IDAHO Public NewsRoom Archive

Wolves Attack Little Cattle (2008-09-23)
Wolf packs aren't growing, but wolf attacks on livestock have increased. At least one rancher thinks wolves are coming dangerously close to populated areas. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports.

Idaho Regulated Banks Are Sound (2008-09-23)
Finance Department Director Gavin Gee says most Idaho based banks avoided risky subprime loans

Jerome CAFO Wins County Approval (2008-09-23)
The proposed confined animal feeding operation would be located about a mile from the Minidoka Historic Site in Southern Idaho.

Transporation Concerns For World Winter Special Olympics (2008-09-22)
Transportation officials warn the Special Olympics World Winter Games will put a major strain on the area's highway and bus systems.

Eating Elk Thistleon Off the Trail (2008-09-19)
Horse packer Meredith Taylor shows how to eat elk thistle, a wild plant that horses love and that saved the life of a 19th century explorer lost in Yellowstone National Park.

Wolf Numbers May be Down (2008-09-19)
It appears the rocky mountain wolf population is down for the first time since the species was reintroduced. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports.

Idaho Holdbacks? (2008-09-19)
If Governor Butch Otter cuts cash from state agencies, the 2009 Idaho Legislature will decide if he made the right choice. Since lawmakers hold the final say on where the state's cash goes, they're watching the Governor's moves closely. One of those watching is the Co-Chairman of the Legislature's Budget Writing Committee, Senator Dean Cameron.

Idaho Budget Shortfall (2008-09-18)
As the U-S economy sinks, Idaho is feeling the pinch. Governor Butch Otter is warning state officials and department heads to prepare for a 5.9 percent projected budget shortfall over the next nine months.

In Search of Hope and Higher Ground (2008-09-17)
Father Rick Frachette works with the poorest of the poor in Haiti, a country with widespread poverty and disease. Father Frachette, who works closely with St. Alphonsus Hospital's 'Project Haiti,' talks with Boise State Radio's George Prentice.

Art and Soul-Dave Alderson (2008-09-17)
There are no schools to learn how to be a cowboy. It's sort of a learn as you go thing. Silversmith Dave Alderson is one of those people.

Art and Soul-Claire Davis (2008-09-17)
Claire Davis didn't start out a "Western" writer. She grew up in Wisconsin and lived a life laid out as straight as a midwestern road. She was a married mother who'd spent a decade working for the local phone company. But as she neared middle-age, her life got a lot less linear.

Eagle Has Busiest Intersections in Ada (2008-09-16)
Ada County Highway District publishes llist of top twelve busiest intersections in the County.Adam Cotterell reports

UR Votes Count! (2008-09-16)
We visit a program hitting shopping malls nationwide, geared to engage youth in the political process. Learn more at WWW.URVOTESCOUNT.COM

Ketchum Fire (2008-09-16)
Monday's fire in Ketchum left a blackened hole on Main Street, and an even bigger hole in local hearts.

Medical School In Idaho? (2008-09-16)
Debate over the Pros and Cons of a Medical School in Idaho

Ada Election Offiicals Push Absentee Balloting (2008-09-15)
Election officials predict 80 percent of the registered voters will turnout election day.

The Minnick-Sali Race, Campaign Financing, and the Media (2008-09-15)
Dr. Gary Montcrief, Political Science Professor at Boise State University analyzes the tightening congressional race between incumbent Republican Bill Sali and democratic challenger Walt Minnick. Plus, Montcrief talks about political fundraising and spending.

Ketchum's Main Street Burns (2008-09-15)
A fire tore through Ketchum's main business district early Monday morning.as Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell found out, the economic impact could be devastating.

Debates Will Play Major Role in Presidential Contest (2008-09-11)
The presidential and vice presidential debates will play a major deciding factor in the race for the White House.

Boise First Responders Remember 9/11 (2008-09-11)
Firefighters, police officers and elected officials gathered at Idaho's Fallen Firefighter Memorial Thursday to remember the September 11 terrorist attacks.

9/11 - Remembering When (2008-09-11)
From New York's ground zero to the Pentagon and a rural field in Pennsylvania, the nation is pausing to mark the seventh anniversary of the September 11 attacks, including here in Idaho.

Idaho Physicist Super Psyched About Super Collider (2008-09-10)
Scientists can now attempt their goal of smashing particles into subatomic smithereens. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell found out why one Idaho physicist thinks this is important.

Reviving Boise's Trolley System (2008-09-10)
Boise officials take residents for a free ride....

Art and Soul Profiles Twin Falls Silversmith Dave Alderson (2008-09-10)
Twin Falls silversmith Dave Alderson designs and creates silver buckles and saddle decorations for cowboys to use and collectors to buy.

Human Rights in Idaho (2008-09-09)
The Idaho Human Rights Commission is investigating an alleged incident of discrimination at the Western Idaho Fair. We sit down for a rare interview with the Director of the Commission, Leslie Goddard. She offers insight on how the Commission handles hundreds of complaints every year.

Opinions Mixed on Boise's Last Googie (2008-09-08)
Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell found out some Mid-century architectural styles may not make it to the middle of the 21st century.

A Plan To Fix The Nation's Roads (2008-09-05)
Mike Simpson of Idaho and Earl Blumenaur of Oregon want a master plan to fix the nation's transporation infrastructure.

Idaho Republican Energized Following GOP National Convention (2008-09-05)
The morning after John McCain accepts his party's nomination for President, we speak to Idaho Republican Party Chairman Norm Semanko.

Off the Trail: Pronghorns (2008-09-05)
Pronghorn, a mammal smaller than elk or deer, migrate 160 miles from Wyoming's Teton Range to the state's southwest hills- it's a route pronghorns have used for 6,000 years.

Art and Soul- Bill Johonson (2008-09-05)
As part of our ongoing series "Art and Soul," profiles of Idaho artists, correspondent Guy Hand visits with poet Bill Johnson.

Off the Traill Pronghorns (2008-09-05)
Pronghorns, a mammal smaller than elk or deer, migrate 160 miles from Wyoming's Teton Range to the state's southwest hills. It's a route pronghorns have used for 6,000 years.

Mid-century Buildings Hard to Protect (2008-09-05)
For preservationists Mid-century buildings are the hardest to protect. Adam Cotterell reports.

Idaho's GOP Delegation Reacts to Sarah Palin's Acceptance Speech (2008-09-04)
According to the Chairman of Idaho's Republican Party, the Gem State's delegation was particularly impressed with with Governor Sarah Palin's acceptance speech at the their party's national convention. Boise State Radio's George Prentice speaks with Idaho GOP Chairman Norman Semanko from the Twin Cities.

Bird-Farm Quarantined (2008-09-04)
A Treasure Valley bird-farm has been quarantined. That's after a bird there was found to have a lesser form of Avian Influenza. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho GOP Delegation Excited to Hear Gov. Palin Accept V.P. Nomination (2008-09-03)
A conversation with Idaho Republican Party Chairmamn Norm Semanko from the site of the GOP National Convention.

New Idaho Stamp (2008-09-03)
Idaho's state flag is now on a new U-S postage stamp. State leaders along with postal service officials dedicated the new Idaho State Flag Postage Stamp at a ceremony in Boise Tuesday. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has this audio postcard about what people are saying about Idaho's newest stamp.

Religon and Politics in an Election Year (2008-09-03)
Boise State History Professor says the political influece of the religious right may be on the decline.

Sockeye Return (2008-09-03)
Sockeye Salmon are coming home to Idaho. So far this season, state biologists say more than 500 endangered sockeye have returned to the central Idaho hatchery near the town of Salmon, the biggest run in more than two decades.

Oregon Trail Fire - Rebuilding (2008-09-02)
Survivors of the Oregon Trail Fire in Southeast Boise gathered Tuesday to talk about their lost homes and their neighborhood's future.

Idaho Volunteers Head To Gustav (2008-09-02)
Red Cross volunteers from Idaho are among the people helping in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

The Increasing Political Power of Latinos in the Northwest (2008-09-02)
There is increasing evidence of the growing influence of Latinos in the Northwest. But will this growing population turn out to elect a president this November? Both McCaina and Obama hope so.

Idaho Political Analysis at the Midway Point Between the Democratic and Republican Conventions (2008-09-01)
It's the midway point between the Democratic and Republican national conventions. We get some analysis from Dr. Gary Montcrief, political science professor at Boise State University.

Idaho Delegation Excited to Attend the Republican National Convention (2008-09-01)
The Republican National Convention gets underway Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Idaho's Republican delegation is there. We have a conversation with two members of the local contingent.

Idaho Republican Head Excited About VP Nomination (2008-08-29)
VP Nominee's Idaho connections have Gem State GOP members excited. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports.

Idaho StoryCorps Project Wrap Up (2008-08-29)
For two months this Spring, Idahoans told their stories in the mobile Storycorps booth in Boise. Now, the Idaho Storycorps Project is coming to an end. Join Producers Samantha Wright and Krisi Packer for this special half hour wrap up of the Idaho Storycorps Project.

Proposed Rule To Manage Idaho Roadless Areas (2008-08-29)
Idaho is about to become the first state in the nation with a plan to protect roadless forest areas.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Golden Anniversary Poem (2008-08-29)
From May through August, the Idaho Storycorps Project brought story after story to Boise State Radio. You may remember the story told by two sisters, Kathy Henrickson and Diane Hartman. Here's what you didn't hear, the first time we aired the sisters' story.

Obama's Speech "His Big Opportunity" (2008-08-28)
The pressure is on for Barack Obama at Thursday night's acceptance speech.

Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (2008-08-28)
We hear from the Idaho delegation on the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Southeast Boise fire called an accident (2008-08-28)
The Boise Fire Department is calling Monday's catastrophic wildfire an accident and has closed the case.

Victim's Father Reacts to Ducan Death Sentence (2008-08-28)
Shortly after the verdict, Steven Groene emerged from the federal courthouse in Boise to thank the jury for all they went through during the trial.

The Idaho Convention Scandal of 1908 (2008-08-27)
The little-known tale of power politics and bigotry that played out with the 1908 Democratic convention as its back-drop.

Convicted killer gets death sentence (2008-08-27)
A federal jury sentence hands down a death sentence to convicted killer Joseph Edward Duncan.

A conversation about the Duncan trial (2008-08-27)
Boise state Radio's Don Wimberly describes the mood in the federal courtroom when Joseph Edward Duncan received the death sentence.

Idaho Delegate: Clinton's Speech "Very Powerful" (2008-08-27)
An update from the Idaho delegation from the scene of the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Day 2 for Idaho Delegates at the Democratic National Convention (2008-08-26)
We get an update from the Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party.

Fire Hits Southeast Idaho (2008-08-26)
A fast-moving wildfire, that burned homes and claimed the life of one woman, has left neighbors in Southeast Boise struggling. The fire started Monday night and quickly destroyed ten homes, while damaging nine others.

Ice Cream Man Won't Let Gas Prices Get to Him (2008-08-25)
As Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell found out, one Boise ice cream man doesn't let high gas prices change the way he runs his business.

Day 1 for Idaho Delegates at the Democratic National Convention (2008-08-25)
We talk to the Executive Director of the Idaho Democratic Party from the scene of the National Convention.

Boise Komen leadership shake up (2008-08-25)
The Executive Director for the Boise Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been jailed on embezzlement charges.

Diverse Group of Idaho Delegates Ready for DNC (2008-08-25)
A conversation with members of Idaho's Democratic delegation.

Space Teacher Joins BSU (2008-08-25)
Barbara Morgan joins the University as the first Distinguished Educator in Residence. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports.

Refugee Kids with Olympic-sized Dreams (2008-08-22)
We meet refugee children who call Boise 'home' and have dreams of competing in the Olympics someday.

Judging at the Fair (2008-08-22)
Ranchers and ranchers-to-be are in search of the coveted 'blue ribbon' during 4-H competition at the Western Idaho Fair. Boise State Radio George Prentice spent a day as a 4-H Judge and shares his experience.

Kustra Says He Won't Support Amethyst (2008-08-21)
A movement by some of the country's leading college presidents is causing quite a buzz. The Amethyst Initiative officially launched this summer to lower the legal drinking age in the U.S. from 21 to 18. Here in Idaho, Boise State President Bob Kustra says this is one idea he won't get behind.

Outdoor School Near McCall Wins Reprieve (2008-08-20)
The Idaho Land Board has agreed to grant the University of Idaho a new lease at the same rate of 55 thousand dollars a year.

A Piece of Idaho in China (2008-08-20)
From Fruitland, Idaho to Beijing, China. This may seem like a dramatic transition, but not for Jennifer McClelland. It's the journey she made to put a small piece of Idaho into the global community.

A Tamarack Bond Sale? (2008-08-20)
The financially troubled Tamarack Resort wants to sell millions of dollars in bonds to get back on track.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Family (2008-08-19)
This summer, Raquel Brown brought her mother, Regina to the mobile StoryBooth in Boise. Regina talks about her mother and the roles they played within their family.

Thoughts on Olympian Kristin Armstrong (2008-08-15)
Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong is back in Boise. Her close friend Sarah Barber talks about training, rooming and hanging out with Kristin Armstrong.

Boise Loves Kristin Armstrong (2008-08-15)
Boise is talking about its first Olympic gold athlete, Kristin Armstrong. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell takes to his bike to find out what people are saying about their newest hero.

Twin Falls Temple Draws Big Crowds (2008-08-15)
The new Mormon temple in Twin Falls has brought more than 140-thousand people to its doors for a visit. It's a rare opportunity for the general public to get a peak inside a Mormon temple, even for those who follow the faith.

No Energy Shortage Among Local Gymnasts (2008-08-14)
There is absolutely no energy shortage, when you spend anytime around the gymnasts of Boise-based Bronco Elite. They have a unique perspective on the Olympics' most popular events.

Scooters May Not Be an Investment (2008-08-13)
Can a scooter really save you money? Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell does the shopping and the math.

Ethanol Plant Stinks (2008-08-13)
Immediately after opening, neighbors of Burley's Ethanol plant were up in arms. Now Pacific Ethanol is working to clear the air. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has more.

Idaho StoryCorps Project- Life Changes (2008-08-12)
StoryCorps is an oral history project based on the idea that the stories of everyday people are the most important and interesting of all. This week, Sherry Lamb asks her friend Annette Lewis about her transformation from flower child to midwife.

Local Swimmers Have Olympics in Their Sites (2008-08-11)
We talk to two local swimmers who tell us what it takes to be a champion in the pool.

Bone Marrow Push (2008-08-08)
This week the Treasure Valley learned its last local Bone Marrow Donor Program was shutting down. One woman has begun her own crusade to sign up more volunteers. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Frustration led to a whistleblower's allegations (2008-08-07)
While taxpayers and state officials await the results of an independent review of the Idaho Tax Commission, a whistleblower continues to make accusations of impropriety at the Commission.

Homeland Security Chief Visits NIFC (2008-08-07)
Micheal Chertoff was in Boise Wednesday to tour the National Interagency Fire Center . Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports.

Fire Not a Threat to Structures (2008-08-07)
Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell separates fact from rumor on the Cabin Creek Fire.

Fish And Game Make Giant Salmon Smoothie (2008-08-07)
An experiment to make Idaho's rivers healthier might make some people sick to their stomachs. Adam Cotterell reports

Mercury Is Fun (2008-08-07)
Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell breaks down Mercury beyond the periodic table to find out why there's so much attention over this liquid metal.

Project Vote Smart Rolls Into Boise (2008-08-07)
Political attack ads. Candidates making allegations. Campaign signs along the road. Election politics are in full swing. And the non-partisan Project Vote Smart is trying to help voters sort it all out, including here in Idaho.

Mercury Detectives (2008-08-06)
A mercury spill in West Boise continues to make local headlines. The spill was thought to be small, about two tablespoons worth. But when the Environmental Protection Agency showed up, two houses had been contaminated from the inside out.

