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Canyon County residents invited to learn about abatement

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Canyon County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a community outreach from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District office, 9719 Idaho 45, Nampa.

Idaho jobless rate edges up; Canyon County unemployment leaps to 11.5 percent

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:08:30 MST

More Idahoans are without jobs now than a month ago, and Treasure Valley is losing jobs faster than the state average.

Learn about state's budget woes in Caldwell Tuesday

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:23:53 MST

The Canyon County Republican Central Committee will hear a presentation on the state's budget situation from Caldwell Rep. Darrell Bolz Tuesday night.

Deer Flat Refuge offers "Armchair Archaeology" opportunity

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:06 MST

Check out petroglyphs and other Snake River Basin archaeological sites without leaving your chair Tuesday during a presentation at Nampa's Lake Lowell.

Canyon Democrats host discussion on single-payer health care

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:03 MST

Dr. Louis Schlickman of Meridian will discuss the issues at 7 p.m. Monday in the Canyon County Courthouse.

Can you help rake up Boise or Nampa?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:18:45 MST

The annual events that matches teams of volunteers armed with muscle, with seniors and disabled residents who need help cleaning up their yards, needs you.

Nampa candidate turns focus to Legislature, changes mind on party

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:58:10 MST

The day after losing her bid to become Nampa mayor, Melissa Sue Robinson announced she will run for the state House of Representatives next year.

Space still available for Thursday tour of Canyon agriculture incubator

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:45:50 MST

Area residents can learn more about the agricultural businesses that help stoke the local economy during two free tours this month.

Nampa Interstate 84 interchange work starts next month

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:14 MST

Concrete Placing Co. Inc. of Boise is the apparent low bidder on Interstate 84 improvements for the Garrity Boulevard interchange bridge and from 11th Avenue to Garrity, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.

Downtown Nampa traffic lights will go back to normal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:44:28 MST

A move away from traditional traffic lights at key downtown Nampa intersections has proven to be short-lived.

Voter turnout stronger than usual in some Treasure Valley cities

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:46:28 MST

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

Canyon County planning chief wanted - again

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

Wayne Forrey, who started work less than two months ago as executive director of development services, is no longer a Canyon County employee. Forrey's last day was Friday, county communications director Angie Sillonis said. She said she could not discuss the circumstances of his departure.

Albertson Foundation awards money to College of Western Idaho

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 MST

NAMPA - The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation has followed through on its pledge to give $10 million in financial backing to Idaho's newest community college.

Canyon County�s looking for a planning chief for the second time this year

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:12:44 MST

Wayne Forrey, who started work less than two months ago as executive director of development services, is no longer a Canyon County employee.

Looking for work in Canyon County? We'd like to hear from you

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:24:59 MST

If you live in Canyon County and can't find work, the Idaho Statesman wants to hear your

Nampa mayor candidate got money to settle lawsuits

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:00:00 MDT

Jim Dorsey, a candidate for mayor, has received at least $25,000 to settle the lawsuits.

H1N1 clinics today in Boise and Nampa

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

Sign-up deadlines approaching for Rake Up Nampa

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:56:44 MDT

Nampa community members are encouraged to pick up a rake and help a neighbor Saturday, Nov. 14.

West Treasure Valley tours focus on farm products, business

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:53:05 MDT

Area residents can learn more about the agricultural businesses that help stoke the local economy during two free tours in November.

Parents of preschoolers in Nampa invited to Family Fun Literacy Night Nov. 10

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:33:22 MDT

Parents of preschoolers in Nampa are invited to learn more about preparing their children to become successful readers from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Parkview Early Childhood Center, 609 15th Ave. N.

Sex-charge sentence delayed for Nampa mom

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

NAMPA - Rachele Bromley, who admitted letting a 40-year-old man fondle her 16-year-old daughter, will learn her fate Dec. 23.

Five teens, one woman arrested for Nampa shooting

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 MDT

NAMPA - Six people were arrested in connection with what police say was a gang-related shooting Oct. 17 on Asbury Drive. No one was injured. In custody are:

Nampa schools� debaters put twist on Trick-or-Treat

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:07:21 MDT

Instead of seeking candy Halloween night, students on the Nampa and Skyview high school debate teams will ask residents to donate non-perishable food items for the Idaho Food Bank.