By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Feb. 1--January, one of the nastiest months in recent years, left skiers stoked, road agencies snowed under and residents bundled up. Here's a by-the-numbers look at the past month: 770,000 gallons of anti-icing liquid applied on Ada County roads so far.

By Volkert, Lora The only way Boise can maintain its quality of life is by planning for growth and building transit systems, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter said in his state of the city address last week. "The only way to predict the future is to invent it," he said.

By Volkert, Lora Boise mayoral candidate and Councilman Jim Tibbs last week blamed Mayor Dave Bieter for the fact that the Legislature did not pass a local option tax for transit.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Oct. 28--Dave Bieter offers Boiseans an exciting and realistic plan for their city's future. During four years as mayor, Bieter has demonstrated an ability to make vision into a reality. We endorse Bieter's re-election on Nov.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Oct. 7--Sunset Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lowell Elementary School, 1507 N. 28th St., Boise. A representative from ACHD will be on hand to discuss traffic issues in the neighborhood.