Newdale, Teton and Sugar City candidates answer Q Nov 5, 2009
I was also Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Credit Union, and as Chairman of the Idaho State Credit Union Board ... In the past I have served on several community committees including the Vernal Utah Education Committee; Idaho International Dance Folk Music Festival; Bridge to Braves Fun Run and Newdale Planning and Zoning ... Bruce King: I am an Idaho native, experienced in local and state government. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Schools Improve School Lunch Certification Nov 4, 2009
The bottom four -- the District of Columbia, Idaho, Missouri and New Hampshire -- directly enrolled 50 percent or fewer students whose families received food stamps. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the report shows areas where states can improve. (Click2Houston, TX)
Voter turnout low Nov 4, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Idaho State Journal Gai McCune, right, gets ready to put her ballot into the ballot box with election worker Camille Westwood giving her a voting sticker ... 2009 Idaho State Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
England brothers win races Nov 4, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Idaho State Journal Kevin England and his wife Melody on election night at their home in Chubbuck ... He graduated from Idaho State University and said he's always enjoyed politics. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Pocatello Council races Nov 4, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Moore, 57, easily defeated Ciccone, 18, a Blackfoot High School grad who moved to the Gate City this year to attend Idaho State University ... Richway, who moved to Pocatello in 1971 to attend Idaho State University, has worked for ON Semiconductor for almost 30 years. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Final Cache Valley election results Nov 4, 2009
kenny11 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 7:33 PM:" I have been very impressed with the H.J. website and how organized and comprehensive it is. I am no longer a reseident of Cache Valley, but I do enjoy keeping up with the "Happenings" of the Valley through your well organized website. Keep up the good work! Ken S. Idaho ". REGISTRATION IS FREE. Comments are from online Herald Journal readers. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ballot Measures Top Ticket In Election Nov 3, 2009
Voters in the 9th District are choosing between Susan Fagan, public affairs director for a Pullman manufacturer and former aide to three U.S. senators from Idaho, and Pat Hailey, a farmer-rancher and school board member who is the widow of former legislator Steve Hailey. In the 15th District, Republican Rep. (KIRO TV, WA)
Streetcars on the ballot Nov 3, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A streetcar revival in American cities isn't just kicking up sparks from the tracks, they're flying down at city hall, too ... In Idaho's capital, a proposed 60 million trolley plan has become a major theme of local elections Nov. 3. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Streetcars on ballot from SLC to Atlanta amid trolley revival Nov 3, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 1:35 AM CST BOISE, Idaho (AP) ... In Idaho s capital, a proposed 60 million trolley plan has become a major theme of local elections Nov. 3 ... Thomson, an Idaho Power Co. auditor who worked on Obama s 2008 campaign, counters Litster is misrepresenting his stance: Thomson is undecided whether to back the streetcar, especially before an economic study, and wants the matter to go to a vote. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Roll Call: 9 of 10 Vulnerable Reps are Democrats Nov 3, 2009
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Lowe is new Ellensburg Rodeo Board president Nov 3, 2009
Daughter Sadee Shelton, who now lives in Lewiston, Idaho, was the 2003 Ellensburg Rodeo queen ... Scott Shelton is also the Northwest Territorial manager and factory representative for WW Manufacturing Co., managing Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Streetcars on the ballot amid trolley revival Nov 2, 2009
BOISE, Idaho - A streetcar revival in American cities isn't just kicking up sparks from the tracks, they're flying down at city hall, too ... In Idaho's capital, a proposed $60 million trolley plan has become a major theme of local elections Nov. 3 ... Thomson, an Idaho Power Co. auditor who worked on Obama's 2008 campaign, counters Litster is misrepresenting his stance: Thomson is undecided whether to back the streetcar, especially before an economic study, and wants the matter to go to a vote.... (Anchorage Daily News)
Pelosi's Kamikazes? Nov 2, 2009
Our own John Gizzi picks the following 25 as the House seats Republicans can pick up next year: in Alabama, Bobby Bright and Parker Griffith; in Arizona, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell; Connecticut Jim Himes; in Florida Alan Grayson and Ron Klein; in Georgia, Jim Marshall; in Idaho, Walt Minnick; in Illinois, Debbie Halvorsen; in Louisiana, Charlie Melancon (running for Senate); in Maryland, Frank Kratovil; in Michigan, Mark Schauer; in Missouri, Ike Skelton; in Mississippi, Travis Childers;... (Human Events Online)
