Donnelly News

Trouble at Idaho's Tamarack Resort continues to be a major concern for locals in the Donnelly area, and now one of the most influential publications in America is shining its bright spotlight on the problems.

The Idaho Transportation Department will close a section of Idaho 55 starting at 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday for emergency highway repairs to fix a sink hole.

So, the University of Notre Dame is on the lookout for a new and qualified athletic director.

The residents in Fraser and the surrounding area are busy with spring chores. The lawns need to be mowed, gardens planted, and of course we like to visit with the neighbors.

One of the few bands to get a two-night stint at the Bouquet is The Clumsy Lovers, a favorite of bar owner Erich Walton. via Boise Weekly

The Department of Defense recently announced a national awareness campaign on mental illness. via Journal News

“Anything we could do for the veterans is not enough.”

Just days after launching a program to provide business discounts and other services to Rockland's veterans, the County Clerk's Office had a steady stream of veterans wanting to sign up. via Journal News

The second week in April has been a busy time for the Fraser Area. Four meetings were held at the Fraser Community Center throughout the week. via Clearwater Tribune

Students at DeSales University got off on the right foot tonight. More than 100 of them walked a mile in women's shoes to raise awareness about sexual assault. via WFMZ

Tamarack Resort in Idaho, the Promontory Club in Utah, and the Yellowstone Club in Montana have more than a little in common. via NewWest

“So many kids spend their time plugged into video games, iPods, television, and so they are more isolated”

Once a week, Deborah McCoy, a third-grade teacher in Donnelly, Idaho, unpacks chessboards and pieces and spends an hour teaching her 20 students how to play the game. via Seattle Times

Idaho House leaders say they're not going home this session without another $40 million in funding for the state transportation department, including a possible hike to the state's 25 cent-per-gallon fuel tax. via KIVI-TV Nampa

The major investment bank Credit Suisse is suing Tamarack Resort, claiming the resort defaulted on a $250 million loan. via 2NEWS.TV

“It's as if we're part of the company.”

AEP Networks, the leader in policy-based networking, today announced that it has received accreditation under the MSPAlliance's Vendor Accreditation Program . via M2.com

Tom Donnelly, while addressing the GOP Assembly, stated that he would not make any personal attacks toward Glenn Gibson. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

“I quite frankly don't know what it will be worth”

Ten Republican lawmakers flew across the state for a partisan rally last week aboard a pair of private aircraft owned by eastern Idaho businessman Frank VanderSloot and one of his closest associates, at a time ... via KTVB Boise

“I don't know why he's doing that”

The consequences of the state's cooling economy appear to be the latest strain on the relationship between the Idaho Legislature and Gov. via Times-News

Residency Artists' Talks An opportunity to learn more about the responses and work of the current residency artists Wednesday 5th March Knutsford Room 7.30pm Samantha Donnelly I have spent my oneplace residency ... via Art In Liverpool Weblog

“I think it's enough incentive in Kooskia but I don't know about Sun Valley”

Tines-News writer BOISE - The 2008 Legislature enters its sixth week tomorrow - and there's still no agreement when it will finish. via Times-News

BOISE, Idaho - Rep. Dennis Lake, a Republican from Blackfoot, has been released from the hospital. via Times-News