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Large-scale DUI patrol planned for tonight
02:17 PM MDT on Friday, June 13, 2008
KTVB.COM
BOISE - Six local police agencies are banding together for an intensive DUI patrol tonight on Interstate 84 between Broadway Avenue and Franklin Road in Nampa.
Boise Police, Idaho State Police, Nampa Police, Meridian Police, Ada County Sheriff’s Office and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office will work together for stepped up patrols from 11:30 p.m. through 3:30 a.m.
Officers will be all over local roads, looking to nab drunk drivers. They will also be out educating drivers about the “move over” law – which requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see flashing lights.
"We think about this every time we make a traffic stop," officer Rick Burch said in a prepared statement. "A lot of times, we'll go up on the right side of a car because we're in fear for our lives with people passing us and getting hit on the left side."
Violators of the move over law could face a fine of up to $62.
02:17 PM MDT on Friday, June 13, 2008
KTVB.COM
BOISE - Six local police agencies are banding together for an intensive DUI patrol tonight on Interstate 84 between Broadway Avenue and Franklin Road in Nampa.
Boise Police, Idaho State Police, Nampa Police, Meridian Police, Ada County Sheriff’s Office and Canyon County Sheriff’s Office will work together for stepped up patrols from 11:30 p.m. through 3:30 a.m.
Officers will be all over local roads, looking to nab drunk drivers. They will also be out educating drivers about the “move over” law – which requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see flashing lights.
"We think about this every time we make a traffic stop," officer Rick Burch said in a prepared statement. "A lot of times, we'll go up on the right side of a car because we're in fear for our lives with people passing us and getting hit on the left side."
Violators of the move over law could face a fine of up to $62.
5:23 AM Sat, Jun 14, 2008 ktvb.com
Boise Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect.
Police responded to the Maverick station on Five Mile and Victory, just after 5 a.m.
Dispatch tells us the suspect could possibly be armed with a knife.
Keep checking KTVB.com for updates.
Boise Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect.
Police responded to the Maverick station on Five Mile and Victory, just after 5 a.m.
Dispatch tells us the suspect could possibly be armed with a knife.
Keep checking KTVB.com for updates.
***BREAKING NEWS***
Man missing since Friday found dead in a Boise park
Man missing since Friday found dead in a Boise park
5:29 AM Sat, Jun 14, 2008 ktvb
The body of a man missing since Friday was found by a passerby in a Boise park.
Curtis Williams, 49, of Boise last spoke to his family on June 6, while he was in the Barber Park area.
His vehicle was later found there, and yesterday, his body was found in a wooded area there as well.
Evidence indicates that Williams committed suicide, likely the same day he went missing.
Morel mushroom pickers invade the forest
06:50 PM MDT on Friday, June 13, 2008
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WARM LAKE -- While it's good news for those treasure hunting in the hills -- it's a struggle for the U.S. Forest Service as it tries to manage the mushrooming population of pickers.
We were here last year covering the devastating fires near Warm Lake. We're back, but the tone is much different this time, Mother Nature's silver lining, if you will. These charred remains of the forest contain a culinary gold mine -- morel mushrooms!
"After the fires, it's a big release of nutrients and so, there's a lot of nitrogen in the soil and the mushrooms just take off," said Jennifer Hensiek, Boise National Forest.
As the forest fills with fungi -- it attract those who make a living off such scavenger hunts. They come from all over the West to pick their profits -- morel mushrooms that retail for up to $70 a pound!
“Most of the plates you'll see out there are California, Oregon or Washington," said Hensiek.
And, in same cases even further.
"I'm from Texas," said one mushroom hunter.
“You came all the way from Texas?" asked NewsChannel 7.
"Yea, Texas," she replied.
"Is the mushroom picking that good?" asked NewsChannel 7.
"Yea, that good," she said.
Rangers in the Boise National Forest estimate there will be more than 2,000 pickers -- already 950 permits have been purchased.
"We suspected we'd get some folks, we certainly didn't expect this degree of participation, we were a little surprised," said Hensiek.
As it did with the fire season that preceded this harvest, the Forest Service set up an incident command post, porta-potties and four designated campgrounds.
"We felt we could keep the resource damage to a minimum if we congregated them in specific areas rather than have them at every pullout on the road," said Mark Loseke.
Mark Loseke is the incident commander for this unusual situation. In addition to Forest Service workers, law enforcement officers and fire protection crews are also managing the situation. One that could drain resources for many weeks to come.
“It could drag on for another month. It's usually the weather that determines when the mushrooms start to seed and dry out and there no good anymore," said Loseke.