Donor Program Closes Its Doors (2008-08-06)
The last Bone Marrow Donor Program in the Treasure Valley is shutting its doors. New directives from the National program are to blame. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

West Nile Hits Mountain Home (2008-08-06)
Monday, mosquitoes from three traps near Mountain Home were found to have West Nile. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright has more.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - The Night The Lights Went Out In Shoshone (2008-08-05)
In May, we brought you his story from World War II. But Robert Emmons had another story to tell. After the war, he took up flying.In this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, he talks about a family plane ride from Las Vegas to Sun Valley, which was the night the lights went out in Shoshone.

Thirty Years of Flying Pies (2008-08-02)
More than two thousand employees have worked for Boise's Flying Pie Pizza over the last thirty years...and many are expected at the big birthday bash. From pizza delivery to Alaska, to the unique addition to the Boise Public Library...it's been quite a journey...and this weekend, that journey ends in the wonderful land of Oz.

30 Years of Flying Pies (2008-08-01)
A celebration of 30 years for Flying Pie Pizzaria...from delivering pizza to Alaska, to the exclamation point on the Boise library, to the wonderful land of Oz.

Off the Trail River Otters (2008-08-01)
River Otters: How their bodies adapt to living in water, hunting for food and staying warm.

New Effort To Cut Ozone Polution (2008-07-31)
State and local officials are mounting an intensified effort to reduce ozone levels in the Treasure Valley.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Remembering Mom (2008-07-29)
Every day at StoryCorps booths across the country, ordinary people share extraordinary stories with friends and loved ones. Last month, Meghan Corr brought her father, David to the mobile StoryBooth in Boise. He talks about his early life in New York with his mother.

Idaho Actor Remembered (2008-07-29)
Last week Idaho's theater community lost one of its most beloved stars when Daniel Allen Peterson died suddenly at the age of 55. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has this remembrance.

Beloved Idaho Actor Dies (2008-07-29)
Dan Peterson, founding member of the Idaho ShakespeareFestival, died last week at the age of 55. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has this remembrance

Yellowstone Fires Signaled Climate Change (2008-07-28)
Twenty years ago, more than a million acres in and around Yellowstone National Park burned. Today those fires signaled a warming world.

Campaign buttons cause stir (2008-07-28)
Campaign buttons showing Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama along side an Idaho U-S Senate candidate raised some eyebrows over the weekend. That's because the manufacturer got one of the pictures wrong.

Off the Trail "A Final History of Awe" (2008-07-24)
Author Scott Russell Sanders saw lighting stike a tree; an incident that changed his life.

A Conversation with Idaho Power (2008-07-24)
The long hot summer of 2008 is underway...and that means Idaho Power, the state's largest utility, is seeing record usage.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Fulfilling a Dream (2008-07-22)
Today we bring you the tale of Jai Alai - a fast-paced ball game that originated in Spain's Basque region. Elizabeth Tullis asks her Uncle Javier Echevarria about his dream to become a professional jai alai player.

Boise Developer Calls For Innovative Plan (2008-07-22)
Boise developer organizes business incubator to help stimulate innovation

Bush Legacy Tour Visits Boise (2008-07-22)
A bus, touring the country, is drawing attention to the president's record. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell checked out The Bush Legacy Tour bus which stopped in Boise Monday.

Pay Increase For Thousands of Idaho Workers (2008-07-21)
Some of Idaho's lowest paid workers are about to get a pay increase.

SUV's For All? (2008-07-21)
Sport Utility Vehicle owners across Idaho face a dilemma. Pay more than four dollars a gallon for gasoline or trade in their SUV for a more fuel efficient vehicle.

OTT Sapsuckers (2008-07-18)
Sapsuckers drill deep holes in trees then use their long tongues to sip sap and eat bugs.

Boise School Under Investigation (2008-07-18)
A Boise-based school is the subject of a probe by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Idaho Reachs Gaming Agreement With Nez Perce (2008-07-17)
The Idaho Lottery and the Nez Perce Tribe approve the terms of a Gaming Compact for tribal lands.

The Mysterious Case of the Liberty Dollar (2008-07-16)
As the economy slows, fears over mortgages and bank solvency rise. These issues have helped spark a new, underground barter system. Calling it a hedge against inflation, a growing group of people across the country, are using gold and silver coins to buy toasters and lawn chairs in places like North Carolina and Austin, Texas.

Idaho 's Water Agency Comes Under Fire (2008-07-15)
Clear Springs Foods is calling on a legislative committee to authorize a performance audit of the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Remember When We First Met? (2008-07-15)
StoryCorps is a unique oral history project that collects the voices of our times. Storycorps' mobile recording booth was in Boise last month, gathering voices of Idaho. For this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, Jeannie Kranz and her husband James, who have been married 30 years, answer the question, remember when we first met?

Australians Help Battle Fires In U.S. (2008-07-14)
Australian Firefighters train in Boise before heading to California

Library Usage Goes Up When the Economy is Down (2008-07-14)
The sluggish economy has increased business for some unlikely institutions. Adam Cotterell visited one place that has never been busier...the library

Into the Woods (2008-07-11)
We journey "Into the Woods" with the cast from the Idaho Shakespeare Festival's newest musical production.

Idaho Poet Remembered (2008-07-11)
Bill Studebaker was one of Idaho's most beloved poets and essayists. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell sat down with Rick Ardinger, a close friend of Studebaker.

Off the Trail Skulls Tell Stories (2008-07-11)
Idaho Fish and Game's Steve Nadeau studies skulls and teeth to understand wolves.

West Nile Hits Emmett (2008-07-11)
Mosquitoes are out and that means so is West Nile virus. Already mosquitoes in the Emmett area have tested positive for the disease.

Major Real Estate Merger in Idaho (2008-07-10)
Merger creats third largest real estate group in the Northwest.

Idaho Parks Celebrate Centennial (2008-07-10)
Idaho's Park System, which includes 30 parks, is 100 years old.

One World Soccer Camp (2008-07-08)
A dream of a young man from Boise becomes reality, kicking off a special soccer camp for refugee children.

Record Sales for Idaho Lottery (2008-07-08)
The record dividend from Idaho lottery sales totaled more than 37 and a half million dollars.

Another Delay in Duncan Sentencing (2008-07-08)
Mental Evaluator In Duncan Case Requests a Second Extension.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-07-08)
As part of the Idaho StoryCorps Project, Monica Rhodes interviews her husband Steve about his former journey through single parenthood.

Idaho Youth Wheelchair Sports Camp (2008-07-07)
We visit the 21st annual Idaho Youth Wheelchair Camp

Fire Danger (2008-07-07)
Fire experts in Boise are trying to decide where the next big blazes will start. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports on what it takes to forecast wildfires.

OTT Zumwalt Prairie (2008-07-03)
The rich soil of Oregon's Zumwalt Prairie sustains elk and other wildlife.

Staycation (2008-07-03)
The Fourth of July means traveling and camping for many people. But in the wake of four dollar gas prices, many are making their own traditions by staying put.

Gas Prices May Help Horseshoe Bend (2008-07-03)
The owners of Horseshoe Bend's newest attraction think high gas prices may actually be good for business and good for the town. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has reports

Horseshoe Bend Gets Ziptastic (2008-07-03)
At Idaho's newest daredevil attraction, Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell found out why some people live on the edge.

Debate Over Nuclear Power in Idaho (2008-07-02)
Idaho Energy Complex President says nuclear opponents should have their own meetings

Preparedness Level Five (2008-07-02)
Tuesday, federal and state fire managers bumped up the national Preparedness Level to Five. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright asks the questions that are on everyone's mind.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - Remembering Dad (2008-07-01)
For this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, James Pace asked his mother Hazel about how she met his father during World War II.

Eyewitness To Power (2008-06-30)
Political analyst and presidential advisor David Gergen reviews the American political landscape

Lynne Rosetto Kasper Part 3 (2008-06-27)
We conclude our conversation with Lynne Rosetto Kasper, host of "The Splendid Table," and author of "How to Eat Supper."

Idaho Gun Dealers Praise U.S. Supreme Court Decision (2008-06-27)
Second Amendment purists say the U.S. Supreme Court is finally back on track

Author David Sedaris Visits Boise (2008-06-26)
Wednesday Sedaris sat down in a deserted downtown Boise caf with Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell to talk about his life in London, quitting smoking, and of course his new book.

Supervalu Shareholders Meet (2008-06-26)
For the first time, Minnesota-based Supervalu Incorporated held its annual shareholders meeting in Boise.

National HIV Testing Day (2008-06-26)
National HIV Testing Day is June 27th. The Medical Director for Boise's HIV Clinic, Doctor Sky Blue, sat down with Boise State Radio's Don Wimberly.

The Route Mizer (2008-06-26)
A Treasure Valley software developer has found a new route around the problem of skyrocketing fuel prices and traffic jams.

Lynne Rosetto Kasper Part 2 (2008-06-25)
We continue our conversation with Lynne Rosetto Kasper, the host of "The Splendid Table," and author of "How to Eat Supper."

End of Timber Payments Causes Crisis (2008-06-24)
One third of all Oregon counties are in crisis mode due to a loss of Federal timber payments.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-06-24)
Inside a soundproof mobile booth outside Boise City Hall, friends and loved ones gathered last month to talk to each other about their lives. As part of the Idaho StoryCorps Project, Sarah Patrick interviews her boyfriend Dwayne Radican about life as a parent.

Refugees Make a Home in Idaho (2008-06-23)
Hundreds of Idahoans come to Boise's Center on the Grove to recongize how refugees are changing the culture of Idaho.

Lynne Rosetto Kasper and "How to Eat Supper" (2008-06-23)
We talk with Lynne Rosetto Kasper, host of American Public Media's "The Spendid Table," and the author of "How to Eat Supper."

Deli Days: A Tradition for Many (2008-06-20)
For two days every year, the Ahavath Beth Israel Synagogue brings the taste of a kosher New York deli to Boise. Close to ten thousand people go to Deli Days every year.

Civil Liberties During Time of War (2008-06-19)
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones explores the issue of preserving civil liberties during a national crisis

Scott the Locavore (2008-06-19)
Have you heard of the term locavore? A year ago, The New Oxford American Dictionary selected locavore as the word of the year. But it's more than a word. It's a lifestyle and one that Boise resident Scott Swendsen has been living since January.

Rise In Unemployment About More Than Numbers (2008-06-18)
At one division of the Idaho Department of Labor unemployment is not just about numbers, it's about people. Adam Cotterell reports.

State Tax Collections Remain Below Projections (2008-06-18)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter says sales and income tax collections are falling behind projections to the tune of 13 million dollars

New Campaign To Update Idaho Roads (2008-06-17)
Transporation officials warn Idaho is at a crossroads on highway funding.

"Torture is Wrong" (2008-06-17)
Boise's Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship has joined a nationwide initiative to end U.S. torture. We speak with Charles Honsinger, a member of the congregation.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-06-17)
StoryCorps is an oral history project based on the idea that the stories of everyday people are the most important and interesting of all. This week, Linda McGraw asks her daughter Katie Hirai some tough questions about their life together.

The Crucible (2008-06-13)
We go backstage for a preview of a modern American classic...The Crucible.

WesternTanagers in Boise (2008-06-13)
Western Tanagers are song birds with brilliant red heads, yellow bodies and black wings. Usually they migrate through Boise at the end of May then head north to nest. This year they're still in Boise, probably because of warm weather. Will they nest here?

Memorial Gets Talking Boxes For Anne Frank's Birthday (2008-06-12)
On the anniversary of Anne Frank's birthday the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorialunviels its new interactive audio tour. Adam Cotterell reports

An Idaho canyon reveals new ideas on how martian canyons formed (2008-06-12)
New research done in Idaho's Box Canyon indicates how we thought canyons on Mars formed, may in fact, not be true.

Mixed Reviews For Proposed Nuclear Power Plant (2008-06-11)
Idaho Energy Complex, the company spearheading the proposal, held a public information meeting in Mountain Home Tuesday night.

Debate In Mountain Home Over Nuke Plant (2008-06-11)
Some 75 area residents packed the bleachers at Mountain Home Junior High School Tuesday night to hear about a proposed nuclear power plant.

The Food Chain Part 2 (2008-06-10)
We follow the food chain...from farmer, to baker, to grocery check-out.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-06-10)
For this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, Sharon Botti interviews her daughter Adrienne Ayala about how life has changed since the death of Adrienne's older brother, Jeff.

The Food Chain (2008-06-09)
We follow the food chain....from farmer, to baker, to the check-out line, to your dinner table.

Electric Car Show and Tell (2008-06-06)
It was a little like show and tell Thursday afternoon in downtown Boise. Curious people gathered around two vehicles-one a pickup, the other a car at the Old Armory Parking Lot. But these vehicles were anything but ordinary.

Father Of Rambo Talks About Famous Son (2008-06-06)
When you hear the name Rambo chances are images of explosions and jungle combat pop up in your head. But did you know that Rambo came from a book? Adam Cotterell talks with the Author.

Higher Costs Stress Meals on Wheels (2008-06-06)
High gas prices and the high cost of food could put some Boise area seniors at greater risk.

Off the Trails Curlews (2008-06-06)
Long-billed curlews come to southwest Idaho to nest, but some worry increasing development near their nesting grounds may hurt the curlew population.

Idaho StoryCorps Project - November Day (2008-06-05)
Recently, at the mobile Storycorps booth in Boise, Diane Hartman asked her sister Kathy Henrickson to remember one November day, when their lives were changed forever.

Boise Mayor Gives State of the City Address (2008-06-04)
Boise Mayor Dave Bieter sounded a positive, upbeat tone as he presented his annual State of the City address.

McDonalds Gives Away Free Fries (2008-06-03)
Treasure Valley McDonalds gave away free fries Monday to honor J.R. Simplot. Adam Cotterell has more.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-06-03)
For this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, Samantha Silva interviews her father Mika Silva about his early life, his time on the stage, and his love for his daughter.

J.R. Simplot, Behind the Boardroom Door (2008-06-02)
A conversation with Rick Phillips, Director of Public Relations for the J.R. Simplot Company

Remembering J.R. Simplot (2008-06-02)
Family and Friends Gather in Boise to Remember an Idaho Icon

Prader Willi Syndrome Profile (2008-05-30)
Imagine living every day with an overwhelming feeling of hunger. For every one-in-fifteen thousand people, that's something they live with everyday. It's called Prader-Willi Syndrome.

OTT Frogs Disappearing (2008-05-30)
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums estimate that in the next decade 25% of all frogs on earth could become extinct.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-05-29)
As part of the Idaho StoryCorps Project, Robert Emmons talks with his wife Betty and daughter Dianne Jurries about his time during World War II.

The Winners and Losers In Idaho's Primary (2008-05-29)
Reviewing the results and trends from Tuesday's Idaho Primary

Basque Sheepherders (2008-05-29)
Morning Edition's series, HIdden Kitchens, explores the world of Basque sheepherders in the American West and their outdoor, below-the-ground, Dutch oven cooking traditions.

Democratic Party Knows How to Party (2008-05-29)
There was a festive atmosphere at the Democratic primary gathering Tuesday night in downtown Boise. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell filed this report.

Democrats Enthusiastic Thanks to Obama (2008-05-29)
Idaho's Democratic Party is undergoing a transformation, a renaissance of a sort being attributed to presidential hopeful Barack Obama. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports

Boise's Carbon Footprint Among Best In Nation (2008-05-29)
Boise has one of the best carbon footprints in the country.But this good news has Boise's mayor a little worried. Adam Cotterell has more.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-05-29)
For this edition of the Idaho Storycorps Project, Robert Emmons talks with his wife Betty and daughter Dianne Jurries about his time during World War II.

Idaho Primary 2008 - Bill Sali (2008-05-28)
Representative Bill Sali will have a chance to defend his congressional seat this fall. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports Sali went home the winner last night, after the Republican Primary was over.

Ron Paul Supporters, Unite! (2008-05-28)
Idahoans overwhelmingly cast their support behind Republican presidential candidate John McCain Tuesday night. However, presidential hopeful Ron Paul did garner nearly 30 percent of the vote.

The Race for a U.S. Senate Seat Heats Up (2008-05-28)
Eight Republicans fought for a shot at Idaho Senator Larry Craig's seat Tuesday night. Jim Risch came out the winner.

