Monthly Archives: April 2008

Idaho County Free Press one of the only papers in the state covering Legislative races. Jim Rehder, a Democrat and member of the county commission is challenging Paul Shepherd of Riggins. Rehder cites education, jobs, smart growth, community health and … Continue reading →

Boise Democrat Matt Yost filed suit against the Secretary of State hoping to get a spot on the District 15 ballot. Yost was disqualified in the District 15 Senate race against John Andreason because Sec. Ysursa deemed him unqualified for … Continue reading →

Fish and Wildlife Service says bull trout are still threatened in lower 48. Decision on 5-year review keeps open option for considering multiple bull trout populations down the road. USFWS’s Ted Koch: “This maintains the status quo and provides opportunities … Continue reading →

Environmental Protection Agency is expediting approval of a negotiated field burning plan hashed out by state actors. Public comments run through May. Russell in the Spokesman. Walker, CDA Press. Info here.

I didn’t know him well, but I have had dinner with Maj. Stuart Wolfer, our daughters played together a bit and then he was killed in Iraq. Even when I heard that two local soldiers had been killed a few … Continue reading →

Idaho-Cuba trade netted $0 in year since Otter Cuba adventure. 100,000 lbs. of pork contract never fulfilled. $2 million in sales came out of China trip, however. Otter now in Mexico. Druzin in the Statesman.

Presidential candidate Ron Paul is skipping Twin Falls and coming to the College of Idaho in Caldwell instead. Twin Falls supporters from Twin are caravanning. Show is 4 p.m. April 25. Hunzeker in the Times-News.