While professionals have to pay for permits, the average person does not. You can come up to the forest whenever you like and pick morel mushrooms as long as it's 5 gallons or less and for personal use only.
The Forest Service says there's no official beginning or end for the morel mushroom season.
The mushrooms emerge in spring, starting at the lower elevations first.
The body of a man missing since Friday was found by a passerby in a Boise park.
Curtis Williams, 49, of Boise last spoke to his family on June 6, while he was in the Barber Park area.
His vehicle was later found there, and yesterday, his body was found in a wooded area there as well.
Evidence indicates that Williams committed suicide, likely the same day he went missing.
Morel mushroom pickers invade the forest
06:50 PM MDT on Friday, June 13, 2008
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WARM LAKE -- While it's good news for those treasure hunting in the hills -- it's a struggle for the U.S. Forest Service as it tries to manage the mushrooming population of pickers.
We were here last year covering the devastating fires near Warm Lake. We're back, but the tone is much different this time, Mother Nature's silver lining, if you will. These charred remains of the forest contain a culinary gold mine -- morel mushrooms!
"After the fires, it's a big release of nutrients and so, there's a lot of nitrogen in the soil and the mushrooms just take off," said Jennifer Hensiek, Boise National Forest.
As the forest fills with fungi -- it attract those who make a living off such scavenger hunts. They come from all over the West to pick their profits -- morel mushrooms that retail for up to $70 a pound!
“Most of the plates you'll see out there are California, Oregon or Washington," said Hensiek.
And, in same cases even further.
"I'm from Texas," said one mushroom hunter.
“You came all the way from Texas?" asked NewsChannel 7.
"Yea, Texas," she replied.
"Is the mushroom picking that good?" asked NewsChannel 7.
"Yea, that good," she said.
Rangers in the Boise National Forest estimate there will be more than 2,000 pickers -- already 950 permits have been purchased.
"We suspected we'd get some folks, we certainly didn't expect this degree of participation, we were a little surprised," said Hensiek.
As it did with the fire season that preceded this harvest, the Forest Service set up an incident command post, porta-potties and four designated campgrounds.
"We felt we could keep the resource damage to a minimum if we congregated them in specific areas rather than have them at every pullout on the road," said Mark Loseke.
Mark Loseke is the incident commander for this unusual situation. In addition to Forest Service workers, law enforcement officers and fire protection crews are also managing the situation. One that could drain resources for many weeks to come.
“It could drag on for another month. It's usually the weather that determines when the mushrooms start to seed and dry out and there no good anymore," said Loseke.
While professionals have to pay for permits, the average person does not. You can come up to the forest whenever you like and pick morel mushrooms as long as it's 5 gallons or less and for personal use only.
The Forest Service says there's no official beginning or end for the morel mushroom season.
The mushrooms emerge in spring, starting at the lower elevations first.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE FEATURES LOCAL GIRL WHO SAVED BOY'S LIFE
MERIDIAN - Two local teenagers are featured in the latest edition of People Magazine, on stands today. Jessica Moncrieff, 14, is featured as a hero in the latest issue for saving Justin McAfee's life. Justin went into cardiac arrest at baseball practice last month and fortunately Jessica was there to do CPR. Jessica can't believe she's in People Magazine - but there she is - with her new friend Justin. "When the photographers came, we went to Lake Hazel and got pictures," she said. Last month, Jessica was playing soccer when she saw some commotion on the baseball diamond. Justin was in trouble. "I looked over and I could see him laying on the ground and everyone was screaming (for someone who) knew CPR,” she said. "I was thinking ‘oh man I have to do this,’ I just knew how to do it." Jessica took a babysitting CPR class last summer - but she never thought she would actually use those skills. She jumped into action and performed CPR for several minutes until help arrived. "When the paramedics came, I started crying because I was worried he wouldn't survive,” she said. "If she wasn't there, than I might not be here,” Justin said. Justin has a heart valve defect, and that caused his heart to stop. Now he has a special device in his chest to make sure it doesn't happen again. Weeks later, Justin says he is doing great. “I just feel like normal," he said. He's even spent some time on the field this week with his baseball team as a first base coach. "It felt good to be there,” he said. "I'm getting to play next year probably." And Jessica is trying to keep up with all of her hero awards! "I got honored by the Red Cross, and Justin's School and my school and friends, it's kind of cool,” Jessica said. "This is an award that my school gave to Jessica for what she did,” Justin said. “And all these are signatures from my classmates and stuff." Now, these two 14 year olds, have a connection for life. "Just to see someone who has saved my life and I didn't even know that person,” Justin said. "I'm just so thankful." Justin is planning to take a CPR class now too. He says everyone should learn how to save a life!
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