Idaho Primary 2008 - Bill Sali to Take on Walt Minnick (2008-05-28)
Freshman Congressman Bill Sali won last night's Republican Primary. His victory sets up what is expected to be a competitive race in Idaho's 1st Congressional District against Democrat Walt Minnick, who was unopposed Tuesday. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Ada County Launches New Vote Counting System (2008-05-27)
A new Optical Scan system makes its debut in today's primary election.

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-05-27)
As part of the Idaho StoryCorps Project, Kimberly Mora interviews her friend Del Morgan about his time at the Idaho Youth Ranch.

High Gas Prices Hurting Retailers (2008-05-26)
Don't curse your neighborhood gas staion owner for those high prices. Gas retailers are lamenting the price hikes just as much as consumers. Adam Cotterell explains.

Memorial Day (2008-05-26)
A visit to the Idaho State Veterans' Cemetery and its Director Zach Rodriguez

Off the Trail Rattlesnakes (2008-05-23)
Rattlesnakes just want to be left alone. Although people often fear them snakes eat rats, mice and rodents that might spread diseases.

Fish And Game Commission Sets Wolf Hunting Season (2008-05-23)
Fish And Game Commisson Worries about potential federal injunction to block Idaho's Wolf Management Plan

Mobile Home Parks For Sale Could Lead To Housing Crisis (2008-05-23)
Advocates fear Treasure Valley mobile home owners could face mass eviction if land owners sell their property. Adam Cotterell reports.

Idaho Republicans Push to Adopt Closed Primary (2008-05-22)
Should Idaho's Republican Primary be restricted only to Republicans? A former state senator thinks it should ..

Idaho StoryCorps Project (2008-05-22)
StoryCorps is a unique oral history project that collects the voices of our times. Storycorps' mobile recording booth is in Boise this month, gathering voices of Idaho. We start the Idaho Storycorps Project with this conversation between Jeffrey and Brenda Wilson of Boise, talking about their son, Jeff.

Legal Battle Over Hailey Marijuna Initiatives (2008-05-21)
Three Hailey city officials sue the city they govern. The goal is to block implementation of the marijuana initiatives.

Norwegian Diplomat Visits, Makes History (2008-05-21)
Over the weekend Boiseans helped celebrate Norway's national day. Adam Cotterell reports

Traffic Lights Are Always Green In Ada County (2008-05-21)
If you're stuck at a red light in Ada County you can comfort yourself with the knowledge that even though you're seeing red, that light is truely "green". Adam Cotterell reports

Fish and Game Explains Wolf Hunting Regulations (2008-05-20)
Debate continues over proposed hunting regulations for wolves in Idaho. Some sportsmen are expressing support .

The Endorsement Process (2008-05-19)
How does the Idaho Statesman choose which candidates to endorse for the May 27th primary? We talk with the Editor of the Idaho Statesman's Editorial Page.

Idaho Supreme Court Justice Defends His Record (2008-05-16)
Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton discusses his opponents call for judicial reform

Lead in Bullets Poisons Ravens (2008-05-16)
If hunters would switch from lead to copper bullets fewer scavengers would die from lead poisoning.

Idaho's First StoryCorps Interview (2008-05-16)
Idaho's first StoryCorps interview features a father and daughter from Boise

The Small-Mart Revolution (2008-05-16)
Bigger isn't always better. At least that's what author Michael Shuman believes when it comes to local businesses competing with retail giants such as Walmart.

A Contested Race for Idaho Supreme Court (2008-05-15)
2nd District Judge John Bradbury from Lewiston challenges Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton in May 27th Primary

Lead in Bullets Poisons Ravens (2008-05-15)
When ravens and other scavengers feed on gut piles and carcasses left by hunters, they might die of lead poisoning. If hunters would switch from lead to copper bullets fewer scavengers would die.

Storycorps Founder Speaks (2008-05-15)
The brainchild of radio producer Dave Isay, StoryCorps is a revolutionary initiative to collect the stories of everyday people in sound. Storycorps opens its airstream traveling trailer - parked outside Boise's City Hall -Thursday.

Canyon County Looks for Alternative to Vehicle Emission Inspections (2008-05-14)
Canyon County officials say there may be alternatives to mandatory vehicle inspections in the drive to avoid air quality violations

Wastewater is............fun? (2008-05-14)
Take a tour of the new Boise Watershed Environmental Education Center.

Giant Birds Indicate Lead Dangers in Humans (2008-05-13)
Some big birds are serving as a warning sign for how lead could affect humans.

Idaho Superdelegates Endorse Obama (2008-05-13)
Presidential Candidate Barack Obama wins support from all 4 of Idaho's Superdelegates

From Burma to Boise (2008-05-13)
The local office of the International Rescue Committee has resettled 131 Burmese to the Treasure Valley. You can learn more about the IRC at www.theirc.org

Commuting By Bike Has Ups and Downs (2008-05-13)
Bike commuting gets more popular as gas prices increase and Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell didn't have far to go to learn more about it.

Boise's Top Cop (2008-05-12)
When you think of heroic police officers, you might picture the officers responding to a high-profile bank robbery in Los Angeles, or those who arrested the suspects in the first World Trade Center Bombing. Those officers were named Top Cop's by the National Association of Police Organizations. May 12th one of Boise's own will become a Top Cop, after a dramatic rescue on the Boise River. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Gas Prices Effect Bike Sales (2008-05-12)
Adam Cotterell reports as gas prices continue to climb, bike sales in Boise are also climbing.

Karaoke On (2008-05-12)
It seems like just about everyone has a My Space profile online these days. In this virtual world, you can meet new people, post blogs and update your top friends list all without leaving your home. The social giant is expanding its services with its recent announcement of MySpace Karaoke.

Follow the Food Chain 1: The Idaho Foodbank (2008-05-09)
As the price of gas and food continue to rise around the country, foodbanks are finding it harder to keep donations rolling in. Idaho is no exception, and the state's largest charitable food organization is facing shortages.

The Sand Pebbles and Richard McKenna (2008-05-08)
Did you know that the author of The Sand Pebbles was from Mountain Home? Did you know it was the only novel he ever wrote?

Multigenerational Choir (2008-05-05)
Boise's Intergenerational Choir welcomes people from age 3 to 70 to sing for the joy of singing and at times performing.

Veteran's Homecoming (2008-05-05)
More than a hundred veterans and their families gathered on the front lawn of the Boise Veteran's Hospital for the first ever All Veteran's Homecoming.

No Pants Day (2008-05-02)
"No Pants Day" hits Boise. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell hits the road to find out what it's all about.

Off the Trail: Climate Change and Migrating Salmon (2008-05-01)
Warmer weather from climate change could help migrating salmon if federal hydro dams are tweaked so more water could spill in spring and summer.

Kids Talk About Idaho Meth Project (2008-05-01)
Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports there's mixed reactions among kids as to whether the Idaho Meth Project is having an affect.

Remembering the Holocaust (2008-05-01)
Dignitaries and survivors gathered in Boise Thursday for Idaho's 27th Annual remembrance of the Holocaust.

Idaho Outlook (2008-04-30)
An inside look at the latest economic outlook for Idaho

Boise Foothills Battle (2008-04-30)
When Michelle Cooper looks at the Boise Foothills, she sees more than just rugged brown landscape. But not everyone sees the hills the way she does.

War and Redemption (2008-04-29)
A rare interview with the Chief of Psychiatry from Boise's Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Legal Efforts To Block Killing of Wolves (2008-04-29)
Conservation Groups Seek Injunction to State Implementation Plans for Wolves

Idaho ACLU Executive Director Moves On (2008-04-28)
After nearly two decades, Jack Van Valkenberg steps down as ACLU of Idaho Executive Director

Boise Baroque Orchestra (2008-04-25)
Boise Baroque Orchestra and Chorus perform Frideich Handel's oratorio, "Joshua."

Iraq War Still Hits Home For Those in Pacific Northwest (2008-04-24)
When the war in Iraq started, Iraqi exiles in Everett, Washington paraded in the streets. Five years later, polls show most Americans oppose the war. But support is still strong among those who lived under Saddam Hussein.

Horse Econ (2008-04-24)
With commodity prices up it's more expensive to keep a horse. It's harder to sell them too, with the recent shuttering of the last horse slaughter houses in the United States.

Robert Franz New Music Director (2008-04-23)
The Boise Philharmonic has a new Music director, Robert Franz. The forty-one year old conductor says he's excited to expand the repertoire and grow the musicians. Such discipline, he says enables musicians to engage in the imagination side of performing.

Another Delay in Duncan Jury Selection (2008-04-23)
Duncan defense team wants to wait on jury selection until mental evaluation is completed

Hops Shortage Fosters Northwest Crop (2008-04-23)
A worldwide hop shortage has spurred higher prices for the small cones that flavor beer. The shortage has fostered an explosion of new hop acres in Yakima Valley, Washington.

Fighting Malaria (2008-04-22)
The Pacific Northwest is home to several labs focusing on malaria and other parasitic diseases.

New Detox Center For Boise Area (2008-04-22)
Boise Mayor Dave Bieter says local officials have secured nearly 3 million dollars to open a new community detox facility.

Tough Choices For Idaho Transporation Board (2008-04-21)
Idaho Transportation Board Halts Planning for Long Range Projects

Farmer's Market (2008-04-21)
The Capital City Farmer's Market in Downtown Boise opened for its new season on Saturday.

Judge Orders Mental Evaluation for Joseph Duncan (2008-04-21)
U.S. Federal District Judge Edward Lodge wants to be sure Jospeh Duncan is mentally competent to represent himslef

Local Jews Prepare for Passover (2008-04-18)
The Jewish Celebration of Passover begins Saturday and, as Adam Cotterell discovered, it requires a lot of preperation.

An In Depth Look and the Duncan Penalty Trial (2008-04-17)
Joseph Edward Duncan III dropped a legal bombshell this week announcing he wants to represent himself

A Suprise Development in Duncan Case (2008-04-16)
Joseph Edward Duncan makes a suprise request during federal court hearing

C-SPAN Parks in Boise (2008-04-16)
C-SPAN is in Idaho this week, showing kids and teachers that politics can be fun.

Retail Healthcare (2008-04-16)
You may have noticed a new addition to your neighborhood grocery store - a basic medical clinic.

Easing Tax Day Woes (2008-04-15)
Tuesday is tax day. The Idaho State Tax Commission and Post offices throughout the state always have an influx of people on Tax Day. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright stopped by the State Tax Commission's curbside pickup in Boise to watch the spectacle.

"ART" the Play at BAM (2008-04-15)
It's unusual for a play to be performed in an art museum. That's happening this month at BAM the Boise Art Museum. Three close friends argue over why one friend bought a painting that is all white and paid $200,000 for it. The play is called ART.

Jury Selection In Duncan Case Gets Underway (2008-04-14)
325 potential jurors in Duncan Death Penalty Case gather at the Boise Centre on the Grove

Good News For Idaho Water Users (2008-04-11)
The smiles were cautiously optimistic as members of the Idaho Water Supply Committee gathered to review the latest on Snowpack information.

Former Top U.S. Commander Visits Boise (2008-04-10)
General Abizaid says military power alone won't end the instability in Iraq and the rest of the Middle East.

Friends Helping Friends (2008-04-10)
Trowels, boots, and safety glasses. Fairly ordinary tools found at any construction site in America. But not so easy to find in other countries. That's what one Boise State University Graduate found out when he joined the Peace Corps, and headed to the Western Coast of Africa to teach construction methods. As Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports, his cry for help was heard by his friends back in Idaho.

A soldier remembered (2008-04-09)
Emmett resident and U-S Army Reservist Stuart Wolfer was killed Sunday in a rocket attack in Baghdad. He's being remembered as an outstanding citizen and someone who loved the legal profession.

Bio-Dynamic Wine (2008-04-09)
More and more wineries are spreading throughout Idaho, and the business is rapidly becoming more competitive. Some wine makers are competing with bio-dynamics.

Nuclear Waste Will Increase On Idaho Roads (2008-04-09)
This year, you might notice more trucks on Idaho's roads carrying giant cylinders of transuranic waste. Adam Cotterell explains.

Environmental Leaders Prepare to Implement New Law (2008-04-09)
New air quality law could mean mandatory auto inspections in Canyon County

Green Collar Jobs (2008-04-08)
Green collar jobs have been touted by both Democratic Presidential candidates and the Governors of Washington and Oregon. But what is a "Green Collar" job?

We All Scream for Ice Cream! (2008-04-07)
Remember when your mother told you not to eat too much ice cream or it would ruin your supper? It's a good thing John Harrison didn't heed that warning.

The struggle for peace (2008-04-07)
Israeli and Palestinian leaders met for the first time in two months today (Monday) to try and get stalled peace efforts back on track. They reaffirmed their commitment to a peace deal at year's end. That's a scenario that Palestinian author and activist Hanan Ashrawi knows all to well.

Idaho Warming Faster Than the Globe (2008-04-07)
Idaho and the American West are increasing in average temperature 70% greater than the world as a whole. We hear from Theo Spencer, Senior Project Manager at the climate center of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Governor Otter Gives Legislators Mixed Reviews (2008-04-07)
Governor Gives Mixed Review for both his performance and lawmakers during recent legislative session

Bird Brain! (2008-04-04)
Ornothologist Donald Kroodsma is honored to be called a "bird brain" --he says birds are amazing creatures.

Searching For A Solution To Highway Funding (2008-04-04)
State lawmaker Searchs For Way Around Higway Funding Impasse

Canada and U.S. Pair Up for a Pilot Border Program (2008-04-04)
Canada and the U-S have been working for years to crack down on crime - from sharing land-based intelligence - to a pilot program that tackles shared waterways. That water-based partnership, called Ship-Rider, puts law enforcement from both sides of the border in the same boat to chase down criminals.

Winners And Losers From Idaho Legislative Session (2008-04-04)
A review of accomplishments and setbacks from 2008 legislative session

Idaho Lawmakers Adjourn 2008 Session (2008-04-03)
Many Lawmakers express concern about lack of action on highway funding

Lawmakers Say Goodbye (2008-04-03)
Idaho's 59th Legislative session came to a close Wednesday with laughter and tears. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

An asset to the North (2008-04-02)
As prices at the gas pump continue to rise, you may be pondering where that oil comes from. You might be surprised to find out our neighbor to the north, Canada, is the leading oil exporter to the U-S.

The Singing Life of Birds (2008-04-02)
The Art and Science of Listenng to Birdsong by Donald Kroodsma.

Record High Diesel Fuel Prices Hit Idaho's Trucking Industry (2008-04-01)
Some Idaho truckers park their rigs in the wake of record high diesel prices

New Grocery Tax Credit For Idaho (2008-03-31)
New Law Extends Grocery Tax Credit To Low Income Idahoans

School Speed Zones (2008-03-31)
Drivers passing Idaho schools are often met with unique signs or flashing lights, indicating a speed zone. But some lawmakers say some of those signs are unclear, and some speeders are dodging tickets. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports on a new law, designed to protect kids.

DB Cooper Parachute Found (2008-03-28)
The DB Cooper case is known as the only unsolved skyjacking in American history. As Andrew Theen reports, the FBI agent in charge of the case hopes the discovery of a parachute in Southwest Washington will bring some long awaited answers.

Governor Otter Explains Frustration Over Road Funding (2008-03-28)
Governor Otter and State Lawmakers remain deadlocked over highway funding

Idaho Fish and Game Ready For Wolves (2008-03-28)
Wolves in Idaho have been taken off the Endangered Species List. But it will be at least fall before they can be hunted.

Writer David Oagle (2008-03-27)
David Oagle writes stories about wolves and other wild animals.

Behind the Legislature Part Four: Charlie Harris (2008-03-27)
We wrap up our Behind the Legislature series today with the story of Charlie Harris. Although he is not a lawmaker or a lobbyist, he knows the ins and outs of the legislature better than anyone.

Illegal Immigration Memorial Passes House (2008-03-27)
A document, calling illegal immigration an invasion of America, and urging the United States Congress to stop it, has won support of Idaho lawmakers. Samantha Wright reports on Thursday's vote.

