Here's a news item from the Associated Press: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Politicians opting out of televised debates are again news in Idaho. Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter told organizers in Lewiston he couldn't do an Oct. 7 debate, though he's scheduled for three other meetings…
Boise State University has set an all-time record with its enrollment this year of 19,993 students, up 5.6 percent from last fall. At the same time, the number of new student applications is up 16 percent. BSU's enrollment has grown 21 percent since 2000 and…
Both major-party candidates for governor released lists of supporters today, with incumbent GOP Gov. Butch Otter's list including regional chairmen around the state, from Freeman Duncan in Region 1 to Madison County Commissioner Kimber Ricks in Region 7, and continuing with county and "grassroots leaders"…
GOP congressional hopeful Raul Labrador today announced two changes in his campaign staff: He's hired Phil Hardy, who had been serving as the Idaho GOP's "state victory director" staffer working on behalf of Labrador's campaign and other GOP campaigns, as his new communications director; and…
Boise is basking in summer-like weather today, and has been all weekend; here, a windsurfer and kitesailors enjoy the sunny waters of Lucky Peak lake early this morning. After predicted highs of up to 90 degrees today, there's a chance of rain tomorrow.
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