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Listeners at KBIO radio in Boise were asked to participate in a (self-selecting) online survey about President Barack Obama. Results on which they think describes the president best: A foreign born Muslim – 49% A foreign born Christian – 3% An American born Muslim – 7% An American born Christian – 22% A president with [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Wed 10:49 a.m. - 3 clicks 
Raise your hand if you've ever taken a creative writing class. Keep your hand raised if you ever wrote a poem while in class that ended up being published in the New Yorker. Everyone's hands should have gone down now except for that of one very talented University of Idaho MFA poetry student, Ciara Shuttleworth. Robert Wrigley recently asked his MFA poetry students to study sestinas, which...
New West Boise - Wed 9:05 a.m. - 4 clicks
8/21/10 Jill Feeler S. Horseshoe Pl. Boise, ID 83716 ISSUE: Concerned about the trees that the City of Boise and the neighborhood board have decided to take out because of safety concerns. Parks & Rec 8/23/10 Thorpe Orton Johns Landing Way Boise, ID 83703 ISSUE: This is the 4th time in the last few years [...] Related posts: Mayor Hotline August 14 to 20 Mayor Hotline August 1 to 6 ...
Boise Guardian - Tue 7:07 p.m. - 6 clicks
This is what standing on principle looks like. Not surprisingly it doesn't come from anyone in the Idaho congressional delegation, Republican nor Democrat, but it comes from the delegation of......
The MountainGoat Report - Tue 4:22 p.m. - 6 clicks
I see these press releases from the Idaho Republican Party, and I'm wondering who on earth is supposed to be the audience? Today's has Jonathan Parker quoting Norm Semanko complaining about Congressman Walt Minnick having "smuggled [House majority leader Steny] Hoyer in for secret meetings with fundraisers they would not identify and from which the media was barred, rais[ing] troubling characte...
Fort Boise - Tue 3:02 p.m.
Raul Labrador, the Republican nominee for Idaho’s 1st Congressional District, faces freshman Democrat Walt Minnick in a race that pits a solid conservative against a fiscal moderate. One can see a clear distinction when examining the voting record of both candidates. Since his election to the Idaho State Legislature in 2006, Raul Labrador has worked to keep taxes and spending low, and ...
DailyKos (Idaho) - Tue 10:28 a.m. - 10 clicks
This is the first in what we expect to be many discussions of three constitutional amendments before Idaho voters on November 2. The GUARDIAN will be crusading like an old time newspaper editor to preserve our voting rights, defending the Idaho constitution and the rights of citizens to hold the “power of the purse” when [...] Related posts: Amendment Seeks To Deny Voter Rights ...
Boise Guardian - Tue 6:42 a.m. - 5 clicks
God, Seed: Poetry & Art About the Natural World By Rebecca Foust and Lorna Stevens Tebot Bach Press, 85 pages, $20.00 God, Seed sings the delights of nature, from lovers in "the cricket-sung, grass-sweet dark" to "sunlight/churned by the bees," and eating fruit, "where sun/has lain, juicy/with rain." Rebecca Foust's language is sensual and sound-rich--t...
New West Boise - Mon 8:43 a.m. - 9 clicks
Written by Bill Loftus SeAnne Safaii-Fabiano hopes the global blockbuster "Avatar" will help her quest to teach young people better diabetes management in a virtual world. ...
DailyKos (Idaho) - Sat 3:08 p.m. - 5 clicks
It’s worth noting once again, just because so much anti-federal wind comes from Idaho, especially in this campaign season. One of the biggest and best single pieces of economic development in Idaho in the last few years has been a massive wind power project that stands to take advantage of the often fierce winds blowing [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Fri 4:21 p.m. - 11 clicks
An off duty Ada county sheriff’s deputy has proven that even after 21 years on the force coppers still do stupid things. He got caught packing heat–two pistolas–while riding the mechanical bull at a Boise saloon in July. It came to light this last week. Bartenders spotted guns on their buckin patron and called the [...] Related posts: Another Copper Funeral In Tacoma Ada Sherif...
Boise Guardian - Fri 12:29 p.m. - 9 clicks
A question. This comes out of news today that Conoco-Phillips, which has sought and gotten permits to run mega-sized trucks down the narrow and winding Highway 12 between Lewiston and Missoula, is appealing a decision by 2nd District Judge John Bradbury which blocks those trips, at least for now. The appeal, of course, goes to [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Thu 6:06 p.m. - 11 clicks
The University of Idaho announced that they received a $1 million grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, to help start a U of I Law School in Boise. In the near future, the third year can be taken in Boise at classes held in the Idaho Water Center, but apparently they want to work toward a full three year program here. The plan is to eventually be housed in a remodeled Ada County Co...
