Idaho Commission Opens Eight Rivers to Chinook Salmon May 21
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a spring chinook season opening eight streams and rivers in central and north central Idaho on May 21. Rivers include the Snake from border to below Hells Canyon Dam and major Clearwater and Salmon tributaries. Final limits and season length to be set at a May 3 Sandpoint meeting.
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Summer Thompson
Commission
Will Godfrey
Boise
Fish and Game Department
Idaho Power Company
Gary S. Tucker
Hells Canyon
Lewiston
Keith Stonebreaker
Idaho
Snake River
Washington-Oregon
Hells Canyon Dam
Clearwater
Kooskia
Lowell
Mt. Idaho
Ahsahka Highway
Dworshack Dam
Stanley
Little Salmon River
Salmon River
Boundary Creek
Sandpoint
Water rationing debate centers on dam and power controls
The discussion hinges on upstream and downstream power demands from Sandpoint. Officials cite Washington Water Power and Montana Power dam operations affecting lake water. Eitzman calls for funding to enable local self-sufficiency while Green proposes pumping facilities to lower the lake. City staff train to save water as fire fighting capabilities may be severely limited.
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Sandpoint
Washington Water Power
Montana Power
Eitzman
Green
Man Charged in Spokane Murder Case
Philip Hausken Jr of Spokane faces arraignment on second degree murder charges in the death of Raymond Walton whose headless body was found behind a west Spokane laundromat. Walton had been dead since September 1975.
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Spokane
UPI
Philip Hausken, Jr
Raymond Walton
Trial set for Nielsen case in Idaho on tax charges
Boise UPI. Trial date May 31 in Pocatello for Joseph E. Nielsen Rexburg tax protestor and wife Leah on five counts of failure to file valid income tax returns and withholding exemption certificates. Judge McNichols denied dismissal and suppression motions regarding IRS financial records. Nielsen previously claimed Fifth and Fourth Amendment protections and challenged federal tax laws. later proceedings and extradition discussions followed in Oregon and Pennsylvania.
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McNichols
Nielsen
Eitzman to Meet With Gov Evans on Sandpoint Bypass Plan
Mayor Ed Eitzman will meet Governor John Evans and the state transportation department after talking with U S senators about Sandpoint water issues. He seeks a highway bypass around the business district, contingent on removing the railroad terminal from the national historic register. Public support favors the bypass over preservation of the station.
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U.S
Sandpoint
Ed Eitzman
John Evans
State Department of Transportation
Eitzman
LEPC Director Robert Arneson to resign amid misconduct claims
Boise based Idaho Law Enforcement Planning Commission director Robert Arneson was poised to resign by week’s end over alleged misconduct. Governor Evans confirmed findings of irregularities, stating such behavior cannot be tolerated in state government. Resignation effective May 15 expected.
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Boise
UPS
Robert Arneson
Idaho Law Enforcement Planning Commission
B. Gov
John V. Evans
Evans
Leroy
Officials urge voluntary power curtailment guidance
PP&L and Northern Lights issue curtailment checklists for homes and businesses while Addington urges customers to pick one up and learn how to save power and money. The governor signed proclamation cannot force curtailment but reflects government concern and requires consumer action.
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Pp&l
Northern Lights
Addington
School District seeks gifted programs and safety fence
Southside Sagle assists in gifted program development as District 82 asks state officials to consider expanding services for gifted students. A plan to fund a five foot chain link fence around Priest River Elementary awaits matching funds, citing traffic risks to children. Retirement of Priscilla Judge after 28 years, four resignations effective June 3, and Carol Carey’s return to Priest River Elementary on a continuing contract are noted.
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Priest River
Sherren Guthrie
Janet Bitton
Harriet
Fourt
Gurhtte
Priscilla Judge
Bonner County
Julianne Jones
Stidwell Junior High
Ruben Marshall
Clark Fork High School
Mary McGuire
Lorraine Skudler
Priest River Elementary
Carol Carey
Priest River High School
Sandpoint Junior High School
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York
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Oly
Walla
Wash
Peter Juliano
Albany
Warrand
Robert Meinert
McKees
Rocks
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Pennsylvania
San
Frederick Bennett
Umitilla County
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Gov. Evans
LEPC
Lewiston Morning Tribune
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Likens
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Butt End
Ray
Columbia River
KRAFT
Miracle
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Waranter
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Zenith
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