HBO Poll: Smoking In Idaho Bars

Fine-particulate air pollution in Boise bars that permit smoking is 36 times worse than outdoor pollution levels in the valley, according to a new study by the Roswell Park Cancer Institute released today by the Coalition for a Healthy Idaho, and four times the EPA’s standard for annual exposure. Testers actually went into 19 bars and restaurants in Boise, Meridian and Garden City in May and June, operated air quality monitors, and recorded how many people were there and how many cigarettes were burning/ Betsy Russell , Eye On Boise. More here .

• Monday’s Poll: By 39 to 26 w/5 undecided (or 56% approval), you Merry Hucksters said that thong bathing suits should be allowed on the Coeur d’Alene waterfront.