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NEW YORK -- A CBS executive says retired CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite, "the most trusted man in America," has died at his home in New York. CBS vice president Linda Mason says Cronkite died at 7:42 p.m. after a long illness with his family by his side.

BOISE -- Police are looking a man who robbed the Fred Meyer store on Franklin Road and Orchard Street in Boise this afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., a man walked into the garden center and demanded money from a cashier.

BOISE -- A potentially dangerous situation unfolded this afternoon in downtown Boise when two people pulled their guns to stop crime. Just after 1 p.m., witnesses told police that a man stole a duffle bag from another man near the intersection of River Street and Americana Boulevard.

Water unsafe for humans, animals

BOISE -- Idaho came up about $80 million short of already reduced fiscal year 2009 tax revenue projections due to the slumping economy and rising unemployment.

Scentsy, which makes and sells fragrant, wick-free candles, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a novel gift to its workers and suppliers - and to fellow Treasure Valley businesses.

SEE KRISTIN IN THE TWILIGHT CRITERIUM The gold medalist said Friday she is going to race. Race s

This is the second time the Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour comes to town, giving residents a chance to see sacred objects from the Buddhist tradition.

In these tough economic times, it can be hard for a small business to turn down customers, even if they seem a bit odd.

The City of Boise banned alcohol on the Boise River five years ago. Now police officials say the ban has made the f loat more family-friendly and safer despite high profile exceptions.

The flames did $180,000 in damage, rolling over propane tanks and sending blasts of fire into the eaves of the home.

Hundreds of cowboys are spending the week in the Treasure Valley show casing their athletic skills at the Snake River Stampede. While it's meant to be entertainment for families it can be a risky job for those who make their living on the back of a beast.

Police say they're searching for a suspect who fled on foot. The suspect was wearing a straw hat, and possibly a fake beard and wig.

Tracy Clark apologized in court Friday for stabbing a therapy cat belonging to a South Seattle church multiple times. "I very, very much regret what happened that night. I am not that kind of person," he said before being sentenced to jail and alcohol treatment programs.

On July 6, Capt. Zampogna, his wife and two children were driving on Highway 95 when Idaho State Police say Adams County deputy Monte Matthews crossed the center line and slammed into the Zampogna's van.

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 8:04 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A Boise man was arrested this week after police say he sold heroin to undercover officers.

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 8:04 AM ET SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) - Amtrak plans to continue to stop at the Sandpoint depot, though locals remain concerned about the passenger rail carrier's...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 7:53 AM ET SEATTLE (AP) - A new light rail line is set to debut in Seattle. The 13.9-mile Link route between downtown Seattle and the south Seattle...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 6:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Congress can seize the opportunity to fix health care now, or risk not having another chance for a long...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 6:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona says Republican ideas for allowing Americans access to health care don't require massive...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 7:53 AM ET SEATTLE (AP) - A new light rail line is set to debut in Seattle. The 13.9-mile Link route between downtown Seattle and the south Seattle...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 6:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Congress can seize the opportunity to fix health care now, or risk not having another chance for a long...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 6:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl of Arizona says Republican ideas for allowing Americans access to health care don't require massive...

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 5:03 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The last time Paul McCartney played at the New York Mets ballpark, he was still playing with his old band, the Beatles.

Associated Press - July 18, 2009 4:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats are moving major health care legislation forward. It's two committees down and one to go for House...

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- The 366th Fighter Wing paused to honor the memory of a captain from the 366th Operations Support Squadron who died July 11 when he was removed from his medical life support equipment.

Common Ground and Flowers officially opened in its new location at the Mountain Home Public Library following a ribbon-cutting ceremony held last Thursday.

Mountain Home Boy Scout Troop 57 earned top honors on Friday, July 3, as winners of the "Bull of the Woods Honor Troop Award" at Camp Morrison. Mountain Home beat out 15 other teams to win.

The Annual Bruneau Art in the Park will take place July 18 at the park in Bruneau from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths include craft items, collectibles, antiques, books, quilts, pictures, food and yard sale booths.

Mountain Home Lions Club will host its 8th Annual "Rumble and Roar" on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Carl Miller Park. The public is invited to come see the classic cars on display.

Donations fund half-hour Fourth of July show at Emmett's Gem IslandThe fireworks display at the Gem Island Sports Complex lasted 28 minutes. According to Tim Simpson, one of the show’s organizers, approximately $9,100 was raised for the show, but donations were still being counted last week.

