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Four Years Too Long for POW Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” - John F. Kennedy

(PHILADELPHIA) - This morning a large number of supporters for POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl got up early and traveled to downtown Philly setting up camp in front the studios of Fox 29 TV.

Our sole purpose was to speak out, educate and advocate that there is a “live” American soldier being held as a prisoner of war now for Four years too long! He needs to come home Now!

BRING BOWE BACK

Jani and Bob Bergdahl to speak at the Bring Bowe Back event in Hailey, Idaho on June 22, 2013

(HAILEY, ID) - The Bring Bowe Back event is pleased to announce that both Jani and Bob Berdahl we will be speaking during the ceremony to honor their son, American POW Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.

The event, planned for June 22, 2013, is a community event turned rally to support the Bergdahl family.

Children Taken from Three Prominent Idaho Marijuana Activists

Sarah’s two children were staying with Lindsey’s two children under the care of a babysitter while Sarah, Lindsey, and Josh vacationed for the weekend in the mountains.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Four young boys have been taken by the State of Idaho Child Protective Services from their families.

Three prominent marijuana activists are now fighting for their children and their freedom.

Idaho Firm Recalls Fully Cooked Meat and Poultry Products Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Class 1 recall, heath risk high...

(WASHINGTON DC) - LJD Holdings, Inc., doing business as B and D Foods, a Boise, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 33,500 pounds of fully cooked meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement today.

Friends of Minidoka Deeply Disappointed by Court`s Decision

Idaho History Groups Disheartened by Idaho Supreme Court Decision Sanctioning Factory Farm at WWII Japanese American Incarceration Site

(TWIN FALLS, ID) - Advocates are deeply disappointed by the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a permit for a factory farm operation that poses major hazards to Minidoka National Historic Site and surrounding families.

As an incarceration facility for Japanese American citizens during World War II, Minidoka is an important part of history.

2012 Minidoka Pilgrimage June 21 - June 24, 2012

Celebrating our 10th Annual Minidoka Pilgrimage and recognizing the 70th Anniversary signing of Executive Order 9066

(SEATTLE) - Seventy years ago, almost 13,000 people of Japanese-ancestry, many of whom were American citizens, were removed from their homes and sent to a desolate “incarceration camp" near Twin Falls, Idaho.

This summer, the 10th pilgrimage will take place with former internees, their families, and friends - from Seattle, Portland and across the nation - to the former Minidoka Camp in Idaho.

Searchers and Law Enforcement Still Working Hard to Find Mark Bosworth

There is a $10,000 reward for information that leads us to Mark.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Volunteer search and rescue members continued spot checks in Douglas County today, in the search for Mark Bosworth.

A team checked out a couple of areas on Cow Creek Road following a hunch Mark could have wandered that direction. Cow Creek Road stretches to the southwest awa from Riddle and runs along its namesake creek. No sign of Mark was found.

Day of Remembrance 2011 Taiko Festival

The 2nd annual Day of Remembrance Taiko Festival will be held in February.

(SEATTLE) - The “Day of Remembrance” is an annual observance of the signing of Executive Order 9066, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt that ordered 120,000 Americans of Japanese ancestry to be imprisoned in concentration camps during World War II.

Decades later, the order was deemed unconstitutional and was belatedly but dramatically reversed by the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

Biola Downs Oregon Tech

(LEWISTON, Idaho ) - Jessilyn Conicelli recorded her second straight double-double of the tournament to help 13th ranked Biola defeat Oregon Tech 77-48 in the Greg Jose/Twin Rivers Physical Therapy Classic at the Lewis-Clark State College Activity Center on Saturday.

Oregon State Wrestling Moves To 17th In NWCA Top 25

(Corvallis, Oregon) - The Oregon State wrestling team visited No. 2 Boise State Saturday and wrestled the Broncos to an 18-18 tie to open the 2010-11 season. On Tuesday, the Beavers were moved up five spots in the NWCA/USA Today Division I Coaches Poll, to No. 17.