The KBOI “New” Guy

Posted on February 2, 2015

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to you. I'm Rick Worthington, the "New" News Director for 670 KBOI.  I am replacing the "Iron Hourse" Ken Weaver, who is on his way to a bigger market after holding up the newsroom for 15 years!  Ken would be welcome in any newsroom in America,…… MORE

The 49th Superb Owl

Posted on February 2, 2015

It is always weird to watch a big game when you don’t have a dog in the fight. A couple of things stood out to me. The Seattle Seahawks used some imaginative play calling to take the lead at the half, and to lose the game in the fourth quarter. Coach Pete Carroll decided to go…… MORE

Friends By Any Other Name

Posted on January 30, 2015

Off the top of my head, I have 20 friends who are either gay or lesbian. Friends whom have invited me into their lives and whom I've invited into mine.  Friends. People who I've broken bread with. People who I've laughed and cried with. People who I've argued with. People. Some are Christian, some are…… MORE

Smart Is….As Smart Does

Posted on January 30, 2015

I found out I needed glasses when I was in the fifth grade.  I was sitting in the stands at a high school football game with my dad, and I asked him, "Why don't they make the players' numbers large enough to be seen from the bleachers?" He asked me what I meant.  "It's too…… MORE