I'm sleep deprived today, as a result of two straight days of 6 hours sleep or less. Last night, of course, I was manning Huckleberries HQ for the vote on the antidiscrimination ordinance. Didn't put blog to bed until a little after midnight. As a…
Geese swim near a picnic table in the flooded Bear Paw Lake in Beaver Creek Park in Havre, Mont., today. The Chippewa Cree tribe estimates that flooding has caused between $1 million and $2 million in damages on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. (AP Photo/Havre…
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is canceling half of its 3-day charity races next year because of a drop in participation levels, a spokeswoman for the Dallas-based breast cancer organization said Wednesday. The announcement comes about a year and a half after Komen experienced…
5:27 p.m. Vehicles backing up Yellowstone Trail ramp to avoid crash @ e/b I-90/MP 18. 5:10 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for June 4-5 here. 4:47 p.m. County resident told workers repaving road not to come onto his place; they ignored him. 4:38…
Myrl Hoefer, right, who flew himself around the country as a traveling salesman for many years, but who stopped flying in 1988, goes through the start-up checklists with instructor Tabitha Rahder, left, at the Spokane International Airport International Airport Tuesday. A friend arranged for him…
Only 2 entries in the cutline contest so far ... take time to vote ... Supporters of PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, protest outside the Indian High Commission in London against Air India lifting its ban on transporting animals to laboratories recently.…
A bipartisan House immigration group has lost one of its eight members, as conservative Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) informed colleagues Wednesday that he could not sign on to legislation the group hopes to release in the coming weeks. Labrador told reporters after an hour-long meeting…
In this Coeur d'Alene TV Channel 19 video, Councilman Ron Edinger explains his support for the antidiscrimination ordinance prior to the 5-1 council vote in favor of it: Question: Are you surprised that Councilman Edinger couldn't get a second for his attempt to amend the…
In this Coeur d'Alene TV Channel 19 video, Councilman Woody McEvers explains his support for the controversial antidiscrimination ordinance before the 5-1 council vote in favor of it: Thoughts?
In this Coeur d'Alene TV Channel 19 video, Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander eplained her vote in favor of the controversial antidiscrimination ordinance prior to the City Council vote Tuesday night: Thoughts?
Councilman Steve Adams, who cast the lone vote against the antidiscrimination ordinance Tuesday night, explains his reasons for doing so. Thoughts?
Councilman Mike Kennedy, acting as mayor in the place of the injured Sandi Bloem, explains his support for the antidiscrimination ordinance, including mention of his late mother and his gay brother in New York City.
Prior to the vote on the controversial antidiscrimination ordinance Tuesday night, Councilman Dan Gookin voiced support for extending benefits to same-sex city workers. The city attorney advised that the council couldn't do anything with the idea until it's properly advertised. (Video: Coeur d'Alene TV Channel…
On his Facebook wall, Robin Loznak of Kellogg, Ore., posts labels this photo: "Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home." And writes: "Did you know that is some parts of the world a ladybug is known as a lady clock?" You can see more of Robin's outdoor…
Jenny Vanderhoef, left, and Erin Lyke, debate their position in support of non-discrimination regulations with two individuals who refused to give their names and do not support the regulations. Due to a maximum capacity of attendants to Tuesday's meeting, many had to wait outside of…
Jeff Crowe of Bunkhouse Media is preparing the closing statements of the 6 City Council members for HucksOnline re: the antidiscrimination vote Tuesday night. I'll begin posting them as soon as I get them ...
JohnA: The city's Parking Commission manages all downtown parking decisions and makes recommendations to the council on any management contracts. Diamond has been a great company to work with since I negotiated the first contract with them in 1993. Since that time they've provided over…
A frozen mixed berry product potentially linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A in seven states was also sold at Costco stores throughout Idaho, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported this week. Idaho has had no reports of illness associated with Townsend Farms…
I don't care much if you drive onto your own land and rip it to shreds with your four-wheel drive vehicle as long as you're not polluting public waters downstream. But the chronic spring problem of mudboggers ripping public lands to shreds is disgusting to…
On her Facebook wall, Cindy Hval posts this morning: "What's for breakfast? Leftover Veal Saltimbocca from Clover! (veal cutlet, prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano-Reggiano, herbs, white wine & lemon butter sauce, housemade pappardelle pasta with roasted vegetables & wild mushrooms)." DFO: Moi? Hard-boiled egg & unbuttered…
Emily House, an eighth grade student at Lakeland Jr. High School, dances as fellow Natural Helpers cheer Tuesday at Hico Country Store in Rathdrum. The group traveled to local businesses in the area performing as a flash mob to help raise money to help a…
11:28 a.m. Possible animal abuse reported in Costco/CdA parking lot. 11:19 a.m. Caller says another driver tried to prevent him from entering w/b I-90/H41, before exiting and pulling into taco place across Seltice Way from Trading Company. 11:06 a.m. Driver of green van stopping at…
Tuesday Poll: The 13 (of 126, 10.32%) who correctly guessed the final vote of the City Council on the antidiscrimination ordinance (5-1 in favor) should take a bow, including the 4 who voted this morning. A plurality of Hucks Nation thought, as I did, that…
Balance North Idaho sent the following news release to Huckleberries Central: Balance North Idaho applauds the decision of the Coeur d’Alene City Council members: Mike Kennedy (acting Mayor), Deanna Goodlander, Dan Gookin, Woody McEvers and Ron Edinger last night regarding the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. “All people…
There’s no free lunch, and recent motorcycle helmet figures show there’s no free ride either. Last year, Michigan scaled back its universal helmet law, making it optional for riders over the age of 21, and the insurance industry reported a sharp rise in the cost…
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.
