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New Star councilman Gary Smith a model of persistence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:54:20 MST

Gary Smith got his toe-hold in local politics the old-fashioned way: He worked for it

Kuna toddler killed by relative's pickup

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Treasure Valley residents got a reminder to take a few extra seconds when backing up to make sure children aren't behind their vehicles.

PUC approves Eagle Water Co. application to continue consumption surcharge

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:27:29 MST

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application by Eagle Water Co. to continue a 48 percent surcharge on consumption of more than 600 cubic feet, or 4,500 gallons, per month.

Voter turnout stronger than usual in some Treasure Valley cities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:20:28 MST

Polls are now closed. Check back often for updated results for Treasure Valley races.

Meridian man faces prison for bankruptcy fraud

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Meridian businessman faces years in prison for personal bankruptcy fraud.

Suspicious device found in Meridian turns out to be a doorstop

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

MERIDIAN - A 15-inch piece of PVC pipe that resembled an explosive device was found near a business Monday. It was left there by accident, Meridian police said.

Meridian companies receive Environment at Work Awards

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:03 MST

The Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the Meridian City Council and Sanitary Services Co. will present their Environment at Work Awards at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Meridian City Hall, 33 East Broadway Ave.

Meridian police: Suspicious device left at Franklin Road business determined to be a doorstop

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:30:30 MST

Meridian Police say a 15-inch long piece of PVC pipe which resembled a

Meridian aims to attract health care, technology and related industries

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Supporters of the The Core economic development corridor in Meridian predict the area will become one of the biggest clusters of health care, technology and industry-related companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Meridian Chamber of Commerce annual banquet will be held Nov. 7

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:14:17 MDT

Meridian Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

Meridian Chamber committee endorses Bird, Hoaglun in council race

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:59:18 MDT

The chamber�s Political Action Committee said it was endorsing incumbent city councilmen Brad Hoaglun and Keith Bird for Seats 2 and 4, respectively, in the Nov. 3 General Election because of their record of fiscal conservatism.

Luncheon features Meridian schools chief

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Meridian School District Superintendent Dr. Linda Clark is the featured speaker at the Meridian Chamber of Commerce Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1789 S. Eagle Road.

Halloween party at the Farmstead in Meridian set for Saturday

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The Children's Halloween Extravaganza is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Farmstead, 8685 S. Meridian Road.

Parents of USC student from Eagle stabbed to death in 2008 spoke at sentencing Thursday

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:52:21 MDT

Travion Terret Ford will spend at least 16 years years in prison for stabbing to death Bryan Frost, a 23-year-old from Eagle who was a student at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts. Ford was sentenced to up to life in prison in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday.

The Children�s Halloween Extravaganza at the Farmstead is Saturday

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:43:24 MDT

The Children�s Halloween Extravaganza at the Farmstead will be from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the Farmstead, 8685 South Meridian Road, between Columbia and Hubbard roads.

Meridian Holiday Art Gala looking for artists, fine art crafters

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:43:39 MDT

The Meridian Arts Commission is seeking artists and fine art crafters interested in selling their work at a Holiday Art Gala on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Meadow Lake Village Grand Lodge.

Meridian Joint School District superintendent to address chamber of commerce

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:32:42 MDT

Dr. Linda Clark will be the featured speaker at the monthly Meridian Chamber of Commerce Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 1789 S. Eagle Road.

Police investigating stabbing find 3 pounds of marijuana in Meridian home

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:15:58 MDT

Andrea Jolene Williams, 24, is charged with felony counts of domestic battery and delivery of a controlled substance after police investigating a stabbing found three pounds of marijuana in her west Meridian home.

Idaho accuses Meridian real-estate fund owner of misleading investors

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:59:25 MDT

The Idaho Department of Finance is seeking return of $3.7 million in

Kuna bows to Idaho Power pressure on power lines

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:12:05 MDT

The City of Kuna will drop a proposal that was standing in the way of a new franchise agreement with Idaho Power.

Valley marching bands honored at festival in Boise

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Twenty-five high schools competed in Saturday�s District III Marching Band Festival. Winners, by division, are:

Koko FitClub to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony in Meridian

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

The ceremony is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the club at 1626 South Wells St.

Eagle Chamber of Commerce seeks new board members

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:51:13 MDT

The chamber said Friday that there are board positions open on its board of directors. Each will serve until Dec. 31, 2012.