AltWeeklies Wire
The Nuclear Optionnew
Nuclear power is knocking on Idaho's door. Trouble is, the state doesn't really know what to do with it.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
01-16-2008 |
Politics
Tags: nuclear
In Reversenew
The Blue Ribbon Coalition, those guys that love throttle-twisting recreation in the wilderness, now say they're going green.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
12-13-2007 |
Environment
Destination Boisenew
Canadian comedian Ian Bagg on how scary comedy really is.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
11-29-2007 |
Performance
Tags: performance
Raising Chickens in Your Own Back Yardnew
It may seem like a daunting task, especially in a city environment, but some Boise residents find keeping chickens a low-maintenance, highly rewarding project.
Boise Weekly |
Kelly Lynae Robinson |
10-11-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Idaho GOP Ready to Move On While Larry Craig Stays Putnew
Lt. Gov. Jim Risch was considered the leading candidate to fill the Senator's seat if he resigned -- and now he's officially running for Craig's seat in next year's election.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
10-11-2007 |
Politics
University of Idaho Program Offers Vets a New Futurenew
Launched last year, Operation Education gives what the university calls comprehensive financial support, which can include everything from the standard tuition and books to child care and physical therapy.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
10-04-2007 |
War
Is Sen. Larry Craig's Support Base Standing Behind Him?new
Craig has spent the last month grasping at every lifeline in a desperate fight to save his political life, yet some of his most ardent supporters have been keeping mum through it all.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
10-04-2007 |
Politics
Larry Craig's Front Mennew
If Democrats have known about the Senator's supposed homosexuality for decades, how is it possible that the highest Republicans couldn't have? And doesn't that make the "family values" slate nothing more than a scam to run until they get caught?
Boise Weekly |
Bill Cope |
09-06-2007 |
Commentary
Bring On the Next Senatornew
Sen. Larry Craig's sudden ouster opens the door for replacement.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Why Oh Why Do Men Spit So Dang Much?new
Us against phlegm: a look into the cultural and sexual underpinnings of a nasty habit. Ptooey!
Boise Weekly |
Patti Murphy |
08-30-2007 |
Culture
Sen. Larry Craig's Waterloonew
With his political house of cards falling around his ears, Craig lashes out at the media for a "witch hunt" -- never mind that he's pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a men's room and lied to his family and his colleagues about it.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Sen. Larry Craig Says He Will Staynew
In a Tuesday press conference, Sen. Craig called the Idaho Statesman's story a witch hunt, repeatedly denied that he is gay, and said he still plans on running for re-election next year.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr and Rachael Daigle |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Idaho Republicans' Primary Problemnew
The state's dominant party struggles with success and change.
Boise Weekly |
Shea Andersen |
08-22-2007 |
Politics
Man of Many Facesnew
Bill Plympton on his new release, Hair High.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
07-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bill Plympton, Hair High
Butch vs. The Cuban Embargo: An Exclusive Reportnew
A Miami political operative says he wants to expose Americans to the glories of Cuba -- he may be the country's best hope for lifting the longtime travel ban that the United States has placed on Cuba.
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
04-25-2007 |
International
