News

Uzbek refugee pleads not guilty

Fazliddin Kurbanov, 30, makes his initial appearance Friday morning in U.S. District Court in Boise. He pleaded not guilty to three terrorism-related charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.

Fazliddin Kurbanov faces three counts of federal terrorism-related charges.

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BOISE 150

150 Boise icons to celebrate the city's sesquicentennial: Rainbow trout

The population of rainbow trout in the Boise River is healthy today, more than twice what it was a decade ago, said Andy Brunelle, an officer in the local Ted Trueblood chapter of Trout Unlimited. That's thanks to higher winter water flows, protection of riparian areas, habitat restoration and fishing...
LOCAL NEWS

Boise police officer’s widow speaks at ceremony

On Sept. 20, 1997, Boise Police Officer Mark Stall was killed during a traffic stop when the occupants of the car opened fire on the officers who had pulled them over.
EDUCATION

The Class of 2013: Cole Valley Christian Schools

It's graduation season, and this is one in a series of capsules on the graduating classes in the Treasure Valley. Details are provided by the school.
EDUCATION

13 apply for Boise schools trustee post

The School Board is expected to make its selection next month to fill an opening left by member's death.
CRIME

Neighbors talk about Uzbek refugee's arrest, terror allegations

The director of Idaho's Office for Refugees notes Fazliddin Kurbanov's terrorism charges are a first, while neighbors speak about witnessing his arrest.
STATE

ITD projects aim to improve driver safety

Idaho Transportation Department crews will flatten a median on Interstate 84 and reduce roadside distractions on a stretch of Idaho 55 to improve safety.
CRIME

Fund set up to help woman hit by truck

She was hit after another woman was attacked on Tuesday at Boise Towne Square.
LOCAL NEWS

Attorney Dershowitz cancels Treasure Valley events set for Saturday

Two Treasure Valley appearances by attorney Alan Dershowitz have been canceled because of illness.
LOCAL NEWS

Boise council to consider tougher rules on panhandling

The proposal for new ordinances came after local business owners began complaining about the increased number of panhandlers and disturbances.
IDAHO POLITICS

Idaho's Minnick hired by Gabby Giffords to lobby for gun control

Former Idaho Democratic Congressman Walt Minnick has been hired by his former colleague Gabrielle Giffords’ to assist her effort to expand background checks on gun purchases.