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Idaho Gov. Otter says yes to more cuts, no to taxes

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 be saving you money

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
Holiday celebrations for Treasure Valley communities kick off this weekend
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Idaho Lottery Commission approves new game

Idaho Statesman - November 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 18, 2009 - 11:00pm
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 - 3:58pm
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 - 3:58pm
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 - 2:39pm
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 - 12:32pm
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 - 9:48am
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 - 9:07am
Washington Elementary’s new building, 2918 Washington Ave., will be ready for occupancy Friday.
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Man who was Tased on buttocks sues city of Boise

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
Gerald Amidon is suing several Boise police officers for compensatory and punitive damages, claiming his civil rights were violated when he was shocked and threatened with a stun device last winter.
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Idaho urged to beef up public education

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
Gov. Butch Otter will introduce the Education Alliance of Idaho and their report on education reform at a news conference Wednesday morning.
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New advice about breast exams leaves many scratching their heads

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
New recommendations that most women can wait until age 50 to start having mammograms is leaving industry reps and advocacy groups with their mouths hanging open. No way, they say.
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New Idaho Youth Ranch shelter to house teens

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
Hays Shelter Home in Boise helps kids facing homelessness, abuse
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Treasure Valley homeless shelters are packed before winter starts

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
Trying to count the number of homeless people in Boise on any given night is difficult, but shelter providers say they're full now and winter isn't even here yet.
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Trial starts for Caldwell man accused of sex with child

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
A 35-year-old Caldwell man is accused of habitually molesting a girl starting when she 11 years old. The girl, now 13, was the first witness in Kekoa Gaunavinaka's trial for lewd conduct with a child.
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Tim Woodward donned Vandal gear for Saturday's BSU-Idaho game to see what would happen

Idaho Statesman - November 17, 2009 - 11:00pm
When a Vandal fan challenged Tim Woodward to attend the BSU game in Vandal gear, he predicted Bronco fans would be rude to him. The prediction was about as accurate as those saying the Vandals would win.
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