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    How tall should buildings grow in Twin Falls?  Dec 1, 2008
    The hotels' developers, of course, are trying to offer birds-eye views of the natural wonder of the Snake River. Nobody's putting up high-rises along Addison Avenue or in Old Towne. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Pumpers head to Boise forweeks-long water hearing  Dec 1, 2008
    The plan would have leased water from an Idaho Department of Fish and Game spring, ran it through Clear Springs Foods' Snake River Farm, then pumped it back. Clear Springs challenged the idea, and Tuthill agreed to dismiss it, writing that he doubted the districts could sort out the "many existing issues and concerns" of the proposal in time for mitigation water to be shared. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Stretching the definition of a daily newspaper  Dec 1, 2008
    For example, Pat Marcantonio recently created a multi-media extravaganza on Evel Knievel's attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon, complete with a funny animated cartoon of his ignoble performance. We also married words, still pictures and video to explore the canyon in the River of Stone series, which had many features that worked only online - an interactive map of the route, underwater video from Blue Heart Springs and a zippy helicopter ride from one end of the canyon to the other, at rim... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Local Christmas bazaar celebrates 25 years  Nov 30, 2008
    She said the show opens Friday and is open every following Friday and Saturday through Dec. 20, inside the Snake River Sprinklers Garden Center, 20386 Hwy 30 in Buhl. Her show doesn't compete with the bazaar and gives shoppers another venue to choose items and support local artists. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Firefighters rescue border collie that fell 90 ft  Nov 30, 2008
    Firefighters rescue border collie that fell 90 ft KUNA, Idaho - A dog that leaped from a 90-foot precipice along southwestern Idaho's Snake River Canyon was saved by firefighters, surviving the plunge with a broken hind leg and scrapes. Bill Rice, the owner of the 2-year-old female border collie named Shelby, told firefighters that he'd turned to look at his grandkids while at Dedication Point, a popular raptor viewing area in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area ... Rice... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Impacts of gas prices vary in area  Nov 30, 2008
    What is also affecting her business is the start up of the Snake River Transit, Hickling said. We re getting less people riding now, she said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    • Jump-starting the conversation  Nov 29, 2008
    After introductory presentations from the county and city perspectives, as well as on the planned Snake River Canyon Park on the north side of the rim, the citizens - arranged around five tables, six to a table - will get to talk about areas of need they'd like to see addressed in the county. They'll also report to their peer tables, Halbert said, and will also hear presentations on land-use planning and other topics, according to the event agenda. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Oregon Recreation Report  Nov 29, 2008
    Good public WATERFOWL and upland bird hunting is available on the Snake River with a jet boat, or other floating device ... Best areas are public lands adjacent to the Snake River ... Bighorn sheep can be seen along the Burnt River Canyon west of Durkee or along the Snake River Road south of Richland. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Cellar blaze cause unknown  Nov 28, 2008
    To fight the fire, the crews had to use water tankers that were filled up at nearby Snake River High School. By Journal Staff. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    2008 Magic Valley Prep MVP: Girls Soccer  Nov 27, 2008
    After suffering a shoulder injury in the state opener this year, she returned the next day and scored a goal in the Indians' 3-2 loss to Snake River. A note to any colleges Yturbe may face, should she choose to continue her soccer career: Remember where she is at all times or get ready to pick the ball out of your net, as was done 166 times in four years at Buhl. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Hagerman chef puts leftover turkey to work  Nov 26, 2008
    "People get so locked into the idea that if pheasant's in the title, we can only use pheasant for that recipe. Step out - substitute turkey for pheasant or chicken. Substitute turkey breast for veal cutlet," said Martin, who runs the Snake River Grill in Hagerman. Martin introduced a nationally televised cooking show, "Cooking on the Wild Side," on The Outdoor Channel in 1999 and published a companion cookbook. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Let's open our minds  Nov 26, 2008
