Idaho Prosecutors Seek Regional Prisons for Rehab
Gooding County Prosecutor Andy James urges regional correctional facilities in Idaho to improve rehabilitation and curb the revolving door crime problem. He blames penalties, legislation, and the Judicial Council, urging lawmakers to act with judge input to build statewide facilities near offenders’ homes.
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Rainfall Triggers Minor Flooding and Road Deterioration in Sandpoint
About an inch of rain since Wednesday caused road deterioration, swollen streams, and mud on Gold Creek Rapid Lightning and Upper Pack River roads. Officials warn of washed culverts, potential bus suspensions, and possible flooding as crews reinforce bridges and monitor river levels.
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Couple files $726000 plane crash lawsuit in Idaho
Leland C. and Emma L Chase sue Ralph Perkins Larry L Byers and Bonner County claiming negligence led to a June plane crash near Priest River. They seek $500000 in general damages plus medical costs and wages with Emma joining for loss of companionship.
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Andrus Predicts Church In Primary
Idaho Governor Cecil D Andrus says Senator Frank Church will seek the March 2 Massachusetts Democratic presidential primary. Andrus, in Washington for a governors meeting, has worked to place Church on the ballot. Church has not announced a candidacy amid intelligence committee proceedings expected to finish by mid December.
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Senate Select Committee On Intelligence Activities
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FDA Panel Finds Mood Drugs Unsafe Except Caffeine
A UPI report says a three year FDA study found most nonprescription sleep aids stimulants and relaxants unsafe or ineffective. Caffeine was the only ingredient rated safe and effective. The panel urged more research and possible removal of many ingredients from the market.
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Idaho Foresters Fight Corps Jurisdiction Over Waters
The Idaho Forest Industry Council opposes Army Corps of Engineers control of dredge and fill discharges in all waters and wetlands. President J C Venishnick of Sandpoint argues Congress should limit the Corps and oppose interim final regulations. He calls for cost-benefit disclosure and warns of burdensome, duplicative costs for landowners and agencies.
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J C Venishmick
Sandpoint
Congress
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Sign Companies Seek Billboards Reimbursement Plan
Idaho bill sign firms and state officials debated federal participation in reimbursing removal costs. Attorney Terry Crapo urged the Idaho Board of Transportation to have the highway division buy several signs to press for federal involvement, while Dean Tisdale questioned legislative authority and warned of constitutional issues and potential litigation if the state acts unilaterally.
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Boise
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Terry Crapo
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Dean Tisdale
Idaho
Highway Department
Tisdale
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