Deputy was on his way to a tresspassing call near Melba, when he swerved to avoid hitting a car who turned in front of him.

One Family Affected By Mercury Spill Returns
The Cohen family was out of their house a week while HAZMAT crews cleaned up a mercury spill next door.

Victorino's 3-run homer leads Phillies to 5-4 win
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET ST. LOUIS (AP) - Shane Victorino's three-run home run capped a four-run eighth inning against a vulnerable St.

Rangers power past Jays
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 11:23 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Gerald Laird homered twice and drove in four runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Sunday...

Longtime Braves broadcaster Skip Caray dies at 68
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 10:43 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Braves say longtime broadcaster Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, has died in his sleep.

Ramirez's HR, 3 RBIs leads Dodgers over D'Backs
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 7:53 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Manny Ramirez continued to swing a hot bat in his first series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 4 for 5 with a homer and three...

Ibanez helps Seattle rally to 8-4 win over Orioles
Associated Press - August 3, 2008 7:13 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Raul Ibanez's two-run single off reliever Jamie Walker capped a three-run seventh inning for Seattle, and the Mariners snapped a...

Former Albertson's CEO, major local philanthropist, dies Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:32:02 MDT
Warren McCain, a top executive at Albertsons for years and the CEO from 1976 to 1991, died Saturday at age 82.

Elmore County deputies investigate Saturday shooting Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:54:47 MDT
A man was shot in the leg Saturday afternoon on High Prairie Road 16 miles southeast of Pine, according to the Elmore County Sheriffs Office.

Man arrested in early morning attack on woman as she slept with her toddler Sun, 03 Aug 2008 12:38:40 MDT
A Kuna man is in jail Sunday and charged with multiple felonies related to breaking into a home and sexually assaulting a woman as her child watched.

Popkey: Common Ground church goes for the middle ground Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:06 MDT
A new church in Meridian, Common Ground, is part of a national movement toward moderation among evangelical Christians.

17 trees in Ann Morrison Park fall victim to locust borers Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:05 MDT
The southwest corner of Ann Morrison Park in Boise will be looking a little bare for a while. The city is removing 17 Idaho locust trees that have fallen prey to a damaging pest - the locust borer.

Meth takes back seat to cocaine in Boise Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Cocaine has unseated methamphetamine as the most prevalent hard drug in Boise, police say, and other Treasure Valley law enforcement agencies note a similar but shorter-lived trend.

Two-car crash injures teen driver near Emmett Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:03 MDT
An Eagle resident was injured Saturday afternoon in a two-car crash at Idaho 52 and Bergland Road, nine miles west of Emmett, according to Idaho State Police.

Decision '08: The primary debate on the BSU campus is who coaches will vote in as the Broncos' sta Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:02 MDT
The Boise State football team opens fall camp Monday at East Junior High without a starting quarterback for the second straight year. The leading candidates: senior Bush Hamdan and freshman Kellen Moore. | GO... • Murphy: Battling QBs need to focus on selves, not derby hype • QB isn't the only position with intriguing battles ahead

For the love of the glove - it's more than just leather to Hawks Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Boise Hawks outfielder Ryan Sontag is pretty particular when it comes to his baseball glove.

Small fire damages Nampa Christian High School gymnasium Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:19:01 MDT
A small fire started in the new Nampa Christian High School gymnasium at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, and was quickly extinguished by automatic sprinklers, according to a Nampa Fire Department spokesman.

Group offers to fund revival of Canyon County's RICO lawsuit Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Canyon County's RICO lawsuit against four agri-businesses could be revived by the U.S. Supreme Court now that a national watchdog group has petitioned the nation's highest court and offered to foot the bill.

Police revamp evidence handling procedures Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Ketchum Police Department officials say major changes in procedures were made earlier this year after an attempted homicide case was dismissed because of mishandled evidence.

Cool housing market spurs unconventional means Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Investors who buy distressed homes in the Treasure Valley say they're providing a needed service. | GO...

Good deals available for buyers who can wait Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Foreclosed homes tempt buyers, but patience and skill are needed

Murphy: Battling QBs need to focus on selves, not derby hype Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
More than 20 years ago, Chris Petersen found himself involved in a quarterback derby, a fall battle to determine the starter at Sacramento (Calif.) City College.

QB isn't the only position with intriguing battles ahead Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
It's not all about quarterbacks at Boise State's fall camp.

ZIMO: WiFi at some Idaho state parks: Stay connected while camping Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Connect with bluebirds and the Internet while camping

Two injured in early morning rollover Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Two people were injured early Saturday in a one-car accident on Interstate 84, according to Idaho State Police.