State Labs Struggle With DNA Backlog (2008-03-27)
Washington State has a nearly 50-thousand DNA sample backlog at the state lab.

OTT Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge (2008-03-27)
Jyl Hoyt boats down Idaho's Snake River to see egrets and great blue herons nesting together in big trees at the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge.

Idaho Senate Overrides Governor's Veto (2008-03-27)
Republican Senators say voting for the override was one of the hardest votes ever

Behind the Legislature Part Three: Senate Pages (2008-03-26)
The hallways of the Idaho Legislature have two volumes- loud and silent. But there's one room that's always buzzing- the Pages' quarters.

Behind the Legislature Part Two: Lobbyist Secretary (2008-03-25)
We continue our Behind the Legislature series spotlighting a woman who makes the job of lobbying easier.

Clean Air Plan Heads to Idaho Governor's Desk (2008-03-25)
The Idaho senate Monday approved legislation that would allow state officials to order a mandatory auto inspection program.

A decades old escape draws skepticism (2008-03-24)
There's new light being shed on an old mystery. Twenty-two years ago infamous outlaw Claude Dallas escaped from the Idaho State Correctional Institution through the fence and vanished into the sagebrush. Now documents suggest something entirely different may have happened.

Behind the Legislature Part One: Mail Room (2008-03-24)
Idaho's legislative session is in its final days and we thought it was time you met some of the people who help make the session possible.

Idaho To Expand Its Chess In School program (2008-03-24)
You're going to find more students learning to play chess in Idaho classrooms. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell reports

Local Option Taxation Amendment Clears Legislative Hurdle (2008-03-22)
Opponents of Local Option Amendment Say It is not needed

Global Warming in Alaska (2008-03-21)
Alaska shows the world the impacts of global climate change.

Idaho's Governor Adjusts To Temporary Quarters (2008-03-20)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter Talks About the Borah Building and Family Politics

Grocery Taxes VS the Economy (2008-03-20)
The Idaho Senate voted Thursday in favor of a rebate to offset the tax charged on groceries. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports the compromise bill almost fell apart, again.

Disabled Iraqi Helps Others (2008-03-20)
Salam Talib told Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell, life for the disabled is even more difficult in Iraq than it is in the United States.

Remaining Issues as Idaho Legislative Nears End (2008-03-19)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter Reviews Remaining Issues in the Idaho Legislature

Protesters Gather For Iraq War's Fifth Anniversary (2008-03-19)
Small Group of Idahoans Join Protsters Nationwide in Opposing the War In Iraq

Remaining Issues as Idaho Legislative Session Nears End (2008-03-19)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter Reviews Remaining Issues in the Idaho Legislature

The Year of YES (2008-03-19)
In her book "The Year of YES" Maria Headley tells about the year she said YES to almost any man(or woman)who asked her out on a date in New York City.

Remaining Issues as Idaho Legislative Nears End (2008-03-19)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter Reviews Remaining Issues in the Idaho Legislature

Plans For A New Secure Mental Treatment Facility (2008-03-18)
A New 300 Bed, 70 million Dollar Mental Treatment Facility For the Idaho State Prison

Legislative Propoal To Head Off EPA Sanctions (2008-03-17)
Canyon County Drivers Could Join Ada County Motorists for Mandatory Auto Emission Inspections

House Tax Committee Introduces Constitutional Amendment (2008-03-14)
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee agrees to consider Constitutional Amendment on Local Option Taxes

Redevelopment in Columbia Gorge Stirs Passion (2008-03-13)
One of the scenic wonders of the Northwest is at a crossroads. At least, that's how some people living in and near the Columbia River Gorge see it.

Alzheimer's Research At Boise State University (2008-03-13)
Research into Alzheimer's disease is big business. As thousands of people suffer and die from the disease, drug companies and laboratories round the world are searching for ways to treat it, including at Boise State University.

Oregon Looks to the Ground for Water Storage Solutions (2008-03-13)
Eastern Oregon farmers want to take water from rivers during the peak summer growing season. But conservation groups say that's when salmon need that water the most.

Experts Optimistic About Idaho Water Supplies (2008-03-12)
Idaho is on the brink of a normal water year with an above average snowpack in most areas of the state.

Signs of Spring (2008-03-11)
As Idaho warms up from a snowy winter, signs of spring are everywhere. Newborn calves are the first sure sign that farm country is waking up from its deep winter sleep.

Sex Books to Be Reconsidered in Nampa (2008-03-10)
The board of directors of the Nampa public library will have to make a decision about where the line is drawn between maintaining public decency and censorship. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell explains.

Senate Panel Approves Election Day Liquor Sales (2008-03-10)
The Senate State Affairs Committee has approved a bill allowing the sale of all forms of alcohol on Election Day.

Idaho House Approves Expanded Emissions Testing (2008-03-07)
The Idaho House has approved a bill to let state regulators establish emission testing programs for areas where pollution is approaching federal limits.

House Votes On Grocery Tax Rebate (2008-03-06)
Idahoans may get a break on their groceries this year. The Idaho House Thursday passed a grocery tax credit bill. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Fish And Game Commission Approves Wolf Management Plan (2008-03-06)
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a plan which calls for a big game hunting season for wolves.

Nature and Children (2008-03-06)
Clinical psychologist Catherine Serio says nature must be a part of children's lives. Being in nature helps children stay healthy and assures that in the future nature will be preserved.

Faith Ringgold Speaks in Boise (2008-03-06)
Artist and writer Faith Ringgold talks about her children's books and story quilts that are now on display at the Boise Art Museum.

Cannons Wash Up On Oregon Coast (2008-03-05)
The public got a first look recently at two cannons dug out of the sands on the Oregon Coast.

Governor Otter Withdraws His Transportation Plan (2008-03-05)
Govenor Otter says he will no longer give political cover for those who want to do nothing to improve roads

Lawmakers Debate Worker Raise (2008-03-05)
How much of a raise should state employees get this year? That was the question on the House Floor Wednesday as lawmakers debated the fate of paychecks for Idaho's employees. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

School Zone Vote (2008-03-04)
If Idaho lawmakers have their way, you'll pay more for speeding through a school zone. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports on a Senate vote Tuesday.

Micron Plans New Plant (2008-03-03)
Micron Technology is planning to build a new fabrication plant in Boise.

McCall Bond Ruling (2008-03-03)
Fourth District Judge Thomas Neville ruled Friday that McCall can sell bonds without taxpayer approval.

Micron Plans New Plant (2008-03-03)
Micron Technology is planning to build a new fabrication plant in Boise.

OTT Organic Beef (2008-02-29)
A central Idaho rancher raises grass fed and organic beef. Visit Alder Springs Ranch in May, Idaho.

Senate Joint Memorial Sparks Debate (2008-02-29)
Illegal immigration continues to be a hot button topic across the United States, and in Idaho. As supporters and opponents argue about issues like racism, amnesty, and economics, Congress has been slow to find common ground. That's left Idaho lawmakers unsure of how to proceed. Now one local Senator has drafted a Memorial for the state Legislature, urging Congress to act.

Art Beat Tom Tompkins Violist (2008-02-28)
Violist Tom Tompkins tells how his jazz-classical group "Onomatopoeia" performs with the Centennial High School Chamber Orchestra at Boise's Egyptian theater.

Avoiding Foreclosure (2008-02-28)
The Bush administration is throwing a lifeline to people caught up in the wave of foreclosures sweeping the nation. Meanwhile, Oregon lawmakers are trying to make it less likely that homeowners will need to be rescued in the first place.

New Help From Foreclosure Scams (2008-02-27)
One Idaho woman is now working to make sure people don't get caught by foreclosure rescue scams. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has more

Capitol Construction Bill Passes (2008-02-27)
Non-Idaho workers may soon get a job working on the Statehouse, thanks to a bill passed by lawmakers Wednesday in the Senate. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

CAFO Bill Passes Senate (2008-02-26)
The Idaho Senate passed a bill Tuesday, concerning big cattle operations in the state. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Go Along For The Ride on a C-130 Training Flight (2008-02-26)
Climb aboard a C-130 for a training flight through Idaho's backcountry, with the 189th Airlift Squadron.

The Power of a Dollar (2008-02-26)
The power of the dollar is down, and that has many thinking of the good old days. You may remember a time when you could go to a movie for a dollar - and get popcorn. Those days are long gone...or are they?

War Scholarship Bill (2008-02-25)
Idaho Senators Monday voted in favor of a bill to give the children of injured soldiers cash for college. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho Makes Dog Fighting A Felony (2008-02-25)
Only neighboring Wyoming still makes organized dog fighting a misdeameanor

Library Audio Books Join the Digital Age (2008-02-25)
Libraries are bringing their audio books into the digital age. But if you're an audio book fan you may not want too rush out and buy an mp3 player just yet. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell explains

Idaho Fish and Game Gets Ready To Manage Wolves (2008-02-22)
Idaho Fish And Game says wolves will be managed as a big game species

OTT Global Warming and Salmon (2008-02-22)
Fisheries consultant Don Chapman says 40% of salmon and steelhead in the interior Columbia Basin could be lost due to global warming.

Trucker Sting (2008-02-22)
A new law in Washington will soon allow the State Patrol to track and punish unsafe truckers. In the meantime, troopers have stepped up sting operations.

Gray Wolves Delisted (2008-02-21)
The fate of the Gray Wolf in Idaho is now in the hands of the Gem State. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service announced the change Thursday.

Darfur Divestment Bill Stalls In Committee (2008-02-21)
Committee Chairman casts a no vote to break 4 to 4 tie

Avoiding Foreclosure (2008-02-20)
The Bush administration is throwing a lifeline to people caught up in the wave of foreclosures sweeping the nation. Meanwhile, Oregon lawmakers are trying to make it less likely that homeowners will need to be rescued in the first place.

Stopping Identity Theft (2008-02-20)
Identity thieves are using new techniques to steal money from unsuspecting Idaho residents.

Making The Bill Fit The Crime (2008-02-19)
The Idaho Legislature is considering a bill that would re-define the penalties for public employees who pilfer public funds. It's a bill supported by cities, counties, and the Attorney General.

Quilts For Vets (2008-02-19)
A Vashon Island, Washington quilt maker has inspired others around the nation to make beautiful blankets to give to wounded soldiers.

Tator Tots Anyone? (2008-02-18)
The local Tator Tot has transcended its humble origins. It's now appearing in trendy bars and restaurants all over America.

Gas Prices Spur Bus Ridership (2008-02-15)
Gas prices are high, and Treasure Valley residents are finding it cheaper to ride the bus to commute from Caldwell to Boise.

Off the Traill Lynx (2008-02-15)
Lynx look a bit like a bob cat. Their hair is warm and soft. Most of their large feet are dense fur that spreads out their weight so they can stay on top of snow. Lynx strongly resemble their main prey, snow shoe hares. They hunt by smell, by scent. When they see a hare, they run it down, pounce on it and eat it immediately. Lynx keep populations of the quickly reproducing snow shoe, in balance.

Raise The Yellow Flag On Idaho's Economy (2008-02-15)
The Co-Chair of the Idaho Legislature's Budget-Writing Committee says Idaho's economy is trouble. Senator Dean Cameron of Rupert says its time to raise the Yellow Flag. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Valentines for AIDS (2008-02-14)
Valentines Day is a special day to celebrate our loved ones. For some in the Treasure Valley these loved one have AIDS. Fifteen years ago the Flying M--a coffee shop in downtown Boise--decided to help out. They created a week-long event called "Valentines for AIDS Silent Arts Auction." Artists donate their work and people in the community can bid on it. Proceeds then go to help people with H-I-V/AIDS pay for groceries, medical insurance, utilities and rent.

Senate Ethics Committee Weighs In On Craig (2008-02-14)
The Senate Ethics Committee has admonished Senator Larry Craig.

Washington Watchdog Group Responds to Craig Ethics Reprimand (2008-02-14)
A Washington based watchdog group is suprised the Senate Ethics Committee issued a letter of reprimand to Senator Craig

Legislative Committee Stalls State Board of Education Nomination (2008-02-14)
Education Committee Members want more informaton on budget problems before sending nominaton to the full Senate

Handcuffing Students (2008-02-14)
Should school security officers be allowed to use handcuffs, pepper spray and batons on students?

Idaho Economy Slowing (2008-02-14)
In new figures released today by Governor Butch Otter's office, tax revenue for the current fiscal year is expected to grow by less than half the growth forecast in January.

Idaho Senators Vote For Tax Hike On Jet Fuel (2008-02-13)
The Idaho Senate voted Wednesday for a tax increase, that could have an impact on dozens of tiny airports across the state of Idaho.

Anti-Nuke Plant Petitions Contiune Despite A. G. Opinion (2008-02-13)
Attorney General's advisory opinion fails to deter supporters of nuclear power plant petition

Slow Down To Speed Up (2008-02-13)
Speeding up the rush hour, by lowering speed limits on the freeway. Traffic engineers and others are considering the idea in the Northwest. Austin Jenkins reports.

Eastward Ho! (2008-02-12)
Idaho is the Northwest's fastest-growing state measured by the percentage of population change.

Murals Spark Controversy (2008-02-11)
The reopening of the courthouse has cast new light on an old controversy: a set of Depression-era murals that depict white settlers lynching an Indian.

Funding Idaho's Roads (2008-02-08)
Idaho is relying more and more on federal funding to keep its roads open and that doesn't bode well for the future.

Black Rock (2008-02-08)
A closer look at what could be the largest dam in the Northwest since Grand Coulee and the valley it would change forever.

Farm Talk - Finding Workers (2008-02-08)
When farmers aren't farming, they're talking about farming. And these days they're talking about whether they will have enough people to harvest their crops.

Obama VS Clinton - Boise Caucus Style (2008-02-06)
Tuesday night's caucus divided Obama and Clinton supporters in separate sections of the Qwest arena. Boise State Radio's George Prentice spoke to two of the opponents on neutral ground.

Caucus Crowds Line Up in Downtown Boise (2008-02-06)
Boise State Radio's Don Wimberly talked to some of those who braved the frigid temperatures on Super Tuesday for at least an hour just waiting to get in to caucus.

Smaller Caucus Spots Do Well Too (2008-02-06)
More than 21-thousand people took part in Idaho's Democratic Caucus on Super Tuesday. Party officials say it was by far a record turn out. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits reports.

Edwards and Kucinich Find Support at Caucus (2008-02-06)
Not every Idaho Democrat who caucused Tuesday night supported the two front-runners. Boise State Radio's George Prentice reports.

Idaho's Caucuses Draw Thousands (2008-02-06)
More than 21-thousand people took part in Idaho's Democratic Caucus on Super Tuesday. Party officials say it was by far a record turn out.

Peter Anastos Ballet Idaho Artistic Director (2008-02-06)
Ballet Idaho has a new artistic director. Choreographer Peter Anastos launches a new series of classic ballet this fall. Boise State Radio's Sense of Place reporter Jyl Hoyt stopped by the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy Tuesday to find out what his vision is for Ballet Idaho.

Amazing Turn Out For Idaho Dems (2008-02-06)
With lines stretching around an entire city block, record numbers of people came to cast their votes at the Ada County Democratic caucus in Qwest Arena Tuesday night. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell has more.

Obama Campaign Looks Ahead (2008-02-06)
Thousands of people turned out for Tuesday night's Idaho Caucus, bringing excitement and enthusiasm to the Democratic process. But will it make a difference for last night's obvious winner, Candidate Barack Obama? Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

First Timers (2008-02-06)
Idaho's Democratic Caucus brought out a record number of party faithful across the state as well as a high number of first time caucus goers.

Grocery Tax Credit Proposal Stalls In Committee (2008-02-05)
Public testimony favors outright repeal of sales tax on groceries

Life Covering a Presidential Candidate (2008-02-05)
NPR correspondent Don Gonyea shares his thoughts on covering this year's race for the White House.

Barack Rocks Boise (2008-02-04)
Over 14,000 fans turned up at Boise State's Taco Bell Arena Saturday not to see their favorite band but to see someone who's become a political rock star - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Presidential Hopeful Pays Idaho a Visit (2008-02-02)
Thousands pack Boise State's Taco Bell Arena to hear Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits reports

From News To Laws (2008-02-01)
Every legislative session brings a new round of bills that respond to issues in the news. What's hot this year?