Southeast Idaho candidates (30) Nov 1, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Southeast Idaho candidates ... This is a list of contested races for Tuesday's election in Southeast Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Scozzafava suspends campaign Nov 1, 2009
And besides NY-23, there's yet another campaign for the GOP soul in Idaho. . (TheHill.com)
All together now Nov 1, 2009
(Bill Clinton's self-indulgent capacity to sulk should not be underestimated, but then the former president may limit his appearances for Obama to places like the Bittercreek Ale House in Boise, Idaho. For the New York senator, the Democratic Party is now in Obama's hands and she has seemingly made her peace with that reality. (Salon)
The Doug Hoffman Effect strikes in two key races for GOP Oct 31, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009. By Aaron Blake - 10/30/09 05:06 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Candidates bristle at political party question Oct 31, 2009
"City attorney Stephen Zollinger confirmed that based on Idaho law, city elections are nonpartisan.Some of the other questions discussed at the debate included "What is the proper role of government, what is the biggest problem in Rexburg and should the city get an indoor pool. "Polls open for the City Council election Tuesday.NATE SUNDERLAND Article Rating Current Rating: 0 of 0 votes!Rate File: lect> Comment Blog Comments are limited to 200 words or less. You must Log in to post a comment.... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Quest. for Ashton, Parker, IP council candidates Oct 31, 2009
I recently attended a seminar sponsored by the State Department of Commerce on Idaho Community Development Block Grant Programs and will attend the Idaho grant administrator course when it is offered in 2010 ... I am working with the city, a group of citizens, the ITD and the Idaho Department of Lands Community Forestry Program to obtain a CTE grant for city entry signs ... I attended Brigham Young University-Idaho where I earned my bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Will N.Y. man face Crapo? Oct 30, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A New York City resident plans a long-distance run as a Democrat for the Idaho U.S. Senate seat now held by Mike Crapo, a Republican ... The Spokesman-Review reported he also hasn't been to Idaho in his life, but says he was prompted to run because Crapo faced only a write-in challenger in 2004. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Delta residents know what's best for the Delta: No canal Oct 30, 2009
They want to build such a plant here in Idaho but hit a stone wall of the sky is falling syndrome. LikeWise the Euro are ahead of us in clean diesel technology. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fremont sports in jeopardy Oct 29, 2009
They told the board what the district pays toward the extracurricular activities, which include sports, music, speech and debate and other competitions overseen by the Idaho High School Activities Association. Earlier this year the district failed to pass a 600,000 supplemental levy. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Deadly day in Afghanistan (650) Oct 28, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... 2009 Idaho State Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Letters to the editor Oct 28, 2009
Idaho Youth Ranch, Project Dove or a church near your home will be glad to get the help, and you will no. t feel helpless. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Local celebration looks at a century of women's suffrage Oct 27, 2009
The last successful vote for state-wide suffrage had been in Idaho in 1896 which meant 14 long years without a victory for the suffrage movement until the Washington vote. advertisement Women had dedicated their lives to this, like Susan B. Anthony, said Blair. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
3 vie for Blackfoot mayor post Oct 26, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Mike Virtue BLACKFOOT -- Mayor Mike Virtue moved to Blackfoot from Idaho Falls in 1955 ... Virtue returned to Southeast Idaho and worked for a number of contractors at the Idaho National Laboratory. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Alaska Rep. Tied to Corruption Probe Oct 25, 2009
1987 - Palin graduates University of Idaho (after attending four other colleges) with B.A. in communications-journalism. 1988 - Obama enters Harvard Law School1988 - Palin works briefly as a sports reporter for KTUU-TV in Anchorage. (CBS News)
St. Anthony mayoral candidates answer questions Oct 24, 2009
I worked in public information for the Idaho Transportation Department and in economic development for Fremont County ... I am past president of Media Network Idaho, and treasurer of the Education Fund of the National Federation of Press Women. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
The purpose of this message is to express my outrage at the frequent criticism of Sarah Palin for having gone to five schools before she graduated from the University of Idaho ... It is a towering credit to Sarah Palin's ambition, courage and will to persevere that she acquired college credit hours when and where she had the opportunity and could pay for them and had the drive and guts to earn her B.A. Although a degree from the University of Idaho may not impress someone who attended an Ivy... (Salon)