IdaBlue - Aug 26 - 12 clicks
This has a feel of significance to it: Two months ago, in an effort to boost the candidacy of its 1st U.S. House district nominee Raul Labrador, the Idaho Republican Party said it was hiring two staffers that would be assigned directly to help in that race. (Here’s the release about one of them.) It [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 25 - 13 clicks
From a story in the Statesman today about a large wind turbine project being built in south central Idaho. First, note what Otter said of the project: Otter said the development of the wind industry is the newest chapter in Idaho's long history of creating its own power using renewable sources, starting with the Swan Falls Dam on the Snake River, Idaho Power's first hydroelectric dam. "The re...
IdaBlue - Aug 25 - 6 clicks
Illegal immigration is a crucial issue. Idahoans care deeply about it ... Americans are very troubled. The Arizona law has forced the illegal immigration problem onto center stage. First – let’s talk about the building national crisis. The Arizona state government took decisive action to protect its state and people from an onslaught of violence. It is also facing a crisis bec...
DailyKos (Idaho) - Aug 25 - 4 clicks
When it comes to fires “threatening structures or lives,” firefighters pull out all the stops and use available resources to protect the assets at risk. Such was the case Tuesday afternoon when a grass and brush fire broke out off South Cole Road. Boise FD, Kuna FD and the BLM battled a 200 acre fire [...] Related posts: Boise Fire Beyond The Limits Boise Fire Union Favors Bist...
Boise Guardian - Aug 24
8/14/10 Anonymous ISSUE: He doesn’t think the Mayor and City Council have the right to go against a court order if two different courts and the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that Boise needs to pay court services. Mayor & Council 8/18/10 Daniel Foster N. 19th St. Boise, ID 83702 ISSUE: Irritated that the Mayor’s Hotline [...] Related posts: Mayor Hotline August 7 to 13 Mayor Hotline Augus...
Boise Guardian - Aug 24
As Boiseans clean up downed trees following the weekend windstorm, the cleanup of a single tree in Holland has gathered worldwide attention…and like most world events, there is a Boise angle. The giant chestnut tree that gave comfort to Anne Frank while she was in hiding from the Nazis was toppled by wind and heavy [...] Related posts: French Grow Suspicious Pine Trees ...
Boise Guardian - Aug 23 - 3 clicks
Here is the second self-serving press release from a government agency, but we have to give them the space. ACHD joins Ada County and has not taken the 3% budget bump allowed by law while Boise City has taken the max. PRESS RELEASE FROM ACHD ACHD Commissioners are expected to adopt a hold-the-line budget for [...] Related posts: Ada Commishes Hold Line On Spending Boise Joins Growthophobe ...
Boise Guardian - Aug 23 - 3 clicks
Boise firefighters responded in force Saturday night to a fire fanned by high winds along the railroad at Kootenai and Federal Way. At least 12 fire aparatus were on the scene with 35-50 firefighters. Police cordoned off the area which drew a host of onlookers as the flames and smoke lit up the nighttime sky. [...] Related posts: Rural Fire Costs $$$ Thanks To Growth Tumble Highlights Need...
Boise Guardian - Aug 21 - 3 clicks
Commenting on the conflict between Ada County and cities regarding payment for magistrate court services, Ada commish candidate Larry Rincover sent the following statement to the GUARDIAN. The cities were mandated by the Idaho Supreme Court to provide the services which resulted in an agreement between the cities and Ada County. It seems that the [...] Related posts: City Tells Residents How a...
Boise Guardian - Aug 20 - 2 clicks
Of course it is a self-serving press release, but the facts from the Ada Commishes sure paint a different picture from the 3% maximum budget increase in Boise City and subsequent levy hike. PRESS RELEASE FROM ADA COMMISHES: On Tuesday, August 17th, the Board of Ada County Commissioners officially adopted the County’s Fiscal Year 2010-11 [...] Related posts: ACHD Joins County In Spending Hold ...
