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Shara Heath bound over on felony charges

Nov 19, 2008 6:46 pm

Based on the evidence presented at a Friday preliminary hearing, Judge Gregory Frates found cause to bind Shara Heath over to 3rd District Court on four felony charges.

Agreement reached on Gem Island

Nov 19, 2008 6:46 pm

In a split vote, Gem County Recreation District approved signing a memorandum of understanding with Gem County on use and costs for the Gem Island Sports Complex.

Little gives legislative preview

Nov 19, 2008 6:46 pm

The tough economic outlook may signal storm clouds are brewing over the upcoming legislative session, but according to newly re-elected Dist. 11 Republican State Senator Brad Little, these clouds migh...

Local News from KTVB Boise via Yahoo! News

Some businesses still passing on fuel surcharge

Nov 22, 2008 1:16 am

BOISE -- As prices at the pump dip below $2 a gallon, many business owners want to know why they're still getting charged extra. As gas prices started climbing over the past couple of years many deliv...

Collecting unemployment surges 20% in one week

Nov 22, 2008 12:31 am

BOISE -- The Idaho Department of Labor reports that the number of people collecting unemployment checks this week surged over 20 percent from the previous week.

Warm Springs Avenue reopens after rock removal

Nov 22, 2008 12:16 am

BOISE -- Ada County Highway District crews have finished removing more than 100 boulders and rocks on Warm Springs Avenue along the Warm Springs Mesa.

Boise State, Nevada set for another shootout

Nov 21, 2008 9:31 pm

Watch the game on Channel 7 - pre-game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, kick off at 2 p.m.

Mountain goat charges Idaho home

Nov 21, 2008 7:32 pm

Firefighters in northern Idaho relied on back up from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office while fighting off a mountain goat that charged and damaged an Athol home.

Judge allows 9 parties to join mining suit against Simplot

Nov 21, 2008 7:32 pm

POCATELLO -- A federal judge is allowing nine separate parties join a lawsuit challenging plans by the J.R. Simplot Co., to expand its phosphate mining operation in southeast Idaho.

Some Idaho schools to cut programs

Nov 21, 2008 7:31 pm

PARIS -- Officials in Eastern Idaho's Bear Lake School District say they'll cut school programs rather than ask voters to approve an override levy in a worsening economy.

Dozens of animals seized from Fruitland farm

Nov 21, 2008 7:16 pm

Horses, dogs & cats rescued

Governor Otter to discuss state budget next week

Nov 21, 2008 6:01 pm

BOISE -- Idaho Gov. Butch Otter will hold a press conference to discuss the state's budget next week.

BSU Comm Dept. chair says this is not an easy major

Nov 21, 2008 5:31 pm

BOISE -- Boise State University's Department of Communication is defending its reputation after a national newspaper alleged that many students athletes at BSU major in the field because it's easy.

Local News from Coeur d'Alene Press via Yahoo! News

Counties to receive full PILT funds

Nov 21, 2008 10:23 am

Kootenai County will receive an additional $208,048 and Benewah $17,012 for taxes that could not be levied on federal lands in their jurisdictions during fiscal year 2008.

Door no match for goat

Nov 21, 2008 10:23 am

ATHOL -- Know what makes a mountain goat mad? Its own reflection, it seems. "It was different. We couldn't believe our eyes," said Jack Krill, Timberlake Fire Protection District fire chief....

Mall owners face debt problem

Nov 21, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Facing nearly $4 billion in debt, the owners of the Silver Lake Mall are seeking ways to stay solvent without filing bankruptcy.

Defense asks for mistrial

Nov 21, 2008 10:22 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Defense attorneys called for a mistrial Thursday because of what one called "startling information" given in testimony by a witness called in the case against two men accuse...

Massive fire burns through resources

Nov 21, 2008 10:22 am

MICA BAY -- A chimney fire which sparked a blaze Wednesday evening left one area family without a home and many Kootenai County firefighters exhausted after a 16-hour fire fight in Mica Bay on Lake Co...

Congressmen prepare to vacate offices

Nov 20, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Constituents of Idaho's congressmen will be a little short on representation for a month or more as sitting Rep. Bill Sali and Sen. Larry Craig prepare to shut down their Coeur d'Alen...

Ed corridor site nearly ready for sale

Nov 20, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- There is no sign of the once bustling sawmill that stood for decades next to North Idaho College. The buildings on Stimson Lumber Company's DeArmond mill site are gone -- asphalt and ...

Comp Plan concerns heard

Nov 20, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Environmentalists and members of the development industry are concerned with the draft Kootenai County Comprehensive Plan. Some fear the document could restrict property rights, curb ...

LCDC pledges $450K

Nov 20, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Kate Danner, 11, is an artist who was born with one leg shorter than the other and has to walk with a cane.

Women Voters: Mail-in ballot decision tough

Nov 19, 2008 10:23 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- The results are in: Taking a stand on whether or not Idaho should switch to voting through the mail is proving trickier than just licking a stamp.

News from the Idaho Statesman

Analyst will talk energy at City Club

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

Toni Hardesty, director of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, will talk about "The Road to Cleaner Air: Why Treasure Valley air quality matters to you" during the City Club of Boise ...

Neighborhood can tour new South J.H.

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

The Depot Bench Neighborhood Association is inviting the neighborhood to a tour of the new South Junior High School at 5 p.m. Monday at 805 Shoshone St.

Franklin Blvd. bridge project to create delays in Nampa

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

Motorists should expect at least 5-minute delays on the Franklin Boulevard interchange in Nampa on Tuesday, Idaho Transportation Department officials said.

Meridian dedicates its new City Hall

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

Meridian dedicated its new $25 million City Hall building Friday, a three-story, 100,000- square foot, energy efficient structure built to serve the community's needs for the next 200 years.

Trial date in Nampa murders pending

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

A conference to set a trial date for Pete K. Roberts regarding the deaths of Bob and Idella Young will be held in December. Roberts' public defender entered a plea of not guilty of murder and kidnappi...

Boise event celebrates blessings of family, country

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

Retired Boise attorney Steven Ricks says Thanksgiving is one national holiday that has maintained much of its original significance. Ricks and hundreds of volunteers each year produce Hymns of Thanksg...

Deputies remove 3-year-old boy and 32 animals from Fruitland farm

Nov 22, 2008 7:00 am

Payette County Sheriff's deputies seized 11 horses and 18 dogs from a Fruitland farm Friday due to deplorable conditions.

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