Idaho

Boise – The State of Idaho will receive more than $1.1 million as a result of a consent judgment with Merck and Company, Inc., Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced today. Wasden’s office filed a consent judgment resolving a three-year investigation by 30 states concerning the company’s deceptive promotion of the drug Vioxx.

The judgment, filed Tuesday in Fourth District Court in Ada County, will largely restrict Merck’s ability to deceptively promote any Merck product.    » read more »

May 21, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moore, 54, of Boise, Idaho, died of natural causes May 20 in Djibouti.

He was assigned to the 124th Wing, Idaho Air National Guard, Gowen Field, Idaho.

Source: DOD

Hawaii Superdelegate Dolly Strazar Endorses Barack Obama

May 12, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, Hawaii Superdelegate Dolly Strazar endorsed Barack Obama for President. Strazar is the 279th superdelegate to endorse Obama. Obama is 152 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

Barack Obama shoots pool: Photo courtesy Barack Obama campaign    » read more »

May 6, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The French-based AREVA company has notified Idaho’s Senator Larry Craig, Governor Butch Otter, Senator Mike Crapo and Congressman Mike Simpson that it has selected Bonneville County, Idaho, as the site of its $2 billion first U.S. uranium enrichment plant.    » read more »

April 14, 2008 -- (Boise) - As energy prices rise to record levels and demand continues to climb, Attorneys General will undertake a comprehensive discussion of their legal roles and responsibilities in the development of this country’s energy sources. National Association of Attorneys General President and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will host an energy issues conference, May 5-7, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.    » read more »

April 09, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died April 7 in Sadr City, Iraq, when enemy forces attacked using a rocket propelled grenade.

They were assigned to the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

Killed were:

Spc. Jason C. Kazarick, 30, of Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Sgt. Michael T. Lilly, 23, of Boise, Idaho.

Source: DoD

April 9, 2008 -- (BOISE) – Idaho Governor C. L. “Butch” Otter and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator Stephen J. Wright announced a 10-year $65 million funding agreement today to enhance fish recovery projects in Idaho.

“We celebrate this historic event and look forward to the next 10 years of stable funding,” Governor Otter said.

Idaho fishermen: Photo by Kris Oliver (CC)

“We spend too much time and money in the courts and not enough time out on the ground improving fish habitat. This is a great day for Idaho’s fish and wildlife.”    » read more »