As unions dwindle, pro-labor legislation looming Oct 23, 2009
Tennessee and Idaho shared the sixth lowest union membership rate in the country at 5. 3 percent in 2007, the latest figures available from the U.S Department of Labor. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Rexburg, St. Anthony and Parker candidate answers Oct 23, 2009
Benfield: I am a community leader with experience working with the County, City, BYU- Idaho, Madison School District, Madison Memorial Hospital, Sugar City and businesses in Rexburg ... I have been the Executive Director of the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival since 1995 ... Mann: I have worked at BYU-Idaho for 27 years now. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Society mulls marketing help Oct 22, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Nettinga explained on Tuesday that the Auditorium District is at a pivotal time in its history because of an Idaho Supreme Court ruling last year requiring it uses the 2-percent hotel tax collected for construction and/or marketing of its own facility ... In the mean time, he said the Auditorium District is looking to fill the other role allowed by the Idaho Supreme Court decision -- marketing an existing facility that it leases. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
All eyes on Rexburg City Council debate Oct 22, 2009
"I find we can build a good-sized indoor pool for about a fifth of the price -- for 6 million you could build the biggest pool in Idaho," he said. Benfield said in making decisions about spending URD funds, officials need to differentiate between needs and wants. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
BCHS names new officers Oct 21, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Nettinga explained on Tuesday that the Auditorium District is at a pivotal time in its history because of an Idaho Supreme Court ruling last year requiring it uses the 2-percent hotel tax collect for construction and/or marketing of its own facility ... 2009 Idaho State Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Its a sweep in Botswana vote Oct 19, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. October 19, 2009. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Obituaries 10/18/09 (229) Oct 19, 2009
She is survived by two sons, Burrell and Jimmy Rogers, both of Paragould; one daughter, Barbara Carter of Paragould; one brother, Darrell Davis of Pocahontas; three sisters, Sue Mitchell of Idaho, Jean Davis of Jonesboro and Mildred Andrews of Cave City; 35 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, at Phillips Funeral Home. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
State post for area Zonta chief Oct 18, 2009
District 8 covers Zonta clubs in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Western Montana, British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Attending the conference from the Coos Bay Club were members Terri Turi, the current District 8 governor, Judge Paula Bechtold, Sharon Lovie, Karen Gooding, Michaela Graham, Lindi Quinn, Jan Vigue and Trish Conyers. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
John Brown's complex legacy still divides Oct 18, 2009
Donna Coburn, a transplant from Idaho, now lives on the property, where the lonely graves of Frederick and Dianthe sit on a wooded hillside. She sometimes finds herself escorting pilgrims. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Around Idaho Oct 17, 2009
LEWISTON (AP) The University of Idaho says closing one or more of a 12 agriculture and extension centers is still an option, but a final decision could depend on negotiations with business and industry groups ... Walt Minnick, an Idaho Democrat, collected nearly $290,000 in campaign contributions since July, giving him a fundraising head start over Republican rivals who will be fighting it out in a contested primary next May ... Ken Roberts, the Idaho House GOP majority caucus chairman who... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Secretary visits Oct 17, 2009
However, Brown heard from Andrea Testi, director of the Small Business Development Center, and others in the audience at HRMC, that the region is at a disadvantage when it competes with Idaho because of higher corporation fees. some of which could go higher if not overturned in the January election. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Rammell bids farewell to Rexburg Oct 17, 2009
Rammell will move from Rexburg to Idaho Falls this weekend ... The Rammell family has not bought a house in Idaho Falls and will be renting as Rammell hopes to be moving into the governor's mansion following the gubernatorial election ... He admits that his popularity is not as strong in his hometown as it is in other parts of Idaho. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Mormons & religious freedom Oct 14, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... Elder Dallin H. Oaks referred to gay marriage as an "alleged civil right" in an address at Brigham Young University-Idaho that church officials described as a significant commentary on current threats to religious freedom ... 2009 Idaho State Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
PACs let some live high life Oct 13, 2009
