I'd be down on the weather forecasters today for the rain Sunday and today, w/more of same promised Tuesday. But I thoroughly enjoyed being outside in the yard Saturday. Soaked up as many rays as I could while cleaning up the garden & even planting…
The space shuttle Endeavour lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Monday. The space shuttle Endeavour began a 14-day mission to the international space station. Story here. (AP Photo/Terry Renna) Question: Do you agree with the decision to shut down the space…
I know a couple three-year-olds named Austin and Cole. Austin's the son of my friend, Hollywood Larry. Cole is the son on Meggie and Caleb (in fact, my grandson). Both are around 3. Communicating with both young boys makes an adult understand how truly insignificant…
5:48 p.m. Someone may be suffering a stroke at Costco on Neider/CdA. 5:41 p.m. An employee of Shimmer Nail Salon, 5624 Government/Hayden reports a stolen wallet. 5:32 p.m. Man reports his in-laws are threatening to beat him up because he owes them money. 5:01 p.m.…
KXLY's Kris Crocker interviews Naomi Judd before MCing the "Women Helping Women" luncheon earlier today. Kris Facebooks: "This was a pretty cool way to start the workweek." The interview will air tonight on the KXLY news broadcast -- and should be available on KXLY Web…
A fan eludes a police office by climbing onto the center field wall after running across the outfield and stopping play during the ninth inning of a baseball game between the Houston Astros and New York Mets Friday in Houston. The Mets beat the Astros…
A fatal confrontation involving a Boundary County deputy sheriff this morning in North Idaho is under investigation. Details remained sketchy this afternoon, but Boundary County Coroner Mike Mellett confirms that one person is dead following an early morning encounter with a deputy who was responding…
"It was six years ago today that the Groene and McKenzie families, and our community, discovered that pure evil exists," posts Kerri Thoreson, More Main Street. "With the murder of Brenda Groene, her middle school-age son, Slade and finance` Mark McKenzie and the kidnapping of…
Stickman & Walkabout spotted this Calypso Orchid during their weekend walk around Tubbs Hill. Stickman emails that the orchid is hard to find. But it can be spotted at this time of the year when the flowers are out. Waking up with Internet Explorer 8/Atmospheric…
At some point within the last month or two, the Hagadone-owed Italian eatery known as Tito Macaroni's underwent a much-needed image overhaul and axed the wacky from its name (except for on all the signs out front). After 15 years as the anchor eatery inside…
The Idaho Education Association is circulating a photo that shows supporters of Tom Luna/GOP candidates setting up signs and handing out hotdogs at Lake City High. The photo, I believe, was taken prior to the Timberwolves homecoming game in late October 2010. If so, here's…
I'm always curious re: which bad guys and gals will make Major Ben Wolfinger's weekly honor roll for individuals wanted on felony warrants. At the top of the list this week is Mark David Carlson (left), 35, of Coeur d'Alene, who is wanted for failing…
My wife's birthday and Mother's Day are always close, occasionally on the same day. She's always been very insistent that she get separate gifts for those two important days, which I think is reasonable and fair. Since this is her 25th Mother's Day as a…
The Idaho Education Association criticized Superintendent of Schools Tom Luna of trying to intimidate educators by warning them not to participate in activities involving a recall attempt against him and a referendum to overthrow his public education reform. In the process, the IEA released this…
Teachers are being warned they could lose their certification if they participate in efforts to recall Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna, repeal his new education reforms or engage in other political activities on school grounds. In a memo Friday, Luna said his office…
Rocky Barker/Idaho Statesman discusses that job opening in Nampa for a wolf biologist: "What it does not say is you have to take crank calls from hunters who blame you for allowing these “Canadian wolves” to decimate elk populations and keep them from bagging their…
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), which hosts an online database detailing federal ag subsidies between 1995 and 2009, about $4.3 million from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found its way into the pockets of Idaho state legislators. Subsidies come in…
Bremerton Fire Department paramedic Missy Griffith rescues Malachi Steiner,6, after he got his foot stuck climbing a tree in East Bremerton, Wash. on Saturday. (AP Photo/Kitsap Sun, Larry Steagall) Cartoon: GOP wannabes are curious crew/David Horsey, Seattle P-I 30 cats found living in Sandpoint home/KHQ…
On Sunday morning, Cindy's pastor was preaching from the Book of Ruth when he tripped over his tongue while commenting that the Old Testament book offered some great beauty tips. What he actually said was the book of Ruth offers some great "booty tips." Horrified,…
The various characters in the cast of "Wicked" are shown in costume, including Elphaba (erstwhile Wicked Witch) and Glenda. "Wicked," created by author Gregory McGuire, is scheduled for 16 performances in the INB Performing Arts Center in Spokane, beginning Wednesday. More here. Question: Where you…
After months of flirting with politics, Donald Trump said Monday he won't run for president, choosing to stick with hosting "The Celebrity Apprentice" over a bid for the Republican nomination. The reality TV star and real estate mogul made his announcement at a Manhattan hotel…
Richard E. Kelson, 77, of Bonners Ferry died this morning near Bonners Ferry after his Volkswagen Jeffa was struck by a train on a private crossing near the city’s municipal golf course, the Idaho State Police reported. See ISP report here. 11:42 a.m. A red…
The ladybugs were huddled from the rain and colder weather when Stickman & Walkabout took their daily stroll around Tubbs Hill over the weekend, camera in hand.
Weekend Poll: 94 of 173 respondents (54.34%) said they're underpaid when asked to describe the level of their wages. 50 of 173 respondents (28.9%) said they're adequately compensated. 25 of 173 (14.45%) said they are unemployed. 2 each answered they're paid too high or didn't…
Harmon is heading for home. Harmon Killebrew - Baseball Hall of Famer with 573 home runs - is making his way toward home for the last time. He announced last week that he is seeking hospice care after fighting esophageal cancer. As a Minnesota-grown girl,…
D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.
