Archive for April, 2006
Airport Parking To Go For Vote
It looks like Boise is going to ask voter permission to sell $37 million worth of bonds to build a new airport parking facility. They say the rental companies will fund 40% of the financing for the five story facility–two floors will be for rental cars. Boise’s airport Commission and City Council had a joint […]
Statesman Threatens Congressional Candidate
If nothing else, Andy Hedden-Nicely has a knack for pushing hot buttons. Of late he has appeared on KBCI-TV channel 2 (8cable) in a point-counterpoint segment. Now he is running for congress as an independent on something called the United Party and demanding coverage in the Idaho Statesman–coverage they are reluctant to provide. Hedde- Nicely […]
Commishes Legal Bills Rise
The Attorney General’s office turned up the heat a notch this week when he filed a bill for nearly $13,000 in legal fees incurred by the state of Idaho prosecuting the Ada County Commishes for an open meeting violation. We can’t properly use “conviction” and “prosecution” in their common context because this case is a […]
TV Dope Awards Expand
Due to popular demand from GUARDIAN readers, we have been forced to expand the popular “TV Dope Reporter” awards to all categories. Originally it was aimed at keeping the TV reporter-actors from wading in flood waters, but with letters like this one from Jennifer, we have to open it up. I’d like to nominate Melissa […]
Growing Numbers of Growthophobes
We are noticing more and more people coming to their senses and opposing insane growth which manifests itself in flood threats, infill arguments, annexation hassles, inflated housing prices, traffic, and a host of other offensive habits. Latest growthophobe to go public is Sarah Wiltz, president of the Sunset neighborhood association. She sees growth as a […]
MAYOR’S HOTLINE April 17 to 21 2006
4/14/06 Marjorie Kramer Car Wash: I’ve had an experience with a car wash in Boise. My hub cab was taken off of my ’93 Cadillac and they won’t do anything about it. I don’t see why they couldn’t find my hub cap and make some kind of a response on it. M/CC Action Taken: called […]
MAYOR’S HOTLINE April 17 to 21 2006
4/14/06 Marjorie Kramer Car Wash: I’ve had an experience with a car wash in Boise. My hub cab was taken off of my ’93 Cadillac and they won’t do anything about it. I don’t see why they couldn’t find my hub cap and make some kind of a response on it. M/CC Action Taken: called […]
MAYOR’S HOTLINE April 17 to 21 2006
4/14/06 Marjorie Kramer Car Wash: I’ve had an experience with a car wash in Boise. My hub cab was taken off of my ’93 Cadillac and they won’t do anything about it. I don’t see why they couldn’t find my hub cap and make some kind of a response on it. M/CC Action Taken: called […]
MAYOR’S HOTLINE April 17 to 21 2006
4/14/06 Marjorie Kramer Car Wash: I’ve had an experience with a car wash in Boise. My hub cab was taken off of my ’93 Cadillac and they won’t do anything about it. I don’t see why they couldn’t find my hub cap and make some kind of a response on it. M/CC Action Taken: called […]
GAS ATTACK From The Bike Boy
THE FOLLOWING IS A GUARDIAN READER POSTING Gas price in Boise In a bizarre twist of fate, Boise currently (as of 4/24) has the lowest gas prices across the Fruited Plain, according to www.gasbuddy.com . Even more bizarre – neither the governor’s office nor the mayor’s office has taken credit for our unusual good fortune. […]
Get Ready To Grumble!
The GUARDIAN has some official figures about land values in Boise which are of the “good news, bad news , worse news variety.” If you are looking to sell a piece of bare land in Boise, chances are it is worth a ton of money. Small lots averaged $53,000 during 2005 with a median price […]
Flood Is About More Than Water
A friend of the GUARDIAN discussed flood and growth issues over lunch recently and declared, “I don’t like it here anymore. I think I will move to Idaho!” Idaho is really a state of mind–just like California. “Kalifornikcate” is a state of mind about people and developers ruining a once beautiful spot on earth–regardless of […]
Eagle Residents Balk at Gravity
Reader “Sisyphus” suggested we take a look at a piece by reporter Than Tan of KBCI TV. “Guardian, I bet your readers would be interested in talking about the threatened lawsuit against the federal and state agencies by the homeowners in Eagle Island arguing that government is not doing enough to stop the flooding. Yes, […]
Legend Of The Superbowl Legend
Not many Boiseans can remember the first Super Bowl–Super bowl I. We know of a local guy who will never forget it–he played in the game. Most people know him as the “gas man” who pitches Intermountain Gas on TV, but Jerry Kramer is a true football legend who played for the Green Bay Packer […]
Random River Ramblings, Rants, & Reviews
OUR BOISE RIVER is not only the lifeblood of our city, but the focus of most of the news these days. Flows are increasing to “flood stage” in excess of 7,000 cubic feet per second causing damage to the prized Greenbelt and threatening the high end houses near the banks–all the way through the valley. […]
Most Dope Reporters at 6 or 7?
Reader BOISECYNIC sent a message with a nomination for a “Dope Reporter” award to Robie Johnson at Channel 7. She was caught standing in floodwater in the Greenbelt tunnel under Main Street Wednesday. Due to the bright sun and the deep shadow of the tunnel Cynic was unable to get a good digtital photo from […]
Shoshone Falls Redux
Some memories last a lifetime and visiting the spectacular Shoshone Falls near the city of Twin Falls is probably one of those memories. We wrote of last Friday’s visit in the previous posting (scroll down) and had an unexpected response from readers including the GUARDIAN’ S neighbor, Daryl. The beautiful spring weather Wednesday made a […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
Shoshone Falls “Niagra Of The West”
The GUARDIAN made a run to Twin Falls Friday after reports of “lots of water” coming over Shoshone Falls. We did see lots of water and despite the overcast sky, the 212 foot falls as always were spectacular. To get there take I-84 to the Twin Falls exit, cross the Snake River bridge and turn […]
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