Boise Guardian - Aug 20 - 3 clicks
There are supposed to be four debates in the Idaho gubernatorial campaign upcoming, and if the first – in Idaho Falls, Thursday – is a reasonable guide, the next three ought to be entertaining at least. And something of a marker of the real differences between Republican Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter and Democratic candidate Keith [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 20 - 4 clicks
The matter of the giant trucks that want to use Idaho’s slice of Highway 12 – a thin, twisting road that tests even drivers of compact cars – might yet turn into a genuine political issue. The point was laid out neatly in a comment on an Idaho Statesman story today about a lawsuit filed [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 17 - 2 clicks
Wer’ll be getting into looks at the legislative situation, but for the moment an overview from Governing magazine, where veteran Louis Jacobson has taken a look at prospects in all 50 states. No reason here to quarrel with the assessment, which ranks Idaho “safe Republican” and Washington and Oregon “likely Democratic.” A fair number of [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 12 - 2 clicks
While Idaho’s politicians debate about transportation costs, they might pause for a few minutes to look over this video – part of which comes from a keenly innovative business at Sagle, near Sandpoint – describing what the next generation of roads across the nation ought to look like. Their case goes beyond compelling; this is [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 5 - 2 clicks
Walt Minnick (center) gets the associated contractors endorsement on Wednesday/Minnick campaign Walt Minnick, Idaho’s 1st district Democratic representative, must be living right. Four months ago, this space had no serious doubts that he was unlikely to win re-election. Today (and really for the last month or two), he looks to have a clear path to [...]...
Ridenbaugh Press (Idaho) - Aug 4
Editor's Note: The following article was submitted to the Idaho State Journal for publication by a former colleague of mine in Pocatello. It was rejected. I hope to further elaborate on the points he has made here that I couldn't possibly agree more with. However, with a two-day trip back to Pocatello at the end of the week and my blogiversary tomorrow, I may not get to it right away. This co...
Political Game - Aug 3 - 2 clicks
According to Agri-Pulse Communications, last week Idaho Representatives Mike Simpson and Walt Minnick were signatories on a letter from 75 members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Agricultural Secretary......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 28 - 3 clicks
Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Unfortunately, I didn't get a post up to commemorate this historic anniversary, so I wanted to make sure the following links were available for those of you interested: TDIH: ADA (President George H.W. Bush, from 2009) " Idaho celebrates 20 years of rights for the disabled " ( Idaho Statesman ) " Oba...
Political Game - Jul 27 - 7 clicks
Hell couldn’t be much hotter or muggier than today here. We don’t do humidity well here. It’s usually somewhere in the range of 8-12% during the heat of the day, increasing at night contributing to the coolness. It’ll have to storm to get rid of this godforsaken humidity! The granddaughter went to the river with [...] ...
Left Side of the Moon - Jul 27 - 3 clicks
Recent headlines and news from around Idaho: When it isn't enough: Idaho leads national increase in food stamp use Idaho No. 1 in nation in state government job cuts Idaho......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 27 - 3 clicks
The poor economy is taking a toll on Idahoans in many ways. From the Idaho Press-Tribune, [emphasis added]: Reported suicides in Idaho shot up by 22 percent from 2008 to......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 25 - 2 clicks
No thanks to Idaho's entire congressional delegation, soon unemployment benefits will be restored to those whose were exhausted over the last seven weeks, as President Obama signed legislation on Thursday......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 24 - 2 clicks
Here's a rundown of some things happening in the world of baseball, politics and current events that I've read and liked or simply had my eye on this week. Enjoy! Politics/Current Events The shame of right-wing "journalism" /Salon.com, Joan Walsh Obama, Crypto -Lefty? / The Nation , Chris Hayes Nampa Democratic candidate calls for creation of state-owned bank / Idaho Statesman An Earlie...
Political Game - Jul 24
There's something obscene about money in politics. Or maybe it's absurd. Or perhaps both. Whatever you call it, it can definitely be cruel. Yesterday, Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick's campaign wrapped......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 16 - 2 clicks
The Statesman has a story suggesting that Otter is out of touch with Idaho's current economy, favoring extraction industries over high tech and new technology companies. In China, Otter repeated the economic vision he has held for Idaho for decades. "You've got to dig it out of the ground, you've got to grow it or you've got to cut it out of the forest," Otter said But the most interesting ...
IdaBlue - Jul 11
On his campaign website today, Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick is touting media reports of his "impressive" preliminary 2nd quarter fundraising numbers. Only problem is: one of the articles he's touting......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 9 - 4 clicks
Seen alongside a rural road in Canyon County June 22, 2010 Will money buy Idaho Congressman Walt Minnick one more term or will Idaho voters ignore conventional wisdom, leaving both......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 8 - 2 clicks
With unanimous opposition from the Idaho delegation, yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives voted to extend unemployment benefits for Americans struggling to find work in a hostile job market. Twenty-nine......
The MountainGoat Report - Jul 2 - 2 clicks
Idaho Rep. Party Chair Norm Semanko has a "Reader's View" in the Statesman today (can't find it to link to it). The hilarious title? "The party of ideas wants to topple Obama's ivory tower." Norm sprinkles various trite phrases and key words in his article, but doesn't mention a single idea his party came up with. He is just trying to take some shots at Dems but doesn't really say anything. Fi...
IdaBlue - Jul 2 - 2 clicks
