ITD Recommends Additional GARVEE Bonds

BOISE - The Idaho Transportation Board today requested $162 million in bonding authority for next year to complete construction of highway improvement projects on U.S. 95 and Idaho 16.
The bond request is part of the GARVEE Transportation Program approved by the Idaho Legislature. The recommendation will be forwarded to Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter and would have to be approved by the Legislature. The program uses federal Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds to expedite highway improvements.
"This will complete the scheduled GARVEE program," said Darrell Manning, chairman of the Idaho Transportation Board. "The bonds will finance the completion of two critical highway projects. The projects will relieve congestion, improve safety and facilitate economic growth."
The Idaho Legislature has approved $693 million in bond authorizations to date. Approximately $626 million in contracts have been issued through November to design, purchase right of way and construct projects that improve the state's highways and bridges.
The GARVEE program will be completed for a projected $855 million, less than the $998 million originally estimated. This will reduce the transportation department's debt payments to the federal government from $74 million a year over the next 20 years to $60 million a year. The savings were achieved through efficiencies, value engineering practices, lower than projected construction costs and paying for the construction of the I-84 Vista Interchange with stimulus funding rather than GARVEE bonds.
"It is important the U.S. 95 projects are completed to improve safety and avoid a traffic bottleneck," said Manning. "The people of northern Idaho have waited patiently while the U.S. 95 improvements were developed and other GARVEE projects on U.S. 30 and I-84 were completed."


Connecting Idaho 16 to Chinden Boulevard is the first step in establishing a new north-south link to I-84, Manning said.
"As western Ada County and eastern Canyon County develop, the ability to move traffic north and south is critical to the area's economic development," Manning said.
The $162 million would finance the completion of the following projects:


- U.S. 95, Garwood to Sagle corridor, $79.4 million. Approximately 12 miles of U.S. 95 from Chilco to Granite will be widened and realigned to a four lane divided highway with new interchanges at Chilco, Bunco Road and at Idaho 54 in Athol.
The highway project will improve safety and traffic flow by removing several intersections and rail crossings. Construction could begin in the summer of 2011.


- Idaho 16, from U.S. 20/26 to Idaho 44, $77.9 million. This project will construct a much-needed new north-south highway to extend Idaho 16 from U.S. 20/26 (Chinden Boulevard) to Idaho 44 (State Street). Construction of this limited-access highway will include a new bridge across the Boise River. It is the first step toward ultimately connecting Idaho 16 to Interstate 84.


- Program management, $4.7 million. Funds the management of the GARVEE program.

Author Brenda Stanley Visits AM Idaho

AM Idaho interview with Brenda Stanley - she will be at the Barnes and Noble Tuesday night starting at 6:30 to sign copies of the book.


Book Trailer

Idaho General Election 2010 (Results)

Listen to Newsradio 590, 1240 & 92.1fm for all your election night coverage.  News Director Aaron Kunz will be calling in live reports from the Idaho GOP party in Boise.  Follow Aaron on Twitter for late breaking news at www.twitter.com/aaronkunz

Live Election Coverage provided by Fox News Radio & AM Idaho contributor Bruce Herker.

STATE OF IDAHO ELECTIONS WEBSITE:
http://www.sos.idaho.gov/elect/eleindex.htm


UNOFFICIAL RESULTS - GENERAL ELECTIONPrecincts Reported: 932 of 961 (97%)

UNITED STATES SENATOR
CON Randy Lynn Bergquist  3%
DEM P. Tom Sullivan 25%
REP Mike Crapo 71%



US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1
DEM Walt Minnick 41%
IND Dave Olson 5%
LIB Mike Washburn 1%
REP Raul R. Labrador 50%



US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2
DEM Mike Crawford 24%
IND Brian Schad 6%
REP Mike Simpson 68%



GOVERNOR
DEM Keith Allred 33%
IND Jana M. Kemp 5%
IND Pro-Life .8%
LIB Ted Dunlap 1%
REP C.L. "Butch" Otter 58%



LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
CON Paul Venable 5%
DEM Eldon Wallace 27%
REP Brad Little 67%



