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 safety, fairness…
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 failure…
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…
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.
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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 weeks…
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.
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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.
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Proposed U of I Law School in Boise would focus on business and intellectual property law. Would cost the school $5 or $6 million more. Would nearly double size of the school. Backers pitching the State Board of Ed today in…
Conservative blogger Adam Graham interviews U.S. Senate candidate Scott Syme. Iraq war vet, Wilder farm boy wants quick withdrawal from Iraq, focus on economic problems at home, streamlined guest worker process and smaller government. Looks up to McClure: Less bombs, more…
Idaho County commissioner Randy Doman will challenge Sen. Lee Heinrich in November. Doman: “And let’s not forget that good government requires personal integrity and truly serving the community, not serving oneself or those who contribute to your staying in office.” Heinrich:…