02/02/2012 - Idaho settles case against alleged ponzi promoter
Idaho has settled a fraud lawsuit against a New York man accused of defrauding Idaho investors.The
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02/03/2012 - The Local Buzz: Feb. 3
Morgan Skenderian Investment Real Estate Group has reported the sale of a 17-unit apartment complex, at 150 S. Idaho St., La Habra to La Habra Apartments LLC for $1.8 million.
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01/23/2012 - Local/Idaho Briefs January 23, 2012
North Idaho College will host a free event to share information about its many career and short-term training programs during Career Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the NIC Workforce Training Center in Post Falls.
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01/22/2012 - Tea partyers to challenge 3 veteran Idaho GOP legislators - Sun, 22 Jan 2012 PST
BOISE – A trio of tea party sympathizers is challenging three longtime GOP incumbents in North Idaho’s legislative District 1, as Idaho gears up for its first closed Republican primary this year. Pam Stout, president of the area’s Tea Party Patriots group, is challenging state Rep. George Eskridge, R-Dover, who’s seeking a seventh term in the state House. She’s made a splash with her tea party ...
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01/22/2012 - Are you willing to pay more for your next home?
Once again, the Idaho Legislature is considering adding a tax to real estate transactions in the state. The bill, sponsored by Democrat Shirley Ringo of Moscow and supported by Thomas Trail a Republican from the same city will add a tax to many services, including the sales commission paid to Realtors.
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01/19/2012 - IDACORP Increases Quarterly Common Stock Dividend 10 Percent
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today IDACORP, Inc.'s (NYSE: IDA - News) Board of Directors increased the 2012 regular quarterly cash dividend on IDACORP's common stock to $0.33 per share from $0.30 ...
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01/14/2012 - Lawmaker disclosure may surface in 'Ethics Spring'
Amid the Legislature's '2012 Ethics Spring,' a bill requiring limited financial disclosure for Idaho lawmakers could re-emerge after several years of sitting on the sidelines.
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01/12/2012 - Court hearing Thursday on Credit Suisse loans
A Thursday hearing is scheduled in federal court in Idaho in a multi-billion lawsuit accusing banking giant Credit Suisse of using predatory loans to gain control of luxury resorts.
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01/11/2012 - Committee Considers Changes to Define Land Board’s Focus
BOISE • Idaho’s Natural Resources Interim Committee discussed plan changes and legislation regarding controversial state-owned land on Wednesday.
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01/11/2012 - Three Numbers to Watch During the 2012 Legislature
"It will take at least to the end of 2014, and possibly into 2015, before Idaho recovers." by George Prentice Previewing the Idaho Legislature is a bit of a cottage industry--with five legislative previews scheduled in early January, each offering insight from self-promoted insiders over breakfast, lunch or cocktails. But one need look no further than a few select numbers to keep tabs on whether ...
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01/06/2012 - Idaho Couple Heads To Supreme Court Over Wetlands Battle
A north Idaho couple will be sitting in the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday for a case that could affect environmental regulation across the country. The nine justices are hearing oral arguments in a case Mike and Chantell Sackett brought against the EPA over the couple's still un-built home.
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01/05/2012 - Idaho businessmen to challenge GOP allies - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 PST
Tax-protesting Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart has drawn an opponent in the upcoming May GOP primary, as has his ally in their North Idaho legislative district, Rep. Vito Barbieri. Longtime local businessmen Ed Morse and Mark Fisher have jointly announced their legislative bids, with Morse challenging Hart and Fisher challenging Barbieri. The primary election is May 15.
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01/05/2012 - Human neighbors present challenges in forest planning - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 PST
Heading to the Idaho Panhandle National Forests for some outdoor recreation? You’ll probably pass a rural subdivision. Encroaching houses are the new reality for the 2.5 million-acre forest, which released a new draft management plan this week.
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01/04/2012 - Ponzi scheme gets former North Idaho man, church pianist, three years in prison
COEUR d’ALENE — A former successful Bonner County real estate agent today in federal court was sentenced to three years in prison for a Ponzi scheme that ripped off North Idaho investors for $2.2 million.
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01/05/2012 - Man says optimism drove Ponzi scheme - Thu, 05 Jan 2012 PST
Dale Edward Lowell just needed a bit more money. A few dollars here and there – anything to help him make another investment in a stock market he was sure he could figure out. It never worked. That’s what the former North Idaho real estate agent told a federal judge Wednesday when he was sentenced to three years in prison for a Ponzi scheme that collected more than $2 million from duped ...
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01/04/2012 - Ex- real estate agent sentenced in N. Idaho scheme
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A man who authorities say used his connections as a real estate agent and church pianist in northern Idaho to dupe investors out of $2.2 million has been sentenced to three years i
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01/03/2012 - Legals January 3, 2012
NOTICE OF HEARING Case No. CV 2011-9786 Date: January 9, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Kootenai County Courthouse Judge: Barry E. Watson IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the matter of CHELSIE BREANN ALBRIGHT A petition, pursuant to I.C. \u00DF7-8021, by CHELSIE ALBRIGHT, born December 30, 1992; in Spokane, Washington ...