Idaho’s violent crime decreased in 2008, and Gem County saw a decline in crime overall, according to a recently released report from the Idaho State Police.

Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlon race director Ken Runyan enjoys the 2007 kids triathlon at City Park in Emmett. (Janet Monti / Messenger Index) For participants in this year’s Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlon, much will be the same.

After a three and a half hour search this morning at the Gem Island Sports Complex, Gem County Sheriff Department rescue personnel found no one, Chief Deputy Donnie Wunder said at 11:38 a.m. Monday.

Deputies from the Gem County Sheriff's office and firefighters from Gem County Fire District 1 responded to a report of a swimmer in distress at the Gem Island Sports Complex Sunday afternoon.

Agencies advise that humans, animals can suffer adverse effects from blooms in local lake CANYON COUNTY — State and local officials have issued a health advisory at Lake Lowell because of a recent outbreak of potentially harmful blue-green algae blooms.

Treasure Valley forecast for today indicates pollution could reach levels unhealthy for some people TREASURE VALLEY — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a orange air quality alert for today, which means conditions may be unhealthy for some individuals.

CANYON COUNTY — The Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District has begun control measures near the newest site with a confirmed positive West Nile virus mosquito trap. The positive trap was off Lakeshore Drive between the New York Canal inflow to Lake Lowell and Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Public Access No. 1.

CANYON COUNTY — Harold Rutledge, accused of inappropriate sexual contact with underage girls, pleaded not guilty Friday in 3rd District Court. Officials allege Rutledge, 39, of Nampa, visited the Nampa Recreation Center June 14 with the intent to have inappropriate sexual contact with underage girls. An 11-year old girl told police that Rutledge touched her while she swam and held on to her ...

CANYON COUNTY — Nampa and Caldwell city councils have scheduled public hearings at their Monday night meetings to discuss how to move forward to meet the requirements of new state air quality legislation. The law requires governments in airsheds approaching federal limits for pollutants to select one of three options:

NYSSA — For about 12 hours, from Monday evening to early Tuesday morning, motorists traveling through Nyssa will have to find an alternative route other than Main Street to get from the west side of town to the east side. That’s because the crew from Land & Landis Construction closes the Nyssa underpass completely to facilitate the pouring of concrete pavement for the eastbound lanes.

NYSSA — Nyssa Police Department officers seized 15 marijuana plants at a Nyssa residence and arrested two suspects late Wednesday afternoon after the department received information of a possible marijuana grow.

BOISE — The Idaho Transportation Board fired state transportation director Pam Lowe, who was criticized and targeted by lawmakers during a legislative session highlighted by bitter battles over funding to fix roads and bridges.

PORTLAND (AP) — A man who claimed he fatally shot his wife out of compassion because she suffered from an incurable disease has been convicted of murder.

BOISE (AP) — People working in about 6 percent of Idaho’s non-farm jobs will get a pay increase July 24 when the state and federal minimum wage increases to $7.25 an hour.

Boise Weekly has set up a Green Expo Info page for your use throughout the weekend. You can read up on presenters, deepen your environmental knowledge and see what others are writing about the Expo. And don't forget to visit us in the Expo Hall! [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]

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I've been listening to a lot of pop music lately: Junior Boys (love them!), British duo La Roux , Little Boots and Marina and the Diamonds . My Awesome Mixtape is an Italian pop band, and clicking on a link in an e-mail about the band brought up a Piazza Delight page with a couple of MAMT videos including one for a lovely song titled " Brotherhood ." The e-mail touted the release of a free ...

MTTheory hosts another of its highly anticipated semi-annual breakdance battles. by Elaine Lacaillade Breakdancers spin, contort and freeze to show off their moves on during MTTheorys Break Theory VI, a two-on-two breakdance battle that plays out in front of a live audience. Contestants compete for bragging rights and a $200 cash prize. DJ Noah Hyde works the turntables, local hip-hop artist ...

The second Ignite Boise packed the house last night at the Egyptian Theatre. With an official mission to unite thinkers from art, technology, business, government and academia, Ignite Boise's unofficial mission is to light a fire under our collective ass. View from the nose bleed section. Sixteen presenters get five minutes and 20 slides to speak on just about anything. This go round offered ...