Off the Trail Winter Range for Elk (2008-02-01)
With bitter cold and deep snow in the Idaho mountains, people who live on the edge of towns often see wildlife come close to their homes, looking for food. That's when people and wildlife can crash; wildlife is usually the loser.

The Heard Writes All Songs They Perform (2008-02-01)
It's not many bands that write ALL their own songs. But "The Heard", a Boise-based musical group, does just that. The process each musician uses though is very different. Boise State Radio's Sense of Place Reporter talked to the one-woman, three-man band during a rehearsal in a basement studio in Boise.

Former Governor Andrus Endorses Obama (2008-01-31)
Former Idaho Governor Cecil Andrus endorses Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Carbon Footprint at Boise State Radio (2008-01-30)
Boise State is one of 17-hundred universities, schools and churches participating in a national teach-in on global warming. It's called "Focus the Nation" and this morning (1/30/08) Boise State professors and students gathered on the quad to talk about the university's "carbon footprint" and offer solutions. Jyl Hoyt has this sound postcard.

Eroding Your Dream House (2008-01-30)
For a lot of us, it would be a dream to own a second home on the Oregon or Washington Coast. But for some people who've achieved that dream, it's turning into a headache this winter.

Boise Business People Learn How to be Creative (2008-01-30)
You can be creative and it will help your business. That's what a group of Boise business leaders found out. Adam Cotterell has more.

Thousands of Groundwater Users Still May Face Cutoffs (2008-01-29)
Groundwater Appropriators Study Proposed Order to Protect Senior Water Rights Holders

Same-Sex Marriage in Washington (2008-01-29)
Gay rights advocates in Washington have a bold goal: legalize same-sex marriage within a decade.

Presidential Hopeful Headed to Idaho (2008-01-29)
Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama plans to visit Idaho Saturday.

Off the Trail Focus the Nation (2008-01-25)
Boise State University is one of 1400 universities, colleges as well as church groups and businesses, to join a national teach-in on solutions to global warming.

Mental Health Gap (2008-01-24)
What happens when the only psychiatric unit in a rural county closes?

Counting Cows (2008-01-23)
Idaho's milk output has doubled in the last ten years, dwarfing potato production.

Idaho Health and Welfare Seeks Funds to Modify Nampa Facility (2008-01-23)
Request for 3.2 million dollars to upgrade Idaho State School and Hospital in Nampa

Idaho First Lady Talks About Meth Project (2008-01-23)
Idaho's anti meth campaign is underway depicting graphic images of what the drug does to people. First Lady Lori Otter, one of the founders of the project, discuses it with Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell.

Geothermal Gaining Ground (2008-01-22)
Electricity is flowing from the first geothermal power plant to go online in the Northwest.

Edible Idaho - Truffle Farming (2008-01-22)
In this installment of Edible Idaho, correspondent Guy Hand looks into the mysterious world of truffle farming.

Edible Idaho - Truffle Farming. (2008-01-22)
Edible Idaho - Truffle Farming in the Treasure Valley

Learning How to Caucus (2008-01-21)
Voters in Idaho and Washington State caucus in February.

It's A Gas (2008-01-18)
It's certainly not July and we're not in the height of travel season. Still, prices at the pump remain high and experts project you could be paying up to four dollars a gallon for gas this year.

Wolves To Be Delisted (2008-01-15)
Some Idaho lawmakers got an earful about how to manage wolves late last week. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell explains.

New Survey on Idaho Attitudes (2008-01-11)
Annual Boise State Survey Shows Idahoans Are Comfortable With the Direction of the State

Boise's Homeless CATCH a Donation (2008-01-11)
A program working with homeless families in Ada County received a financial boost Tuesday.

Hunger in Idaho (2008-01-09)
Idaho remains one of the hungriest states in the country but it's doing slightly better when it comes to getting food to those who need it.

Idaho Needs Changes to Attract Younger Workers (2008-01-09)
Lawmakers Wednesday got a closer look at Idaho Governor Butch Otter's plan to raise state salaries.

State of the State - The Speech (2008-01-08)
Hear Boise State Radio's full coverage of Idaho Governor Butch Otter's State of the State Address.

Idaho's Governor Worries About Water (2008-01-08)
Idaho's Governor wants lawmakers to find a solution to the state's water crisis.

State of the Judiciary (2008-01-08)
Chief justice Daniel Eismann delivered his state of the judiciary on Monday.

Otter Delivers his State of the State Address (2008-01-08)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter laid out his vision for the next fiscal year Monday with his annual State of the State Address.

State of the State - Analysis (2008-01-08)
Budget matters, improving Idaho's transportation system and giving state employees raises took center stage during Monday's State of the State Address. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits sat down with political analyst Gary Moncrief to gain insight on the Governor's speech.

Lawmakers React to State of the State (2008-01-08)
The Governor's State of the State sparked debate among Idaho's legislators. Boise State Radio's Krisi Packer caught up with these lawmakers to hear their reaction to Butch Otter's Address and has this sound postcard.

2008 Idaho Legislature Kicks Off (2008-01-07)
Idaho is the first Northwest state to convene its 2008 legislative session. Beginning Monday, Idaho lawmakers are setting up in unfamiliar surroundings. Guy Hand explains.

Idaho Legislature Faces Cramped Quarters (2008-01-07)
State Lawmakers start session in the old Ada County Courthouse.

Family Task Force Sparks Controversy (2008-01-07)
In Idaho, a legislative task force is stirring up controversy.

Idaho Reacts to Iowa Results (2008-01-04)
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee swept the Iowa Caucuses with Barack Obama winning on the Democratic side. While Idaho's presidential primaries are months away, the gem state was paying attention to Thursday night.

Off the Trail Polar Bears and Global Warming (2008-01-04)
Alaska researcher Deborah Williams says "Every single species in Alaska is beng adversely impacted by global warming."

2008 Legislative Preview (2008-01-03)
As Idaho lawmakers begin trickling back into Boise for the start of the next week's 2008 Legislative Session, Democrats and Republicans are squaring off on the issues. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Fed Bill Helps Idaho (2008-01-02)
The new federal budget bill signed by President Bush last week contains eight million dollars in funding for agricultural research projects around the Pacific Northwest. Glenn Mosley has more.

Boise Pakistani Reacts to Bhutto's Death (2007-12-28)
For Boise's Pakistani community - some 20 families strong - concern for family and friends back home is intense. Furqan (fur kahn) Mehmood (may mood) is a real estate investment broker who's lived in Boise for nearly twenty years. He managed to get through to his family in the city of Lahore (lah- hore) Thursday.

Sun Valley Expansion (2007-12-26)
Sun Valley is having better luck than ski areas in Oregon and Washington getting its expansion plans approved.

Christmas Eve Rescue (2007-12-26)
Christmas Eve saw the rescue of several dogs from Boise County. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright has the story.

Off the Trail Black Cottonwood Trees (2007-12-21)
Ecologist Rob Tiedemann tells the impacts of global warming on the Boise River that runs through the Idaho's capital city.

Micron Loses $262 Million (2007-12-21)
Embattled Micron Technology lost 262-million-dollars in the last quarter, due in part to falling prices for its memory products. The loss was much higher than what stock analysts had expected. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho's Roadless Rule (2007-12-20)
A key element for any approval of a final Roadless Rule for Idaho is being released.

Surviving the Crosswalks (2007-12-20)
It's a lesson we have all learned from an early age. Stop and look before crossing busy streets and always use the cross walks. But lately those childhood lessons have been put to the test on Idaho's streets.

Gary Eller Song Collector (2007-12-19)
Appalachian-raised fiddle player Gary Eller was a nuclear physicist for 30-years. His other passion though is music. For the past 3 1/2 years that he's lived in Idaho, Eller has played tunes with friends, but he seldom hears songs that tell stories about the people, places and events in Idaho. Now he's on a mission to find songs in Idaho.

Clear-Cut Logging and Mudslides (2007-12-19)
Investigations are underway into whether clear-cut logging was a factor in two massive mudslides this month in Oregon and Washington. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports

Off the Trail Andean Condors (2007-12-14)
The Andean Condor lives in the Andes Mountains in South America. These 30-pound birds with 10-foot wingspans are dying because of loss of habitat and food, poison and native customs.

The Cost Of Health Care In Idaho (2007-12-12)
Idaho Lawmakers now have more information on health in Idaho when considering reform proposals.

Idaho Kids Ask Astronaut Questions (2007-12-11)
Astronaut Barbara Morgan is back in Idaho after her historic trip into space. Local kids have a chance to ask her the tough questions about life in space.

Off the Trail California Condors (2007-12-11)
The California Condor can reach 50 years of age, they're among the longest living and largest flying birds on earth. Condors are scavengers that eat dead deer, goat,sheep, donkey, horse, mountain lion bear and cattle. In the 1980s only 22 California Condors survied. Scientists bred them in captivity and now there are 300 condors. Raptor biologists are releasing them in the Grand Canyon.

Richard Louv on Last Child in the Woods (2007-12-11)
It's healthy for children to explore the natural world. That's the conclusion of scientists who spent the past decade studying the concept--says author of Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv.

Astronaut Barbara Morgan Returns to Idaho (2007-12-11)
Astronaut Barbara Morgan, the world's first teacher in space, is back on Earth and in her home state of Idaho. Hear her conversation with Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell.

Getting Kids To College (2007-12-10)
Idaho ranks near the bottom, nationally, in college attendance and graduation. But there are people trying to help Idaho score a higher grade. Guy Hand reports.

Big Mike On The Move (2007-12-10)
Big Mike has a new home. The steam locomotive that for the last 30 years has resided in a downtown Boise park is now on display on a set of railroad tracks near the historic Boise Depot. Samantha Wright reports.

Reinventing the Northwest- Part Three (2007-12-07)
On the Washington coast, an economically distressed timber county is going green. Grays Harbor County wants to transform itself from a community of extraction to a community of renewables.

Reinventing the Northwest- Part Four (2007-12-07)
You'd think the population would plummet when a town loses three sawmills. But that hasn't happened in Joseph, Oregon.

Reinventing the Northwest- Part Five (2007-12-07)
Less than ten years ago, North Idaho's Silver Valley was one of the poorest places in the state and the region. But the self-proclaimed Silver Capital of the World is regaining some of its former luster.

Reinventing the Northwest- Part Two (2007-12-07)
The southern coast of Oregon is one of the most isolated parts of the state. But leaders in one coastal town want to turn the seclusion to their advantage.

Reinventing the Northwest- Part One (2007-12-07)
For more than a decade, Northwest environmentalists have waged a war on what they consider unsustainable logging practices. They've filed lawsuit after lawsuit to stop timber sales. That's why in timber towns, environmentalists are often blamed for ruining the economy. So what if the two sides called a truce and decided to work together to bring back jobs AND preserve the forest?

Barn Owl Mystery (2007-12-06)
As winter descends on southern Idaho, so does an ornithological mystery. Barn owls ghostly-white raptors people seldom see die in large numbers on Idaho Highways every winter. No one really knows why. But researchers are trying to find out. Correspondent Guy Hand joins them as they scan the roads for dead barn owls and answers.

Laura McPhee Photos at BAM (2007-12-06)
Boston-based photographer Laura McPhee spent two years, off and on, photographing the natural beauty and consequences of development in Idaho. Her six-by-eight-foot color photographs are now on display at the Boise Art Museum.

Eagle Elects A New Mayor (2007-12-05)
In a tight race Tuesday night, Phil Bandy squeaked by Saundra McDavid to become the next Mayor of Eagle

Storms Wreck Havoc in Oregon and Washington (2007-12-04)
The rains may have tapered off - but major flooding is still predicted Tuesday along several rivers in Western Washington and Oregon. In some places, rain and snowmelt are combining to create RECORD flood conditions. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

Duncan Pleads Guilty in Federal Court (2007-12-03)
A convicted Idaho killer, who faces a possible death sentence, pled guilty in federal court Monday. Don Wimberly reports from the federal courthouse in Boise.

Wolverines on Off the Trail (2007-11-29)
Few people see wolverines; small, bear-like, solitary mammals that traverse mountain tops scavaging for food. Outdoor adventurer Ed Cannady tells us about a wolverine he saw in Idaho's White Cloud Mountains.

More Storage Needed to Ease Idaho's Water Shortage (2007-11-29)
Site of failed Teton Dam may once again be considered for water storage

Calories in Wine (2007-11-27)
Have you ever wondered how many calories you're swirling in that glass of holiday wine?

BSU's Reeder named Professor of the Year (2007-11-27)
When your students nominate you for professor of the year, you know you're a good teacher. When the Carnegie Foundation names you Idaho's Professor of the Year, everyone knows. That's what happened to Boise State University's Heidi Reeder, an associate professor of communication. Reeder talked with Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell. Reeder says students most appreciate a professor that can make the material come alive:

Idaho Snowpack Gets Off To Good Start (2007-11-26)
Idaho Water Users Keep On Close Watch on Snowpack In the High County

Yellow Alerts Prompt Town Hall Meeting (2007-11-26)
State figures show a decline in the air quality this year in Idaho's heavily populated Treasure Valley.

Tamales Not Turkey (2007-11-23)
Many Mexican Americans In Idaho Celebrate Thanksgiving with Tamales rather than Turkey

Oregon Drivers Must Prove Citizenship (2007-11-19)
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski issued an executive order Friday that will require people to prove they're in the country legally in order to get a driver's license.

Sheep Barred Along the Salmon (2007-11-19)
A federal judge in Idaho has kicked sheep ranchers off Forest Service land along the Salmon River.

Community Responds To Illegal Immigrant Raids (2007-11-19)
Since the beginning of the month Border Patrol agents have arrested 108 suspected illegal aliens in the Twin Falls area.

Animal Sounds from Yellowstone and Teton Parks on Off the Trail (2007-11-16)
Ecologist Shan Burson puts a laptop computer, sound level meter and microphones in Yellowstone and Teton National Parks to record sounds of wild animals. He hopes to understand the impact of humans on wildlife in the parks.

Idaho Teacher of the Year (2007-11-15)
It's not often Idaho teachers receive recognition for what they do. But every year, one lucky teacher gets some attention. That's Idaho Teacher of the Year. And this year, the honor went to Carol Scholz - a charter school teacher in Nampa.

A New Kind of Message (2007-11-15)
Political columnist and best selling author David Sirota talks progressive politics in the West.

Remembering the Trial of the Century (2007-11-14)
New Idaho Public Television Production Documents the 1907 Haywood Trial in Boise

Urban Geese: A Problem? (2007-11-09)
Big lawns and more parks mean more and more geese are making Boise theier home --year round. They live by the river, and "poop" in the parks--which makes some people angry.

Art Beat Rosalie Sorrrels at ROOTS conference (2007-11-08)
Idaho singer and song writer Rosalie Sorrels performs at the Idaho Humanities Council conference on "Roots Music of America." She tells stories about her two very different grandmothers then sings a song she wrote about them titled: "The Bells of Ireland."

Election Results 2007 - Runoff In Eagle (2007-11-07)
The Eagle City Clerk's Office says the race for Mayor will not be decided until next month.

Bieter Still Mayor (2007-11-07)
Boise Mayor David Bieter easily outdistanced City Councilman Jim Tibbs in Tuesday's elecion to win a second term.

Boise City Council Members Keep Their Seats (2007-11-07)
All Boise City Council positions that were up for election were filled by their current members.

What Drove Voters To The Polls? (2007-11-07)
Samantha Wright sat down with Boise State University Political Science Professor Gary Moncrief to find out what drove voters to the polls.

Election Results 2007 - Issues (2007-11-07)
Tuesday marked a non-presidential election but that didn't keep voters away from the polls. Issues such as growth and transportation sent many to cast their ballots. Here are some unofficial election results

Election Results 2007 (2007-11-07)
All politics are local and Tuesday was no exception. Voters turned out in what's considered an off-election year to cast ballots for city council and mayoral races around the state. Here are some highlights

Frederick Russell Found Guilty (2007-11-07)
The vehicular homicide trial of Frederick Russell has ended with a guilty verdict.

