It's been an odd Monday today. My office computer is in Spokane for repairs. So I've been operating between a second computer and my Mac Book in the Coeur d'Alene news room. Compounding the problem, we've switched the process around a little. So I can't…
I was checking out the online comic "A Large Panda" today, and I was delighted to discover a fake adjective I've never come across before. Because of the way the site is set up, I can't link you directly to the comic, but in the…
If you are like me, you will make a list after Christmas of those who sent out cards to you. That way, maybe cutting the list down some. But that isn't always true, as some one stops sending cards, but then there are others who…
Associated Press PhotoVan Miguel Hartless of Fair Haven, Vt., looks at the Burger King sandwich he claims contained an unwrapped condom in it. A man who says he bit into a Burger King sandwich and found an unwrapped condom inside is suing the owner of…
oseph Duncan’s attorneys, in court papers, are now agreeing that further proceedings in the convicted killer’s case will have “collateral impact” on the lone surviving victim, young Shasta Groene. But they say Duncan’s sentencing proceedings must be delayed anyway. The defense wants the sentencing hearings,…
Item: Jury Duty, Redux/Katrina, Notes On A Napkin10. Show up wearing a Charles Manson tee shirt and carrying a dog-eared copy of “Helter Skelter”. Every so often, giggle for no reason.9. As the judge reads the list of charges, count them down on your fingers,…
Item: Twentysomethings seek area growth, want to spiff up Huetter, create city identity/Hope Brumback, Spokesman-Review correspondentKathy Plonka/Spokesman-ReviewHuetter mayor-elect Brad Keene, left, and Huetter City Council members Luke Gibler and Jeni Brown stand at the intersection of Seely and Seltice Road near Huetter. Question: Is early…
In case you were wondering about the “North Idaho Governor’s Ball” that took place at the Coeur d’Alene Resort last week, it was not a state event, but instead was a fundraiser for Gov. Butch Otter’s campaign fund, modeled after similar events he held when…
Item: Grade A trail: Study will focus on benefits, advantages of Centennial Trail to Cd'A/Bill Buley, Coeur d'Alene PressMore Info: Question: What can improve your health year round, benefit your community economically and aesthetically and attract vacationers to visit and even settle in North Idaho?…
Results of the latest presidential poll conducted McClatchy newspapers and MSNBC were published in Sunday’s paper. Who do you support for the Republican nomination? -- Idaho Statesman. *Giuliani*Huckabee*McCain*Paul*Romney*Tancredo*Thompson DFO: Giuliani or Huckabee, at this point
Item: Pineapple Express hits with a fury/Michelle Boss, Spokesman-Review correspondentMore Info: It is known as the Pineapple Express, and this particular one hit the Northwest with a fury earlier this week. Strong winds, heavy rains and record high temperatures in the middle 50s made their…
A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel rests on her water bowl Saturday, during the Bay Colony Dog Show in Boston/Lisa Poole, AP Photo.Question: Does this photo capture your feelings toward Mondays -- resigned? Or are you rarin' to tackle the week ahead?
Originally posted at 1:42 a.m. SaturdayItem: Tourism chief sees world of potential: 'Seismic shift' in perception of Idaho/Betsy Russell, Spokesman-ReviewQuestion: How do you view Idaho?1. Potatoes2. Aryans3. Iowa?4. Hicksville5. Reddest red state6. Evel Knievel jumped there7. Duaneatopia8. Sagebrush Rebellion9. Paradise: Build a fence around it10.…
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.