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The State of Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America. The state’s capital and largest city is Boise. Residents are called “Idahoans.” Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state.
According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2004, Idaho had an estimated population of 1,393,262. The state’s postal abbreviation is ID. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its abundance of natural resources. The state motto is Esto Perpetua (Latin for “Let it be perpetual”).

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Fewer people donate school supplies

Aug 20, 2008 2:36 pm

About 175 children will receive school supplies this year, thanks to money from the Emmett Rotary Youth Auction. Few supplies were actually donated this year to the program organized at Western Idaho ...

Group rallies behind school bond

Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

The group hoping to pass the Emmett school bond met on Aug. 14 to kick off the campaign in the city park before the bond was presented to the Emmett School District Board of Trustees.

Bilbao selected to attend prestigious legislative academy

Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

Idaho Dist. 11 Rep. Carlos Bilbao, R-Emmett, is among 39 lawmakers from through the western United States accepted to participate in the 2008 Western Legislative Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., in...

Recreation District approves budget

Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

A budget was spoken, but no one was there to hear at the August meeting of the Gem County Recreation District board of directors. Only rec district staff were in attendance, with the entire meeting ov...

City budget approved

Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

Easy dialog carried the budget hearing for Emmett at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. Lasting about 20 minutes, there were a few clarifications on the proposed $7.6 million budget for the upcoming fi...

EHS graduate takes over at Carberry

Aug 20, 2008 2:35 pm

After four years as assistant principal at Emmett Junior High School, Larry Parks took over the top spot at Carberry Intermediate School on Aug. 4 from the retiring Linda McKie, who was the principal ...

School bond approved

Aug 20, 2008 2:34 pm

A new gym with a community indoor walking track and new classrooms with science and technology labs at Emmett High School are some of the projects included in the school bond that was presented to the...

Relay for Life of Gem County

Aug 20, 2008 2:34 pm

The Gem County Relay for Life event will kick off Friday at 6 p.m. with opening ceremonies at Emmett City Park. The all-night event will include entertainment, memorials and a survivor victory lap.

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Classified trouble causes revenue plunge for Statesman owner

Aug 21, 2008 7:03 pm

Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co. said Wednesday revenue dropped 16.4 percent in July, hurt by continued classified advertising declines. Total revenue fell to $167.8 million from $200.7 million in th...

Duncan: graphic video will 'turn jurors into my victims'

Aug 21, 2008 4:49 pm

Warning: GraphicThe jury in the Joseph Duncan capital murder case was shown the most graphic and disturbing evidence of the horrific case Thursday morning. Evidence: log, hatchet, shotgun shells

Idaho city mulls ban on pit bulls

Aug 21, 2008 4:04 pm

Officials in American Falls are mulling tough new restrictions on pit bulls.

Idaho charter schools receive $3.4 million grant

Aug 20, 2008 11:33 pm

Idaho has won a big grant worth millions to fuel the charter school movement in the state.

Long-awaited Nampa crosswalk finally a reality

Aug 20, 2008 11:03 pm

People trying to walk across a busy street in Nampa now have a new option. After years of planning, the crosswalk at 11th Avenue North and 3rd Street North is open to pedestrians. Residents say the ne...

Kustra predicts more student growth at BSU

Aug 20, 2008 8:03 pm

Boise State University president Bob Kustra expects his school to enroll more than 20,000 students this fall, an increase of about 500 students from last year.

Boise Medal of Honor recipient passes away

Aug 20, 2008 6:49 pm

His exploits in the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam were featured in a book and on film, and for his heroism, he was awarded the nation's higest honor. Maj. Ed Freeman died this morning at a Boise hospital...

New Nampa middle school opens its doors

Aug 20, 2008 6:33 pm

The Nampa School District is back in session and for students at Lone Star Middle School it's not only a new year, but a new school. Faculty, staff and students this morning dedicated the new $22 mill...

Idaho News

Aug 20, 2008 6:03 pm

Four Moore years? Kellen Moore to start as BSU QB

College of Idaho president supports lowering drinking age

Aug 20, 2008 5:33 pm

A controversy is brewing on university campuses nationwide because a group of over 100 U.S. college presidents, including one in Idaho, want lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to ...

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PF to hold 'Coffee with the Mayor'

Aug 21, 2008 9:37 am

POST FALLS -- Mayor Clay Larkin wants to have coffee with you. Larkin is launching a monthly "Coffee with the Mayor" hour to hear out citizens in an informal setting. It kicks off Sept. 5 at...

Physician: Duncan victim suffered intense pain

Aug 21, 2008 9:37 am

BOISE -- A boy who was kidnapped, tortured and shot by Joseph Edward Duncan III likely suffered excruciating pain before his death, a forensic pediatrician told jurors Wednesday.

LCDC looks to September meetings

Aug 21, 2008 9:36 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Midtown business owners want Lake City Development Corp.'s financial help sprucing up their side of town, the question is how much will it cost?

Harrison councilman encourages development

Aug 21, 2008 9:36 am

HARRISON -- A City Council member sent a letter this week to his constituents laying out reasons why the annexation of the 1,300-home Powderhorn Ranch development should be fast-tracked before Dec. 31...

Un-fair weather

Aug 21, 2008 9:36 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Flags whipped against an icy wind at the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo entrance on Wednesday. Waves of rain pounded the vendor booths and picnic tables, while dark clouds threatened to u...

North Idaho housing starts follow national trend

Aug 20, 2008 9:37 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Construction in Kootenai County, as it is across the country, is slowing down. "(Construction activity is) running about 10 percent below what it was last year," Kathryn Tac...

Where there's smoke, there's fire

Aug 20, 2008 9:36 am

Wildfires burning in Washington Monday caused some smoky skies in North Idaho, but the rain has helped clear most of that up, according to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

Jurors watch Shasta video

Aug 20, 2008 9:36 am

BOISE -- A young girl who is the sole survivor of a murderous 2005 attack on her family told detectives that Joseph Edward Duncan III raped her, tried to kill her and forced her to watch him torture, ...

Wood stove dealers feeling the burn

Aug 20, 2008 9:36 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Rising prices for natural gas and heating oil has wood and pellet stove dealers burning through inventories in unprecedented numbers.

Dual data collection

Aug 20, 2008 9:36 am

COEUR d'ALENE -- Rain or shine, water quality monitoring on Lake Coeur d'Alene is vital. Even as sleet sprayed the black waters south of Harrison on Tuesday, scientists continued unheeding, dipping th...

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