Fire damages Christian High School gymnasium Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A small fire started in the new Nampa Christian High School gymnasium at 4:09 p.m. Saturday, and was quickly extinguished by automatic sprinklers, according to a Nampa Fire Department spokesman.

Dust Devils top Hawks in 11 innings Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Tri-City scored three runs in the top of the 11th inning Saturday night to beat the Boise Hawks 7-4 in front of 3,384 fans at Memorial Stadium.

Northwest Boise Little League falls to Montana at regional Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Montana defeated the Northwest Boise All-Stars baseball team 10-6 at the Little League Northwest Regional tournament Saturday in San Bernardino, Calif.

Boise Hawks players are particular about their gloves Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Carlos Perez

READER'S VIEW: Statesman logic on breaching perplexes Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Circular partisan logic has become the stock in trade for the Idaho Statesman's arguments for breaching the four lower Snake River dams. (Our View, July 20)

Reader's View: With the proper actions taken, we can learn to live with fire again Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Idaho Statesman provided an invaluable service in its "Fire Wise?" series by raising complex, controversial issues and asking tough questions. What is the right balance between ecological necessities like fire and community essentials like safety and comfort? Hard questions rarely have easy answers but need to be asked.

Our view: We must change the way we approach wildfires Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Many problems grow from government neglect or ineptitude. Not so on the federally managed forests that envelop Warm Lake, Yellow Pine and other pristine Western communities.

Reader's View: All log buildings at Warm Lake should have non-combustible roofs Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I am the chair of the Warm Lake Fire Protection Committee, a standing committee of the Warm Lake Users' Association, dedicated to all aspects of fire protection. I appreciated your articles on the "Fire Wise?" efforts in Idaho's forests. Our committee advises members of the association on fire wise issues such as proper use of smoke detectors, types and use of fire extinguishers, electrical system inspections, clearance of trees and undergrowth and duff around cabins, ensuring there is safe egress from cabins in case of fire, fire reporting procedures, etc. Our intent is to be a proactive first line of defense against a fire.

Readers' Views: Reactions to the Statesman's 'fire wise?' series Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Thank you to Heath Druzin and Rocky Barker for their thought-provoking series on fire management on the national forests of Idaho. Fire managers, resource specialists, elected officials, and the public need to discuss these complicated issues and seek solutions together. There are no simple solutions. But I believe that through dialogue and good science we can come up with innovative and long-term solutions to these dilemmas.

Reader's View: We need more action on all fronts Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Idaho Statesman's "Fire Wise?" series ended appropriately with a quote from Forest Service scientist Jack Cohen, "Anything we do we need to do with the idea there is going to be fire." We face a situation that the Andrus Center for Public Policy aptly labels "the paradox of success." Decades-long successful fire suppression in our national forests created thick stands of brush and trees, at the same time the spread of residential development created a burgeoning wildland-urban interface. Climate change effects like earlier fire seasons, hotter summers and drought cycles add to the challenge.

Reader's View: The money used to fight fires is not misspent Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
I read with interest your three-part "Fire Wise?" series on wildfire in Idaho and the efforts to suppress them. You reported the large expense to taxpayers of the personnel, equipment, aerial support, and time spent to fight fires. I will make the following three points to show that the costs are neither excessive nor misspent.

Letters to the Editor Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Idaho Statesman, July 15. Page 3 Main: "Idaho ends year with $223.8 million surplus." Page 6 Main: "Otter and Idaho Transportation Department officials say there is a $240 million annual shortfall for road work ...." Please to explain, most honorable Mr. Otter.

The Oregon-California Trail Association's 26th annual convention began a little unconventionally - Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The Oregon California Trail Association's 26th annual convention began a little unconventionally - with a wagon train. | GO... • Slidehow: See the sights and sounds of the One Man Wagon Train

THE WHEELERS: 200 days afloat: Dreams considered and realized Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Anchored in the Bay Islands of Honduras, Mark Wheeler contemplates what realizing his dreams might mean for his children.

Diane Ronayne: Actors, friends, remember Dan Peterson as 'Macbeth' opens Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Columnist Diane Ronayne writes about a memorial service and community potluck for Idaho Shakespeare Festival co-founder Dan Peterson, who died July 22. She also writes about Matt Bodett's exhibit at the VaC that chronicles his struggle with schizophrenia.

Marie Galyean: Cinderella finds a new palace Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Columnist Marie Galyean writes about a new home for all of those dresses Cinderella's Closet collected, a baked-goods sale and fundraiser for the Democrats, as well as Nampa's Art in the Park.

Boise carver finds the potential in 'waste' Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
When he isn't climbing trees, Boise craftsman Mike Goulder is salvaging their scraps and turning them into fine crafts (and serious food karma).

Sunday's child Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Meet Brendon, 11

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