The North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force has located wanted subject James H. Kountz. Kountz was taken into custody at 5:40 p.m. today. He was located in the same wooded area where the stabbing occurred Monday evening Near US Hwy 95 at Wilbur Avenue. Kountz…
The failed Coeur d'Alene recall attempt has given way to ULUC? Really? Dog days of summer appear to be upon us more than a month early. Oh well ... the Kootenai County GOP Central Committee shows signs of being as dysfunctional as its previous incarnation.…
KeithinCDA writes: "Here is a picture of Stickman and Bent mixing up a special batch of Keith's Bent Stick Lager for a future Decline to Whine get together/tasting."
Idaho’s school spending per pupil ranks 50th in the nation for a second straight year, according to the latest figures from the U.S. Census, while Washington’s is 32nd, one place worse than last year’s ranking of 31st. Washington education officials bemoaned the ranking as too…
Don Grady -- who played one of the sons on the TV classic, "My Three Sons" -- has died at the age of 68 ... this according to one of his co-stars. "Sons" star Barry Livingston just posted on Facebook, "My dear friend and TV…
North Idaho College Trustee Mic Armon and Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem cut the ribbon for Phase 1B of the Education Corridor construction project Wednesday at the intersection of Military Drive and River Avenue. Also in attendance were representatives of various agencies that collaborated on…
5:25 p.m. ISP officers worry re: "median dodgers" & others trying to avoid I-90 blockage (5:16 item). 5:16 p.m. Vehicle rear-ends another while rubber-necking traffic stop @ w/b I-90 near NW Blvd. 5:11 p.m. Firefighters en route to extinguish barbecue on fire on Linwood Drive/Hayden.…
On her Facebook wall, Super Sub Cindy posts: "After a rather disappointing afternoon I engaged in some retail therapy at the Mall. I saw this couple as I was leaving. And my day was instantly better." Question: Does it uplift you to see an older…
In an exchange with Duroc earlier today, Linda Cook commented: "I’ll tell you what, let’s trade lists of books. At the top of my list for you would be Storm Over Rangelands by Wayne Hage. It’s a history of land control, starting with the end…
She Bewitched us and gave us Heartburn. She sent us (You’ve Got) Mail. We learned secrets deep within Silkwood and wondered if just maybe the best romance begins between best friends, like Harry Burns and Sally Albright. Every woman on the planet remembers Meg Ryan’s…
We recently had an old family friend die, and his relatives chose not to have a funeral. In lieu of a service, they created a fan page on Facebook where people could visit, view pictures of the deceased and leave comments. No more than a…
Brianny Abreu, 6, has her vitals checked at the William F. Ryan Community Health Center in New York, earlier today. Presidential candidates, governors of virtually every state, insurers with billions at stake, companies large and small and countless millions of Americans concerned about their own…
From Cynthia Taggart, Panhandle Health District spokeswoman: "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began supervising the project of sandbagging the city levee in front of the Kootenai River Inn early Wednesday morning. The community surrounding the City of Bonners Ferry has stepped up to assist in…
Officials have announced that a man died early Tuesday afternoon following complications he suffered during the swimming portion of the Ironman triathlon in Coeur d’Alene this weekend. The man has been identified as 44-year-old Sean Murphy from Seattle. Ironman personnel spotted Murphy struggling in Lake…
Jennifer Locke, who opposes the Unified Land Use Code project, looks toward fellow protesters while Todd Messenger presents his ideas during a Kootenai County workshop at the Coeur d'Alene Library Tuesday. (Phantom Photographer photo) Dinosaur Man: Not all the crowd was unruly, but some were…
Who wants to go to the movies? Simply by taking this week's current-events quiz, you're eligible to win a random drawing for two tickets to area cinemas. And if you finish on top of the leaderboard, a $50 gift card to the Davenport Hotel could…
“You’re really a Republican, you just don’t want to admit it,” my publisher said to me the other day. “I’m a business Democrat,” I countered, “if you insist on trying to label me.” “No such thing,” he replied, adding “and just what the heck is…
They come from 49 states and nine foreign countries, and they come here to dance. More than 5,200 dancers are expected to participate in the 61st National Square Dance Convention, which begins at the Convention Center today and runs through Saturday, sharing one day with…
Today is Helen Keller's birthday. Keller, pictured, (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The story of how Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through…
Super Sub Cindy spotted this "beer Christmas tree" at a neighbor's garage sale, noting that the neighbor probably was from Idaho. Question: What is the strangest thing you've seen -- or bought -- at a garage sale?
12:17 p.m. Unknown medical emergency reported in 5900 block of Harbor Drive/CdA. 12:16 p.m. Male w/dog & sign may be hitchhiking along e/b I-90 b/n Spokane & Selticeway/PF 11:59 a.m. Richard has questions re: no-contact order & a possible violation. 11:41 a.m. CPD officer reports…
Tuesday Poll: A plurality of Hucks Nation isn't worried about the Unified Land Use Plan project to bring codes & ordinances into compliance with Kootenai County's revised comprehensive plan. 45 of 91 respondents (49.45%) said they aren't worried by the revisions considered by the county…
A Spokane mom and breast-feeding advocate says her former employer wrongfully terminated her after a media frenzy surrounding photos of two military moms breast-feeding in Air Force uniforms. Crystal Scott, a civilian and the program director for Mom2Mom Breast Feeding Support Group at Fairchild Air…
Aaron Cada left and Alicia Tatum had to use a rowboat to get to Tatum's cousin's mobile home in Bonners Ferry Tuesday. Becky Kramer SR story here. (Kathy Plonka SR photo) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Record rainfall hits Coeur d'Alene/CdA Press Dog shot in home…
Commissioner Jai Nelson and Martha Cook of the Mica Flats area review papers during the presentation by Todd Messenger. Commissioner Todd Tondee introduced Messenger, who represented of consultant Kendig Keast Collaborative at a county workshop on the Unified Land Use Code project. (Phantom Photographer photo)
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.
