As I mentioned Tuesday, I've launched a new feature at HucksOnline, called In Other News. The purpose of the roundup is to provide a venue for smaller news items and news releases. A lot of those items have fallen through the cracks here -- fund-raisers,…
Pope Francis blesses a child during the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
It's no surprise these days that Congress isn't very popular, but a new poll says voters have a higher opinion of witches, hemorrhoids and jury duty than their lawmakers in Washington. Public Policy Polling, a Democratic-leaning firm based in North Carolina, asked a series of…
5:35 p.m. 20YO male on drugs freaking out @ St. Vincent de Paul's, 108 E. Walnut, CdA. 5:32 p.m. 2 PFPD Blues en route to neighborhood where male is throwing rocks at houses. One officer said he's following the "rock trail" to suspect. Unknown location.…
On his Facebook wall, St. Vinny's director Jeff Conroy posts: "Thank you, St Thomas Knights of Columbus, for collaborating with St Vincent de Paul North Idaho and Artist David Clemens in creating this beautiful mural at the Coeur d'Alene thrift store." (Coeur d'Alene Press photo:…
Time 2 Vote ... Santa Monica, California's Andrew Wilder runs a challenge every October on his blog, Eating Rules, to encourage people to ditch junk food and processed foods. You write the cutline. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/MCT) Tuesday Winner -- DFO, w/10 likes: "A…
Soldiers Conrad Nelson, left, and Steve Hanson comfort each other during the dedication of the War on Terrorism Memorial at the Ronald Rankin Veterans Memorial Plaza at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Nelson is with Company B of the 145th but didn't deploy in 2010 when…
Coeur d'Alene mayoral candidate Steve Widmyer has received the endorsement of the Coeur d'Alene Board of Realtors. In a letter to Widmyer, Realtors executive officer Rick Vernon said: "Many ideals you expressed in your campaign and in the response to our questionnaire align perfectly with…
Coeur d’Alene police are looking for two men, driving a white van, they say attempted to lure a 10-year-old boy with candy Tuesday evening. The boy was walking home from a friend’s house around 5 p.m. Tuesday when the van pulled up alongside and one…
What would it take to get George McGrath to stay home and watch Monday Night Football? Or maybe take a vow of silence? I pose these questions with all due respect for George, who is a pleasant-enough fellow and has always treated me well. But…
On her Facebook wall, SR buddy Alison Boggs posts: "My dad has asked me to take him for a drive to see the fall foliage. I was thinking of taking him this weekend, maybe around Liberty Lake, maybe to the Silver Valley, maybe up the…
During the Lake Pend Oreille School District discussion of the proposal to arm teachers, Trustee Mindy Cameron (former opinion page editor of the Seattle Times) tried to read a statement into the record. But she was prevented from doing so by the board Chairman Steve…
On his Facebook wall, SR photog Jesse Tinsley posts this bird's-eye view of Hauser Lake, taken Sunday. Question: Beyond the two big ones (Coeur d'Alene and Pend Oreille), which North Idaho lake is your favorite one? Why?
"Let them vote. Let them vote. Let them vote. The Right Wing in Cd'A calls for a vote for a park, and the Right Wing in Washington won't allow one" -- Dave Chamberlain, via Facebook.
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts: I've always said that women who complain about the way their husbands help around the house are dumb. If you want help, you shouldn't criticize it when it's offered. But. Derek loaded the dishwasher before he left for work…
YouHaveToBeKiddingMe: Maybe Mike K can jump in here but I don't think our internet speeds are slow here? I have screaming internet myself and we are getting more infrastructure all the time. Also Sandpoint internet would end up going out the same pipe as we…
Exciting changes are under way in downtown Coeur d’Alene and the public is invited to check it out. Crews are rapidly transforming McEuen Park and Front Avenue into an extraordinary gathering spot in the heart of the Lake City. The public this Saturday will be…
On his Facebook wall, Coeur d'Alene mayoral candidate Steve Widmyer posts: "One of the best memories is hunting (with) my dad. It wasn't about the deer. It was about spending time with my dad outdoors. This photo was taken in 1971 here in CdA. We…
St. Vincent de Paul's Terry McDonald looks through the racks of Zombie Bride dresses being created at the de Paul warehouse in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday. The nonprofit human services provider has been dying old wedding and bridesmaid gowns for sale in time for Halloween. (AP…
11:39 a.m. 92YO female hurt in fall on table @ The Inn, 1136 E. Mullan Ave/Post Falls. 11:19 a.m. Caller reports fire in trees off Greensferry south of Spokane River, may be slash burns. 11:10 a.m. Someone hurt in fall @ Hayden Family Physicians, 8181…
It seemed fitting that when Gov. Butch Otter spoke to the annual convention of the Idaho Licensed Beverage Association yesterday, the meeting was in the “Characters” lounge at the Red Lion Downtowner hotel. The first question the group had for the governor: Whether he’d support…
This image released by ModernTribe.com shows an American Gothic Thanksgivukkah Poster celebrating Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. (AP Photo/ModernTribe.com) It's a turkey. It's a menorah. It's Thanksgivukkah! An extremely rare convergence this year of Thanksgiving and the start of Hanukkah has created a frenzy of Talmudic proportions.…
"Wash. 6th for Business Climate, Idaho is No. 18, so maybe low wages isn't the way to go" -- Gary Crooks, Spokesman-Review Editorial Page, via Twitter.
Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador says Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is responsible for the government shutdown because he believes it can help Democrats retain control of the Senate and win the House in 2014. “We’re not the ones who wanted to shut down…
Tueday Poll: Overwhelmingly, Hucks Nation sez local officials who aren't seeking re-election, like Coeur d'Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem, should speak out on candidates and issues. 97 of 122 respondents (79.51%) want those officials to give their views on candidates and issues. Only 21 of 122…
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.
