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Idaho Steelheads boosters donate scholarships for Treasure Valley youth soccer

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 16:32
The Idaho Steelhead's Booster Club donated $1,500 last week to help young athletes who want to play hockey but whose family can't afford the cost.
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Idaho gets more than $100,000 for Medicaid from nose-spray settlement

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 15:02
Idaho's Division of Medicaid received $114,826 from a settlement reached with Aventis Pharmaceutical, Inc., Attorney General Lawrence Wasden said Thursday.
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Idaho Transportation Department has new director

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 14:28
The Idaho Transportation Board on Thursday morning selected Brian Ness to serve as its next director beginning Jan. 11, 2010.
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Feast on turkey, not on germs, this Thanksgiving

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 13:53
Ever wondered how long your turkey safely lasts in the fridge after
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NNU gets $87,000 for nursing-lab equipment

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 13:36
The grant comes from the John H. and Orah I Brandt foundation and will help provide “real-life patient care scenarios” for students in the new lab named in the Brandts’ honor, Northwest Nazarene University officials said.
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Want to help save old buildings in Boise? Preservation Idaho wants your help

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 12:32
Preservation Idaho is working on a proposed city ordinance to protect historic buildings in Boise.
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Tonight's premiere of "True Moon" wins attention from Idaho group promoting healthy teen relationships

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 10:28
Teenagers will be asking their cohorts about "true love" at tonight's midnight premiere of "New Moon," using the vampire film's portrayal of self-destructive behavior to promote healthy relationships.
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Idaho Gov. Otter says yes to more cuts, no to taxes

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
To maintain a stable tax structure, the governor will eliminate state programs and departments
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Idaho Gov. Otter praises coalition's education reform plan

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
Gov. Butch Otter praised the work of a coalition seeking to improve Idaho public education.
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Central District Health says kids make up the largest age group hospitalized for H1N1 flu

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
H1N1 is hitting kids hardest. Children ages 9 or younger comprise 27 percent of hospitalizations for H1N1 statewide
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Idaho Power's cloud seeding efforts keep water flowing over dams - and may save you money

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
The company's cloud seeding efforts keep water flowing over the dams - and could be saving you money
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Holiday celebrations for Treasure Valley communities kick off this weekend

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
Holiday celebrations for Treasure Valley communities kick off this weekend
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Idaho Lottery Commission approves new game

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
BOISE - Pending a final OK, Mega Millions could be offered in addition to Powerball. The panel unanimously voted Tuesday to begin selling tickets by Jan. 31.
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Caldwell man molested girl, jury finds

Idaho Statesman - November 19, 2009 - 01:00
Flanked by her guardian and a counselor, the young victim sat motionless when she heard Kekoa Glenn Gaunavinaka pronounced guilty of lewd conduct with a child.
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Mountain Home airman dies after rollover accident on Idaho 30 Wednesday morning

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 17:58
Elmore County Sheriff’s officials say a man died after losing control of his
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Otter lauds coalition's goals for education in Idaho

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 17:58
Gov. Butch Otter Wednesday praised the goals of a coalition of business
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Boise environmentalist goes to White House conference

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 16:39
Justin Hayes, Idaho Conservation League Program Director, will attend the Clean Energy Economy Forum hosted by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Friday in Washington D.C.
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We're (reasonably) healthy here in Idaho

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 14:32
Idaho dropped from eighth place to 12th place, according to an annual
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Surgery patients at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell to get new, warm hospital gowns

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 11:48
Surgery patients at West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell may be more comfortable thanks to new, high-tech, hospital gowns that keep them warm.
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Caldwell elementary school moving to new digs

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 11:07
Washington Elementary’s new building, 2918 Washington Ave., will be ready for occupancy Friday.
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