Grand Jury Called in Hofmeister Homicide Probe
Special Prosecutor Thomas Frost announced a grand jury will convene April 7 to advance the Hofmeister homicide investigation. The case concerns the body of 41 year old June Darlene Hofmeister found July 16 beside Schweitzer Cutoff Road. Frost cited subpoena power and sworn testimony as key reasons for the grand jury. Agencies involved include the FBI, Idaho State Forensic Lab, Armed Forces Pathology Institute, Bonner County Sheriff, Idaho Dept of Law Enforcement, Washington State Crime Lab, and the Idaho Attorney General. Frost noted the grand jury could bring evidence to trial beyond a coroner’s inquest. He is contracted by the county for 50 dollars an hour plus expenses with the AG’s office to share costs.
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June Darlene
Hofmeister
Thomas Frost
Boise
Dan Featherston
Frost
FBI
State Forensic Laboratory
Armed Forces Pathology Institute
Washington, D.C
Bonner County
Attorney General
Priest River Awarded 540000 Water Grant for Region
Senator James McClure announced a 540000 grant to Priest River and Bonner County to improve water service. The project, matched by 216000 local funds, aims to attract firms, spur long term growth and create jobs. Funds come from the Economic Development Administration with a 72000 bonus for Panhandle Economic Development District members.
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James McClure
Idaho
Priest River
Bonner County
McClure
Economic Development Administration
Panhandle
Sheriff ends public meetings amid harassment criticisms
Bonner County Sheriff Robert Wilcox announces last public meeting after four sessions regard public questions. He says meetings drifted from their intent, with a vocal minority and Posse Comitatus sympathizers allegedly hijacking discussions and distorting his statements.
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Bonner County
Robert Wilcox
Wilcox
Congress For ‘Community Progress
Sheriff’s Office
Posse Comitatus
Posse
Schweitzer Ridge Snow Depth Near Record Low
Measurements by Vern Bromgard of the Soil Conservation Service and John Skinner of the Forest Service on Schweitzer Ridge February 28 show 153.5 inches of snow, just under last year’s 166 inch record. Water content stands at 60.2 inches vs 61.5 last year, with snow pack water content up 17.1 inches since January 30, the greatest February gain since 1964. At Schweitzer Lodge the depth is 106 inches vs 130 last year, with 45.6 inches of water compared to 49.5, and the snow pack listed 32 percent above the eleven year average.
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Schweitzer Ridge
Vern Bromgard
Soil Conservation Service
John Skinner
Forest Service
Schweitzer Lodge
Schweitzer
Idaho Senate approves public kindergartens bill
The Idaho Senate passed a measure to provide public kindergartens at a cost of 33 million dollars, sending the bill to the governor. Opponents urged funding for vocational education and other programs first, noting the long delay and expressing concern for overall student needs.
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Robert van Buskork
Boise
UPI
Senate
Idaho
House
Leon Swenson
Nampa
Walter Yarbrough
Grand View
Tax Collections Reflect Recession Reaches Idaho
Idaho tax collections for February show a slowing rise, with gains from last year shrinking since January. Legislative analysts caution against reopening revenue projections as early fears of a downturn gain support, while discussing state employee bonuses if conditions permit.
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Richard Charnock Boise
UPI
Idaho
Bruce Ralberston
Legislative Fiscal Office
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Swenson
Legislative
Joint Revenue Protection Committee of the Legislature
Senate Affairs Committee
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