Idaho History: Prospectors found gold not far from Boise City

Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:56:01 -0800

An old saying tells us that ?gold is where you find it,? and in 19th century Boise that wasn?t very far away. In February 1870, the Idaho Tri-weekly Statesman reported that a large number of whites and Chinese were working the gravel bars along the Boise River, using ?rockers.?

Rocky Barker: Is Hoku vs. Idaho Power a billing dispute or international incident?

Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:19:03 -0800

The dispute between Idaho Power and Pocatello polysilicon manufacturer Hoku Corp illustrates the Idaho Public Utilities Commission?s challenge of balancing the needs of a start-up company with the expectations of a regulated utility and its other customers.

Idaho mining companies benefit as silver surges

Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:49:40 -0800

Record industrial demand and resurging investor interest is cutting into a supply surplus, driving t