Monthly Archives: February 2009

Wave of journalism next think

Posted on 7 February 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

In the last week, thoughts of the future of journalism have gone to code red. It was one of those watershed weeks; more economic trouble at my newspaper and Boise’s daily paper and, well, at all of the papers. A … Continue reading →

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Ag, other business seek new tone on immigration

Posted on 7 February 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Olmstead picks up the immigration football. Idaho Business Coalition for Immigration Reform gets racist flood after launch of education campaign. Spokesman Brent Olmstead: Employers want to hire a legal workforce. Prentice interviews Olmstead on Boise State Radio . Hopkins in … Continue reading →

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No new money for Tamarack yet

Posted on 7 February 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Lawyers say talks to keep Tamarack running past March “challenging.” Just 27,000 skier visits this year; $304,000 deficit. Swiss bank attorney: “The operative part of the ski hill has proven to be more of a loss than the lender previously … Continue reading →

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Boise $3.4 mil in the red

Posted on 7 February 2009 by Nathaniel Hoffman

City of Boise facing ’09, ’10 shortfalls. $3.4 million in 2009 and looking like $9 million next year. Layoffs possible. Spokesman Adam Park: “In the months ahead, you probably will hear of cuts that we’re going to have to make. … Continue reading →

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