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Idaho Foodbank prepares to begin 15th annual summer food program for kids

Picnic in the Park is a free, annual summer lunch program for kids that takes place in parks and other sites across the city.

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Woman's body pulled from Boise River

Police and the Ada County Coroner's Office are working to identify the woman and find a cause of death, according to a press release Saturday.
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Leaving the spotlight: Maureen O'Hara visits Iowa to pay homage to 'Duke'

A tribute honoring the late screen giant - born May 26, 1907 - at his birthplace in Winterset, Iowa, got some extra star power. Boise resident Maureen O'Hara, who made five films with Wayne, made her first trip to his boyhood home.
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March Against Monsanto takes place Saturday in Boise and in over 45 countries

Boise will join more than 400 cities around the world on Saturday in taking a stand against biotech giant Monsanto and genetically modified food.
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Greater Boise Auditorium District newcomers say they aren't locked into stadium

The only incumbent to hang on to his seat Tuesday worries that's just lip service.
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Cougar kills dog, injures another in Surprise Valley (w/911 call)

State wildlife officials say the offending cat may have already left the area.
ELECTIONS

Election 2013: Winners emerge in close GBAD race

The new GBAD director beat his opponent by 19 votes in Tuesday’s election according to unofficial results posted on the Ada County website.
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Traffic alert: I-84 between Broadway and Gowen back open

Interstate 84 is back open after blocked in both directions between Exit 54: Broadway Avenue and Exit 57: Gowen Road because of downed power lines.
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Boise terrorism suspect to remain jailed

An Uzbek national charged in Idaho and Utah with supporting the al-Qaida-linked Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan will remain jailed in Boise while awaiting trial.
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Election 2013: Money points to heightened interest in GBAD election

Eight candidates raise more than $30,000 in a bid to control the Greater Boise Auditorium District's cash and revenue stream.
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Election 2013: Tea Party Boise President wants to 'Stop Beiter' in GBAD elections

Another layer of partisanship was introduced on Election Day with Tea Party Boise President Chad Inman’s “Urgent!!!” e-mail two hours after the polls opened Tuesday to decide three seats on the non-partisan Greater Boise Auditorium District board.