Council News

UI WASTES TIME AND MONEY ON "CHIEF INSPIRATION OFFICER" By Nick Gier, President, Higher Education Council Idaho Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO Over the past year the UI Provost Douglas Baker has hired a Minnesota consultant Magaly Rodriguez to mediate problems in various departments.

PARMA RESEARCH STATION MUST CONTINUE ITS ESSENTIAL WORK By Nick Gier, President, Higher Education Council Idaho Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO The U.S. leads the world in agricultural innovation primarily because of research done at the nation's land grant universities.

Learn all about the meaning and impacts of fences from an environmental historian's perspective, get updated on the Harriman State Park fencing project, and enjoy a great meal at the Island Park Historical Society's annual meeting, set for 5 p.m. Saturday, June 12 at Pond's Lodge.

Friday, May 22 Island Park After School Program Community BBQ & Showcase, 6:30 p. m. at the LDS A-Frame. Bring a salad or dessert.

Identity theft is serious subject, a citizen advocate wants Edmond residents to know.

The out of control lese majeste laws in Thailand have hit a new low as lese majeste accusations have been leveled against Thai citizens who burned a coffin in honor of Privy Counciler Prem.

Following a public hearing, the Orofino City Council voted to approve a special use permit allowing Debco Construction to erect a temporary portable asphalt plant for the manufacture of hot mix asphalt, HMA.

Saturday, March 21 The Ashton Community Food Pantry is offering a COUPON CLASS taught by Amanda Fricke.

Four members of an anti-government group have been arrested on charges that include money laundering, tax evasion and weapons possession, federal prosecutors said Friday.

Clearwater County has been chosen to receive $4,764 in federal funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area.

What : An "off-street" transit center in a privately owned parking lot at the northeast corner of 11th and Idaho streets.

This month Valley Regional Transit will decide whether to put a bus center in Downtown Boise at the northeast corner of 11th and Idaho streets or along 10th Street between Main and Bannock streets.

At this year's state of the city luncheon unsung heroes are honored and Mayor Shawn Larsen gave some perspective.

The City Council in Rexburg just approved plans for a million dollar corner. They're planning the addition of a new stop light in front of the Erickson Pontiac Dealership at Airport Rd.

In its settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency , the City of Council, Idaho, agreed to pay $11,000 for alleged Clean Water Act violations at the City's wastewater treatment plant.

City officials in Council say they have agreed to pay $11,000 in fines to settle a water pollution case with the federal government.

Thursday night the Pocatello City Council approved a decision to have the city buy land from the Idaho Foodbank Warehouse.

HOUSEHOLDERS are being warned to be on their guard against bogus callers after ID badges were among the items stolen from a council housing office.

The months-long debate over the preservation of McIntire's two historic softball fields is a home run for the softball community with the reduction of the YMCA's footprint.

The city of Buhl may now have another option when it comes to fighting high arsenic levels.