Slip Sliding Away - Glaciers and Climate Change (2007-11-05)
Hester Jiskoot takes a helicopter to work. She's the first glaciologist to research one particular glacier in the Rockies. Hear her thoughts on glaciers and climate change...

What Do You Think Boise? (2007-11-05)
Tuesday's election may not be a presidential election, but it is one that will decide the leadership and direction for many Idaho cities.

Controversy In Hailey Over Legalizing Marijuana (2007-11-05)
Voters In Hailey to Decide Whether Pot Should be Legalized.

ACLU Discusses Immigrant Rights (2007-11-02)
The head of the ACLU's Immigrant Rights Project comes to Boise

Boise's Newest Homeless Shelter (2007-11-02)
A New Shelter for Boise's Homeless to retreat from the cold winter weather

Off the Trial: Owl Pellets (2007-11-02)
Ever wonder why scientists study things like owl pellets? You know, those oblong castings that owls regurgitate. Wildife biologist Johen Doremus explains what they are and why their contents are important for scientists.

Halloween Series- Part Four- Corn Maize (2007-10-31)
Halloween has gone beyond simply dressing up and knocking on doors for candy. It's all about being scared and there's one place you're guaranteed a good scream - Idaho's Original Corn Maize.

Art Beat Roots Music Alan Jabbour (2007-10-30)
Master story teller and fiddler Alan Jabbour was a long time folklorist at the Library of Congress. At a week-long Idaho Humanities Council Teachers Institute in Caldwell, Idaho, Jabbour taught classes then went on stage to tell humorous stories and play his fiddle--all of which deilghted the crowd.

Earthquake Research In The Inland Northwest (2007-10-29)
New research has bolstered some scientists' suspicion that large swaths of the Inland Northwest are vulnerable to damaging earthquakes. Samantha Wright has the story.

Graffiti Clean-Up Day (2007-10-26)
Opposing candidates in an election seldom agree on many things. But there is one issue both candidates for Boise Mayor do agree on graffiti. Saturday is Boise Graffiti Clean-up Day. Boise State Radio's Adam Cotterell visits one of the many sites volunteers will hit this weekend.

Dam Project On Hold (2007-10-26)
A plan to dam the Bear River in southeast Idaho has been dealt a major setback. Samantha Wright has this report.

Crapo Rails Against Meth (2007-10-26)
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo stood on the floor of the Senate this week, telling his colleagues that methamphetamine is hurting Idaho, the nation, and the world.

Farm Bill Could Help Idaho (2007-10-26)
The Senate agriculture committee is working on the new farm bill this week. But it'not just about farming. It's about conservation.

Off the Trail Elk Antlers (2007-10-25)
Animals with antlers, like elk, grow them each spring. Antlers are made of bone and covered with velvet which is skin tissue full of blood vessels. Male elk battle use their antlers to battle other males each fall as they gather harems. Elk use their hind legs for defense, not thier antlers. Naturalist Betsy Robinson talks about elk antlers at Yellowstone National Park.

Halloween Series- Part Three- Bats! (2007-10-24)
It's almost Halloween, a time for ghouls goblins, and bats!

Salmon Feasting Sea Lions Fate Uncertain (2007-10-23)
It'll be at least a year before the states of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington find out if they get permission to kill some of the sea lions that are feasting on endangered Columbia Basin salmon.

Dirty Skies Stump Weather Officials (2007-10-22)
It's dirty and icky and it's coming from the sky. But what is it? That's the question Twin Falls folks are asking. Samantha Wright reports.

Vehicular Homicide Trial Continues (2007-10-22)
The vehicular homicide trial resumes today for a former WSU student who was a fugitive in Ireland before his capture. Fred Russell is charged with killing three fellow students in a fiery car crash in 2001.

PETA Protest In Downtown Boise (2007-10-19)
A Protest in Downtown Boise features the use of coffins.

Boise Becomes Haven For Refugees (2007-10-17)
Woman responsible for helping resettle refugees visits Boise.

Exploring Alternate Transit Options (2007-10-17)
Experts from Portland and Salt Lake City explain how their communities developed new transit systems

Halloween Series- Part Two- Spooky House (2007-10-17)
Out of thousands of homes in Nampa there's only one that's so incredibly terrifying we here at Boise State Radio, had to check it out.

Preparing for Pandemic (2007-10-16)
It's the time of year to get a flu shot. And the Central District Health Department is taking that experience to a whole new level. Monday they gave all St. Alphonsus' employees a flu vaccine. It was all part of a test to find out if the Department could handle an influenza pandemic.

La Familia Vigil does Roots Music (2007-10-16)
New Mexico based musicians La Familial Vigil perform traditional music in Idaho. The new term for music that evolves over time is "Roots Music."

Looking For Alternate Transportation (2007-10-16)
Mayors and business leaders from around the state gather in Boise today (Tuesday) for the Idaho Transit Summit.

Otter Sticking To No More Coal (2007-10-15)
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is sticking to a plan that keeps mercury-emitting coal power plants out of Idaho. Samantha Wright has that story.

Slash Burning (2007-10-12)
In an effort to mimic nature's ancient relationship between fire and trees in the America West, Forest Service and other government officials thin trees. They pile the branches and burn them later when forests are wet--in early spring or late fall.

History Takes Flight (2007-10-12)
Even if you're not up on your World War II airplane history, chances are you've heard about the B-17. Hop on board the Liberty Belle with Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits.

The Modern Day Columbia River - Part Four (2007-10-11)
The Mighty Columbia River surges into the Pacific Ocean at a long and narrow passage known as the Bar. The sea floor below is littered with the debris of thousands of ships. This treacherous crossing is crucial for international commerce to and from the northwest. In this final installment of our Columbia River series, correspondent Elizabeth Wynne Johnson introduces us to an elite team of master seamen.

Community College Delays Opening (2007-10-11)
Idaho's newest community college will not open as early as administrators had hoped. Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho Lt. Governor Jim Risch Ends Weeks of Speculation (2007-10-10)
Idaho's Lt. Governor launches bid to become the next United Statate Senator from Idaho

The Modern Day Columbia River - Part Three (2007-10-10)
Every year, tug boats push millions of tons of products like wheat, barley, potatoes and sawdust up and down the Columbia and Snake Rivers. This maritime highway stretches four-hundred-sixty five miles from the mouth of the Columbia to Lewiston, Idaho - the most inland port on the West coast. In PART THREE of our series on the modern day Columbia River system, Correspondent Austin Jenkins explores the commerce on this river from aboard a tug pushing barges down the Snake.

Jerome Commissioners Reject Feedlot Proposal (2007-10-10)
Feedlot Rejection By Jerome County Commsioners comes as a suprise to many.

Pot Pies Sicken Idahoans (2007-10-10)
Eight people in Idaho are sick with Salmonella and health officials think frozen pot pies may be the culprit. Samantha Wright reports on what's shaping up to be another nationwide food-borne illness.

Governor Calls for Volunteers (2007-10-10)
Idaho's Governor is calling on people to take an active roll in rehabilitating lands burned in this summer's wildfires. Boise state Radio's Adam Cotterell reports

Halloween Series - Part One - Shopping (2007-10-10)
It's almost Halloween and you can buy almost anything for the scariest holiday, from sparkling orange lights, to life-size moving zombies. There are even seasonal stores, devoted exclusively to All Hallow's Eve. Boise State Radio's Krisi Packer and Samantha Wright bring you an audio postcard from inside Boise's Spirit Halloween store, where talking Halloween toys captivate aspiring ghouls and goblins.

The Modern Day Columbia River - Part One (2007-10-09)
The Columbia River is often called the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest. It flows 12-hundred miles from British Columbia, through the inland Northwest, to the Pacific Ocean. A hundred years ago the Columbia was a free-flowing river. Today it's tamed by no fewer than a dozen dams. In PART ONE of a series on the modern day Columbia River system, Correspondent Austin Jenkins takes us on a canoe trip in Northeastern Washington. Today we go searching for history that's hard to find.

The Modern Day Columbia River - Part Two (2007-10-09)
Environmentalists often call Columbia River dams fish killers. But in fact the deadliest dam isn't a dam at all: it's a 76 mile reservoir that pools behind a dam east of The Dalles Oregon. In PART TWO of our journey down the Columbia River, Correspondent Anna King takes a closer look at the deadly John Day reservoir.

Senator's Decision Ripples Through Idaho Politics (2007-10-05)
Republican leaders haven't said much about Idaho Senator Larry Craig after he announced Thursday he planned to serve out his term. They had hoped he'd follow through with his intention to resign September 30th. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits has more...

Space Chat Should Become A Model (2007-10-04)
Chatting with kids from space is a good idea, and should serve as a model for future space missions. That's the word from one Idaho Senator, and one Idaho astronaut.

Silent Film Star Nell Shipman Gets New Lease On Life (2007-10-04)
The head of the Idaho Film Collection at the Hemingway Western Studies Center at Boise State University caught a plane for Italy this week, to screen his new documentary about film star Nell Shipman at one of the world's premiere Silent Film Festivals. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright talked with Tom Trusky about his work and how he got started uncovering the history of one of Idaho's film legends.

New Engery Office Has First Administrator (2007-10-04)
The President of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to Head New Energy Office

Local Company Helps Soldiers In Baghdad (2007-10-02)
It's a late summer day in Baghdad. A bomb explodes at the side of the road, cars are rocked, debris strewn about. An Army patrol and Iraqi police arrive on the scene. Just as at any crime scene, their job is to gather information and collect evidence, to find the bad guys and, hopefully, bring them to trial. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright reports on one small group of computer programmers doing its part to make the army's job a bit easier.

Curtis Stigers Real Emotionl CD (2007-10-01)
Curtis Stigers talks about his latest CD "Real Emotional." He's a Boise-based jazz singer and song writer who's always searching for a tune. "I look for songs "that are honest and real and that emotionally move me,are well-written, and heart-breaking or hilarious or somethng that just grabs me."

Field Trips, Who Pays? (2007-10-01)
Idaho schools are changing. Charter and magnet schools are altering the face of education, but some say the state isn't changing with the times.

Off the Trail: Vanishing Glaciers (2007-09-28)
Boise poet Kim Philley climbs to the edge of glaciers in Montana's Glacier National Park and sees how fast glaciers are melting because of global warming.

Recycled Glass Used to Build Roads (2007-09-26)
Driving on shards of glass. Sound dangerous? Not to the Ada County Highway District. The District and the city of Boise are taking crushed up recycled glass and using it to create a roadway mixture that goes down before the actual paving process begins. Boise State Radio's Krisi Packer prepared this sound postcard after venturing into the field to find out if she could return without a flat tire.

Finding Quiet In Olympic National Park (2007-09-26)
The quietest square inch in the continental United States is at a rock placed on a moss-covered log in the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park. An Olympic Peninsula man identified the spot as part of his quest to preserve solitude in the national parks.

Idaho Senator Stays in Office for Now (2007-09-26)
A Minnesota judge considering Senator Larry Craig's request to withdraw his guilty plea to disorderly conduct in an airport sex sting says he probably won't rule until late next week. That's well past Craig's self-imposed deadline to resign. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits reports.

Senator Craig's Staff Braces for What's Next (2007-09-26)
Senator Craig's staff operates under the assumption he will resign September 30th

Demand For Free Lunches On The Rise (2007-09-21)
The Idaho Foodbank handed out close to 75-thousand free lunches this summer, almost a third more than last. Samantha Wright reports

Psychiatry Gap - Rural Healthcare Part III (2007-09-20)
When it comes to caring for people with mental illness, Idaho is at the bottom of national rankings. Vast stretches of rural emptiness separate people who are struggling mentally from the resources that can help them.

Diana Six on Mtn Pine Beetle (2007-09-20)
University of Montana entomologist Diana Six goes "Off the Trial" with Jyl Hoyt to see the devastation caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle

Cap On Junior College Tuition May Be Lifted (2007-09-20)
Idaho State Board of Education seeks legislative approval to double the cap in junior college tuition.

Diana Six on Mtn Pine Beetle (2007-09-20)
University of Montana entomologist Diana Six goes "Off the Trial" with Jyl Hoyt to see the devastation caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle

Off The Trail - Steve Running on Global Warming (2007-09-20)
University of Montana Ecologist Steve Running says in the Northern Rockies snow melts a month earlier now, due to global warming, than it did in the past; he says the trend will continue.

Mountain Pine Beetle and Global Warming (2007-09-20)
The sea of red trees in Yellowstone National Park are victims of Mountain Pine Beetle

Diana Six on Mtn Pine Beetle (2007-09-20)
University of Montana entomologist Diana Six goes "Off the Trial" with Jyl Hoyt to see the devastation caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle

Mountain Pine Beetle and Global Warming (2007-09-20)
The sea of red trees in Yellowstone National Park are victims of Mountain Pine Beetle

Mr. Craig Goes to Washington! (2007-09-19)
Senator Craig returns to Washington. Apparantly to test the political waters.

Rural Surgery Crisis - Rural Healthcare Part I (2007-09-19)
It's not every doctor who can remove your appendix, take out your tonsils AND do your emergency C-section. But that's what general surgery is all about. Part I of our three-part series on rural healthcare.

The Making of a Rural Doc - Rural HealthCare Part II (2007-09-19)
Throughout the Northwest, rural communities are in a constant struggle to attract and keep doctors. The region's medical school has a program dedicated to helping students see the upside of rural practice. Part II of Rural Health Care

Foreclosures Up In Idaho (2007-09-18)
A report issued by a California company shows that the number of foreclosures in Idaho has more than doubled in the past year. Samantha Wright reports.

Jerome County Overtime Now In Court (2007-09-17)
A fight over allegedly illegal overtime in Jerome County is now in court. Samantha Wright reports.

Record Breaking Enrollment at Boise State University (2007-09-13)
For the 10th time in the last 11 years, Boise State University has broken the all time record for enrollment at any university in the state.

New Hope For Businesses Hit By Castle Rock Fire (2007-09-13)
Small business owners devastated by the Castle Rock Fire may get a break, thanks to an offer of cash from the federal government. Samantha Wright reports as the area around Ketchum looks at recovery, low-interest loans are being offered.

Crapo Talks About Craig (2007-09-12)
So what happens if and when Idaho Senator Larry Craig steps down from his post? That's what lawmakers across Washington D-C are talking about, including Idaho's Junior Senator, Mike Crapo. Samantha Wright has this report.

Unemployed Micron Workers Get Federal Boost (2007-09-11)
The U.S. Department of Labor is giving the state up to $2 million to help workers recently laid off from Micron Technology. Samantha Wright reports.

Board of Ed Seeking Funds (2007-09-10)
Got six-million dollars? The State Board of Education could use a little extra cash for a good cause. Samantha Wright reports.

Catching Salmon with Nez Perce (2007-09-06)
Nez Perce Native Jason Five Crows goes fishing for salmon along Idaho's Rapid River

Off the Trail: Diana Six on Mtn Pine Beetle (2007-09-02)
University of Montana entomologist Diana Six goes "Off the Trail with Jyl Hoyt to see the devastation caused by the Mountain Pine Beetle in western forests.

Senator Craig Resigns (2007-09-01)
Idaho's Senior U.S. Senator Steps Down Effective September 30th

Idaho Guard Helps With Ketchum Fire (2007-08-30)
The Idaho National Guard is sending more troops to help out with the Castle Rock Fire near Ketchum. Samantha Wright reports the troops will be giving law enforcement officers a much-needed break.

Senator Craig Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct (2007-08-29)
Court records show that Idaho Senator Larry Craig pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor disorderly conduct after being arrested in June at a Minneapolis airport. In a statement Monday, the third-term Republican said police misconstrued his actions in an airport restroom. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.

Will Senate Ethics Committee Investigate Idaho Senator Larry Craig? (2007-08-29)
A citizen watchdog group and some Senate Republicans are calling for the Senate to investigate Idaho Senator Larry Craig's guilty plea to a charge of disorderly conduct. But will the Senate Ethics Committee get involved? Samantha Wright posed that question to Gary Moncrief, Professor of Political Science at Boise State University.

