I've almost recovered from awakening at 4:30 in the morning for my 6:45 a.m. flight to Portland yesterday and drive back from Portland. Yeah, yeah, I know that 4:30 is no big deal for you early birds. But it's fairly rough for an individual that…
... this weekend:*sunshine*painting with children*my sister*remembering why I love my husband*new bikes*pictures of my boys when they were babies*Mexican food for Cinco de Mayo*feeling healthy*blessings from above*book fair set upDFO: Can you add to the list?
... ISP is investigating the report of a motorcycle accident on the interstate, east of Coeur d'Alene. Motorcycle is alongside the roadway at mile post 26 ... body in the road. A trucker reportedly has used his rig to prevent anyone from running over the…
North Idaho College interim prez Priscilla Bell will be the guest for this week's Huckleberries Gone Wireless. I'll be interviewing her Wednesday morning at 10. Anyone have a good question for her (preferably quirky)?
It was only a little typo. (I've seen worse daily in Brand X.) But Coeur d'Alene High brainiac was transformed from prez of the Idaho Drug Free Youth to proxy for "Idaho Drug for Youth" in the latest issue of The Viking Voice of Coeur…
Jesse Tinsley/Spokesman-ReviewColleague Jesse Tinsley writes: "This photo reminds me of what makes Tubbs Hill special. You can get away to your own little beach and marvel at the scenery, the clean water and the fresh air."
This morning I picked up the Spokesman-Review ( http://www.spokesmanreview.com/local/story.asp?ID=188483)and saw a familiar face, on the front page above the fold. There was Brandon Adam's mug shot, and there answered the question I had while reading Connie Lloyd's blog yesterday: who was that soldier from Sandpoint…
Kathy PlonkaOlivia Guilliams (cq) 5, of Ione, Washington enjoyed an afternoon of swinging at a friend’s house in Coeur d'Alene on Monday.1. Best of the Political 'Toons: Eric Devericks/Seattle Times (The "surge" -- in U.S. death toll).2. Best of the Online Polls: 55% of 732…
re: Master gardener Alice Rankin's online column appears Tuesday morning here at HBO. Also, Alice will be available off and on throughout the day to answer your specific gardening questions in the comments section of this thread.Resist the temptation to rush out and plant ALL…
We’ve suggested in the past that candidates who receive questionnaires from ideological groups probably are not well served in answering the questions on them: The questions are usually designed to frame ideas and issues according to the thought processes of the group, while the candidates…
So sad to hear that a Spokane soldier has died in Iraq. Cpl. Kelly Grothe, 21, was killed by an improvised exploding device. Three years ago he was getting ready to graduate from Central Valley High School.Grothe's job -- and that of his unit --…
Nic (on Monday when I was retrieving Amy Dearest from Portland): Wow, it's kinda slow and boring around here with out DFO around.RSPA: It will take us weeks to get our grooves back. I've been thru this before, Nic. DFO takes a day or two…
Donut jokes about cops are part of the American culture. No big deal. But it is nice for someone to defend us don't you think? Just so you know ... our younger troops have adopted a healthy lifestyle. Not many of them will indulge in…
I took my family and in-laws to see "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" show at Northern Quest. It was an energetic music/acrobats/light show that went non-stop for about a little over an hour. My kids were entertained and my in-laws thought it was nice. The costumes…
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