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Caution on Detox Plans
Too much pressure and too many unanswered questions on Ada Sheriff Gary Raney’s proposed detox center. It is a needed service to dry out drunks and druggies, but details need to be ironed out PRIOR to implementation. No one can explain why United Way has inserted itself in the mix with a “loan” to study […]
Ethics Panel On Target
A parcel of Land in the middle of Military Reserve Park along Cottonwood Creek is owned by the non-profit Boise Police Association which charges taxpayers $36,000 a year so cops can use a pistol range. The association–not a part of the department or union–has held the land longer than institutional memories of oldtimers still around. […]
Recruiting GUARDIAN Staff
After a holiday break to rejuvenate mind and body, we came up with an idea based on the on-line encyclopedia, WICKIPEDIA. If someone has expertise, they can write stories and even edit entries. We would like to try it at the GUARDIAN. Pay is the same as the editor–NOTHING. If you have an interest, expertise, […]
And The Winners Are…
Boise Citizens and the local mainstream media can all pat themselves on their collective backs over the voter turnout for the City Council election. With 30% of city voters casting ballots, turnout was more than double the previous council race. Jim Tibbs’ solid 10% victory over incumbent councilor Jerome Mapp should lead to some spirited […]
Shoe Tree for Troops
The GUARDIAN was driving along U.S. 20 between Vale and Juntura, Oregon recently and came across this “Shoe Tree.” Many of the shoes are signed and dated. They are mostly sneakers of some sort, but there are cowboy boots, hiking boots, sandals, and more hanging from the branches of the lonely tree. At the cafe […]
Stealth Houses in South Boise
Those sneaky house movers are up to it again! Driving around Boise with no less than three two story duplex houses in tow and dumping them at Euclid and Hale before anyone even knew it. Try sneaking in a few extra minutes on a downtown parking meter or drive down Boise Ave. with loose inner […]
Ada Commishs Charged
The Idaho Attorney General’s office filed charges Wednesday against the three Ada County Commissioners for violation of the state open meeting law stemming from a meeting with Boise City Councilor Vern Bisterfeldt. The three count civil complaint in Fourth District Court alleges the closed meeting was illegal because: –no attorney was present and there was […]
Whaddya Think?
Each day the GUARDIAN receives between 4,300 and 6,100 hits on the site. We know from talking to folks that many of our readers are government and media reps, many of whom are reluctant to post a comment. We notice there are several comments on average for every story we post. Many of the commenters […]
Faulty Zipper?
Sharing a GUARDIAN EXCLUSIVE PHOTO from the Iowa State Fair children’s fountain. Even if it isn’t in Boise, sometimes things are just too good to NOT pass along to loyal readers. –Editor
Prez Security Breach, Ada Secures Feds
Unrelated musings on juxtaposed Statesman stories: Idaho Statesman proclaims in a headline, “It’s hush-hush: Marine One may land in McCall and Idaho Center is booked” which shows us all the the state of the security of presidential security which scribe Dan Popkey has managed to penetrate. For all those who are eager to have the […]
Ex Ada Commissioner Rants
By Sharon Ullman, Former County Commissioner Are you miffed about the way Ada County commissioners have handled the EMS situation? How about horse racing, Lariat Productions, and Les Bois Park? Unhappy about how much County property tax you have to pay, commissioners holding illegally closed meetings, or taking trips to Hawaii? If so, mark July […]
Poop on Hold For Audit
We got a message from the office of Mayor Dave Bieter with a copy of a memo from the Human Resources Director (old folks call that personnel) assuring the Mayor and City Council that a full and complete audit of the city owned Twenty Mile South Farm has been formally initiated. The GUARDIAN applauds the […]
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