Lawmakers consider shifting Idaho pensions to 401k style plan
A legislative subcommittee weighs moving from a defined benefit pension to a defined contribution system. Proponents cite Idaho's 92.8 percent reduction in unfunded liabilities after its shift. Critics warn current retirees must be protected while future workers face less guaranteed security.
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Apples Fundraiser Helps Hitchcock Healthcare Near Goal
The event saw three workers salvage apples from buckets amid applause as Hitchcock Healthcare neared its 6000 United Way target. Organizers praised 100 percent employee participation, raffle tickets, and a pediatric department fundraiser for boosting totals.
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Fair highlights return with music and new rides
Jeff Pike and the AIR Band perform on the Bridgestone Arena stage at 6 45 p m followed by Colt Ford at 7 p m on Friday. Ford received a Song of the Year nomination for Dirt Road Anthem co written with others. The fair features a Circle C petting zoo arts crafts and horticulture exhibits plus new attractions including a Demolition Derby Ugly Redneck Truck Contest and a Firefighter Training Show alongside classic rides.
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Western Carolina State Fair Returns With Classic Rides and Foods
The fair features rides for children including Tea Cups and Helicopters and a variety of foods such as candy apples funnel cakes corn dogs Sno cones cotton candy popcorn pizza and hot chocolate. It is located at 1566 Columbia Hwy N and more information is available online.
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Quake Strikes Big Island North Shore in Hawaii
A 4.5 magnitude quake shook the north part of Hawaii's Big Island near Waimea, followed by two dozen aftershocks from 1.7 to 3.6. No tsunami alert or damage reported as residents felt light to moderate shaking. USGS notes aftershocks may continue for days while Kilauea eruption remains unchanged.
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Crash continues as truck hits Hutto on roadway
Investigators pursue the crash in which a pickup left the road and struck Hutto. All motorists wore seat belts and suffered non life threatening injuries. Fogg was hospitalized in Georgia. The incident remains under investigation by the coroner's office and the Highway Patrol's Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team.
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