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Wind gusts cause several power outages in the Treasure Valley Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:57:38 MDT
Several power outages Thursday evening left as many as 5,000 Idaho Power

Treasure Valley foreclosures rise in July, August might be worse Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:11:42 MDT
More Treasure Valley homeowners received foreclosure notices in July than ever before, and even higher numbers are possible this month, industry experts said Thursday.

Macys will close its store at Karcher Mall Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:07:55 MDT
Macys will close its store at the Karcher Mall in Nampa in fall 2009 and open a larger store in the new Nampa Gateway Center at Interstate 84 and Garrity Boulevard, the department store retailer said Thursday.

Idaho schools turn bleak testing year around Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:25:32 MDT
Idaho schools are climbing out of an academic performance slump.

Firefighters respond to multiple fires in the Sawtooth National Forest Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:24:03 MDT
Fire personnel at the Sawtooth National Forest responded to multiple fires on both the north and south end of the forest Thursday, officials said. The fires across the Forest were all lightening caused.

About 200 members of Idaho Air National Guard return to Boise Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:23:40 MDT
Flags waved, hands clapped, and tears were shed as about 200 members of the Idaho Air National Guard returned home from a 45-day deployment in Afghanistan and reunited with their families. | GO... Photo gallery: Idaho Air National Guard return home

SUV hits 8-year-old boy on a bike in Nampa Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:02:10 MDT
An 8-year-old boy riding his bicycle was hit by an SUV Thursday morning in Nampa, the Nampa Police Department said.

Boise Foothills fire contained, ruled acccidental Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:25:32 MDT
Firefighters quickly knocked down a wildfire in the Boise Foothills Thursday that started when oily rags ignited in the afternoon heat. No homes were damaged. | GO...

Father, son plead guilty to drug charges after December raid in Nampa, Caldwell Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:09:04 MDT
A father and son arrested on drug charges in December during a raid on two homes in Caldwell and Nampa pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday.

Boise activist Brandi Swindell reportedly deported, put on plane bound for U.S. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:03:53 MDT
A Boise Christian activist and another American were detained by Chinese authorities again Thursday, a friend said.

Murph's Turf: BSU's Petersen is No. 2; Vandals looking for wide receivers Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:41:59 MDT

Rescue crews search for nine victims in helicopter crash Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:54:08 MDT
Fire raging through rugged, dense terrain is complicating rescue crews' efforts to recover victims and evidence from the remote part of a Northern California forest where a firefighting helicopter crashed. Nine people were presumed dead.

Garbage truck crash into power pole causes outage in Boise neighborhood Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:43:05 MDT
About 100 Idaho Power customers lost power Thursday when a garbage truck hit a power pole at White Cloud Drive and South Boulder Drive.

More Idaho public schools meeting academic goals Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:15:25 MDT
More than half of Idaho's public schools met their academic goals for the 2007-08 school year, up significantly from the previous year.

Idaho Newsreader: U of I researcher is all about Europa Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:54:46 MDT

Red flag fire warning issued for hot Southwest Idaho Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:26:40 MDT
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Thursday through Friday for most of Southwest Idaho because of wildfire danger related to weather conditions.

Boise Christian activist Brandi Swindell detained after protest in China Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:06 MDT
Boise Christian activist Brandi Swindell was detained with two other Americans Wednesday in Beijing's Tiananmen Square after protesting religious repression.

Treasure Valley will lose bone-marrow donor registry Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:05 MDT
The Treasure Valley's population is too white to keep its final bone marrow donation program. It likely will join a regional program to help attract minority donors who make the best matches for people of similar genetic backgrounds. Patients' lives often hinge on finding a match.

Michael Chertoff, Dirk Kempthorne tour fire center Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:04 MDT
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne toured the National Interagency Fire Center Wednesday.

Idaho 10th-graders to take ISAT this fall Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:03 MDT
The state Board of Education has agreed to spend about $20,000 so Idaho public schools can test 10th-graders this fall.

Boise State's Richie Brockel hits books as hard as dummies Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:02 MDT
BSU tight end Richie Brockel is expected to complete his bachelor's degree in accounting next week -- three years after he started -- and begin work on his master's later this month. | GO... Boise State Football Camp Report

Subcontractor fires back against union accusations Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
A subcontractor on the Capitol renovation project fired back Wednesday at the Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters Union, accusing the organization of trying to mislead the public.

