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Eye On Boise archive for May 14, 2009

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

Census: Idaho's largest minority growing quickly 

Idaho's Hispanic population has continued to increase at three times the rate of non-Hispanics, according to the latest U.S. Census figures. Overall, 10.2 percent of Idahoans are Hispanic, but the census found that in nine of Idaho's 44 counties, all in southern Idaho, the figure…

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Crane: 'Intent to run for re-election'

Here is state Treasurer Ron Crane's official statement about his political intentions:"After much thought and careful consideration I have determined I will not be a candidate for U.S. Representative from the 1st Congressional district for Idaho. I am extremely grateful and humbled by the outpouring…

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Volunteer firefighter convicted of arson

A former volunteer firefighter from Parma is headed to federal prison for six years, for six felony counts of setting fires on public land. Clyde Dewayne Holmes Jr., 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill to 72 months in prison, followed by three…

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