    The Upper Columbia and Snake River fish come at a later time. As a past commercial fisherman, I know that the bulk of the Willamette fish were above Kalama by the first of May. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Daredevil Sets New Record With Jet Pack  Nov 26, 2008
    Go Fast said the stunt is the biggest feat of daring since Evil Knievel crossed the Snake River. With hundreds of people looking on, Scott took off from the north side of the gorge, near the Royal Gorge Bridge, and landed on a small circular white pad on the stage on the south side. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Bobcats fall at home to Rigby  Nov 26, 2008
    South Fremont will play at Snake River on Dec. 4. MARK JONES. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Fruitland is a step away from title game  Nov 26, 2008
    The 2006 season had the Griz battling Snake River Valley Conference foe Weiser in a 24-7 loss, and, in 2005, Fruitland was eliminated in the quarterfinals in a 24-19 loss to Timberlake. Playing on the big stage in a big game is something the Grizzlies are used to, and Friday s match up against Buhl could very well just be another warm-up game for a possible rematch of last year s finals against Shelley. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Oregon Recreation Report (10)  Nov 26, 2008
    Good public WATERFOWL and some big game and upland bird hunting is available on the Snake River with a jet boat, or other floating device ... ELK: Hunter success is expected to be good in the Chesnimnus and Snake River units and lower success in units with spike only bag limits ... Best areas are public lands adjacent to the Snake River. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Gray water trickles into southern Idaho  Nov 25, 2008
    When the pump isn't running, the water spills into overflow pipes that lead to the Snake River ... Snake RiverSprinklers Inc. set up the drip irrigation system in September. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Up, Up And Away To A World Record  Nov 25, 2008
    The iconic daredevil who jumped buses, live sharks and Idaho's Snake River Canyon on his motorcycle, dies at age 69. Stories. (CBS News -- US)

    Digging up the past  Nov 24, 2008
    The Ogden resident became a passionate amateur anthropologist in 2000, when he found a beautiful, perfectly formed obsidian point right at his feet while fishing at the Snake River. Since then he has gathered 359 items, mostly in southern Idaho. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Elmore planning decision was good for Idaho  Nov 24, 2008
    The best signs of life on Planet Idaho is the conservative Republican Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to deny the nuclear power plant's proposed rezoning of property on the Snake River. The local citizens came out in articulate objection to this nuclear power plant, including the direct neighbors and a local medical doctor's group. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Is Twin Falls ready to grow up?  Nov 23, 2008
    In Twin Falls, the newest hotels are trying to offer birds-eye views of the natural wonder of the Snake River. However, developers' desire to build increasingly taller structures near the Snake River Canyon rim is challenging the practicality of a longstanding city building height limit. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Blue shines in final game (24)  Nov 23, 2008
    "Eddie Thompson giving me shout-outs," Blue said, sporting a grin wider than the Snake River Canyon, "I feel special." Well, Kenyon, let me tell you: You are. Any one of the loyal fans who sat through the Bengals' season finale now knows that. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Searchers look for Casper fisherman in Snake River  Nov 22, 2008
    JACKSON -- Searchers are continuing to look in the Snake River for a missing Casper fisherman. Witnesses say they saw 23-year-old Joshua Lee Martin of Casper slip into the river near the Sheep Gulch boat ramp on the afternoon of Nov. 15 while wearing waders. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Forbush: persistence, courage and appreciation  Nov 22, 2008
    The Upper Snake River Valley is very important to Harold ... "History is very important to Forbush. Over the last 30 years, Harold has written numerous historical books and articles about the Upper Snake River Valley. According to Brigham Young University-Idaho archivist John Powell, Harold Forbush is one of the most "prolific oral historians" in the valley, having interviewed dozens of prominent local residents all over the area."I don't think I've been without a cassette recorder in over 30... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Donations from ball to help MDA  Nov 22, 2008