SECRETARY OF STATE
DEM Mack Sermon 25%
REP Ben Ysursa 74%



STATE CONTROLLER
DEM Bruce Robinett 29%
REP Donna M Jones 70%



STATE TREASURER
REP Ron Crane



ATTORNEY GENERAL
REP Lawrence Wasden



SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
DEM Stan Olson 39%
REP Tom Luna 60%



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 27
STATE SENATOR
REP Denton Darrington
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
REP Scott Bedke
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
REP Fred Wood



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 28
STATE SENATOR
REP R. Steven Bair
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
DEM Marlene F. Shurtz 31%
REP Dennis M. Lake 68%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
REP Jim Marriott



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 29
STATE SENATOR
DEM Diane Bilyeu 51%
REP Lance B Kolbet 48%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
DEM James ("Jim") W. Allen 39%
REP Ken Andrus 61%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
DEM Greg Anderson 40%
REP Jim Guthrie 59%



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30
STATE SENATOR
DEM Edgar J. Malepeai 54%
REP Terry Andersen 45%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
DEM Roy Lacey 58%
REP Brian P. Nugent 41%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
DEM Elaine Smith 53%
REP Dave Bowen 47%



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 31
STATE SENATOR
REP Robert L. Geddes
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
REP Marc Gibbs
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
DEM Ralph Mossman 31%
REP Tom Loertscher 68%



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 32
STATE SENATOR
REP Dean M. Mortimer
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
REP Janice McGeachin
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
REP Erik Simpson



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 33
STATE SENATOR
DEM Neil M Williams 33%
REP Bart M. Davis 66%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
DEM Jerry Shively 47%
REP Jeff Thompson 52%
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
DEM John McGimpsey 40%
REP Linden B. Bateman 59%



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 34
STATE SENATOR
REP Brent Hill
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
REP Mack G. Shirley
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
REP Dell Raybould



LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 35
STATE SENATOR
REP Jeff C Siddoway
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION A
REP JoAn E. Wood
STATE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION B
REP Lenore Hardy Barrett

S.J.R. No. 101 - U of I Tuition (Yes)
H.J.R. No. 4 - Hospitals (Yes)
H.J.R. No. 5 - Airport (Yes)
H.J.R. No. 7 - Municipal Electric (Yes)

*Red indicates uncontested races or the winner of the race.

Rep. Jeff Thompson for Idaho House Seat 33

Gov. Otter and Mitt Romney in Idaho Falls

Governor Otter Visits AM Idaho (Oct. 6, 2010)

Rep. Erik Simpson visits AM Idaho

Snakes and Rabbits - Tami Hymas has fun at KID-AM

So earlier this week we were talking about a snake and rabbit infestation.

It's a rabbit...really it is.

116th Idaho National Guard Soldier Depart Idaho Falls

Candidate Keith Allred Visits AM Idaho

2 Years on the Air...listeners helped celebrate our benchmark.

Kathleen

Story on kicking the habit thanks to KID-AM

Women on Target Coming to Idaho in October

Zeb Graham visits AM Idaho to talk about the NRA sponsored class Women on Target.

http://www.snakeriverfirearmsinstructors.net/



Snake River Firearms Instructors, LLC (SRFI) will host a NRA Women on Target (WOT) handgun shooting clinic on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Unified Sportsman’s Club, just outside of Rexburg, Idaho. The clinic will be held from 8:30am until 4:30pm. This clinic is designed for women ages 18 and older and provides formal handgun shooting instruction. Clinic attendees will learn how to safely handle a handgun, how to properly and safely store and handgun, how to properly clean a handgun, and of course, how to safely and properly shoot a handgun. Classroom and range instruction will be provided by SRFI’s cadre of highly skilled NRA certified firearms instructors. Students are encouraged to bring their own handguns to the clinic; .22 caliber pistols and ammunition will be provided by SRFI instructors to students who do not have their own handgun.



Students are required to pay a $30 deposit for the clinic. $20 of this deposit is refunded to participants who complete the clinic. The remaining $10 partially covers the cost of instructional materials that are given to clinic attendees. This clinic is provided as a service to the South Eastern Idaho community by Snake River Firearms Instructors. The clinic can accommodate 30 students, and interested students may go to http://www.snakeriverfirearmsinstructors.net to download a registration form and to obtain more information regarding this NRA WOT clinic. The registration deadline for this clinic is October 1, 2010. A list of recommended items to bring to the clinic is also listed on the website.

