Chef Lou was born in Boise and when he was 11 days old, his family moved back to their home state of Alabama. He spent his first 11 years of his life there, but his family moved back to Boise in 1973 after bouts with bad weather and tornados made them remember how beautiful and peaceful it was in Boise.

He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 1980.

Lou graduated from the American Culinary Federation's Chef's Apprenticeship program in 1984.

He has worked in restaurants since 1977. His first job was at the Havana Club-Bouquet restaurant in Boise where he washed dishes and bussed tables. He Chef-apprenticed in Boise at the Gamekeeper Restaurant in the Owyhee Hotel and the well-remembered Royal restaurant in Boise under American Academy of Chef member, John R. Fisher.

Lou moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1981 and worked for Hilton Hotels until 1983. In 1983, he opened The Top of the Hoff restaurant in Boise, Idaho. From 1986-1988, Lou worked for Hilton Corporation in San Antonio, Texas, where he was featured in the national television series "Great Chef's of the West" along with the companion cookbook, "Southwest Tastes". Lou has won numerous awards for his food presentations and recipes. He has been a contestant on "Guy's Grocery Games"(although he didn't fare very well!)

He attributes his love for cooking from his Mom & Dad. "My dad cooked great Southern foods and My Mom's history is from the Abruzzi Region in Italy, so I got a good mix of old fashioned Southern comfort food and wonderful Italian regional specialties." He has a love for both styles, but he really fell in love with Southwestern food when he was in Texas. Lou has a lot of fun mixing and matching these cuisines. From 1989-1994, Lou was a Corporate Chef for Ram International (Murphy's, the Ram).

In 1994, Lou and his partner Ron Isaacs (Father-in-Law) purchased The Westside Drive-in, transforming the little Drive-In into a full blown unique Food experience. The Westside makes all their soups, sauces, and staple recipes from scratch, as well roasting all their meats and baking fresh bread. It has been a key ingredient to the Westside's success.

The Westside has been the recipient of many awards over the last 22 years, and its recipes have been featured in 2 national Cookbooks. We are very proud to be a Boise institution! In 2009, the Westside was featured in the hit Food Network show, "Diner's, Drive-In's, and Dives." With such great exposure, Lou decided to open another Westside Drive-In in Southeast Boise in 2012. Now, there are two Westsides to serve you!

He also 100% wholeheartedly believes that Happy Cooks make Happy People!

Lou met his wife of 30 fantastic years, Renee, in 1985, when she was working with him at The Top of the Hoff. They were married in 1987. Their oldest son, Josh, is owner and operator the Parkcenter Westside, and their daughter, Emily, is the bookkeeper for both restaurants.

Chef Lou enjoys cooking in front of people and he has had a cooking segment on NBC's KTVB Channel 7 for 23 years. He also runs the incredibly popular Idaho Ice Cream Potato Booths at the Western Idaho Fair and Art in the Park. Lou is currently serving as President of his Company, RILA Business Concepts, Inc. and also as President of Boise based Creative Foods, Inc., the company that manufactures Chef Lou's famous dessert, The Idaho Ice Cream Potato. He is a past chairman of NFIB(National Federation of Independent Business) Idaho.

He was recently ordained a Deacon in the Catholic Church and believes life's mission truly is about helping other people on their journey. Lou is so very thankful for all the many people throughout his life that have helped him on his journey.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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At Ada County Elections, our job is to help our community vote. Each day, we are driven by our mission to safeguard your trust by conducting fair and transparent elections. We are the largest elections office in Idaho, overseeing 197 precincts and serving approximately 300,000 registered voters on Election Day. Voting is an important right for all American citizens. We hope our work will make it easier for you to participate in this democratic process and vote.

Voting is easy. Voting is secure. Voting is accurate. Review the 12 Principles of Idaho’s Elections here.

What we do

Our team is here to serve the community. We wear many different hats and each day looks a little bit different. This list gives you an idea of the services we provide to Ada County:

• Administer all federal, state, county, city and taxing district elections in Ada County
• Maintain Ada County registered voters’ database
• Provide voter registration
• Conduct early voting and vote by mail programs
• Offer proof of residency for citizens
• Fill public information requests
• Help educate citizens about voting in Ada County

Trent Tripple

Ada County Clerk

Contact the Clerk

Phone: 208 287-6860
Mail: 200 W Front Street, Boise, ID 83702
Office: 200 W Front Street, Boise, ID 83702
Email: adacountyclerk@adacounty.id.gov

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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Rabbi Jason Sobel grew up in a Jewish home in New Jersey. In his late teens, Jason set out on a quest to discover the truth. After years of study, he discovered and embraced his true destiny as a Jewish follower of Jesus. As the founder of Fusion Global, Jason's purpose is to bring people's understanding of Jesus into high-definition by revealing the lost connection to our Hebrew roots and restoring our forgotten inheritance in Him. Rabbi Jason received his Rabbinic messianic ordination in 2005 and has a BA in Jewish Studies and an MA in Intercultural Studies. He is the spiritual advisor to The Chosen TV series and host of several TBN programs. He is the author of several books-including national best-sellers Mysteries of the Messiah and The God of the Way and a much-anticipated new release in the fall of 2025. Rabbi Jason also leads and organizes rabbinic study tours to Israel and Greece at rockroadrabbitours.com. Find him on YouTube and Instagram at @RabbiJasonSobel and rabbijasonsobel.com

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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About Russ Spencer

Russ Spencer embodies the enduring Idaho values of faith, family, and freedom. A proud seventh-generation Idahoan, Russ was raised in the Treasure Valley and has never lost touch with the people and principles that make our state strong.

