Health plan deadline tight amid federal law review
Idaho officials push to approve a statewide health plan by the April deadline despite a new federal law that could grant an extra year for review. The Initial Health Systems Plan covers diagnosis, prevention, and rehabilitation while a Boise conference on health care costs is co sponsored by the Governor's Blue Ribbon Committee and the Association for the Humane in Idaho. Governors Evans Johnson and Norma Buchanan are among speakers at the January conference.
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Steven K. Wagner
BOISE
UPI
Coun‘al Sid
Health Systems”Agency
Council
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Seattle
John Ashley
Ashley
Boise State University
Govenor
Association For the Humanities In
Idaho
John V. Evans
David Johnson
Norma Buchanan
Health- Coordinating Council
Appraisers Inspect Sandpoint Rural Homes Under Tax Review
The Bonner County Assessor's Office says appraisal staff are now in Sandpoint and nearby areas to inspect interiors of homes as part of tax assessment. Appraisers will visit residences within city limits and surrounding parcels to complete property evaluations.
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Bonner County
Sand
Sandpoint
Ed Bitzman
Road closure and tax deadlines amid warm spell in Bonner County
Elmira Road east is closed to heavy hauling due to warm weather breaking the road. Bonner County Commissioner Henry Samuels says limits stay until cooler weather returns. Assessors divide city into five areas for property tax appraisals with no resident notice. First half real property taxes due by Tuesday. delinquent after Wednesday. Personal property taxes due by Tuesday. delinquent after Wednesday. Treasurer's office opens tomorrow 9 am to noon.
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Elmira Road
Bonner County
Henry Samuels
Wednesady
Broader Property Tax Relief Urged in Idaho
Associated Taxpayers of Idaho president Max Yost urged Gov Evans to extend the proposed 50 dollar property tax rebate beyond homeowners. He argued the relief should reach all property taxpayers rather than a targeted segment.
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Boise
UPI
Associated Taxpayers of Idaho
John V Evans
Max Yost
Sandpoint Mayor-Elect Huff Seeks Growth and Strong Team
Incoming Sandpoint mayor Harold Huff outlines plans to build a capable team, focus on recreation and services, and manage 10 percent annual growth. He emphasizes translating city challenges into services and improving traffic handling while keeping the city aligned with its expanding population.
Idaho Rivers Recede After Minor Flooding Across Counties
The Weiser and Payette rivers fell below flood levels and caused limited damage to roads near Cambridge and Midvale while Emmett saw very minor flooding. Extensive damage followed a freak winter storm in Treasurer Valley with high winds and hail, as Meridian and Boise reported toppled trees and property impacts.
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United Press International
Payette
Waser
Washington County
Weiser
Cambridge
Midvale
Emmett
Gem County
Cove Road
Gem County Sheriff's Office
Montour Road
Black Canyon
Treasurer Valley
Meridian
Boise
Times-News says it cannot comply with court order
Twin Falls Idaho newspaper publisher William E Howard says the Idaho Supreme Court wants a libel suit decided in district court before action. The court refused to hear an appeal on a district order tossing most defenses in a $36 million libel case and the paper blames former staff for withholding confidential source names.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
UPI
Times-News
Howard
Sierra Life Insurance Co
Twin Falls Life Insurance Company
Richard G. High
William Lazarus
High
Weatherwatch Sandpoint and Vicinity Forecast
Variable clouds with scattered showers early tonight. Snow about 3000 feet. Rain or snow in valleys, snow in mountains later tonight and Saturday. Lows in the 20s, highs 38 to 45 Saturday. Sunday through Tuesday wet with snow level 4000 to 5000 feet. Highs 35 to 45, lows 25 to 35. Sunrise 7 31, sunset 3 58.
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Idaho
Tots For Tots Donations Near $5,000 Goal
Lions Club Toys for Tots shows nine new gifts totaling 165 dollars, led by Roger Hanlon as fund drive chair. Contributions include Walter and Patricia Bauer 50, two anonymous 25 each, Beta Sigma Phi Idaho Phi Omicron 20, Live and Learn Club Sagle 10, Mountain Home Construction 10, Grace Bruder 10, Pack River Thimble Club 10, Jerry Wilford 5, reaching 1,753 to date. Cash gifts may be delivered to the Daily Bee office and toys to City Hall fire station.
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Lions Club Toys For
Daily Bee
Church St
Sandpoint Lions Club
Sandpoint
City Hall
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