Bright for Congress (Alabama) $1,000; Frank Kratovil for Congress (Maryland) $1,000; Griffith for Congress (Alabama) $1,000; Minnick for Congress (Idaho) $1,000 ... Examples of expenditures: Caucus Room restaurant, $2,662; Ruth s Chris restaurant, $456; Vaughn Ward for Congress (Idaho) $1,000; Delta Air Lines, $576. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Larsen: Rumors 'hurtful' Oct 10, 2009
To tool wrote on Oct 9, 2009 7:19 PM:" Yes! Could not agree more! I do not think we were all that worried, until the mayor thing, the lack of leadership after that little resignation, the power struggle for votes. The truth that seems to be coming out about commissioners, and let us not forget the POPLICE. I thought it was awesome they were getting all those drugs off the hwy and in our community. How could arresting people for dope be a bad thing? Then I got told by a friend of mine that does... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Popular vote for prez pushed Oct 9, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- A group pushing to shake up how America elects the president has added a lobbyist in Idaho to push legislation that, had it been in effect in 2008, would have given the state's four Electoral College votes to Democrat Barack Obama ... But Pat Rosenstiel, a Republican activist in Minnesota who was an aide for former GOP presidential candidate Steve Forbes, registered last month to lobby Idaho lawmakers. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Ruchti on school bond votes Oct 8, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal ... James Ruchti supports a resolution from the Idaho School Boards Association to require a 60 percent voter majority in the passing of school bonds ... Members from ISBA's region 5, which represents local school board members, convened at the Pocatello School District 25 office on Pole Line Road Tuesday evening to discuss a number of issues pertaining to public education in Idaho. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Unionization push under way among state's farm workers Oct 6, 2009
TDN Bad Boy wrote on Oct 4, 2009 3:26 PM:" Only a stinking Liberal would try to connect the farm named for the farmer's wife to Nazis in Idaho and then blame the Republicans. How ignornant can the Liberals get? All you have to know about the unions is that farmers say it raises their already soaring costs by 20-25 percent. I don't doubt that a bit. Guess who pays for that? And the United Farmer Workers have been notorious for hiding illegals and supporting their right to work in America. The UFW... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Adequate water supply prompts recharge effort Oct 3, 2009
But this fall, water that ends up in the lakes via canals could serve to help recharge the East Snake Plain Aquifer thanks to an Idaho Water Resource Board authorization last month ... Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 11:33 PM MDT The Idaho Water Resource Board has approved a plan for recharging the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer this fall ... The post-irrigation season recharge is possible because of the amount of water now stored in eastern Idaho reservoirs, according to the Water Board. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Newdale water goes forward Oct 3, 2009
To take advantage of an offer of loan money from the state of Idaho with federal stimulus funds, the Newdale City Council voted on June 24 to see if the project could be approved through judicial confirmation, a quicker process than a bond election ... In his finding of fact and conclusions of law Moeller wrote: "The Idaho Supreme Court has held that the impact of a proposed expenditure on public safety is fundamental to the determination of whether a project is necessary. ... If the expense is... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Changes in welfare food program Oct 3, 2009
This information is obtained from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare ... There are 47,000 WIC recipients in Idaho ... Last week the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership Head Start in Idaho Falls and the Apple Tree Learning Center in Rexburg announced their sponsorship and participation in the federal program. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
St. A Chamber takes lead in flower fund donations Oct 3, 2009
"Well, now there is." An account has been set up at Bank of Idaho in St. Anthony dedicated just to the flowers. Folks also may send the money to the chamber office at 420 N. Bridge Suite C, St. Anthony, ID 83445. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday football scores: Russets hold off Cougars Oct 3, 2009
Madison is off next week and will play at Idaho Falls on Oct. 16. North Fremont 20, Butte County 16. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday football scores: Cats can't hang on Oct 2, 2009
cough* Idaho 3A Football *cough* " Disgusted wrote on Sep 26, 2009 5:50 PM:" It's sad to see the Sugar *team* loose but maybe it will bring a little bit of humility to their little QB. It was disgusting to see him throw his little temper tantrums on and off the field. Why doesn't someone teach him about winning AND loosing. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Bartlett was true architect of statehood Oct 2, 2009
