According to a recent report issued by Microsoft’s security wing, more than 97% of the e-mails sent daily over the internet are spam.

By Cynthia Sewell, The Idaho Statesman, Boise Mar. 13--The long-awaited and oft-stalled community detox facility could be under construction by year's end.

By HOMA KHALEELI The 13-year-old is the terror of his neighbourhood but has escaped being locked up despite admitting a string of crimes. Using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards a 12-year-old girl. Driving it without a licence and insurance. a one-boy crimewave.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Mar. 20--Julia Kertz Grant, a natural resource expert with a background in land management and stewardship, coalition building and public policy, has been named Foothills Open Space manager. She replaces Paul Woods, who was elected to the Ada County Commission.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Mar. 16--Ada County Commissioner Paul Woods has been on the job for only two months, but he's already fulfilling campaign promises.