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Study: When Medical Pot is Introduced, Alcohol Consumption Drops
One of the more interesting journeys of 2011 (and we had a few) occurred last March, when we visited a spot called the 45th Parallel, right across the Idaho-Oregon border. That's where we found a...
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Gingrich Greeted by Double Shot of Sarcasm at Iowa Coffee Shop
As presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich rolls through Iowa, touting a campaign platform of job growth, apparently not everyone is buying what the former U.S. House speaker is selling. The New York Times...
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Ignition Breathalyzers to Be Required for DUI Offenders in Oregon
While most new laws in Idaho traditionally go into effect on July 1, the beginning of the state's fiscal year, most states introduce their new rules on New Year's Day. One of the more interesting in...
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BLM Proposes Energy Development Zones for Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management today unveiled plans to create new guidelines for wind and solar projects on public lands. Today's announcement said that the agency would set aside so-called energy...
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UPDATE: Vandals on Wheels Sweep Across City Overnight
UPDATEBoise Police now say that they have received in excess of 30 reports of vandalism believed to be related to last night's string of shootings and/or damage to vehicles throughout the city. Their...
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Lewiston Sears Among Stores to be Shut Down
The first list of Sears and Kmart closings has been made public, and a Lewiston, Idaho, location of Sears was at the top. No closing date was announced.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on...
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Redbox Reveals Most Popular Rentals of 2011
Adam Sandler may not be renting a tux for next year's Academy Awards, but he got plenty of love in today's announcement from Redbox on its most popular DVD rentals for 2011. Just Go With It was the...
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U.S.-Based Non-Profits Raided by Egyptian Forces
Seventeen pro-democracy NGOs were targeted as part of a widespread investigation by the Egyptian military. by Talia Ralph, GlobalPost Several US-based NGOs were raided by Egyptian forces in Cairo on...
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Bachmann Stands By Bribery Allegations Against Paul
Republican candidate Michele Bachmann stood by her assertion that Kent Sorenson, the former head of her Iowa presidential bid, was bribed by Ron Paul's campaign. by Talia Ralph, GlobalPost The...
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Fracking Cracks the Public Consciousness in 2011
For the first time, independent scientific investigations linked the drilling technique with water pollution by Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica This was the year that "fracking" became a household word....
View ArticleFull Time Comedy Club to Open in Boise in January
After what felt like forever with nary a chuckle to be found in the Treasure Valley, Boise is finally getting a full-time comedy club. Liquid, a bar and music venue in BODO, will start featuring...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Friday?
Who doesn't dream of winning the lottery? You could either go the philanthropist route, hoard your not-well-earned cash or go on a celebrity-worthy spending spree.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the...
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Boise Police: Stolen Beers Lead to Chase and Crash
It started with two beers and some sticky fingers. It ended with a string of criminal charges, including a felony.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Embarrassing Letter Tied to Fall of HP CEO
A yearlong series of bad choices and subsequent management shakeup at Hewlett-Packard may be traced to a rather embarrassing letter. The letter, ordered unsealed and made public for the first time...
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The Beginning of the End on Wall Street
Wall Street is going out with a whimper. The final trading day of 2011 opened this morning with stocks slipping down.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Montana Loses Big at the Track, Shuts Down All OTB
Only one year after the State of Montana took over all simulcast racing operations, thinking it could do a better job than the private sector, government officials said they're swimming in red ink and...
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New Iowa Poll Indicates Romney, Paul in Tight Race, Santorum Surging
With the Iowa Caucus just four days away and charges and counter-charges flying about, one of the final polls leading up to the first-in-the-nation presidential contest has former Massachusetts Gov....
View ArticleTalking Trash After Christmas
Though there are plenty of procrastinators out there who'd rather leave their lights up until February than brave a ladder, here's a reason to take down those decorations: Curbside tree recycling...
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The PeteBOX Releases First Song From His New Album, Future Loops
Earlier this month, we told you about the unique album recording and release strategy of British musician THePETEBOX. In order to show how he creates his songs using only a guitar, his mouth and a...
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Brundage Opens to Skiers; Bogus Still Waiting
by Lizzy Duffy Ski bums and snow bunnies, in search of fresh powder, filled the slopes of Brundage Mountain Resort, which began its better-late-than-never season today. April Russell, Brundage...
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