    The funds that are raised will go to support the Snake River Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association ... Information furnished by the Snake River Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association states that the association serves more than 450 families in southern Idaho who are affected by one of 43 different neuromuscular diseases. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    • Pat's Picks  Nov 21, 2008
    For evening fun, Cabaret Internationale, presented by the Snake River Council of Boy Scouts of America, features pianist Jon Schmidt at the King Fine Arts Center, 2100 Parke Ave. in Burley. A silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the concert at 7:45 p.m. Tickets range from 25 to 75. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Laws are vague for canyon stunts  Nov 21, 2008
    Laws are vague for canyon stunts Man stretches rope across Snake River for commercial By Ben BotkinTimes-News writer Maximus WillHammer has stretched a 3,000-foot rope this week across the Snake River canyon near the Perrine Bridge. He had asked the Idaho Transportation Department if he could attach the rope to the bridge and was turned down by the agency. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Festive follies  Nov 21, 2008
    The audience will certainly enjoy the rich overtones produced by Snake River Flats Barbershop Quartet, said member Duane Knos of Rupert ... Holiday Follies will feature the Rupert Methodist Church Handbell Choir, soloist Rob Newman, pianist Alan Hale, Santa's Kids, 4-Sure Quartet, the Snake River Flats Barbershop Chorus and soloist Damian Rodriguez. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    N. Fremont whips Clark County  Nov 21, 2008
    BLACKFOOT -- The Snake River Panthers proved to be no match for 3A power Sugar-Salem on Thursday night at Snake River High School. The Lady Diggers raced out to a 22-4 early lead and cruised to a 52-28 win over the Lady Panthers to improve to 4-0 on the season. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Its all business for the Grizzlies  Nov 21, 2008
    Last year, the Savages did not make the postseason, and this year they defeated Snake River 19-14 in the first-round, following with a 49-14 win over American Falls in the quarterfinals. In the semifinal game, the Savages pulled an upset card with a 25-15 win over Shelley to set up this year s championship game. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Oakley guns for second straight title  Nov 20, 2008
    "(Oakley's) the only team in all of 1A football that can flat out put three or four touchdowns on you in a three- or four-minute span and completely blow a game apart," said Randy Spaeth, head coach of Snake River Conference rival Raft River. The Hornets are the nation's 17th-ranked 6-, 8-, or 9-man football team, according to. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Audubon Society slate trip  Nov 20, 2008
    POCATELLO -- Portneuf Valley Audubon Society will hold a field trip led by Chuck Trost Nov. 22 to see diving ducks on the Snake River below American Falls. The group will leave the parking lot of the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University at 8 a.m. Participants will carpool to American Falls from there. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Bobcats stung at home by Bees  Nov 20, 2008
    At St. Anthony, the South Fremont Lady Cougars struggled through a cold-shooting first period en route to a 49-31 loss to Snake River on Wednesday night in St. Anthony. Snake River jumped out to a 10-2 lead after the opening period ... After outscoring, Snake River by one in the second period, the Lady Cougars came out flat in the third, scoring just five free throws in the period. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    • New divisions for 1A hoops  Nov 19, 2008
    The Snake River Conference, divided into North and South divisions, makes up Class 1A Division 1 in District IV, while the Sawtooth Conference is made of up Division II schools ... Snake River Conference ... Still, Raft River looks like the class of the Snake River South. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Author, area groups promote local foods  Nov 19, 2008
    Among those options is Snake River Grill in Hagerman, where chef Kirt Martin uses - and advertises - a lot of local ingredients. "The growing season is incredible, the soil is perfect," Martin said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Construction to slow traffic  Nov 19, 2008
    Crews poured the travel lane of the southbound deck of the Snake River Dry Bed Canal Bridge north of Rigby on Monday ... Construction on the Snake River Dry Bed Canal Bridge is ahead of schedule, with completion now anticipated by Thanksgiving. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Men's Basketball Blog  Nov 19, 2008