Different considerations, including the states' unwillingness to be saddled with large acreages of unproductive land, led to large percentages being held in federal title in many states, including Nevada (85 percent), Utah (65 percent), Idaho (50 percent), and even California (45 percent). The land grant for Alaska, the size of which would be determined by Congress in the statehood act, was considered essential to the state's ability to support itself, mainly through mineral leases, which... (Anchorage Daily News)
BYU-I president criticizes stimulus Oct 2, 2009
STANDARD JOURNAL/NATE SUNDERLAND BYU-Idaho President Kim Clark talks about the local and national economy at a Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce Forum on Wednesday ... Published: Thursday, October 1, 2009 5:50 PM MDT REXBURG -- The federal stimulus package receives only a "C" plus for effectiveness, but the national economy is recovering slowly, Brigham Young University-Idaho President Kim Clark said Wednesday ... In addition to the national economy, Clark responded to questions about the... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Man illegally shot at wolf pack from the sky Oct 2, 2009
Published: Thursday, October 1, 2009 5:50 PM MDT BOISE -- A shotgun-wielding motorized parachutist fired on a pack of wolves earlier this year from the eastern Idaho sky, something forbidden even under a state permit that allows aerial gunning of foxes and coyotes. Carl Ball, a sheep rancher, was flying his aircraft June 5 near St. Anthony above a 160-acre sheep pen when he saw at least four wolves, according to an Idaho Department of Fish and Game law enforcement report obtained Thursday by The... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
99 of top 100 metros suffer job losses Oct 1, 2009
Boise, Idaho, loss of 20,800 jobs (-7. 6%). (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Stop the garbage talk Oct 1, 2009
"Anyone who leaves food out is actually baiting in hungry bears," said Barry Cummings, a Fish and Game conservation officer in Deary, Idaho. "Bears have a tremendous sense of smell, and once they get used to finding an easy food source, they'll keep coming back and problems will occur.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
What Rexburg roads cost Oct 1, 2009
This purchase was funded with about 93 percent of the money supplied by a grant from the state of Idaho. JOSEPH LAW. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Rammell in the tabloids Oct 1, 2009
The tabloids often feature political stories, but it is a rare occasion for an Idaho politician to garner enough notoriety to be picked up by a national tabloid -- especially rare for it to be a local candidate for governor ... "When I am governor of Idaho, I expect to move to the top of the list. Not because I want to hunt Obama, but because I plan to challenge him and the federal government on their usurpation of Idaho's state rights. It is my intention to show President Obama the power of the... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
How do you fix 93-year-old Ashton Dam? Oct 1, 2009
Stenberg said the timing of the repair work will have to be worked out with irrigators at the reservoir and downstream, and with a host of agencies with stakes in the water and wildlife resources involved -- the Idaho Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Department of Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and others. FERC also much approve of any alterations to the dam and its operations. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Arnica fire growing in Yellowstone Sep 30, 2009
The fire has been visible from the Idaho side of the Tetons since Friday, when smoke and haze allow ... The fires could be visible to travelers on Idaho Highway 33 in Teton Valley. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Madison budget reflects poor economy Sep 30, 2009
The increased cost comes from a decision made by the Idaho Legislature earlier this year ... Despite the increase, according to Hobley, Madison County still has one of the lowest weed budgets among counties in eastern Idaho ... Next year wrote on Sep 29, 2009 11:14 PM:" Somthing to know,Madison County Insurance is Blue Cross of Idaho.Bob Hansen Family Business Brokers Blue Cross,Blue Cross is going up 12.7 percent.Bob Hansen and Commissioners approve 12.7 percent increase for 2010 budget to... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
First swine flu related death in Gem State Sep 30, 2009
Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:27 PM MDT BOISE -- A Canyon County man is the first Idaho death associated with the H1N1 flu virus, also known as the swine flu, the state Department of Health and Welfare reported Monday ... A total of 488 people in Idaho have lab confirmed infections from the H1N1 virus since April, with 139 of those reported since Sept. 1 ... "Our hearts and thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones," says Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist, in a... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Friday footbal scores: Cougars slam Bear Lake Sep 30, 2009
Other scores: Hillcrest 53, Bonneville 22; Blackfoot 42, Idaho Falls 13; Marsh Valley 55, Teton 6; Shelley 44, Snake River 21; Ririe 43, Grace 6. MATT EICHNER. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
