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Crapo's campaign suffered from poor controls

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:34:57 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - As William Corbett was preparing a final federal elections disclosure for his boss, U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, in October 2008, he said there was something important he wasn't told.

Western lawmakers push to restore mineral funds

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:07:21 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - A bipartisan group of western lawmakers is pushing legislation in Washington to restore cuts of $110 million in federal mineral royalty payments to 35 states.

Boat race to proceed after lawmaker intervention

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:47:38 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - The U.S. Coast Guard issued a permit for a jet boat race in northern Idaho after intervention from officials including Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter.

Feds: Budget cuts to make wildfire season tougher

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:00:15 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - After another dry winter across much of the West, fire officials are poised for a tough wildfire season that will be even more challenging because federal budget cuts mean fewer firefighters on the ground, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said Monday.

Idaho delegation backs "Race the Joe"

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:59:30 -0400

BOISE, Idaho - Three members of Idaho's congressional delegation are asking the U.S. Coast Guard to reconsider its decision to deny permits to organizers of a jet boat race in northern Idaho.