    We'll be back tomorrow with Freshman Friday featuring DeAngelo Casto before I head down to Wawawai Landing on the Snake River for WSU's home rowing regatta against Gonzaga. Keep it crimson,Jessica Schmick. (Wsucougars.com)

    Sugar-Salem tops Rigby  Nov 19, 2008
    Sugar-Salem (3-0) will play at Snake River on Thursday. Rigby 6 10 7 8 -- 31. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    Tarpons finish in third at annual Classic  Nov 18, 2008
    5; 4, Helena Lions Swim Team, 1751; 5, Falls Aqautic Swim Team, 1592; 6, Peak Waves Swim Team, 862; 7, Kalispell Aquatic Team, 798; 8, Missoual YMCA Swim Team, 664; 9, Snake River Sturgeon Swimming, 414; 10, Missoula Aquatic Club, 397 ... Boys' Team Scores 1, Billings Aquatic Club, 1806; 2, Bozeman Barracuda Swim Club, 1451; 3, Butte Tarpon Swim Team, 1271; 4, Helena Lions Swim Team, 789; 5, Falls Aquatic Swim Team, 452; 6, Snake River Sturgeon Swimming, 414; 7, Missoula YMCA Swim Team, 280;... (Montana Standard, MT)

    • Clear Springs nitrate numbers too high  Nov 18, 2008
    Clear Springs nitrate numbers too high Level above health standards By Nate PoppinoTimes-News writer State scientists are trying to find the cause of a jump in nitrogen levels in an unexpected source -springs on the north side of the Snake River Canyon. One spring that feeds fish farms run by Clear Springs Foods north of Buhl has tested above state and federal nitrate limits of 10 parts per million, leaving state and company officials working to figure out where the spike came from and what its... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Bold boaters near Shoshone Falls could face fines  Nov 18, 2008
    On Nov. 3, Twin Falls County commissioners approved a new ordinance that could slap those who cross Idaho Power Co.'s buoy lines near its dam on the Snake River cascade with a $1,000 fine and a jail term of up to six months. Commissioner Terry Kramer says the new law is intended as a deterrent _ and may not result in actual punishments. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Lady Cats pick up road win at Pocatello  Nov 18, 2008
    South Fremont (0-2) will host Snake River on Wednesday. So. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    • Counties: Please keep away from falls  Nov 16, 2008
    The utility maintains 17 plants along the Snake River and its tributaries. Similar ordinances are in the works for Jerome and Gooding counties, commissioners from both confirmed Friday. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    This dam deal will cost you  Nov 15, 2008
    Albany Democrat Herald: Opinions. Last modified: Friday, November 14, 2008 12:28 PM PST. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    • Oakley rolls into 1A title match  Nov 15, 2008
    The Hornets extended their winning streak to 25 games by beating their Snake River Conference rival for the second time this year. Now it's on to the title match where the Hornets will face the Prairie-Deary winner next week at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Church news  Nov 15, 2008
    The presentation features the Rupert United Methodist Church Handbell Choir; soloist Rob Newman accompanied by Alan Hale; Alan Hale at the piano; Santa's Kids; 4-Sure Quartet; Snake River Flats Barbershop Chorus; Damian Rodriguez; and other groups. Emcees will be Jalynn Twiss and Gary Schorzman. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Huskies top AF in opener  Nov 15, 2008
    South Fremont (0-1) will also host Snake River on Wednesday. Statistics from Friday night's game were not available. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)

    • Oakley, Raft River clash again, thistime with trip to title game on the line  Nov 14, 2008
    Times-News file photoOakley head coach Nick Greenwell holds up the Snake River Conference championship trophy ... So although Oakley won the Snake River Conference and No. 1 seed, No. 2 seed Raft River earned the right to host by going up and knocking off Council, District III's top team, last week. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Hungry for a Deal? Kids Eat Free at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly This Ski Season  Nov 13, 2008
    La Posada de Santa Fe Resort n Santa Fe, N.M.; Snake River Lodge n Jackson Hole, Wyo. and The Landings St. Lucia, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. (PR Newswire)

    • Water versus power showdown  Nov 13, 2008
    It's a complex argument, and rests on the fact that the Snake River is essentially treated as two rivers above and below Milner Dam. The state allows for the river to be completely diverted at Milner, replenishing itself downstream through springs providing water from the aquifer. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Idaho High School Girls Basketball Media Poll  Nov 13, 2008
    Others receiving votes: Kellogg, Snake River. Class 2A. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Turkey day meal options are offered  Nov 12, 2008
