Idaho NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Western governors weigh balancing energy, wildlife- June 30, 2008 Western governors are meeting to discuss strategies for protecting the iconic wildlife that roams their states while also capitalizing on the region's immense energy resources.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/western-governors-weigh-balancing-energy-wildlife?fr... ID Tax Auditor- June 28, 2008 Corporate income tax auditor Stan Howland is calling for an independent investigation into his claims of misconduct within the Idaho State Tax Commission.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/id-tax-auditor?fromrss=1 Inmate denied kosher food- June 27, 2008 COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Kootenai County Jail officials say a prisoner is not being given kosher food because he has failed to provide information to prove he is Jewish.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/inmate-denied-kosher-food?fromrss=1 Tom Hanks loses Idaho home construction dispute- June 26, 2008 A Blaine County judge has rejected Tom Hanks' second request for arbitration over what the actor says was $2.5 million in faulty workmanship by the construction company that built his sprawling compound north ...http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/tom-hanks-loses-idaho-home-construction-dispute?from... Shorter Work Weeks Proposed for Some in Idaho- June 25, 2008 Canyon County commissioners are considering allowing telecommuting and four-day work weeks as ways to ease the impact of climbing gas prices.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/shorter-work-weeks-proposed-for-some-in-idaho?fromrs... States turn down US abstinence education grants 20 mins ago- June 24, 2008 Skeptical states are shoving aside millions of federal dollars for abstinence education, walking away from the program the Bush administration touts for slowing teen sexual activity.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/states-turn-down-us-abstinence-education-grants-20-m... New services for crime victims begin July 1- June 23, 2008 A little over six years ago a victim of violent crime moved to Latah County, Idaho seeking asylum from constant attacks by a former business partner.The move might not have happened had Washington State offered services to people who were crime victims, but not affected by domestic violence.Had it not happened, however, Idaho would not now have two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting victims of violence.In 2004, thanks to the efforts of Representative Shirley Ringo, Governor Kempthorne...http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/new-services-for-crime-victims-begin-july-1?fromrss=... State sets next meeting for non-motor ID boat fees in July- June 22, 2008 A group debating new fees for kayakers, canoe paddlers and drift boaters in Idaho plans to gather input and meet again in July.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/state-sets-next-meeting-for-non-motor-id-boat-fees-i... Idaho attorney to ask dismissal of flag charge- June 21, 2008 An attorney in south-central Idaho says he'll ask a judge to dismiss a flag mutilation charge filed against a former Minico High School teacher.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/idaho-attorney-to-ask-dismissal-of-flag-charge?fromr... Idaho lawmakers may meet on auditor's report- June 21, 2008 Idaho lawmakers are closer to scheduling a formal meeting on a state tax auditor's allegations that the Idaho State Tax Commission cut secret deals with big companies that saved them millions.http://www.topix.net/state/id/2008/06/idaho-lawmakers-may-meet-on-auditors-report?fromrss=... |