Snow? On the first day of spring? Seriously? I uncovered my mini-roses Sunday afternoon, happy that all but one of them had survived the winter. And feeling comfortable that they'd survive any cold ahead. Now this. I've lived in the Inland Northwest for 35 years.…
Sen. Chuck Winder, R-Boise, a sponsor of a bill that would require women seeking an abortion get an ultrasound first, is pictured at a Senate State Affairs Committee hearing at the Idaho Capitol in Boise. Winder's suggestion on the Senate floor that a doctor should…
Idaho Statesman reporter Patrick Orr has a full story today on Cynthia Clinkingbeard, the 1st District congressional candidate who was arrested over the weekend after threatening Staples employees with a 9mm handgun. The former physician, whose medical license was revoked in 2005, was charged with…
5:19 p.m. Caller from 12960 Shore Drive/Cataldo reports a suspicious package. 5:06 p.m. A loose dog is causing a hazard by running into traffic @ Govt Way & Canfield/CdA. 5:01 p.m. Dispatcher tells ITD that CPD officer spotted a large pothole @ w/b I-90 &…
On her Facebook wall, KXLY weathermeister Kris Crocker posts this photo sent to her by the Klynstra family of Sandpoint today re: the snow that surprised us this morning on the first day of spring. Task force fugitive of the Week: Billy Hoss Howell/Coeur d'Alene…
Betsy Russell/Eye On Boise reports that Chuck Winder's comments in his closing argument re: his pre-abortion ultrasound bill has launched a firestorm nationwide. He said: "In his closing debate in favor of SB 1387, Sen. Chuck Winder, R-Boise, said, “This bill does not require a…
During his first season on the reclamation project of the Seattle Mariners, Eric Wedge (pictured last May arguing with umpire) knew he couldn’t snap with frustration or disappointment even when it probably was warranted. Biting his lip became part of what Wedge decided he needed…
Girl Scout Bailey Zundel, 10, stacks boxes of Girl Scout cookies for Troop 2132 in the back of a moving truck as they pick up their order of 4900 boxes Tuesday. According to Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, Girl Scouts have sold 157,000 boxes…
Via Facebook, former state senator Mike Jorgenson announces today: "I'm happy to announce that Mark Fisher and Ed Morse are joining me in a coalition of independent, intelligent conservatives running in the Republican primary. Hit 'like' if you think we need better ideas coming out…
On a turquoise Isuzu (also with a "Friends of Tubbs Hill" sticker) at 11:50 this morning on Northwest Boulevard & new secondary entrance to North Idaho College: "Destined to be an old woman who dies with no regrets." Question: What are you destined to be?
John Green, Republican candidate for Kootenai County sheriff, will be speaking to the Christian Community Coalition re: ways for "more involvement in government & community leadership from faith-based organizations," according to a flier. The event is schedule from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29,…
In a column, Dan Popkey/Idaho Statesman tells how Gov. Butch Otter has given in to his Libertarian side at times in the past on such things as the Patriot Act. Two years ago, however, Otter allowed the "health conscience" bill (which allows health care professionals…
Senate Bill 1387, the Idaho ultrasound bill, passed 23-12. Likely result: Passage in the House by a larger margin a few days from now, and signature by Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter some days after that. And this likely will be the piece of legislation for…
Robert Jewell who is a ''bicycle commuter'' votes in the Illinois primary election at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center in Bourgonnais, Ill., on this morning. (AP Photo/The Daily Journal, Mike Voss) Question: Are Spandex riding shorts a good look at a polling place? Or anywhere else?
Statement of Hannah Brass, legislative director of Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest re: ultrasound demonstration scheduled in Idaho Legislature Wednesday: “Broadcasting an ultrasound isn’t testimony—it’s political theater. Tomorrow’s unprecedented ultrasound display at the Idaho statehouse has nothing to do with women's health or women's safety, but…
Idaho's political round Is clearly closed-primary bound. When hot-button issues Mean get out the tissues It's lawmaking in ultrasound. Betsy Russell/Eye On Boise (More here) (AP photo: Vote tally board on pre-abortion ultrasound issue in Virginia on Feb. 28)
After years of debate, the Idaho House has passed a ban on texting while driving, voting 53-17 in favor of legislation proposed by Sen. Jim Hammond, R-Coeur d’Alene. The bill, 1274a, now returns to the Senate for concurrence in a House amendment that removed an…
The Senate has voted 12-22 against HB 524, House-passed legislation from Rep. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, to expand Idaho's disturbing the peace law to address a situation that's arisen between hostile neighbor his his district. Numerous senators said the bill, which would make it a…
A model rides in a hot air balloon to show the worlds longest wedding dress train during a Guinness World Record attempt in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday. Romania has set the world record for the world's longest bridal train. The nearly 3-kilometer (1.86-mile) long ivory train,…
11:42 a.m. Falling power line almost hit vehicle @ Poleline & McGuire/PF. 11:37 a.m. Female trapped but not injured in vehicle that hit a tree @ 16774 Riverview/PF. 11:27 a.m. PFPD officer on scene (11:23 item) says metal roof is blowing off man's house, which…
There will not be seven candidates for County Commissioner District 1 after all. Kootenai County Clerk Cliff Hayes announced today that “Elections staff did not follow all our procedures when handling the candidacy declaration for Steven Peter Benner. We allowed Mr. Benner to file for…
... on a white, extended-cab pickup driven by a female at Government Way & Wallace at 6:10 p.m. Monday: "I (Heart) G.R.I.T.S. (Girls Raised In The South)." Question: Where do you believe the best of all girls can be found in the United States?
Monday Poll: Hucks Nation is solidly behind former Coeur d'Alene Tribal police chief Keith Hutcheson in his quest for the GOPrimary nomination. 215 of 340 respondents (63.24%) favored Hutcheson when asked: "Who will win the Republican primary for sheriff. 117 of 340 respondents (34.41%) voted…
The woman who ran the last brothel in Butte when it closed in 1982 has died at the age of 94. Ruby Garrett died March 17 at Crest Nursing Home in Butte. Garrett lived a colorful life that included a six-month prison term for tax…
Gonzaga's Shannon Reader (31) celebrates a teammate's score against Miami in the second half of an NCAA tournament second-round women's college basketball game in Spokane Monday. Gonzaga defeated Miami 65-54. See Jess Brown's story below. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR UMontana student accuses…
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.
