AFL-CIO may face Idaho Sunshine Law violation
Idaho Attorney General Wayne L. Kidwell warned State AFL-CIO President Robert W. MacFarlane that the union may have violated Idaho's Sunshine Law by contributions to candidates in the recent primary. Kidwell said civil or criminal action could follow if violations are confirmed, noting the need for campaign finance reporting and PAC formation. MacFarlane was unavailable for comment.
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Cameras First Use In Washington Courtroom
In Prosser Washington a first degree murder trial marks a historic moment as a news camera is used under a state Supreme guideline allowing recording and photography in courts. A pool videotape setup limits cameras to a stationary position with no flashbulbs while providing copies to multiple outlets. Clarence Eugene Stallworth stands trial for two February deaths, with reporters noting lighting and angles as key factors for video capture.
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Tri-Cities
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Pasco
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Tri- Cities
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Western Governors Prepare Showdown With Interior Secretary
Western governors gathering in Teton Village Wyoming plan to press Interior Secretary Tom Kleppe for greater state input in federal land policy and management. They aim to address energy policy grazing fees and water rights as they meet with Kleppe and discuss federal land administration across 13 states and two territories.
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Teton Village
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National Park Service
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Wyoming
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Ed Herschler
Teton Mountains
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Washington
Dan Evans
Colorado
Richard Lamm
Grand Teton National Park
Two New Faculty Join Black Studies Program at WSU
Two new faculty members join Washington State University’s Black Studies Program. Sister Raphael Joseph is appointed jointly in Black Studies and English, and Prof. John Davis will teach Afro American history.
Idaho panel weighs hospital charge regulation proposal
A blue ribbon health care panel in Boise postponed a decision on regulating hospital charges and rate increases. Testimony favored state level regulation to allow face to face talks, citing Washington state as a model. The panel also recommended uniform claim forms for third parties and a study on why third party payments are late, which strains hospital cash flow. The committee will reconvene October 13 14 to decide on a hospital commission.
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Idaho
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Joe Segal
National Hospital Financial Management Association
Legal
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Nampa Magistrate Phil Morford Won't Be Charged
Boise attorney general Wayne L. Kidwell announced no prosecute or recommend prosecution for former Nampa Magistrate Phil Morford after an inquiry into misconduct allegations. He found no provable felonies and noted the one year misdemeanant statute had run out, Morford resigned making removal moot. Kidwell cited unprofessional conduct though Idaho lacks strong personal conduct laws for officials and said staff interviewed 75 to 80 people while four lawyers reviewed law. Canyon County prosecutor was notified and concurred.
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Backseat Driver Turns Violent Aboard Malad Bus
A 92 year old man on a Greyhound bound for Spokane struck the driver with a cane in Malad Idaho prompting a one hour 45 minute delay. The driver was hospitalized for observation and later allowed to continue the trip after the elderly passenger refused to file a complaint.
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Spokane
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Oneida Hospital
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