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Rick Santorum, Continues Rise in Polls, Denies Comparing Obama to Hitler
The ex-senator from Pennsylvania now enjoys a ten-point lead over Mitt Romney nationwide but has been forced to deny comparing Obama to Adolf Hitler. by News Editors, GlobalPost Expanding on his lead,...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Monday?
It's Presidents' Day, which generally means that banks and post offices are closed, furniture stores are having big sales, and you might be lucky enough to have the day off. Why not use your free...
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No Holiday for State Lawmakers
This being Presidents' Day, all public schools are closed today, including Boise State. All city and county offices are closed with the exception of Caldwell and Treasure Valley libraries, and post...
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Veteran Sues Insurance Carrier, Says Iraq War Was Over Before Deployment
An Oregon veteran looking for help with his combat-related injuries, has lodged a unique lawsuit against an insurance company that denied him coverage. The Oregonian reports that 29-year-old Jerico...
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Otter, Kustra, New CEO to Speak at Appleton Memorial
Details are being released regarding this Thursday, Feb. 23's memorial service for Micron CEO Steve Appleton, who died Feb. 3 in a plane crash at the Boise Airport. The memorial will begin at 10 a.m....
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Lawmakers to Take Up Indoor Tanning Measure
With a forecast that includes snow and an overnight low temperature near freezing, Idaho lawmakers today will consider tanning - the indoor variety. Lewiston Democratic Rep. John Rusche, also a...
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Tibbs Running for County Commissioner
Jim Tibbs, former Boise Police chief, city councilman, state drug czar and unsuccessful candidate for Boise mayor, will announce Tuesday that he'll be on the ballot again this year, this time as a...
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Report: More Idahoans Obtaining Oregon Medical Marijuana Cards
This morning's Oregonian picks up a story that BW readers are well familiar with: Idahoans obtaining more Oregon medical marijuana cards. In March 2011, we visited the 45th Parallel, a small medical...
View ArticleRace to Robie Registration Opens at Noon
Are you ready to race? Not so much actually running—yet—but to frantically click on your Internet browser in an attempt to get one of the coveted slots in the Race to Robie Creek? Online registration...
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Tense Opening Moments in House Committee Hearing on Birth Control Coverage
It was standing room only at Room EW 42 of the Idaho Statehouse this afternoon. In fact, it was a bit too crowded.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Emotional Testimony Continues in House Hearing on Birth Control Coverage
It's turning out to be a long afternoon today at the meeting of the House Health and Welfare Committee, considering HB 530, a measure that would permit Idaho insurance carriers to exclude coverage for...
View ArticleThe Saint James Society Will Play The Crux Tonight
In case you're looking for something to do on a dreary Monday evening, BW just caught wind of what could be a pretty decent show going down at The Crux: The Saint James Society, which is on its way...
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House Committee Votes 7-3 to Hold Birth Control Bill
The sponsor of HB 530, which would allow Idaho insurance carriers and employers to restrict coverage for contraception, sterilization or abortion-inducing drugs, told members of the House Health and...
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Bill On Tanning for Minors Clears Committee
Following a lengthy hearing on birth control restrictions, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee is taking up another issue receiving robust testimony: a measure that would ban minors from...
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Europe Is Saved ... For Now
Marathon talks approve 130 billion euro rescue to Greece with strings attached. by Paul Ames, GlobalPost The European Union has finally agreed on its latest 130 billion euro bailout plan that should...
View ArticleNeed Something To Do Tuesday?
Even the most cursory look at the news can give one the impression that the world is in flames, especially here in Idaho, where we've recently seen the Republican-controlled Legislature shoot down...
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Romney Outspending His Campaign Income 3 to 1
Mitt Romney wears his business prowess on his sleeve, telling anyone who will listen on the campaign trail that he has successfully managed companies and investment portfolios for decades. Yet his...
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Ron Paul Slams Rick Santorum for Being 'Fake Conservative'
Ron Paul is targeting Rick Santorum as a "fake conservative" in a barage of new ads that have carpet-bombed television stations across Michigan, the site of a Feb. 28 primary. Former Pennsylvania Sen....
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Study: Nearly 1 in 5 Idaho High School Students Smoke Pot
The Twin Falls Times-News reports today of new statistics pointing to high marijuana use among Idaho high school students. The findings were included in the 2011 Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey,...
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BW Preview: Few Idahoans Paying Close Attention to Syrian Crisis
The violence that has defined Syria for 11 months intensified even more today as hundreds of cannon shells rained down on citizens in the besieged city of Homs. It's estimated that more than 6,000...
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