    The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park: For a high-end dinner, here's a choice of Snake River Farms pit-smoked Kurobuta ham, organic "Heidi's Hen" from the Diestel Family Turkey Ranch, Panorama grass-fed prime rib, pan-seared black cod and, for the vegetarians, potato gnocchi. Breads, soup, salad and desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and boysenberry pie round out the meal. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    How long will the hope last?  Nov 11, 2008
    Democrats in general are committed to taking out the four hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River on the grounds that they kill salmon. With that power gone, what about unity and hope when there s a cold snap or a heat spell and the heaters or air conditioners no longer come on. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    • Fall Sports Awards  Nov 11, 2008
    Class 1A Division I Snake River Conference all-conference team. First team:Marli Manning, Raft River; Whitney Holtman, Raft River; Breecia Mangum, Hagerman; Haley Arriaga, Hagerman; Kristen Garlie, Challis; Ashley McGowan, Challis; Josena van Vliet, Lighthouse Christian. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Snake River sediment buildup may be slowing  Nov 11, 2008
    Snake River sediment buildup may be slowing LEWISTON, Idaho - The buildup of sediment on the bottom of the Snake River as it passes through northern Idaho and eastern Washington may be slowing, an official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says ... A faster-flowing streams means the sediments would be suspended in the water longer, passing through the Snake River in Lewiston and Clarkston and dropping to the bottom farther downstream, Christiansen said ... The corps has outlined a number of... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    A delay in plans ... Sheep herder works in U.S. to benefit family in Peru ... Ore. governor pushes job-creating road plan ... Government provides record aid package to AIG ... Idaho donates $400K to pass gay marriage ban ... A notable signing ... Record cranberry prices benefit S. Oregon coast ... Private forest owners can profit with subdivisions ... Snake River sediment buildup may be slowing ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} A project to install left-turn lanes at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20-26 and Lincoln Drive (seen here) is scheduled for construction in 2011.A delay in plans  Nov 11, 2008
    In Malheur County, that could mean delaying a paving project on a 10-mile stretch of Interstate 84 from the Snake River to milepost 368 ... Other projects, include a paving project through Nyssa, from 11th Street to the Snake River Bridge and the installation of left-turn lanes at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20-26 and Lincoln Drive. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    • N. Idaho free clinic cancels major fundraiser  Nov 10, 2008
    Charlotte Ash, coordinator for the Snake River Community Clinic, says the event called "Oktoberfest" will not be held again because "it's too difficult to find enough volunteers to make it happen.". Ash says the main draw of the event, a haunted house, has also proven too stressful and difficult to pull off. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Snake River sediment slowing  Nov 10, 2008
    LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) -- An official with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the sediment buildup on the bottom of the Snake River in northern Idaho may be slowing ... Christiansen says this will keep sediments suspended in the water longer, passing through the Snake River near Lewiston and dropping further downstream where the water is deeper. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    • Water board orders appraisal of Pristine Springs land  Nov 8, 2008
    Now, state water officials want to know just what else they ended up with this year when they purchased the area around Pristine Springs in the Snake River Canyon. The 26 million deal, in which the state, groundwater users and the city of Twin Falls bought the water rights and property of the 400-acre ranch and hatchery, should resolve water supply issues for both water users and the city. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Oregon Recreation Report  Nov 8, 2008
    Good public WATERFOWL and some big game and upland bird hunting is available on the Snake River with a jet boat, or other floating device ... Summer steelhead are available on the John Day, lower Grande Ronde and Snake rivers ... Hunter success is expected to be good in the Chesnimnus and Snake River units and lower success in units with spike only bag limits. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Raymond Donald Skeeter’ Townsend  Nov 8, 2008
