Ada County property tax reduction program applications now being accepted

News Release via Ada County:

The Ada County Assessor’s Office is now accepting applications for enrollment in the 2012 State of Idaho Property Tax Reduction and Property Tax Deferral programs.  Residents are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible before the Monday, April 16, 2012 deadline.

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Boise mayor to hold Saturday Office hours for residents

Boise mayor to hold Saturday Office hours for residents

News Release via the city of Boise

Mayor David Bieter will take his "Saturday Office Hours" on the road this Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Collister Library, 4724 W. State St. The event is open to all residents and will run from 9 a.m. to noon.

No appointment is necessary. Visitors will be welcomed on a first-come basis and will have up to 10 minutes each to talk to Mayor Bieter about any topic related to city government.

Mayor Bieter has conducted his "Saturday Office Hours" sessions every few months since taking office in 2004. All citizens are encouraged to participate by bringing to the Mayor's attention any issue they feel is important. There is no limit to possible topics for discussion; past conversations have included the City's budget, ideas on how to improve the city, transportation issues, and many others.

 

Police: Boise resident charged with felony at Federal Way home

Police: Boise resident charged with felony at Federal Way home

Via Boise PD:

Arrested: Terry Paul, 58, Boise

Charges: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine)(F), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (m) Agents Warrant/Parole Violation (F)

Boise Police assisted Idaho Probation and Parole agents on the search of a suspect's residence on the 1300 block of South Federal Way last night, January 24th, at approximately 8:30 p.m. With the help of Boise Police K-9 "Kamo" and his handler, officers located approximately 1.4 grams of cocaine and other items of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was booked at the Ada County Jail on the above listed charges.

Family of five homeless after fire destroys home

BOISE, Idaho - A family of five adults is now homeless after an early morning fire destroyed a southeast Boise hom.

Boise Fire Department crews were called to a structure fire at the Trailer Home Park in the 850 block of Blue Hill Lane, located southeast of Idaho Ice World at about 6:45 a.m. Tuesday to investigate a report of a fire, according to Ada County Dispatchers.

No injuries were reported in the fire and crews kept it from spreading to any other nearby homes or buildings. Investigators are still trying to determine what started the fire, but did say it could be difficult to determine a cause.

The family is being assisted by the Boise Fire Union Local 149 Burnout Fund.

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Treasure Valley construction update

Treasure Valley construction update

News Release via ITD

The following projects are part of the GARVEE Transportation Program in southwest Idaho, which uses funds from Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway projects.

BOISE - Interstate 84, Cole Road to Broadway Avenue widening

Five weeks of east- and westbound interstate lane closures began Jan. 9 between the Orchard and Broadway interchanges.

The lane closures will be in effect from Jan. 9 until mid-February while crews work on overhead sign foundations. Motorists can also expect intermittent overnight restrictions, reducing traffic to two lanes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

 - Eastbound I-84 will be reduced to three lanes and one ramp lane between the Orchard and Vista interchanges.

- Westbound I-84 will be reduced to three lanes and one ramp lane between the Broadway and Vista interchanges.

The speed limit will be 55 mph during the five weeks of lane closures.

A map of the lane closures is available here.

The lane closures are part of a project to widen I-84 to four lanes in both directions between Cole/Overland and Broadway. The widening was completed in the summer of 2011.

Concrete Placing Co. Inc., of Boise, is the contractor on the $35.9 million project.

NAMPA - I-84 widening, Franklin to Garrity

Timberline to host college parent/student seminar

Timberline to host college parent/student seminar

Seniors and parents take note: On Jan. 24, students and their parents can attend a college seminar at Timberline High. There will be a mini-college fair, financial aid information and applications. INFORMATION

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