Magic 93.1 will 'play anything' Friday for a good cause Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:05:20 MDT
Magic 93.1 has teamed up with Project Play for Dan Tooker in the Mornings Play Anything Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

Idaho Air National Guardsmen now expected to return Thursday afternoon from Afghanistan Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:27:45 MDT
The nearly 200 members of the Idaho Air National Guard expected to return Wednesday night from Afghanistan are now scheduled arrive at Gowen Field early Thursday afternoon.

Boise State Football Camp Report Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
BSU to set record for season tickets again

BSU football: Spotlight on Tommy smith Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The freshman linebacker from Atlanta, Ga., chose Boise State despite taking his recruiting trip on a snowy weekend.

Idaho Fish and Game official demoted after letter Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:15:49 MDT
A state Fish and Game Department supervisor has been demoted a month after warning that a proposed $500 million wind farm in southern Idaho will harm wildlife.

Tributaries of the Boise River provide great backcountry recreation Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The backcountry is a state of mind as much as a location. It's a place to get away from television and out of cell phone range, sleep to the sound of a river and wake up to redwing blackbirds calling. It may seem far away, but it's closer than you think. | GO... Stories, tips, locations and more on our fishing page.

Fish rap: August is for exploring the high country Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The dog days of summer have arrived. The low-elevation reservoirs are the temperature of bath water and trout in the local rivers have seen more flies than a feed lot.

Dr. Collins: Hypothermia in the summer? It can happen Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
You would think there is no need to worry about getting too cold this time of year, but some recent adventures in the wilderness proved that incorrect.

Help survey wildlife in a BioBlitz Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Discover Idaho's animals and plants during BioBlitz at the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge on Aug. 15-16.

Try your hand (legs?) at mountain bike racing Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If you want to try a mountain bike race, the Silver Creek Pedal and Plunge on Aug. 16 has terrain matched for every skill level.

Natalie Bartley: Follow the rules as you float Idaho's wild rivers Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
River runners in Idaho enjoy access to some of the nation's best free-flowing waterways protected by Wild and Scenic Rivers System status.

Trout geek? This cutthroat book may be perfect for you Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
You know you're a trout geek when ... you see a 560-page, quasi-scientific book devoted to cutthroat trout without a single chapter on how to catch them and you're excited about it.

Tip of the week: Live hoppers make great bait Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Now that summer is here, grasshoppers can be found near practically any river, and they're almost irresistible to trout.

Dry box has good shape for canoes, rafts Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The plastic Mojave dry box is a great alternative to metal dry boxes, and because of its shape, it fits snug against raft frames or in the center of a canoe.

Detailed maps chart area fishing rivers Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Where was that spot where you hooked that big fish? You want to show your buddy, but detailed maps of rivers are hard to find.

Ask Fish & Game Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Q: I heard the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed the muzzleloader rules to allow scopes for folks with bad eyesight. Does that mean I can use a scope this fall?

Tackle tip: Parachute hopper Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Hook: Size 8, 2XL

Guitar begs you to take it to the river Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
If you've gone music-less on camping or whitewater rafting trips because you're afraid your guitar will get chewed on by a black bear or smashed by a rock, check this out.

Out and about: Rafting, hiking and resorts Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Rafting

Teach your dog to avoid rattlesnakes Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
The 13th Annual Rattlesnake Avoidance Training clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.

Downtown Boise streets closed this weekend Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:34:19 MDT
The Idaho Select 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament will close a few roads in Downtown Boise starting Thursday night -- but no main arteries.

Boise now offering bill pay option online Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:03:59 MDT
The City of Boise is now offering a new online view and electronic bill pay option for city utilities.

Eagle homebuilder's sentencing scheduled Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
An Eagle homebuilder is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 28 in 4th District Court after pleading guilty to one felony forgery charge.

Key north Nampa street to close during arts festival Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:24:38 MDT
A busy section of 16th Avenue North through Lakeview Park will be closed for five hours Saturday to all traffic except people headed to the Nampa Festival of the Arts.

KTIK's beatdown segment with Caves and Prater - 08/07/08 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:59:37 MDT

Trainer Dru Hall among those who will be chasing after big purses Saturday (with video) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Trainer Dru Hall hopes for a big day Saturday in the Idaho Cup horses at Les Bois Park, and he hopes to send one of his horses out a winner. | GO...

NWL's power shifts from West to East Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Salem-Keizer pitcher Mike Loree waited and waited for his name to be called during the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.

BSU assistant track and field coach leaving for Georgia Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 MDT
Petros Kyprianou, an assistant track and field coach at Boise State for the past three seasons, has resigned to accept a similar position at Georgia. Kyprianou coached the jumps and multi events for the Broncos and will do the same in Georgia.

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