by Ryan Howe | Aug 1, 2008 | In Business
When the Mickelsen family of Rupert decided to diversify its 1,100-acre beet, grain and bean farm, growing hydroponic and pesticide-free tomatoes seemed like the “natural” choice. “We thought it would be a good idea not to have all our eggs in one basket,” says Ramie...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Features, Hunt & Fish, Events
It’s an overcast autumn morning on the Milner stretch of the Snake River. Just before dawn, the Burley Golf Course Marina is overrun with trucks and boats, lined up for inspection. This is a rarity for a bass tournament — having tournament officials scour your...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Features
You’ve seen it hauled out by the truckload. It’s the same outdated stone material your grandfather’s hearth was made out of in the 1970s – or is it? Today, the average homeowner can’t afford to install real stone in or around their home – or can they? We set out to...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Getting-Out
In the 1800s, Southern Idaho was a major thoroughfare for emigrants headed toward Oregon and California in search of land and gold. Our rich pioneer history is still intact as hundreds of miles of authentic emigrant routes can be mapped across this region. Today,...
by Ryan Howe | May 1, 2008 | Our People
Every night, Jared Price plays in front of 10,000 screaming fans. Not bad for a kid whose hometown only has 5,645 people. Price is in the ninth year of his pro baseball career, and he’s loving every minute of it. In the spring of 2000, handfuls of Major League...
