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Washington County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Washington County, ID.

Results 1 - 20 of 23 in Washington County, ID

  1. W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razedRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 30 | KIFI Idaho Falls

    A southwestern Pennsylvania man received a Christmas Eve lesson in the old adage, "Let the buyer beware." Billy Joe Sanders, of Pittsburgh, said he bought a home in Canonsburg during a Washington County tax sale in August.

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    Related Topix: Canonsburg, PA, Washington County, PA

  2. Another thing to add to the land-use debate mixRead the original story

    Sunday Dec 27 | BlueOregon

    ... where development is allowed to flourish in their wide open spaces--sprawled out across the landscape. Washington County has shown more of an inclination toward development, in my view to the detriment of the quality of living in the county. But ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  3. Panel says Utah population tops 2.8 millionRead the original story

    Dec 3, 2009 | KSAW 51

    ... the fastest growth rates were Duchesne, Morgan, San Juan and Wasatch. All grew by 2.5 percent or more. Washington County - the state's fastest-growing county in 2005 - was the second slowest in 2009, adding just 756 people for an increase of less ...

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    Related Topix: Utah

  4. Idaho woman dies after fallRead the original story

    Nov 28, 2009 | Deseret News

    ... victim, 50, fell in an accident witnessed by other hikers. The incident is now under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in conjunction with park rangers. A press release by the sheriff's office said the woman's name is being ...

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  5. Idaho woman dies after fall in Zion National Park

    Nov 28, 2009 | Deseret Morning News

    An Idaho woman fell to her death Friday while hiking Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. Washington County sheriff's deputies said Tammy Grunig of Pocatello, Idaho, fell about 1,000 feet from an extremely narrow trail on Friday afternoon. The ...

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    Related Topix: Zion National Park, US National Parks, US National Parks

  6. Woman dies while hiking in ZionRead the original story

    Nov 28, 2009 | Salt Lake Tribune

    ... woman was on Angels Landing, a narrow trail in the park, when she fell, according to a release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Her name was not immediately released pending family notification. Washington County deputies and National ...

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    Related Topix: Zion National Park, US National Parks, US National Parks

  7. Federal marshals capture wanted felonRead the original story

    Nov 24, 2009 | KTVB Boise

    ... deputies attempted to box Nicholas into a large perimeter they'd established in an unincorporated area of Washington County, outside Hillsboro, according to Sgt. Dave Thompson. Nicholas led Hillsboro police and sheriff's deputies on a chase through ...

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    Related Topix: Yamhill County, OR, Washington County, OR, Cornelius, OR

  8. Manhunt for armed felon arrested 45 timesRead the original story w/Photo

    Nov 23, 2009 | KTVB Boise

    A morning car chase Monday led to an intense manhunt in Washington County for a wanted felon.

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    Related Topix: Washington County, OR, Hillsboro, OR

  9. Washington County Lands Bill a roadmap to progressRead the original story

    Oct 27, 2009 | TheSpectrum.com

    The way forward on public lands discussions in Utah is to follow the bipartisan model established with the Washington County lands bill that was signed into law this year.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Robert Bennett, Washington County, UT, Utah

  10. Bank robber arrested after teller can't read her noteRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 1, 2009 | KTVB Boise

    ... after a teller told the woman who handed her a threatening note that she couldn't read the handwriting. Washington County jail Stephanie Martin Police allege that 30-year-old Stephanie Martin walked into a Wells Fargo bank branch Wednesday and ...

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    Related Topix: Washington County, OR

  11. Oregon woman sentenced for Ponzi schemeRead the original story

    Sep 22, 2009 | KTVB.COM

    ... Oregon woman has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme. A judge in Washington County also ordered Yongsu Meade to pay more than $644,000 in restitution. Prosecutors said Monday that Meade took in roughly $2 ...

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    Related Topix: Oregon, Boise, ID

  12. Oregon woman sentenced to 5 years for Ponzi schemeRead the original story

    Sep 22, 2009 | KIFI Idaho Falls

    ... Oregon woman has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme. A judge in Washington County also ordered Yongsu Meade to pay more than $644,000 in restitution. Prosecutors said Monday that Meade took in roughly $2 ...

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    Related Topix: Oregon

  13. Felon sentenced in high-speed chase on Interstate 94

    Sep 4, 2009 | TwinCities.com

    A felon who led Washington County authorities on a high-speed chase two years ago has been convicted in connection with that case, the U.S. attorney's office said. 1 comment

    Related Topix: Federal Prisons, Prison

  14. 15 years in prison for Idaho felon who kept up criminal ways in Minn.

    Sep 3, 2009 | Minneapolis Star Tribune

    ... plea agreement: On July 18, 2007, a police pulled over Loveland for speeding on Interstate 94 in Washington County. After stopping, Loveland fled and led authorities on a lengthy chase, which ended once Loveland's car left the road and got stuck on ...

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    Related Topix: Federal Prisons, Prison, Boise, ID

  15. 'Career Criminal' Sentenced for Firearm Possession

    Sep 3, 2009 | KSAX

    ... for 'violent felonies,' was found with a semi-automatic pistol on July 18, 2007 during a traffic stop in Washington County. A deputy pulled Loveland over for speeding on Interstate 94, but Loveland then lead police on a chase. Following his arrest, ...

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    Related Topix: Federal Prisons, Prison

  16. Authorities searching for missing Washington County manRead the original story

    Aug 26, 2009 | Oregonlive.com

    Authorities in Baker County are looking for a Beaverton man who hasn't been seen since Aug.

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    Related Topix: Baker County, OR, Washington County, OR, Sumpter, OR

  17. Police: Mom gave morphine to infant

    Aug 13, 2009 | KTVB Boise

    A 25-year-old mother was arrested and charged with poisoning her infant daughter with morphine, according to Washington County authorities.

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  18. Public lands disappointed at meeting turnoutRead the original story

    Aug 11, 2009 | Emery County Progress

    ... ago, the lands council voted to begin the process for a lands use bill for Emery County similar to the Washington County Lands Use Bill which recently passed in Congress. Information gathered will also be used to rewrite the public lands portion of ...

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    Related Topix: Emery County, UT, US News

  19. Protect ranchers to protect sage grouse?Read the original story

    Aug 10, 2009 | The Westerner

    ... to protect the bird on the 6,000 acres of pasture, cropland and sagebrush he and his brother, Bob, own in Washington County. He might cut his hayfield differently to ensure he doesn't kill any birds hiding there. Or he might delay when he grazes a ...

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    Related Topix: Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation

  20. Salvation Army giving is not just a Christmastime needRead the original story

    Aug 6, 2009 | Beaverton Valley Times

    I have been a lifelong resident of Washington County. It has become my good fortune in recent years to work for The Salvation Army in both Oregon and Idaho.

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    Related Topix: Washington County, OR, Opinion