Bellevue News

Sarah Johnson is currently serving two fixed life sentences. She was 16 when she was charged in the murders of her parents in Bellevue in September 2003. via KMVT Twin Falls

There's a new choice for broadband Internet connectivity using WiMax. The videos below explain how it works and where it's headed including for phone service. via SunValleyOnline.com

After a recount of the votes taken at the Democratic Caucus in Hailey, Hillary Clinton has been awarded two of the 11 Blaine County delegates. via SunValleyOnline.com

A student at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington has reported being a victim of a hate crime. via SunValleyOnline.com

Staff reports Nuclear plant developers pay permit fee Developers of a proposed nuclear power plant in Owyhee County say they have resolved a snag with county officials and paid a $50,000 permit fee. via Times-News

“We read 'em. Get involved, we want to know what you support. Too often we don't directly see the public support and initiatives get buried in the laundry list.”

"How do we get there faster," Scott Runkel asked the panel of local government representatives last Thursday night. via Wood River Journal - Hailey, Idaho

Blowing and drifting snow has forced road closures across the southern part of Idaho. via Wood River Journal - Hailey, Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - A Bellevue man who fired an icy snowball that smacked a Boise police officer in the face is facing felony charges. via Times-News

Don't throw snowballs at police officers. That's the lesson from an incident early Sunday morning in Boise. via KREM-TV Spokane

Here's the latest from Blaine County School District officials on school closures and delays for Monday, January 28, 2008. via SunValleyOnline.com

Idaho 21 between Warm Springs Creek Airport Road and Banner Creek Summit is closed due to avalanche danger - from milepost 94 to 105, the Idaho Transportation Department announced. via NWCN.com

“We hope that by pooling funds, we will be able to have a greater impact than we could as individuals”

Wood River Valley organizations may apply through Jan. 10 for grants of $5,000 to $25,000 from the Wood River Valley Women's Charitable Foundation. via SunValleyOnline.com

Here are the results thus far: KETCHUM - Two council seats The counting done at 8:50 p.m. For City Council: Two two-year seats * Larry Helzel 413 * Curtis Kemp 311 * Deborah "Burnsie" Burns 263 * Mickey Garcia ... via SunValleyOnline.com

The Center City District is determined that you see Philadelphia's great buildings in a new light. via Skyline Online

The Wood River Economic Partnership notes that candidates for local government office have discussed economic affairs to an extent not seen in recent years. via SunValleyOnline.com

Former Bellevue resident Gary J. Engman was ordered to serve 1-year and 1-day in federal prison and also given a $15,000 fine. via KMVT Twin Falls

“Every time we do a TDR, we're allowing somebody who doesn't think they can make as much money off the property they've got, to put it somewhere else”

Four elected officials -Commissioner Larry Schoen and Mayors Susan McBryant, Rick Baird and Jon Thorson- comprised the Blaine Regional Leadership Council Wednesday. via SunValleyOnline.com

“We're going to be moving some officers up and bringing a new officer on board”

Gunter receives a round of applause after Mayor McBryant names him Hailey's new Chief of Police. via SunValleyOnline.com