Some how we've survived the week here at Huckleberries Online, at least most of us. The November election has triggered troll activity -- and caused some commenters with troll tendencies to step across the line. They're fairly easy to deal with, after a warning or…
United States gymnast Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars during an all-around final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, today. Biles won the gold medal in the all-around final. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
In The Slice blog, Paul Turner wonders what precautions readers take to ensure that their travel bags get to the place there's suppose to be going. Reader Mina Mittelstaedt of Reardan responded:“My husband puts a big duct tape cross on the side.” She said it…
It's a new-shoes kinda day. I think my choice yesterday at Big R is gonna turn out okay. The poor clerk earned her money yesterday after I announced to her that I had big feet and needed a new pair of Merrell's. After all, I'd…
Time 2 Vote ... Taiwan artist Diau-An, left, applies a tattoo to a man as models show their tattooed bodies at the first International Hong Kong China Tattoo Convention in Hong Kong earlier today. The tattoo artists from around the world are expected to take…
4:25 p.m. CPD officer checking male in camo coat outside Sunset Bar, Appleway, CdA. 4:23 p.m. Officer asks for county fire boat for small fire off shoreline @ Hidden Bay/Lake CdA. 4:15 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Oct. 3-4 here. 3:33 p.m.…
On her Facebook wall, Pecky Cox/As the Lake Churns calls this photo, "Frost on a very frozen dock -- and why I never kill a spider." I think my garden got torched last night. How about yours? Oktoberfish/Bay Views No cruel shoes/Slight Detour Your omnibus…
Leslie Damiano, president of the Kootenai County Republican Women, is at the podium while the Coeur d'Alene High Chamber Choir sings a patriotic song during the annual "Women in Red" luncheon this afternoon at the Coeur d'Alene Inn. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen)
On her blog, A Buttefly Moment, Jen tells of 10 of the nominees for the 2013 induction into the Toy Hall of Fame that can be found in her house: 1. Bubbles 2. Chess game 3. Clue game 4. Fisher Price Little People 5. Magic…
From The Slice blog, Paul Turner asks: "Do you eat meals in front of the TV?" And provides these possible answers: A) Of course. B) Yes. Am I supposed to feel guilty about that? C) No. At our home, mealtime is a lively roundtable discussion…
YouHaveToBeKiddingMe (RE: Obamacare glitches): It does look like Washington takes you off the national site -- the Idaho link keeps you there for a pre-registration and that just never goes through. You either get a we're busy page, or you get to the point where…
When Marvin Tyacke learned that the "American Romance" thriller was going to be filmed south of Post Falls, he wanted to help out in any way he could. The retired Post Falls senior was persistent in his pursuit, making multiple trips on windy Blossom Mountain…
The seawall's up along the park, and I've begun to build an ark. The Bard of Sherman Avenue
Graffiti by the secretive British artist Banksy is shown, in New York. Banksy announced on his website that he is undertaking "an artists residency on the streets of New York" this month. (AP Photo/Kristin Gazlay) Question: Do you ever identify with the hydrant in this…
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts: "3-day weekend begins with girl time at Coeur d'Alene Casino, followed by @EWUEagles football and concludes with #BonJovi! Bring it!" Question: What's your weekend plans?
Update from Jonesy's owners (via OrangeTV Facebook wall): To all of our past patrons we greet you with heavy hearts. Sadly, October 1st was our last day serving you. We would like to thank all of our regulars for the support throughout the 2 1/2…
Former Republican Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho should personally pay a “significant civil penalty” of $70,000 for his “serious violations” of campaign finance laws, the Federal Election Commission argues in a recent court filing. Craig’s campaign committee should also pay a separate $70,000 penalty, the…
A newlywed bride accused of pushing her husband off a cliff to his death in Glacier National Park after having second thoughts about her marriage pleaded not guilty to murder charges Friday. Jordan Linn Graham, 22, appeared in U.S. District Court in Missoula on a…
Marc Johnson/The Johnson Report claims Tea Party darlings like Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador can hold the national GOP party hostage because they are from safe districts: But here is the political irony: the stakes of what is unfolding in Washington may be enormously high for…
In this April AP file photo, members of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir look on during the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City. An ongoing debate about the limited role of women within the Mormon…
11:37 a.m. Female reports to KCSD that male threw her on the floor and then barricade himself in the bedroom, which has a door that swings outward. They were fighting over loud music. 11:21 a.m. Someone injured in a fall in 2400 block of W.…
Elsewhere in the local cybersphere, Dan "Threats and Intimidation Run This Town" Gookin & his playmates continue to complain about HucksOnline while expressing confidence that mayoral candidate Mary Souza will lead them to the promised land (unbridaled power) in November. They find HucksOnline coverage of…
Stefan Jones watches as his crew carefully lifts a large pulley, called a “bull wheel,” into place at Lookout Pass Ski Area on Thursday. Crews at Inland Northwest ski areas are busy with maintenance and safety checks on their equipment prior to season openings, which…
Thursday Poll: Overwhelmingly, Hucks Nation sez East Sherman Avenue has "gone to the dogs" or is going there. 81.6 percent of the respondents held one of those two positions. 70 of 141 respondents (49.65%) said East Sherman has already gone to the dogs. 45 of…
GMcIntyre (RE: Candidates forum Wednesday): I felt the audience was a good mix of people of all ages, which was nice to see. However, a venue like this is really not the place for children. I noticed a few mothers in the audience and one…
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.