    He enjoyed golfing, hunting elk in Colorado and fishing on the Snake River. Ray loved his cows, cats and his dog, Candy. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Wolves prowl, howl, don't growl  Nov 7, 2008
    He also said that within the last year a new wolf pack has taken up residence in Idaho immediately across the Snake River from Oregon. The river has not proved to be much of an obstacle for wolves heading west to Oregon. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    • AEHI responds to 'puzzling' rezone vote  Nov 7, 2008
    In its own press release, AEHI foe and nuclear watchdog the Snake River Alliance praised the decision as backing a "formidable coalition" of citizens who oppose the plant. The group pledged to keep fighting the plant until it leaves the county. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Proposed S. Idaho nuclear plant suffers setback  Nov 7, 2008
    The Snake River Alliance, a nuclear watchdog group based in Boise, praised the planning and zoning commission's decision. "This is a huge victory for the people of Elmore County who spoke so eloquently and forcefully to defend Elmore County from this outlandish nuclear reactor scheme," said Andrea Shipley, the group's executive director. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Survey shows fewer rainbow trout in Snake River  Nov 7, 2008
    Survey shows fewer rainbow trout in Snake River IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - Idaho fish biologists are reporting a decline in rainbow trout in one of the state's prized trout streams. A fall survey along a stretch of the South Fork of the Snake River shows a 30 percent drop in rainbows and rainbow-cutthroat trout hybrids compared to a year ago. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    A welcome addition  Nov 7, 2008
    The horseshoe-shaped amphitheater with seating for roughly 45 people, is located on the Oregon Trail lookout along Bell Rapids Road and has sweeping views of the Hagerman Valley, Snake River, wind turbines and remaining ruts from the Oregon Trail's many wagon trains. The facility includes new public restrooms and is the trailhead for a new 2-mile interpretive trail into the monument. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Events calendar  Nov 7, 2008
    Chiles received the "Golden Note" award from CPI for his achievements; Wayne Nelson, who has garnered several awards, has a wicked sense of humor, whether telling his tale of a rodeo bull who levels a saloon or singing a love song from the Snake River Plain; cowboy comedian Vern Woodbury tries to put on a guitar and ends up tangled in it; and Garde Bowman with his yodeling ... The 45th annual Cabaret Internationale, presented by Snake River Council of Boy Scouts of America, will feature pianist... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    AF ready for next step  Nov 7, 2008
    With a win over Snake River during the regular season and a share of the 3A Fifth District title, American Falls already can boast of a fairly successful campaign ... The Savages lost 6-0 to Marsh Valley and defeated Snake River twice, never scoring more than 25 points. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    • Steelhead being stocked in the Boise River  Nov 6, 2008
    The fish are A-run hatchery steelhead, returning to the Idaho Power Co.-owned and funded Oxbow Hatchery fish trap below Hells Canyon Dam on the Snake River. Many of the returning steelhead will be used as broodstock for the ongoing steelhead hatchery program at Oxbow Hatchery as part of Idaho Power's mitigation. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • COLUMN: Using a motorized boat for hunting is unlawful  Nov 6, 2008
    Question: "My friend was cited for hunting deer from a boat on the Snake River. Why is that unlawful?" ... The beds and banks of the Snake River below the mean high-water mark belong to the citizens of Idaho; however, beyond the high-water mark is private property. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Outdoor briefs  Nov 6, 2008
    The fall chinook harvest season on the Snake River - the first such season in decades - ended Oct. 31. The season opened Oct. 3, on the Snake River from Lewiston upstream to Hells Canyon Dam ... The fall chinook run in the Snake River was protected as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 1992. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Crume, Sullivan and Fugate gain City Council seats  Nov 6, 2008
    Ontario City Councilman Lewie Allen said he plans to continue to serve on committees, such as the Snake River Transit Committee and the Malheur Council on Aging. Throughout his campaign, Allen expressed support for the transit service because he said it appealed to both the younger and older members of Ontario. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Jerome CAFO ordinance a workable compromise  Nov 5, 2008