FEMA To Help With Castle Rock Fire (2007-08-29)
Hundreds more families have been ordered out of their homes because of the Castle Rock Fire. Gusty winds Tuesday fanned the flames toward the Sun Valley Resort ski area. Samantha Wright reports the government is offering a financial helping hand to Idaho because of the fire.

Idaho Senator Larry Craig Regrets Decision (2007-08-28)
Idaho Senator Larry Craig today (Tuesday) defiantly maintained he is not gay and accused the Idaho Statesman of mounting a vicious campaign against him. Craig's statement comes a day after a Washington D-C based publication reported Idaho's senior senator had been arrested for disorderly conduct at a men's restroom in the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport in early June. August 8th he pled guilty in a district court. To hear his entire statement follow the link.

Senator Craig Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct (2007-08-28)
Court records show that Idaho Senator Larry Craig pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor disorderly conduct after being arrested in June at a Minneapolis airport. In a statement Monday, the third-term Republican said police misconstrued his actions in an airport restroom. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.

New Evidence In Old Murder (2007-08-28)
A man serving time for murder in Utah has been linked to a 25-year-old Boise killing, for a second time. Samantha Wright reports.

Fire Creeps Toward Mt. Baldy (2007-08-27)
Officials from the ski resort in Ketchum say wildfires crept close to a ski lodge near the top of Mt. Baldy Sunday night. Samantha Wright reports.

Off the Trail Mink (2007-08-24)
This week on "Off the Trail" we slide down a bank laced with yellow cottonwood leaves along the Boise river--a perfect place for a mink den.

Local Woman Competes With the World's Best at the "Enduro" Motorcycle Race (2007-08-24)
By day, Annell Allen is a Marketing Manager in the Treasure Valley. But when she leaves the office, this slim and pretty 29-year-old hops on her motorcycle and takes to the hills, rough-riding hundreds of miles each week. She has been chosen as one of the few women to compete in what's known as the Olympics of Motorcycling, the International Six Days Enduro.' Samantha Wright has an interview.

Castle Rock Fire Moves Toward Containment (2007-08-23)
Members of the Idaho Air National Guard are on hand to assist local firefighters

Black Fingers of Death Could Slow Wildfires (2007-08-23)
A fungus that scientists in Spokane are calling "Black Fingers of Death" may turn out to be the first long-range weapon in efforts to halt the advance of cheatgrass, a destructive invasive weed. Samantha Wright has the story.

Governor Otter Wants Plan for Medical School In Idaho (2007-08-22)
Governor Otter says Idaho needs more doctors and calls for a plan to create a medical school in Idaho.

BSU Celebrates 75 Years (2007-08-22)
Boise State University launched its 75th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, kicked off by President Bob Kustra's annual State of the University Address. Samantha Wright has the story.

Red Cross Opens Shelter in Hailey (2007-08-21)
Red Cross readies to offer aid to Ketchum fire victims.

Skinny as a Rail? Where'd that come from? (2007-08-17)
Ever wonder why people say, "He's skinny as a rail!" Listen to Off the Trail and hear the answer.

Art Beat - Roots Music In America (2007-08-16)
Art Beat - Roots Music In America. Bob Santelli talks about the history of Roots Music in America.

Weather Could Wrec Havoc on Fire Fighting Efforts (2007-08-16)
Thunderstorms and winds may hamper fire fighting efforts in Idaho

Idaho Rancher Faces Fines (2007-08-15)
A former Idaho elk rancher is facing more than $55,000 in fines for allegedly violating rules governing private hunting preserves.

Yellow Pine Residents Get Out (2007-08-14)
Residents in Yellow Pine are being forced from their homes Tuesday, as a pair of fires burn closer to the tiny mountain community.

Idaho Foreclosures On The Rise (2007-08-13)
Foreclosures are up in Idaho this year, but homeowners are working hard to hold onto their castles.

Dolittle Raiders Hit Idaho (2007-08-13)
More then sixty years ago 80 American servicemen flew a daring raid over Tokyo. Today, only about a dozen are still alive. Three of those men came to Idaho in August, to tell their story during a special event at Nampa's Warhawk Air Museum. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright sat down with two of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for a look back at this historic chapter in World War II.

Doolittle Raiders Hit Idaho (2007-08-10)
More then sixty years ago 80 American servicemen flew a daring raid over Tokyo. Today, only about a dozen are still alive. Three of those men are in Idaho this weekend, to tell their story during a special event at Nampa's Warhawk Air Museum. Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright sat down with two of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for a look back at this historic chapter in World War II.

A Bird's Eye View of Endeavor's Launch (2007-08-09)
When space shuttle Endeavor soared into space Wednesday, Idaho Public Television's Marcia Franklin had a bird's eye view. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits talks with Franklin about what it's like to witness a historic launch.

Police Union O.K.'s Contract (2007-08-08)
The City of Boise and the Police Department have reached a contract agreement, after a year of talk and protests. The Police Union approved a new four year agreement Tuesday night.

Fighting Fire With Native Plants (2007-08-06)
Four Western Governors got together Monday in Boise to find a way to better fight wildfires across the West. Their solution? Samantha Wright reports it has a lot to do with cheatgrass.

Tax Exemptions Face Scrutiny (2007-08-02)
Interim Committee takes a hard look at Idaho tax exemptions.

Two Sockeye Return to Redfish (2007-08-02)
The first Sockeye Salmon of 2007 have returned to Redfish Lake near Stanley. Environmentalists say it's another poor year when it comes to the number of returning fish.

More Micron Lay Offs (2007-08-01)
By the end of August, Micron Technology's workforce will be another 130 workers lighter. That will bring the layoffs to more than 1000.

California Tribe Chips In To Help Duck Valley (2007-07-31)
American Indians in California are chipping in $50,000 to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation to help them recover from the 1,000-square-mile Murphy Complex Fire.

Tinsel Town Comes to Boise (2007-07-31)
A taste of Hollywood descended on downtown Boise Monday. The Egyptian Theater rolled out the red carpet for one of Hollywood's brightest stars - Matt Damon. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits reports.

Ignoring Fire Barricades (2007-07-30)
Ignoring fire closure barricades is extremely dangerous and can be very costly.

Suspects Caught in Church Burning (2007-07-30)
Boise Police say two juveniles, who allegedly vandalized the Hillcrest Country Club, are suspects in the fiery destruction of a Jehovah's Witness church in Boise.

Ranchers Claim Grazing Restrictions Increase Fire Danger (2007-07-27)
Idaho Fires ignite a new round of debate over grazing regulations on public lands.

Idaho Dogfighting Law Under Scrutiny (2007-07-27)
Could nationwide outrage over a football player's alleged pastime of dog fighting be enough to change the law in Idaho? Correspondent Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports.

An Idaho Take on the Tour de France (2007-07-26)
You don't have to be a fan of cycling to know the sport has been plagued with doping allegations. And this year's Tour de France - cycling's premier event - has been wrought with such charges. As the 21 day race comes to a close Sunday, a slew of athletes won't finish in Paris. They've been pulled from the race amid doping allegations and that's left Idaho cyclists talking. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits talks with a leader in the state's cycling community.

Where Micron Is Heading? (2007-07-16)
Micron has launched a reorganization plan to stem the tide of red ink. An Associate Dean in the College of Business and Economics at Boise State examines where Micron has been and where it is heading.

Teen Drivers With Cell Phones, Dangerous? (2007-07-16)
A nationwide survey of a thousand teens by Triple A and Seventeen Magazine show nearly half admit to text messaging while driving. Fifty one percent of the sixteen and seventeen year old teens surveyed admit to talking on their cell phone while driving.

A Hard Reality on Idaho's Roads (2007-07-14)
A nationwide survey of a thousand teens by Triple A and Seventeen Magazine show nearly half admit to text messaging while driving. Krisi Packer has more on the story.

West Nile Returns (2007-07-13)
Two men in Idaho have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Samantha Wright reports disease-carrying mosquitoes are back in the Treasure Valley.

Micron Executives Vow To Make The Company Profitable Again. (2007-07-12)
Micron explains restructuring in the wake of a 225 million dollar loss.

DNA Frees Boise Man (2007-07-12)
Police have dropped rape charges against a Boise man, after D-N-A evidence shows he didn't commit the crime. Samantha Wright reports.

Water Managers Urge Voluntary Curtailment (2007-07-12)
Southern Idaho Farmers Offered Incentive to Voluntarily Take Their Land Out of Production.

Micron Executives Vow To Make The Company Profitable Again. (2007-07-12)
Micron explains restructuring in the wake of a 225 million dollar loss.

Micron Releases Information on Current Layoffs (2007-07-11)
Micron Officals Say the Latest Round of Layoffs Amount To About 10 Percent of the Workforce in the Treasure Valley

Emmett Fire Sparks Evacuations (2007-07-11)
Firefighters scrambled Tuesday in response to a wildfire on the east side of Highway 16 near Emmett. Samantha Wright reports the fire was a scare for some homeowners who had to be evacuated.

Gag Order in Duncan Case (2007-07-10)
A federal judge is forcing attorneys and witnesses in the trial of a man accused of killing a north Idaho family to keep quiet about the case in the media. Samantha Wright reports.

Selection of New Junior College Board Postponed. (2007-07-09)
Finalist for the junior college board withdraws at the last minute, derailing plans for a final announcement. .

Idaho Wildfire Update (2007-07-09)
Hot weather and a storm over the weekend are contributing to a rash of new and growing fires in Idaho. Samantha Wright has this update.

Owyhee Dam Turns 75 (2007-07-09)
Dam managers, fishermen, and builders are looking back in time this month, as the Owyhee Dam in Eastern Oregon turns 75.

Idaho State Historical Society Plays Key Role in Statehouse Renovation (2007-07-09)
Preserving the history of the Idaho Statehouse during a major renovation project

Food Stamp Errors Down (2007-07-06)
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare just got a bonus for a job well done. Samantha Wright reports errors are down in the states Food Stamp Program.

Idaho Department of Water Resources Cancels Southern Idaho Water Curtailment (2007-07-06)
Water Users in Southern Idaho Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Finance Department Warns Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Holders (2007-07-05)
More and more homeowners, who got into their houses using an adjustable rate mortgages, are finding they can't afford the payments.

Friday Focus - Summer Feeding Programs (2007-06-29)
Idaho is the eighth hungriest state in the nation. During the school year, low income kids get a free breakfast and lunch, but what happens in the summer?

U.S. Attorney General Visits Idaho (2007-06-27)
U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzales left Capitol Hill Tuesday for a whirlwind tour through the Northwest, including a stop in Boise. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits has more on his visit.

Nearly 600 Southern Idaho Water Users Face the Shutoff of their Water (2007-06-22)
Nearly 16 thousand acres may have to go without water this summer

Bad Air Is Bad For You (2007-06-19)
You thought bad, smoggy air, was bad for you. Now the state can prove it.

Friday Focus - Republicans Vote To Close Primary (2007-06-15)
If you're an independent voter in Idaho, you've probably cast a ballot in a Democratic and a Republican Primary. That's thanks to the state's open primary system. But you may not be able to do that next year.

Film Stars Idaho's Legislature (2007-06-14)
Idaho's legislature couldn't escape the lens of documentary filmmaker Fredrick Wiseman. His latest work, called State Legislature, reveals representative democracy in action done by Idaho's citizen lawmakers. Boise State Radio's Sadie Babits has a sneak peak.

The First Round of Water Curtailment Orders Will Likely Be Going Out By The End of the Week (2007-06-13)
Heading into the Summer some 33 thousand acres of farmland face a cutoff of water.

Pharmacists in Idaho and across the nation would be required to fill prescriptions for emergency contraception under a bill introduced in congress. (2007-06-08)
Planned Parenthood calls for an end to pharmacists refusing to fill emergency contraception prescripions.

Idaho Judge Removes Barriers To Shutting Off Water to Some Southern Idaho Users. (2007-06-06)
Some 700 Hundred Southern Idaho Water Users Face a Water Shut-Off

Space Rock A Hit In Eagle (2007-06-01)
First Lady Lori Otter kicked off Great Outdoors Month in Idaho Friday, surrounded by the idyllic greenery of Eagle Island State Park. She also unveiled a donation of atmospheric proportions. Samantha Wright saw the meteorite up close.

The Northwest's Ellis Island (2007-06-01)
This week on Friday Focus, a family revives the "Ellis Island" of the Columbia River plus the tale of a town and its very own grouch.

Cloverdale Overpass Closes (2007-05-30)
The Cloverdale Overpass closed down Wednesday for repair work. That means a change for drivers heading North and South, and more traffic on the detour routes.

U-R-S to Buy W-G-I (2007-05-30)
Washington Group International, which started out as Morrison Knudsen Corporation, is ready for another name-change. The Boise-based engineering company will be bought out by fellow construction giant U-R-S Corporation.

Hybrid Cars and Fighting Gangs - Friday Focus (2007-05-24)
Plug in for cheaper gas with hybrid cars and fighting gangs in the rural Northwest.

Active Shooter Training (2007-05-23)
Boise State Radio's Samantha Wright recently sat in on an Active Shooter Training Session at Boise State University. As she reports, school officials are planning ahead for a disaster they hope will never come.

Community College A Yes (2007-05-23)
Southwestern Idaho appears headed to getting a new community college, after voters in Ada and Canyon counties narrowly backed a measure.

Fire Officials Brace For a Hot, Dry Summer (2007-05-22)
Federal and State fire officials predict this year's fire season will be as bad if not worse than last year.

Airport Exercise 2007 (2007-05-21)
Once every three years, the Boise Airport is required to practice responding to emergency situations. Monday, area agencies staged a fake plane crash, complete with mock victims and emergency responders.

Hall Jurors Will Come From Gooding County (2007-05-15)
A judge is turning to Gooding County for jurors to decide a first-degree murder case in Boise. Samantha Wright reports.

Judge Orders McCall to Pay Millions (2007-05-15)
Hundreds of McCall residents turned out for a town hall meeting Monday night to find out why the city may have to declare bankruptcy. A federal district court judge has ordered this resort town to pay nearly 7 million dollars. Sadie Babits has more on the story.

Timber Dependent Counties Consider Tax Hikes (2007-05-15)
Congress is once again working towards renewing a subsidy program for timber dependent counties. The U-S House passed a one-year extension last week. The Senate is expected to take up the issue soon. But some northwest counties say they can't afford to wait any longer. They're turning to their voters.

Albertson College Gets Unusual Donation (2007-05-11)
The 100-year-old Harry Orchard bombing case has a new wrinkle.

Connecting Religious Faith and the Environment. (2007-05-10)
Preeminent American Church Historian says more and more people of Faith are recognizing the need to protect the environment.

Global Commerce Hub (2007-05-08)
Do northern Idaho and eastern Washington have what it takes to become a center for global commerce?

Parking Scofflaws Beware! (2007-05-08)
Boise City is making good on its promise to tow your car, if you have five or more parking tickets. Officials recently impounded their 100th car

Eco Friendly Homes In North Idaho and Efforts to Protect Vulnerable Pacific Northwest Salmon (2007-05-07)
Eco-friendly homes aren't just for devoted environmentalists and Well-heeled liberals anymore and Thousands of Caspian terns await orders to move south where they'll hopefully lay off endangered salmon.

Climate Change Ideas for Lawmakers (2007-05-07)
For Idaho, climate change may not be all doom and gloom. While pictures of a much drier state are being painted, Idaho could cash in on a warmer world. A new report from Boise State graduate students offers ideas to legislators.

Groene Fundraiser Success (2007-05-07)
A north Idaho fundraiser is good news for Shasta Groene. Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho's Governor Believes the Recent Idaho Water Summit Was A Success (2007-05-02)
An In-Depth conversation with Idaho Governor Butch Otter on the Idaho Water Summit in Burely

Northwest Glaciers Melting (2007-05-02)
Northwest glaciers are melting at an accelerating pace according to the latest monitoring studies.

Mt. St. Helens Cabins (2007-05-02)
A plan to allow up to one-thousand recreational cabins near the base of Mt. St. Helens is sparking controversy.

