IdahoStatesman.com News Updates

How will Idaho pay for health care reform?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:07 MST

WASHINGTON � As Congress continues its work to overhaul the nation�s health care system, states such as Idaho know one thing: Key decisions on who will be covered and how it will be paid for still will have to be made in Boise and other state capitals.

Snow showers expected this morning, turning to rain in the Valley

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:06 MST

About an inch of snow is possible across the Valley on Sunday, with a 90 percent chance of precipitation, the National Weather Service reported. Snow is expected to taper off around noon and turn to rain.

Ask Tim: What's with Kyle Wilson's dad's rings?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:05 MST

Q: A picture accompanying a recent Idaho Statesman sports story showed Gerry Wilson, the father of Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson, wearing large rings on both hands that look like championship rings of some kind. I may be the only one who doesn't know this, but was Gerry Wilson in big-time sports? What do these rings represent?

In Remembrance: Vern Wartman lives on in his creative kids, final project

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:04 MST

From inventing a special line clamp while working at Idaho Power to designing and building trailers for specialized needs, Vern Wartmand was always ready to build a better mouse trap. He not only came up with innovative ideas but could replicate just about anything.

Helping Works: Lend a hand to the Christmas Kids Bike Giveaway

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:03 MST

The folks at the Boise Bicycle Project plan to give 100-150 bikes to local kids in need this Christmas. They've fixed up about 75 "little bikes," but there's lots of work to do.

Boise State men blown out in Laramie

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:02 MST

The Boise State men's basketball team had no answers in an 87-61 loss Saturday at Wyoming.

Steelheads boast pair of Ivy Leaguers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:01 MST

New Idaho Steelheads teammates Evan Barlow and Brandan Kushnirik clearly have shown they belong on a professional roster.

Winter is tapping at the door; snow fall expected in the Valley Sunday

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:35:41 MST

About an inch of snow is possible across the Valley on Sunday, turning to rain in the afternoon, the National Weather Service reported.

Halftime: Bronco men trail at Wyoming

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:02:32 MST

The Boise State men's basketball team went more than 8 minutes without a field goal in the first half and trails host Wyoming 40-31 at halftime of Saturday's nonconference game.

Boise police handle suspicious case near Veterans Memorial Park

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:27 MST

Passers-by reported a suspicious briefcase about 9 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of North 36th Street and West State Street, police said.

Featured photo gallery: 5A State Football Championship: Eagle vs. Capital

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:44 MST

Ada County property tax bills won't change much

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:08 MST

Doug Anderson in West Boise got a nice surprise this fall.

Boise's streetcar wouldn't happen overnight

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:07 MST

Downtown leaders keep debating the streetcar plans as the city waits for news from the feds

Fallen Idaho soldier Mathew C. Heffelfinger laid to rest

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:06 MST

Chief Warrant Officer Mathew C. Heffelfinger is among at least 46 Idahoans, including three civilians, who have died since the start of U.S. military actions after Sept. 11, 2001.

Boise State football runs over Utah State

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:04 MST

Coach Petersen after the Utah State game Murphy: Boise State ground game grinds up Utah State Notebook: Shoemaker to miss rest of regular season with hernia Photo gallery: Boise State vs. Utah State Read more about Boise State football

Murphy: Boise State ground game grinds up Utah State

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:04 MST

LOGAN, Utah

Taylor-made title for Eagle in 5A championship game

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:03 MST

Tough guys wearing green were reduced to tears, only this time they were the good kind for Eagle High.

Officials clarify new Idaho Transportation Department chief's salary

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:02 MST

Idaho's new transportation director is being paid $22,000 a year more than fired director Pam Lowe because the department negotiated a salary that's designed to be a substantial increase from Brian Ness' current salary in Michigan, the department said Friday.

Eagle doubles in area with M3 annexation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 MST

After three years of planning, public meetings and negotiating, M3's 6,015-acre planned community in the foothills north of Eagle cleared another hurdle when the City Council annexed it recently.

Two-alarm fire damages Boise duplex

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:14:18 MST

Boise firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire in a duplex on the

Murph's Turf: Boise State 52, Utah State 21 (FINAL)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:26 MST

Boise State Caravan to Logan Murphy: More teams should go for it on fourth down Boise State football over the years Boise State fan photos Send us your Boise State fan photos Read more Boise State football news

Varsity Extra blog: Live updates from the 5A football state championship game (Eagle vs. Capital)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:30 MST