Idaho Killing
Idaho History - Dirk Kempthorne, The Governor of the State of Idaho
Hells Canyon bill creates the scenic Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and bans construction of hydroelectric projects in the canyon. Senator Frank Church becomes a candidate for President, the first Idahoan since William E. Borah in 1936. The 310 foot high Teton Dam collapses in southeastern Idaho, killing 11 and forcing 300,000 people to flee their homes. Constitutional amendment creates Citizens Committee on Legislative Compensation. The Public Utilities Commission rejects proposal by Idaho Power Company to build an electric coal-fired power plant between Boise and Mountain Home. ... [Read More]
News
The 42-year-old Duncan is now being held in Idaho, on charges of killing members of an Idaho family and kidnapping two children. ... JOSEPH EDWARD Duncan III, who allegedly bludgeoned to death three people in northern Idaho and kidnapped two children, killing one of them, represents a ... Judge Issues Charges In Idaho Killings, Kidnappings ... [Read More]
Adams County Disaster History
$65,000,000.00 - New Year's day floods in the Weiser, Payette and Salmon River drainages of southwestern Idaho caused record flooding and numerous mudslides. Warm temperatures combined with a rainfall 4-6 times the normal amount; the resulting snowmelt triggered devastating floods, mudslides and avalanches, extensively damaging communities and infrastructure throughout Idaho. The community of South Banks was condemned because of extensive slide damage. Over 400 miles of roads and several railroad lines were blocked or destroyed, stranding over 10,000 holiday travelers in western Idaho. Residents of McCall, Cascade, Banks, Lowman and Garden Valley were isolated. Rivers were "running like chocolate," carrying huge trees, mud and boulders; the Snake River at Hells Canyon Dam crested at 101,728 cfs January 1, nearly 30,000 cfs over its previous record level on 2/23/82. The crash of a plane carrying 5 people from Boise to McCall, killi ... [Read More]
In 1998 and early 1999, a series of cattle losses in the Pleasant Valley areawest of Kalispell led the USFWS to move 4 wolves from the Pleasant Valley Packto the Spotted Bear area in the Flathead National Forest, where it was hopedthat they would remain away from humans and livestock. One of these wolves, with2 companions of unknown origin, began killing sheep and calves on the east frontof the Rocky Mountains in summer 1999. All 3 wolves were eventually killed ingovernment control efforts. Another of the translocated wolves dispersed southto the Garnet Mountains and was illegally killed there. Two of the translocatedwolves remained in or around the Bob Marshall Wilderness. When depredations inPleasant Valley continued, 3 wolves were killed in February at the request ofUSFWS. Continued depredation caused the removal of the last 3 Pleasant ValleyPack members in April. Much of the territory of the Pleasant Valley Pack waswithin what is now the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, and 1-2 ... [Read More]
FWS News Release - Wolf Poacher Sentenced in Federal Court
Shafer was charged in Federal Court with violating the Endangered Species Act, including the killing, possession, and transport of a gray wolf, a threatened species. ... A Lewiston, Idaho, man pleaded guilty in Federal Court on July 29, 2004, to the killing of a gray wolf. Robin Shafer, after pleading guilty, was sentenced and ordered to serve one year of probation with nationwide revocation of hunting privileges, and to pay $21,252 in civil restitution to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. ... [Read More]
#039: 01-28-05 GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO MAN CONVICTED OF SOLICITING MURDER OF FEDERAL OFFICIALS
The jury found that Hinkson had offered $10,000 per killing to murder the federal officials. Hinkson faces a maximum of 20 years in prison on each of the three solicitation charges. Sentencing is set for April 25, 2005, before Judge Richard C. Tallman at the federal courthouse in Boise. ... [Read More]
Press Release: Gray Wolf Poisoned Near Clayton, Idaho
The killing of an animal protected under the Endangered Species Act is punishable by a fine of up to $100,000, and one year in jail. The Service is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest or conviction of the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of wolves. Service law enforcement agents may be reached at (208) 378-5333. ... "We are very interested in finding whoever is responsible for the crime. If anyone has information about the illegal killing of wolves, please contact the Service's law enforcement division. Callers may remain anonymous," said Scott Kabasa, a Special Agent in the Service's Boise field office. ... [Read More]
Gray Wolf Status Report: 5/21-6/3/2005: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
POISONED WOLF found in Frank Church Wilderness in central Idaho . The collared wolf known as B-204 was killed by ingesting meat laced with a poison known as Temik. Temik is a restricted-use and very toxic pesticide that can only be applied to crops such as potatoes. Use of Temik for other than crops, such as poisoning predators, is strictly illegal. The manufacturer of Temik, Bayer Crop Science, and the Service are cooperating in the investigation and are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the person or persons responsible. Anyone with information about this case or any other killing of a wolf is urged to call Service LE at 208-523-0855, or the Idaho Department of Fish and Game at the Idaho Citizens Against Poaching Hotline at 1-800-632-5999. ... [Read More]
Grizzly bear Fact Sheet
Grizzlies were almost extirpated from America's wildlands after more than a century of unregulated killing. Habitat loss and low reproductive rates continue to affect grizzly bear numbers in Idaho. ... [Read More]
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