Recently added articles from The Idaho Statesman (Boise, ID):

Construction will start this month on new foothills trail (see map): Foot, bicycle and equestrian path will connect Veterans Cemetery with a soon-to-be-built cycling park. The trail may be open by Thanksgiving.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Cynthia Sewell Oct. 10--Paper pushers and pedal pushers joined forces to a build a new biking and hiking trail in the Foothills northeast of Eagle. By Thanksgiving, you could be enjoying a five-mile trail connecting the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery trailhead ...

BRIEF: Ada County man drowns near C.J. Strike Dam.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--A 72-year-old Boise man drowned after he fell into the C.J. Strike Reservoir while he and his brother-in-law were preparing to dock the boat, Elmore County sheriff's detective Clint Andrus said. Leonard Young appeared to have had a heart attack, Andrus said. ...

Risch 'in' 2008 race for Craig's seat: State officials turn out to support the lieutenant governor's candidacy.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Heath Druzin Oct. 10--With a bevy of state leaders and legislators behind him, Lt. Gov. Jim Risch made official his intentions to run for Sen. Larry Craig's seat next year. "The bottom line is: I'm in," he said. Risch, a Republican who has spent ...

EDITORIAL: Hall of Fame should reconsider Craig induction.(Editorial)

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--The 15 minutes of fame for Idaho's Hall of Fame are proving to be downright embarrassing. That's what happens when the 2007 inductees include late-night TV's favorite U.S. senator, Larry Craig. Sadly, the joke is on us all, not just the Hall of Fame. Yet ...

Boise natives say 12,000-square-foot home will be a haven for family.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Sandra Forester Oct. 10--As a child, Darren Blaser rode four-wheelers, motorcycles and bicycles on the Foothills now covered by Quail Ridge subdivision. Kim Blaser, his wife, grew up in the Collister area below. In four months, the couple will move ...

BRIEF: Police officer, woman OK following car fire.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--A Garden City police officer and the woman he pulled from a burning car Monday on Chinden Boulevard were reportedly OK Tuesday. Several people called 911 about 4 p.m. Monday to report a Pontiac Firebird on fire as it drove away from a crash with another car at Orchard ...

Sagebrush recovery efforts under way.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Emily Simnitt Oct. 10--For the past six falls, Beth Jones has pulled on her gloves and joined a couple hundred other Idaho Department of Fish and Game volunteers in stripping tiny seeds from sagebrush in the Foothills around the Boise area. In the aftermath ...

BRIEF: Girls invited to learn about Girl Scouts.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Girls ages 5 to 17 are invited to learn more about Girl Scouts and participate in crafts with older Girl Scouts from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Julia Davis Park, next to the playground. Current Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Cost is $1 ...

BRIEF: Humane Society seeks items for fundraiser.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--The Idaho Humane Society is seeking items for See Spot Shop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 4775 W. Dorman St., Boise. Proceeds will provide medical care and spaying/neutering for underprivileged dogs and cats in the community. Donation items can be brought ...

BRIEF: Ranger will leadfree fall nature hikes.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Bogus Basin and Boise National Forest will offer free autumn nature hikes at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Shafer Butte picnic area. Hikers will set out for easy two-hour walks/hikes led by a Boise National Forest ranger. No pre-registration ...

BRIEF: Want to go pro? Boise Burn to hold an open tryout.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--The Boise Burn arenafootball2 team will hold an open tryout from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 10 at Boise State's Caven-Williams Indoor Sports Complex. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and cost is $45 with an Idaho driver's license and $55 without. The Boise Burn ...

BRIEF: Albertson volleyball player earns conference honor.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Albertson volleyball player Catherine Everist was named the Cascade Conference libero of the week Tuesday. Everist had 28 digs at Concordia and 17 at Corban as the Coyotes extended their win streak to 10 games. Women's soccer: Albertson women's soccer player ...

Idaho's cost of living outpaces wages: A single adult with two kids would need to earn $23.44 an hour to cover necessities.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Ken Dey Oct. 10--Soaring health care costs top the list of problems that make it hard for Idahoans working in low-wage jobs, according to a study released Tuesday. The 2007 Northwest Job Gap Report, by the Idaho Community Action Network and the Northwest ...

Site lists available Idaho rental properties: Renters can search,based on cost, locationand other variables.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Renters looking for housing and landlords looking for renters have a new tool to aid their searches. The Idaho Housing and Finance Association launched a new Web site, housingidaho.com, on Tuesday. The site allows landlords statewide to list available ...

BRIEF: Mayoral candidate pulls out of race.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Star's mayoral race has narrowed to two candidates -- incumbent Nathan Mitchell and challenger Jason Rowley. John Bratton, who filed the paperwork to run for Star mayor, told the Idaho Statesman Tuesday morning that he planned to officially withdraw from the race ...

Caldwell candidates debate fairness: Challengers for council seats have interests in the development sector.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Vickie D. Ashwill Oct. 10--It was a developer and real estate agent versus incumbents at the Caldwell City Council candidate's forum Wednesday night when two candidates were asked to explain how they would avoid conflicts of interest. Candidates Sallie ...

BRIEF: 2 men plead guilty to series of home robberies.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--Two Boise men pleaded guilty Tuesday to felony charges of robbery in connection with a series of home invasions in the spring. Skyler J. Knappenberger, 18, and Andrew Wixson, 19, pleaded guilty to three three armed hold-ups at Boise homes in May. They will be sentenced ...

Candidates offer bold proposals, barbed critiques in Eagle forum.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Katy Moeller Oct. 10--There were some bold proposals and barbed critiques at an Eagle mayor and council forum hosted Tuesday by the Eagle Chamber of Commerce. All of the candidates expressed concern about rapid growth in the city of more than 21,000 and the ...

BRIEF: BSU women's golf team takes fourth place at own tourney.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Oct. 10--The Boise State women's golf team finished in fourth place in the Bronco Fall Invitational on Tuesday at Falcon Crest Golf Club in Kuna. Nikki Olson posted the best score for the Broncos (25-over) and finished in a seventh-place tie. Boise State men: Boise ...

11-year-old Boisean wins trip to meet J.K. Rowling: Alex Leppek will be among 1,000 fans who will hear the author read from ?Hallows.'.

Oct 10, 2007 ... Byline: Jeanne Huff Oct. 10--Alex Leppek, a lucky 11-year-old Boise muggle, is feeling as magical as a wizard whisked by train from Platform 9i to Hogwarts. Leppek and 999 other fans were chosen to meet J.K. Rowling, author of the bestselling Harry Potter series, at 7 ...