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01/01/2012 - Preston economy keeps on humming through downturn
Owner Ron Brackin, left, and Derek Bailey make pizzas at the Pizza Stop in Preston Friday afternoon. Preston business are faring better economically than other communities in Idaho.
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12/22/2011 - Morse seeks 2b seat
Relying on his conservative views and nearly four decades in real estate, Ed Morse is confident he can bring North Idaho more jobs and hold lawmakers more accountable.
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12/15/2011 - A few sectors said to continue leading recovery
Health care, tourism, and manufacturing will continue to lead economic growth in Kootenai County, while the real estate market there likely will see tepid improvement at best in the coming year, some North Idaho observers say.
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11/29/2011 - Bruce Willis Is Selling His Idaho Cavern In the Woods [Real Estate]
# realestate The Willis-Moore-Kutcher empire is quickly disintegrating. Granted Ashton Kutcher has little to do with the sprawling 8,403 square feet Idaho home once owned by Demi and Bruce, but he stayed there once or twice. So, I don't know. Bruce always seemed like a "what's mine is yours" kind of guy to me and this is just one more sign of the times, yet another end of an era. More »
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11/27/2011 - Photos: Bruce Willis selling $15 million Idaho home
HAILEY, Idaho -- "Die Hard" movie star Bruce Willis is asking $15 million for his Idaho home complete with a guesthouse, gym and pool with water slides. According to his real estate agent, Willis' property in Hailey's Flying Heart subdivision is up for sale because he hasn't been able to spend much time in the area. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...
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11/23/2011 - Bruce Willis Selling His Idaho Home for $15 Million
Bruce Willis is ready to unload some serious real estate. The 56-year-old actor recently listed his sprawling Idaho property for $15 million. Willis purchased the home in 2001, one year after he split with wife of 13 years Demi Moore .
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11/22/2011 - St.Thomas welcomes new youth director
Moving from the big city to Idaho can be a life-changing experience.
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11/21/2011 - Briefs for Nov. 22, 2011
AAA New Mexico forecasts that 3.2 million mountain region residents will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, which would be a 4 percent increase in total Thanksgiving travel compared to 2010. The mountain region includes eight states: New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.
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11/17/2011 - Leucadia, the Other Berkshire Hathaway
By Mara Kohn. Leucadia National Corp ( LUK ) is an investment company with diverse holdings in lumber and plastics manufacturers, a hotel and casino, wineries, an oil and gas contract driller, energy production facilities, medical product developers, and other real estate interests, to wit, Conwed Plastics; Idaho Timber; Keen Energy Services, and ResortQuest, just to mention some. Read more » »
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11/17/2011 - Leucadia (LUK), the Other Berkshire Hathaway
By Mara Kohn. Leucadia National Corp ( LUK ) is an investment company with diverse holdings in lumber and plastics manufacturers, a hotel and casino, wineries, an oil and gas contract driller, energy production facilities, medical product developers, and other real estate interests, to wit, Conwed Plastics; Idaho Timber; Keen Energy Services, and ResortQuest, just to mention some. Read more » »
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11/16/2011 - Former Macy's store could become affordable housing
BOISE -- An old downtown Boise building may soon be getting a new lease on life. An Idaho company has big plans for the old Macy's store on 10th and Idaho streets. Macy's closed its downtown location back in March 2010. Since then the 100,000 square foot building has sat empty, but it is now under contract and could be turned into affordable housing. Northwest Real Estate Capital is a Boise ...
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11/14/2011 - Proposal Unveiled to Convert Macy's Into Affordable Housing
A bit of a bombshell at today's meeting of the Capital City Development Corporation: The old Macy's building at 10th and Idaho streets, which has sat empty since its March 2010 closure, could become the home of affordable housing. A representative from Colliers International, which has been brokering the building since the retailer moved out, and an associate from Northwest Real Estate Capital ...
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11/14/2011 - Idaho man wanted for shooting incident near White House
BOISE --Police in Washington D.C. are looking for a man with ties to Idaho who may have fired off a gun near the White House late Friday evening. An arrest warrant has been issued for Oscar Ramiro Ortega, 21, for carrying a dangerous weapon. U.S. Park Police believe Ortega was involved in firing off shots on Constitution Avenue. The shots prompted a full investigation and the blocking off of ...
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11/14/2011 - Police Seek Gunman Who Was Near White House
U.S. Park Police are searching for an Idaho man who discharged a rifle Friday night just south of the White House in the area of the National Mall. Police have been searching for Oscar Ramiro Ortega after the incident when reports of gunfire were reported...
