
Results 1 - 20 of 23 in Washington County, ID
W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razed
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. Comment?
Another thing to add to the land-use debate mix
... 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 ... Comment?
Panel says Utah population tops 2.8 million
... 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 ... Comment?
... 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 ... Comment?
Idaho woman dies after fall in Zion National Park
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 ... Comment?
Woman dies while hiking in Zion
... 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 ... Comment?
Federal marshals capture wanted felon
... 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 ... Comment?
Manhunt for armed felon arrested 45 times
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A morning car chase Monday led to an intense manhunt in Washington County for a wanted felon. Comment?
Washington County Lands Bill a roadmap to progress
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. Comment?
Bank robber arrested after teller can't read her note
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... 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 ... Comment?
Oregon woman sentenced for Ponzi scheme
... 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 ... Comment?
Oregon woman sentenced to 5 years for Ponzi scheme
... 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 ... Comment?
Felon sentenced in high-speed chase on Interstate 94
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
15 years in prison for Idaho felon who kept up criminal ways in Minn.
... 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 ... Comment?
'Career Criminal' Sentenced for Firearm Possession
... 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, ... Comment?
Authorities searching for missing Washington County man
Authorities in Baker County are looking for a Beaverton man who hasn't been seen since Aug. Comment?
Police: Mom gave morphine to infant
A 25-year-old mother was arrested and charged with poisoning her infant daughter with morphine, according to Washington County authorities. Comment?
Public lands disappointed at meeting turnout
... 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 ... Comment?
Protect ranchers to protect sage grouse?
... 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 ... Comment?
Salvation Army giving is not just a Christmastime need
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. Comment?