Idaho Officials Seek Solutions for Rising Child Abuse Reports
DHW officials in Boise report a 400 percent rise in child abuse cases in Ada and surrounding areas. Rita Blackaller notes cases often stem from marital issues, unemployment, or housing. authorities aim to address causes with counseling, medical care, and housing help rather than removing children. The 1973 amendment and statewide campaigns push mandatory reporting to law enforcement.
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Boise
Idaho
Rita Blackaller
Family and Children Services
Department of Health and Welfare
Ada
DHW
Blackaller
Police
Slashing Suspects Caught in Sandpoint Tire Incidents
Sandpoint police arrested three juvenile boys after a Halloween night spree of tire slashings. The youths slashed about 24 tires belonging to 17 owners and were petitioned into court after witnesses identified them.
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Sandpoint
Weather outlook Coeur d Alene Monsoon Clouds
Coeur d Alene sees mostly cloudy skies through Tuesday with a chance of light rain or snow at times. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph and a 40 percent chance of precipitation tonight.
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Coeur d'Alene
$20,000 Stolen From Sandpoint Cheese Factory Safe
Sandpoint police and Bonner County deputies investigate a burglary at the Sandpoint Cheese Factory where about $20,000 in cash coins checks and valuables were taken after burglars pried open a front office safe. The break in occurred last night through a north side window and the culprits exited via a rear door.
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Sandpoint
Bonner County
Sandpoint Police
David Hare
Hare
William Beyer
Deanna Hiatt
Beyer
Beta Sigma Phi Leads Toys for Tots Drive With $100 Gift
Beta Sig 100 Lambda Chapter XP895 contributed 100 to the Toys for Tots campaign, boosting the total to 209. The donation, the largest this year, will fund toy purchases and food baskets for county families. A December 15 deadline remains for additional gifts. Daily toy donations are accepted 1 to 3 p.m. at the old fairgrounds. Contributions can be made via Bob Glock at Sandpoint Motors, Roger Lubbers at Evergreen Ford, Lee Mahler at Bank of Idaho, or the Daily Bee.
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Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Sandpoint Jr High
Bob Glock
Sandpoint Motors
Roger Lubbers
Evergreen Ford
Lee Mahler
Bank of Idaho
The
Daily Bee
Two Men Shot In Separate Mishaps Over Weekend
Bonner County investigators report two weekend shooting incidents. Richard Breeden was shot in the left hand and right shoulder with a 234 Winchester near Clark Fork and later transferred for surgery. John A. Thompson of Post Falls was struck in the back by a .22 while in a pickup near Way. his condition was listed as satisfactory.
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Bonner County
Kootenai Memorial Hospital
Coeur d’Alene
John A. Thompson
Post Falls
Anderson
Thompson
Army Corps seeks input on Priest River and Lake navigability
The Army Corps of Engineers asks interested parties to provide historical and legal information about the Priest River and Lake to help determine if they are navigable waters of the United States. Submissions may include articles, books, photographs, or data, and should be sent to the Seattle District office.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Priest River
Lake
Chief of Engineers
Washington, D.C
Seattle
Corps
Washington
United States
Congress
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