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11/14/2011 - Idaho, Montana commercial real estate firms merge
Idaho Commercial Group, Hume Commercial and TSC Management, all in Idaho, and Grubb & Ellis Cat
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11/11/2011 - Peter O'Neill, Star river walk win Idaho Smart Growth awards
The Idaho Smart Growth has announced its 2011 award winners.The awards recognize projects and plan
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11/09/2011 - Idaho Lawmaker Spurs Job Ideas in Boise
BOISE, ID - An Idaho lawmaker is trying to figure out ways to help businesses thrive and get people back to work. Republican Congressman Raul Labrador held a job forum Wednesday in Boise. He invited
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11/08/2011 - Zions Bank Marks a Decade as Top Small Business Lender in Idaho
Capital Provided to Businesses Created and Retained 1,161 Idaho Jobs in 2011 Kuna-based Tribal Fire Systems Retains 11 Jobs and Generates Five New Positions with SBA Loan from Zions BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions First National Bank today announced its rank as the...
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11/07/2011 - Legals November 7, 2011
AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING (Name Change) Case No. CV-11-8021 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI JILLORA GAY RANDALL, Petitioner, TO: CLERK OF THE ABOVE-ENTITLED COURT A petition by Jillora Gay Randall, now residing in the City of Coeur d'Alene, State of Idaho, proposing a change in name to Jillora Gay Marfice has been ...
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11/04/2011 - 400 Jobs Is Just the Start of Chobani's Impact
For south-central Idaho, the economic impact of Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani setting up a production facility in Twin Falls extends beyond the 400 employees who will work there.
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11/01/2011 - Payette County nuclear plant would bring billions; must overcome serious hurdles
One must navigate a network of Idaho’s dirt and gravel roads to reach a site, one man believes, could solve this nation’s energy, employment and economic crises.
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10/30/2011 - 6,397 Thunder fans enjoy first home win, O'Connor's three point effort
STOCKTON, Calif. - Ian O'Connor scored a goal, added two assists and goaltender Thomas Heemskerk made 28 saves to help the Stockton Thunder (2-3-1, 5 points) sink the Idaho Steelheads with a 4-3 victory, in front of 6,397 fans at Stockton Arena on Saturday.
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10/27/2011 - Community help lets shelter reopen - Thu, 27 Oct 2011 PST
After taking a two-month hiatus to raise money, a North Idaho nonprofit organization that shelters homeless families for up to 90 days will be back in business on Sunday. When Family Promise put out the call that a funding shortfall would close its doors, the community responded. Its annual Cardboard Box City fundraiser, in which community members get a small taste of what it’s like to be ...
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10/25/2011 - ICBA and Idaho Independent Bank Urge Consumers: Go Local by Banking With Your Community Bank
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- As many of the nation's consumers consider switching banks, the Independent Community Bankers of America ("ICBA") and Idaho Independent Bank ("IIB") are reminding ...
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10/26/2011 - 'Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012'
COEUR d'ALENE - The Urban Land Institute of Idaho is hosting its annual real estate trends and forecast seminar next month.
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10/13/2011 - Housing subdivision returns to farming roots
BOISE, Idaho – Milan Gould has been farming in the Middleton, Idaho, area, not far from the state capital of Boise, since 1959. This year, rows of corn stretch from his property across 80 acres of the subdivision, which was once approved for about 200 homes and a park. A lender ended up with the subdivision after developer Corinthian Homes defaulted on its loans, said Star, Idaho, Mayor Nate ...
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10/13/2011 - Land returning to farms
Tracts set aside for development before housing bust BOISE, Idaho - Milan Gould has been farming in the Middleton, area, not far from the state capital of Boise, since 1959.
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10/12/2011 - Workers ask Idaho fiduciary: Where is their money?
Workers ask Idaho fiduciary: Where is their money?
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10/10/2011 - Legals October 10, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale TS # ID-10-366494-NH On 1/13/2012, at 11:00am (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of KOOTENAI, State of Idaho: In the lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County, 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur dAlene, ID 83814, Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services as Trustee , as Trustee on behalf of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A ...
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10/04/2011 - WinCo Cancels Plans for Washington Site
BOISE, Idaho — WinCo Foods here is apparently continuing to reassess its real estate holdings by canceling plans to open a store in eastern Washington and putting the property up for sale.
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10/01/2011 - Virginia stops Idaho in OT
CHARLOTTESVILLE — A two-point conversion pass by Idaho that would decide the game and potentially the direction of Virginia’ season fell to the ground Saturday.
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10/01/2011 - Virginia fortunate to get by Idaho 21-20 in OT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A two-point conversion pass by Idaho that would decide the game and potentially the direction of Virginia's season fell to the ground Saturday. The Cavaliers stormed off the bench and into the end zone, jumping on Rodney McLeod and other defenders after McLeod made a play to keep ...
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09/28/2011 - Legals September 28, 2011
Notice of Trustee's Sale Loan No. 0999705528 T.S. No. 201100438-34329 On 12/16/2011 at 11:00 am (recognized local time), at the following location in the County of Kootenai, State of Idaho: In the Lobby of Pioneer Title Company of Kootenai County located at 100 Wallace Avenue, Coeur D' Alene, ID 83814, Pioneer Title Company of Ada County dba Pioneer Lender Trustee Services, as Trustee will sell ...
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