After serving a church mission in Guatemala, Russ earned his law degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia, clerked for a federal appeals judge in Pennsylvania, and then returned home to Idaho to serve his community. He and his wife, Debra, are now raising their five children in Meridian, instilling in them the same love for Idaho that has guided his life.

Russ’s career is devoted to public service. As a Deputy Attorney General for Idaho, he defended our values at the highest level, arguing cases at the Idaho Supreme Court and even briefing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He later served as a prosecutor in Bonneville County, where he put violent criminals, drug traffickers, and child sex offenders behind bars, ensuring justice for victims while leading innovative approaches to rehabilitation for nonviolent offenders.

Most recently, as General Counsel for the Idaho Board of Medicine and other state health boards, Russ helped remove barriers to care while maintaining strong professional standards. A Captain in the U.S. Army, serving in the Idaho Army National Guard, and board member for CASA of Southwest Idaho, supporting our foster kids, Russ is deeply committed to his faith, family, and the Idaho community he proudly calls home.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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JKeyser@senate.idaho.gov
District 20
1st term
PO Box 1602, Meridian, ID, 83680
Home (208) 332-1354
Statehouse (208) 332-1354 (Session Only)
Businessman
Committees:
Transportation – Vice Chair
Health & Welfare
Judiciary & Rules

B.A. in business from Vanguard University; financial auditor; former U.S. Marine, Boise police officer, and vice principal of the Vineyard Christian Academy; duly sworn member and citizen of the Cherokee Nation; spouse: Michelle; three children.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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The people of Idaho elected Scott Bedke as the state’s 44th Lieutenant Governor in November 2022. He officially took office on January 6, 2023.

Scott is a proud Idaho native and a 4th generation cattle rancher. Born in Twin Falls and a graduate of Oakley High School, Scott’s Gem State heritage stretches back even farther to the 1870s, when his great grandfather homesteaded in the Oakley Basin. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University in 1981, Scott returned to his hometown where he was later elected to serve on Oakley’s City Council.

That first step into public service ignited Scott’s passion for working with and for his community. It was in 2000 that Scott was elected as a Representative of District 27 to be a voice for the citizens of Cassia and Minidoka Counties. During his 11 terms in the Idaho State House, Scott served on the Joint Finance & Appropriations Committee, the Revenue & Taxation Committee, the Resources & Conservation Committee, and the Transportation & Defense Committee. He also chaired the Economic Outlook & Revenue Assessment Committee and served on the Credit Rating Enhancement Committee.

In 2012, Scott was elected as the 41st Speaker of the House, a role that he held with such sensibility and civility that he became the longest-serving Speaker in Idaho’s history. Scott is proud to have been directly involved in setting policies that make Idaho what it is today.

Scott has been happily married to his wife, Sarah, for 45 years. Together the two are trying to keep up with their four children and 16 grandchildren. The 5th and 6th generations of Bedkes in Idaho are a big reason why Scott decided to run for Lt. Governor, to protect Idaho’s future and to give back to the state that has given his family so very much.

Scott is committed to maintaining the Idaho Way. While this includes a pledge for a limited government, a quality education for every student, and a plan for our state’s water supply, it also means keeping the values that matter most, like being a good neighbor, at the forefront.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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I am a lifelong public servant who has built my life around family, integrity, and service to the community. I value hard work, accountability, and compassion. Being the coroner is not just a job to me, it is a career led by my passion for ensuring quality death investigation and providing the highest level of service to our community.

The Ada County Coroner is the elected official who is ultimately responsible for signing out death certificates with cause and manner of death. It is imperative that the coroner has experience with accurately completing death certificates, understands all facets of a complete death investigation, and ensures the responsible use of resources. I have been preparing for this role my entire career. Ada County doesn’t need someone figuring it out on the job.

• Affiliation with Idaho's only medical school, bringing forensic pathology education to student doctors and needed funds to Ada County.
• Oversaw acquisition and installation of CT Unit.
• Brett recruited and acquired a new forensic pathologist.
• Established a professional relationship with Forensic Pathology Services for part time physicians.
• Created a relationship with the Ada County Medical Society to educate physicians on the signing of death certificates.
• Advanced Medicolegal Investigator training, methods, and capability.
• Authored and distributed a white paper on the Modern Coroner to raise the level of professional practice for Idaho Coroners.
• Educated Idaho coroners on accepted practices for medicolegal death investigation.
• Established alternative revenue streams to supplement ACCO.
• Implemented new call vehicles with off-road capability and power cots.
• Implemented new safety practices in forensic operations.
• Strengthened stakeholder relationships.
• Contributed to enhanced mass fatality preparedness.
• Established an acceptable method for handling skeletal remains.
• Institute culturally sensitive practices for decedents.

• Bachelor’s Degree Criminology (BA), University of South Florida
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Nova Southeastern University
• Registered Medicolegal Death Investigator (D-ABMDI)
• Board Certified Medicolegal Death Investigators (F-ABMDI)
• Certified Retrospective Fatality Analyst (C-RFA)
• Certified Psychological Autopsy Investigator (2019)
• Served on the Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI)
• The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) Board of Directors
• Forensic Science Foundation (FSF) Board of Trustees
• National Association Retrospective Fatality Analysts (NARFA) Board of Directors
• Basic X-ray Machine Operator, License No. 50497
• FCC Amateur License KK7MVF
• 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush
• Florida Gulf Coast University, former Instructor
• Edison State College, former Adjunct Professor
• University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, former Adjunct Instructor
• Published numerous articles in the Journal of Forensic Sciences and the Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
• IACME “Investigator of the Year” 2024
• John R. Hunt Award for sustained superior contributions to AAFS and the forensic science community 2025

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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