Emergency Service
We Are Snowbound! Boise Assists ACHD
UPDATE FRIDAY 1/6/17 Despite near record low temps, we awoke to mostly cleared streets that are at least passable now. Kudos to all those who made it happen. ORIGINAL POST We can certainly sympathize with the officials and snow removal workers at the Ada County Highway District. Not only are the streets clogged with snow […]
2017 Resolutions Unchanged From 2016.
The new year resolution list hasn’t changed, so we will gladly post anything you wish to add. The GUARDIAN promises to at least try to have a more positive attitude during the coming year. One step in that direction would be fulfilling the following list of New Year’s resolutions: –Boise city council will abandon any […]
Feds Hide Behind FOIA Procedures
Despite the best efforts of the GUARDIAN and other media outlets, the Federal Aviation Administration has so far failed to answer two essential questions regarding the November 19 incident at the Boise tower when controllers failed to respond to radio calls and four Boise coppers smelled the aroma of marijuana in the wee hours of […]
“Joint” Investigation Flying Under Radar
Strong praise from the GUARDIAN to Boise City officials and staff for their timely response to our record requests regarding the November 19 incident at the Boise airport tower when controllers failed to answer radio calls. In response to BOISEGUARDIAN requests for information regarding the “joint” investigation which led police to suspect marijuana was either […]
Coppers Play “Bumper Cars” On I-84
Slick roads, bad driving and being in the wrong place at the right time all added to a game of “Bumper Cars” early Sunday morning with Idaho State Police suffering loss of two cruisers along I-84. Here is the official account: On Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 12:02 am, Idaho State Police, Canyon County Sheriffs’ […]
“Joint” Investigation At Boise Air Tower
When emergency medical helicopters were unable to contact the Boise air traffic control tower in the early morning hours of November 19, police and firefighters were sent to check on the welfare of the ATC operator. Police reports obtained by the BOISEGUARDIAN indicate officers were met at the door by a man who soon began […]
Boise Coppers Chase Hit & Run Suspect To Homedale
UPDATE 9/25/16–Police have finally released the name of the suspect: James Michael Cox, 39, Boise was arrested and Charged: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (F) – 2 counts, Eluding Police (F) – 2 counts, Grand Theft (F), Burglary (F) A wild police chase ended at Notus Friday night, 35 miles from the scene of […]
Diamond Recycling Fire Rages Sunday
Diamond Recycling’s wood chip and compost facility burned Sunday afternoon, sending flames 100 feet into the air off Diamond Street south of Gowen Field near Orchard Street. Although fire investigators have yet to respond, spontaneous combustion is a likely cause. Gates were locked, forcing first responders to cut chains with bolt cutters. Fire burning in […]
Help After The Fire Is Out
Here is a project being launched by the Boise Fire Department that is worthy of consideration–sort of like a patient advocate program. It may duplicate some Red Cross services, but it sounds like a parallel effort. BOISE FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE “Good Samaritans Wanted To Assist Deputy Sheriffs, Firefighters and Paramedics” The Trauma Intervention Program […]
Pyrocumulus Fire Cloud Looms Over Boise
A giant Pyrocumulus cloud loomed over the Boise Foothills at sunset Friday as wild land firefighters conducted a “burnout” on one flank of the Pioneer Fire north of Idaho City. A burnout is intended to “fight fire with fire” by consuming fuels in a controlled manner. The cloud is caused by moisture in the fuel […]
Low Flying News Under The Radar
The GUARDIAN has been enjoying some summer travel, fishing, and other activities–probably much to the delight of elected politicos. In an effort to offer some topics for discussion we will share some items which have popped up at coffee and lunch meetings. BATT CHIEFS of Boise Fire Dept. are highest paid city employees, beating out […]
Air War Plays Out Near Lucky Peak
It looked like an all out air war Tuesday afternoon when fire broke out in prime winter deer habitat near Hilltop along both sides of Highway 21. The usual assortment of BLM, Forest Service, and local fire departments tossed everything they had at the blaze. At the scene we were told that “two structures” were […]
Time To Ban All Private Fireworks
Thursday’s fireworks-caused fire which burned a house, an outbuilding and 2,500 acres of the Boise foothills brings up the annual issue of illegal fireworks. Possession of guns is protected by the U.S. Constitution, but fireworks are not a “right” of citizens. We say there is nothing patriotic about burning houses and injuring people with fireworks. […]
Vest Saves Copper, Shootout Suspect Dead
Technology is playing a big part in an overnight shooting in which a copper was shot and survived while a suspect died and another victim is hospitalized fighting for survival. A Kevlar vest apparently saved the police officer who was hit in the chest after responding to a shooting call and both audio and video […]
BSU Seeks To Wipe Out Boise Neighborhood
In an informative piece of local reporting, the STATESMAN informed us Sunday that Boise State University has expansion plans which could see the demise of the Southeast Neighborhood along Boise Ave. In a nutshell: BSU officials want to increase the footprint of the school by 50 acres which would wipeout dozens of homes in the […]
Words And Definitions We Need Not Know
Since the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and over the ensuing 14 years, we Americans have learned an entire new vocabulary that would be better left unlearned, if only possible. Here are some random terms and words whose meanings are all too clear. There is no humor here, only sadness: […]
Adams Deputies No Longer Slated To Return Prior To ISP Results
5:30 p.m. update Following the revelation earlier today in the IDAHO STATESMAN story and the previous post on the GUARDIAN, Adams Sheriff Ryan Zollman decided to change his mind about putting the deputies back on duty until the ISP investigation is completed, and perhaps not even then. That is probably good news for citizens of […]
Adams Deputies Slated To Return Prior To ISP Results
While the Idaho State Police, FBI, and Idaho Attorney General claim they will conduct an impartial investigation into the events leading to the shooting death of Jack Yantis, Sheriff Ryan Zollman is awaiting approval from his insurer of all things before returning two deputies (currently on paid leave) to duty. See IDAHO STATESMAN. Deputies Bryan […]
Idaho Not Immune From “Big City” Cop Issues
UPDATE 12/2/15–Turns out the Caldwell PD policy is identical to Boise and other national police agencies…don’t shoot at a moving vehicle. No better situation at a family fight than to have one of the combatants leave. See IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Tuesday asked for the resignation of police commissioner Garry McCarthy in […]
New Twist To “First Responder.”
Boise Fire Chief Dennis Doan has been a first responder to numerous traffic accidents, but Friday he set a new record with a a “0” response time. He was riding his bike northbound in the newly painted bike lane when a motorist turned in front of him, causing the Chief to smack the car. Doan […]
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