Human Trafficking Conference (2007-05-02)
The Victims of Human trafficking can be tough to spot. Unless you know where to look and the right questions to ask. That was the message Tuesday at a North Idaho workshop aimed at recognizing and confronting modern-day slavery in our midst.

Thousands Rally Tuesday (2007-05-02)
Thousands of immigrant rights activists rallied in Salem, Portland, Seattle, Yakima and Boise Tuesday. People demanded better pathways to citizenship for undocumented workers. The demonstrations were boisterous, but peaceful, as you can hear in this audio snapshot from the march through downtown Yakima.

U of I State of the University (2007-05-02)
University of Idaho President Tim White says the university will focus on forward actions.

Idaho Governor Butch Otter Calls For A Change in U. S. Policy Toward Cuba (2007-04-30)
Governord Otter discusses at length his most recent trip to island nation of Cuba

Per Capita Income Up (2007-04-27)
Idahoans made more money in 2005, at least when you calculate total personal income divided by the state's total population.

Friday Focus - Bye Bye Statehouse (2007-04-27)
The Idaho Statehouse is being cleared out. A long-awaited two year renovation will scatter state offices to the four winds.

Field Burning Ban Fizzles (2007-04-26)
Lawmakers in Washington and Idaho have nearly eliminated field burning. But in Oregon, an effort to ban field burning has apparently fizzled out.

Lewis Clark College Threat (2007-04-26)
Doctors have released the 18 year old man whose threats led to a temporary shutdown of Lewis Clark State College and Lewiston High School last Friday.

Dam Removel Timeline Slowed (2007-04-26)
The timelines are slipping on the highest profile dam removal project in the country.

Friday Focus (2007-04-25)
A trip through wine country in the Pacific Northwest.

Rented Honeybees Are A Vital Cog For Farmers In the Northwest (2007-04-23)
The Vital Cog for Agriculture in the Northwest is Under-Appreciated.

Northwest Universities Review Security (2007-04-18)
Universities in the Pacific Northwest are pondering campus security issues in the wake of the shooting deaths at Virginia Tech.

Water Users Gather In Burley For State Water Summit (2007-04-17)
Water Summit Signals Attempt to Resolve Conflict over Water Ressources

Otter Back From Cuba (2007-04-17)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter is back in the Gem State after a whirlwind trip to Cuba.

Fewer Firefighters in the Forest (2007-04-17)
Fewer firefighters will be on-call in Idaho during this year's wildfire season.

Slippery Clean Roads (2007-04-13)
It's not what the mayor had in mind in for keeping the city's streets clean. A laundry glitch made for some slippery driving Thursday in Boise.

Project Safe Childhood (2007-04-13)
Idaho is kicking off a program to cut back on the number of children victimized by child pornography and internet predators.

Hemingway Stops By Boise (2007-04-13)
Hemingway made a surprise trip to Boise Thursday, or at least someone who looks and sounds a lot like him.

Hospitals Fill In Uninsured Gap (2007-04-10)
Ada County's two largest hospitals filled in a 100-million dollar gap last year, created in part by patients with no health insurance.

Boise Keeps Growing (2007-04-09)
New estimates from the U-S Census Bureau show that 11 urban regions in Boise grew nearly three times faster than the rest of the nation's urban areas.

An Extra Conversation with Gabe (2007-04-06)
Gabe Hess is an eighth grader at North Junior High in Boise with an incredible talent. His impersonations include Al Gore and George W. Bush. To hear more click on the audio link.

Update On Double Murder (2007-04-06)
An update on the case of two murdered University students from Idaho.

Water Tensions and a Conversations with "Al Gore" (2007-04-06)
The Northwest has long tapped into the Columbia River to water its crops and quench its thirst. One state wants to do more plus April Fool's chat with a former vice president. That's on this week's Friday Focus.

The Canadian Ambassador To The United States Offers a Caution About New Securtiy Measures (2007-04-05)
Canadian Ambassador to the United States visits Boise As Part of BSU 'Canada Week."

Arrest Made in U of I Death (2007-04-04)
An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a 21 year old University of Idaho student this past weekend.

Idaho Murders Similar (2007-04-04)
Idaho law enforcement worked with Nevada police to arrest 21-year-old John Delling. Delling has been charged with grand theft and the murder of David Boss in Moscow. Police say Delling may also be connected with the murder of a Boise State student.

Hispanic Buying Power On The Rise (2007-04-04)
Hispanics are buying more in Idaho, despite a national economic downturn early in this decade.

A Recap Of The 2007 Idaho Legislative Session (2007-03-30)
Efforts to Wind up the Legislative Session Sputter Amid Controversy over Highway Project Funding. A compromise agreement late Friday brings the session to an end.

Connecting Idaho Bill Back On The Road (2007-03-28)
The Legislature's budget-writing committee hashed out a budget for the Connecting Idaho road-building project Wednesday, wrapping up one of the last issues plaguing the 2007 Session. Samantha Wright reports.

PERSI Board Adopts a Plan To Investigate Divestment of Darfur Assets (2007-03-28)
Supporters of divestment in Sudan say the Idaho Public Employee Retirement System board is stalling. PERSI officials say the issue is complicated.

Yellowstone Bears Delisting (2007-03-27)
First wolves, now bears. Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone National Park are next in line to fall off the Endangered Species List. The Interior Department has announced plans to start taking the bears off the list and hand control back to the states, including Idaho.

BPD Works To Stop Underage Drinkers (2007-03-22)
Last year, Boise Police officers caught more than 12-hundred minors with alcohol. This year, the Department is taking a pro-active approach to stem the tide of underage drinking. Samantha Wright reports.

Idaho Governor Vetoes Sales Tax Relief Bill (2007-03-21)
Governor Otter Reject an Across the Board Increase in the Sales Tax Credit on Food.

Idaho's Teen Drivers May Face Additional Restrictions During Training (2007-03-20)
The number of teens together in one car will face new restrictions.

Controlling Avalanches and a Unique Art Form (2007-03-20)
Bombs and Tanks shoot down roadside avalances and a humble fruit can become a canvas for art.

Commemorating The Trial Of The Century (2007-03-15)
A New, Original Play Tells the Story of "The Trial of the Century.

Friday Focus - Veterans History Project (2007-03-09)
All across America, in rec centers and Museums, living rooms and senior centers, veterans are sitting down and opening their hearts and memories as part of a project designed to capture the personal histories of war. It's called the Veterans History Project. As Samantha Wright reports, veterans have been coming to the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa to become a part of living history.

Water Outlook Good (2007-03-09)
Water, water everywhere, thanks in part to some heavy rain and snow in February. Samantha Wright has a closer look at the latest water outlook for Idaho.

Local Group Demands PERSI Withdraw Investments In Sudan (2007-03-08)
The PERSI board has agreed to investiage the possibility of divesting in companies that do business with Sudan

From Darfur to Boise (2007-03-07)
More than a hundred Sudanese refugees now call the Treasure Valley home. Their stories come to the forefront as the United Nations Security Council continues debating how to handle the escalating violence in Western Sudan's Darfur region. Sadie Babits brings you're the stories of some of the Sudanese refugees now living in Idaho.

House Speeds Toward Adjournment (2007-03-06)
Faster then a speeding bullet. That was the Idaho House Tuesday as Representatives blew through more than a dozen bills in their morning session. Samantha Wright reports several bills passed without any debate.

Japanese Americans - Those Who Stayed Behind (2007-03-02)
65 years ago today (Friday), the federal government issued the proclamation that triggered the internment of Japanese Americans. Some were not sent to camps and their lives were changed forever. Correspondent Elizabeth Wynne Johnson has the stories of two Japanese-Americans who experienced the war years in Spokane - on the uneasy outskirts of internment.

Remembering A Fallen Idaho Soldier and Protecting Cyclists in the Northwest (2007-02-23)
An emotional funeral service for an Iddaho Soldier and Efforts to beef up laws to protect cyclists in the Northwest.

Family And Friends Gather to Remember A Fallen Idaho Soldier (2007-02-21)
Another Funeral For an Idaho Soldier Killed In Iraq.

Helping Shasta (2007-02-20)
The horror that played out in North Idaho in the summer of 2005 was headline-fodder for months. A convicted sex offender, a triple murder, and an alleged kidnapping. Slowly, the media spotlight has dimmed. But for lone survivor Shasta Groene, the journey back to normal' has been even harder you might imagine. Correspondent Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports on what her community is doing to help.

Andrei Codrescu Visits Boise (2007-02-15)
Author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu shares his thoughts on New Orleans, his home for past two decades. Join Sadie Babits for a conversation with Codrescu.

A Standing Room Only Crowd Attends Legislative Hearing On Banning Elk Farms (2007-02-13)
Opponents of the proposed ban come from around the state to urge lawmakers to reject the bills.

A New Parental Consent Abortion Bill Clears Key Committee In The State Senate (2007-02-12)
Most minor girls in Idhao would have to obtain the permission of at least one parent before obtaining an abortion

New Department of Transporation Head Seeks Alternative Funding for Highway Construction (2007-02-08)
Funding Plan deviates from traditional 'Pay as You Go" approach

Governor's Grocery Tax Credit Proposal Stalls in House Committee (2007-02-07)
House Revenue and Taxation Committee Approves One Grocery Tax Credit Bill, but holds three others.

Community College Bill Dies (2007-02-07)
A bill that would make it easier to create community college districts died in committee Wednesday.

Another Try To Approve A Closed Primary Bill (2007-02-06)
Some lawmakers who voted "no" the first time will change their vote.

Wolf Tag Price Falls (2007-02-06)
Attention, hunters. Idaho's wolves will be even cheaper to kill than originally planned.

Nearby Wineries Help Resort Towns Attract New Business (2007-02-06)
North Idaho Town New Growth Promts New Interest in Fine Wine and Food

Campaign Finance Bill Dies (2007-02-04)
A bill to publicly fund some campaigns in Idaho died Friday in the Senate State Affairs Committee.

Fire Destroys Middleton High School (2007-02-02)
Locals return to the burned out remains of the high school to take a look a the destruction.

New Energy Plan For Idaho (2007-01-26)
An interim legislative committee has unveiled a draft energy plan for Idaho.

Superintendent Asks for Bigger Budget (2007-01-26)
Idaho's new Superintendent of Public Instruction wants more textbooks and supplies in the classroom.

Signs of Climate Change (2007-01-26)
This week former Vice President Al Gore spoke in Boise about the Inconvient Truth of climate change happening around the globe. Gore told a crowd of ten-thousand, climate change will bring Idaho less snowpack, and drought in the future. Just about anywhere you go from Idaho to New York, climate change is happening. You just have to know how to read the signs. Sadie Babits reports, one of those signs comes from pack rats in Arizona.

New Bill to Help Rural Counties (2007-01-26)
A group of Western senators have filed a new bill to continue payments to rural counties hurt by cutbacks in federal logging. But one Idaho Senator is not signing on.

Idaho Lawmkers To Review Draft 2007 Engery Plan (2007-01-26)
Proposed Energy Plan relies heavily on conservation and using renewable resources.

New Concern Over The Governor's Proposed Budget For Nursing Education (2007-01-25)
Governor proposes funding for new nursing buildings but not for programs.

Nursing Budget Questioned (2007-01-25)
Some state lawmakers are expressing concern over the governor's proposed budget for nursing education in the state.

Al Gore Brings Climate Change Message to Boise (2007-01-23)
Ten thousand people turn out to hear former Vice President Al Gore on a warming world.

Other Legislatures In The Pacific Northwest Hold Winter Sessions (2007-01-19)
The, Idaho, Oregon and Washington Legistures tackle a wide variety of issues.

Duncan Indicted (2007-01-19)
A federal grand jury in Boise, Idaho, Thursday afternoon indicted Joseph Edward Duncan in the kidnapping of two children near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 2005. Samantha Wright reports.

What's On Your Mind? (2007-01-19)
What's on your mind? Researchers at the Social Science Research Center at Boise State University say it's probably education. The 18th Annual Idaho Public Policy Survey was released Thursday. Samantha Wright reports.

The Idaho House says "Go Broncos!" (2007-01-19)
The Idaho House overwhelming approved a resolution Wednesday, commending the Boise State University Football Team. The non-binding resolution has no fiscal or legal impact, but it does give lawmakers a chance to say, Go Broncos. Samantha Wright reports.

The Legislature's Joint Finance Commitee Debates Governor Otter's Grocery Tax Proposal (2007-01-16)
Key lawmakers ask the question: Is taking away a tax credit a tax increase?

Statehouse Rally Calls For An Increase In The Minimum Wage (2007-01-16)
Congressman Sali Comes Under Fire for His Mock Proposal to Counter Minimum Wage Vote.

Governor Otter Gives His First State of the State Message (2007-01-16)
Idaho Governor offers an Olive Branch to the Democratic Minority.

Tax Credit Question (2007-01-16)
Does losing a tax credit translate into a tax hike? That question came up Monday as lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee got a closer look at Governor Butch Otter's proposed budget.

Minimum Wage Rally (2007-01-16)
A crowd of around 100 people gathered on the Statehouse steps in Boise Monday to rally for an increase in the minimum wage.

Governor Otter Supports Efforts To Resume Hunting Wolves In Idaho (2007-01-12)
Idaho's governor wants to bid on the first ticket to shoot a wolf.

116th Not Likely to Go Back To Iraq (2007-01-11)
President Bush wants to send more troops to Iraq, but Governor Butch Otter says Idaho National Guard troops probably won't be part of the package.

New Interest In Boise State University Sparked By Fiesta Bowl Victory (2007-01-11)
Boise State experiences a bump in applications for graduate programs due to national exposure from the Fiesta Bowl

Democrats Respond to State of the State (2007-01-09)
Idaho Democrats stood shoulder-to-shoulder Tuesday to present their response to Governor Butch Otter's State of the State speech.

Duncan Trial Moved To Boise (2007-01-09)
Convicted triple murderer Joseph Edward Duncan's federal death penalty trial will be held in Boise.

Community Colleges (2007-01-09)
Recommendations, but no grand plan. That was the report from the Interim Committee on Community Colleges Tuesday to the Idaho Legislature's Joint Finance Committee.

BSU To Add Premium Seating To Bronco Stadium (2007-01-09)
The State Board of Education has given the green light for BSU to proceed with a major expansion at Bronco Stadium.

2007 Legislature Kicks Off (2007-01-08)
The 2007 Idaho Legislature officially opens today with a new House Speaker at the helm and a new governor on the second floor of the Statehouse.

State of the Budget (2007-01-08)
Idaho Governor Butch Otter is taking a no-new-taxes approach to next year's budget.

A Host of Prominent Guests Turn Out for the Inauguration of Idaho's New Governor (2007-01-06)
Former Idaho Governors and other Dignitaries Attend the Inaguration of Idaho's New Governor

Idaho's 32nd Govenor is Publicly Sworn In Friday (2007-01-06)
Idaho's 32nd Govenor Takes a Third Oath Of Office Friday on the Statehouse Steps.

A Host of Dignitaries Witness the Swearing In of Idaho's New Governor (2007-01-06)
Former Idaho Governors and Other Distinguished Guest Attend Governor Butch Otter's Swearing In Ceremony Friday.

Legislative Leaders Discuss Major Issues of the 2007 Session (2007-01-05)
Idaho Lawmakers will tackle some tough issues when the legislative session opens Monday.

A Statewide Junior College System and an Idaho Medical School face an Uphill Battle in the Idaho Legislature (2007-01-05)
Two Key Education Reform proposals will likely be rejected the the Idaho Legislature

Fiesta Fever (2007-01-03)
It's the Cinderella story of the New Year . Boise State's Broncos beat the Okalahoma Sooners in overtime Monday at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Bronco's Win! (2007-01-02)
It was a nail biting game Boise State's Broncos sealed their win over the favored Oklahoma Sooners in overtime at the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Bronco Fans Celebrate Downtown (2007-01-02)
Boise rang in the New Year with a football victory.

Fans Head South (2007-01-02)
Thousands of loyal Bronco fans made the journey to Phoenix to watch the Broncos play their first Bowl Championship Series Game.