Idaho Soldiers Leave Idaho Falls Wednesday

Lady Gaga wears meat for VMA's.

Lady Gaga, who came under fire recently for wearing a meat bikini on the cover of Vogue Hommes Japan, wore a raw meat dress at last night's VMAs. It was one of many outfits she wore throughout the night.

9/11 Memorial

JaKoy Smith in the running for Torrid House of Dreams contest

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/torridhod25finalists2010

Help JaKoy Ann Smith get into the top 6 contestants by voting at the link above.

Glenn Becks 8/28/2010 Flying V Flyby

Did you see this?

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Friday

So we are broadcasting live this morning from across the street from the Extreme Makeover Home Edition home.  The old house torn down, the foundation is being poured.   Here are some first run pictures.

Sunday, Aaron was back at the Extreme Makeover house ...check out the progress and a quick interview.

Idaho Falls Governor's Debate (8/19/2010)

You followed us on Twitter - now watch the post mortem interviews with the candidates.
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter:

Keith Allred:
 
Full debate audio:

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

It's coming to Eastern Idaho August 18-24.

Volunteers needed...everyone welcome.

Sign up at http://www.gorockwellhomes.com/

Supt. Tom Luna on AM Idaho (Aug. 4 2010)

Supt. Tom Luna

On AM Idaho August 4, 2010 with Aaron Kunz

UFOs caught on news report about fire near Idaho National Laboratory

Topic started on 30-7-2010 @ 06:04 AM by Mario Maisto
Presence of suspect UFOs caught during fire near Idaho National Laboratory, there are two UFO sightings in two different videos in which they appear, you can find that in the KPVI website in the video section:
www.kpvi.com...
The title of the first video relative to the first sighting is: "Family prepare for the worst with the rainbow fire"
The title of the second video relative to the second sighting is: "INL fire coverage tuesday"
The first video is dated "July 19 2010 12.00 AM" and the object appears at 40s since video beginning.
Here is some screen of the first video:

The second video is dated "july 14 2010 06.13 PM" and the object appears at 18s since video beginning.

Here is some screen of the second video:

There are also other websites with these videos you can check it searching the precedent titles on web, here is some websites where you can check it:
First video: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/...
Second video: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/...
Here there is the contacts of KPVI: http://www.kpvi.com/...
Here is some news link about fire:
1) http://www.oregonlive.com/...
2) edition.cnn.com...=8xFmCVpKOTS
3) edition.cnn.com...=8xFmCVpKOTS
and about the UFO sighting relative to the second video "INL fire coverage tuesday KPVI":
realtvufos.blogspot.com...

Fox News Fight

VP Joe Biden in Yellowstone (Video)

Blue Angels Thursday Fly Overs

INL Employees at Materials & Fuels Site Told to Stay Home

   The Idaho National Laboratory is asking employees who work at the Materials & Fuels complex to stay home today unless they are part of the essential crew.  INL will notify those employees through their direct management.
   Those required to work can either drive to work or use a bus that will leave from the Willow Creek building in Idaho Falls.
   The fire Tuesday burned an estimated 30,000 acres (nearly 47 square miles).

Wednesday Power Outage

Newdale, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Sugar City, Teton


• Area of outage: Zip codes 83436, 83440, 83445, 83448, and 83451.

• Estimated time of restoration: 10:30 a.m. MDT.
• Cause: Loss of transmission line.
• Customers affected: Approximately 4,835 customers are without power.
• Crew: On site and repairs are underway.

Updated 7:18 a.m. MDT on July 14

Mike Adams gets a special present from Aaron Kunz

From Fridays show in case you missed it.

Mike Adams get a surprise gift on Friday's Show

Mike Adams, host of Idaho Up Close receives a gift from AM Idaho's Aaron Kunz...an autographed copy of the "Baby Boomers Baby Book."  Watch Mike's face as he realizes what he just got.