    Several setbacks were set at distances beyond what the county Planning and Zoning Commission recommended - no waste facilities within 1,000 feet of the Snake River Canyon rim, for example. The commissioners will hold a public hearing on the changes - probably in December - before voting on whether to make it final. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Idaho's only Frank Lloyd Wright building celebrated in book award  Nov 4, 2008
    Whiting is an architectural writer who lives and works in the restored and updated Teater studio overlooking the Snake River near Bliss ... Recognized with an Honorable Mention was Ron Carlson's novel "Five Skies," also set in southern Idaho's Snake River country. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Jesinger appointed to volunteerism commission  Nov 4, 2008
    Jesinger is on Steering Committee of Wagon Days; the Executive Board and Executive Council of the Snake River Council, Boy Scouts of America; assists with the annual Sun Valley Jazz Festival; is the coordinator of chaperones for the U.S. Congressional Award Week-long Program in Washington, D.C., is a member of the LEPC; assists the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council with Council Special events and is the past Chairwoman of Association No. 3 and Founder/past Chairwoman of the Girl Scout Gold... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Idahoans flock to Ore. border town  Nov 4, 2008
    - About 18,000 people can be found inside this Snake River farming town on a typical weekday afternoon ... 5 percent annual growth rate, while the Snake River's Idaho side has been growing for years, he said ... But the land-use situation is a double-edged sword, adds Jensen, who can see the Idaho side of the Snake River from his Ontario office. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • 2008 Milk Bowl: Idaho High School Football Championships  Nov 4, 2008
    Salmon 19, Snake River 14. Orofino 35, Kellogg 0. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Transportation bonds beg for attention  Nov 3, 2008
    Nome: Snake River bridge replacement, $10 million. Aleknagik: Wood River bridge, $20 million. (Anchorage Daily News)

    • Bulldogs bury Weiser to open 3A playoffs  Nov 2, 2008
    Because Salmon defeated Snake River 19-14 Saturday, Kimberly won't get a rematch with American Falls just yet. Though the bracket has the Bulldogs and Beavers set for next weekend, a Class 3A rule does not allow two teams from the same district (Shelley and Salmon in District VI) to play each other in the quarterfinal round. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Bruins repeat as 5A state champs  Nov 2, 2008
    Christian Esplin, Snake River, 17:19 ... Kallie Van Orden, Snake River, 19:54. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Letters to the editor  Nov 2, 2008
    Evidently, crossing and recrossing the Snake River is preferable in order for Oregon residents to bear the brunt of the impact rather than the eventual beneficiaries of the transmission lines in Idaho. The end of the comment period for the siting of these transmission lines is Nov. 14. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    • Community Action readies care center for winter weather  Nov 1, 2008
    The agency brought in Ken Miller of the Snake River Alliance to talk about energy issues during lunch. The turnout surprised Kreen Gilbert, co-owner and administrator of the building. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Dairy industry concerned over Jerome CAFO revisions  Nov 1, 2008
    A number of setbacks were standardized, meaning waste lagoons and other such facilities would have to sit 1,000 feet back from homes, property lines and the Snake River Canyon rim. "I have a hard time with a lagoon being anywhere close to a house," Howell said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Trojans outgun Hagerman 80-44  Nov 1, 2008
    With the victory, Raft River (8-1) secured the second seed out of the Snake River Conference Division I and will face Council next week at a date yet to be determined. Barrett made his presence felt immediately, scoring four of his touchdowns in the first quarter and his fifth on a 58-yard scamper early in the second as the Trojans took advantage of a number of Hagerman miscues to pull away in a contest that, early on, looked to be a shootout. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    • Bulldogs march toward 3A title  Nov 1, 2008
    Filer was eliminated late Friday night with a 25-21, 25-21, 15-25, 25-23 loss to Snake River ... Snake River 16-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20Match 4: Sugar-Salem def ... Priest River, 25-11, 25-20, 25-18Match 8: Snake River def. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

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