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We asked 625 Boise residents: Do you support or oppose building a 2.3-mile streetcar line in Downtown Boise?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Boiseans - by a factor of three to one - would prefer spending more money on buses than on a Downtown streetcar, which most don't think will boost the economy or jump-start a regional transit system, according to a Mason-Dixon poll commissioned by the Idaho Statesman.

How will Idaho pay for health care reform?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 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.

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

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 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 00:00:00 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.

Idaho statehouse: Ready for the next 100 years

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

After a 30-month, $120 million restoration, the statehouse is reopening See photos of the statehouse Read past stories about the renovation

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

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 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.

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

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 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.