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Four Crazy and Strange Roadside Sites in Idaho
Idaho, although officially called "The Gem State," will always be referred to by many as "The Potato State." It has more potato museums, potato drive-in theaters, and other "spud" attractions combined than California has amusement parks.
Arco hospital in financial trouble
The Lost River Medical Center in Arco is in major financial trouble and might not survive past this December without some financial help.
National Weather Highlight for 10 / 2 / 09: Heavy snow to become likely for Idaho mountains
Stanley, in Idaho's central mountains, stands to receive significant snowfall over the weekend of 10 / 3 - 4. The same cold, stormy weather pattern that I highlighted in my recent post Storm heralds arrival of cold air in Oregon will lay the foundation for a heavy snow event in parts of Idaho during the weekend of 10 / 3 and 10 / 4. The National ...
Oakland Glider Pilot Found Dead at Crash Site in Idaho
A 78-year-old Oakland man was found dead Friday morning in the wreckage of his motorglider aircraft on a mountain in central Idaho, according to Idaho Transportation Department spokesman Mel Coulter.
Pilot found deceased in wreckage of motorglider in central Idaho
Thierry Thys, 78, an experienced pilot from Oakland, Calif., was found deceased in the wreckage of his motorglider aircraft on a mountainside in central Idaho this morning.
Oakland Glider Pilot Found Dead at Crash Site in Idaho
A 78-year-old Oakland man was found dead Friday morning in the wreckage of his motorglider aircraft on a mountain in central Idaho, according to Idaho Transportation Department spokesman Mel Coulter.
Civil Air Patrol may have found glider wreckage
Idaho Civil Air Patrol officials say searchers have spotted what appears to be wreckage of a missing glider that was last seen Wednesday near Mackay in central Idaho.
Above the Fold: Radioactive waste to close highways between Idaho Falls and Arco
RIGBY The Idaho Transportation Department advises that shipments of radioactive waste from the Idaho National Laboratory will close highways temporarily between Idaho Falls and Arco, starting Thursday, July 30.
Vet services center motoring through Idaho
A mobile counseling center for military veterans is visiting towns in eastern Idaho this week.
Premier Technology Inc. President Doug Sayer, right, talks to Custer County University of Idaho Extension Agent Sarah Baker during his visit to the area last week.

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