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"Green jobs" likely in Idaho, perhaps driven by more hydro power, state agency says

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:28:04 MST

Renewable energy is one place the state could make job gains, said the Idaho Department of Commerce.

One in 10 Idaho babies born prematurely

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

The March of Dimes for decades focused its research and education at preventing birth defects such as cleft palate or club foot. That was then. This is now. Preemies are the focus now.

Michigan man takes over the Idaho Transportation Department

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

He replaces Pam Lowe, who is suing over how she was dismissed this year

Canyon County ships out some inmates

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

To follow a court-enforced agreement to curb crowding at the jail, the county will spend an extra $40 per inmate per day

Man accused of punching friend faces murder charge

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

BOISE - Joshua Luman is once again charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of his friend, Noah Hopper, in September.

Elementary school in Gooding wins health award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Gooding Elementary School on Thursday became the first school in the nation to receive the Gold of Distinction Award for improving student health, nutrition and physical fitness.

Cole school comes down as preservationists look ahead in Boise

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

BOISE - Preservation Idaho met for the second time Thursday night to work on an ordinance to protect historic buildings that the group wants to present to the Boise City Council.