Becky Greathouse of San Leandro poses for a photo Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 in San Luis Obispo, Calif., with a pumpkin grown by Randy Pharr of Templeton. At 890 pounds, Pharr's pumpkin was the heaviest on record in San Luis Obispo County. You write the…
Randy Myers and I are racing to see which one of us can trademark the acronym for the coin of the realm by the progress-adverse Reagan Republican candidates for Coeur d'Alene mayor and City Council: "Downtown Power Elite (DPE). Or is it "Entrenched Power Elite…
On his Facebook wall, Kim Knerl posts: "This was dropped off in front of my house this morning. Is someone trying to tell me it's time to stop peeing behind trees?" Seems Kim lives on the route of the Hayden Lake Marathon, which takes place…
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts: "I don't know how I feel about living in a town where Burger King delivers. I mean does anyone ever truly have a Whopper Emergency? Coffee and wine delivery makes so much more sense." Question: Would you like to…
The Third Street boat launch will be closed from Oct. 21-28 due to construction at the Third Street and Front Avenue intersection. The work is part of the Front Avenue improvement project. A construction crew will be pouring concrete and paving a ramp at the…
5:02 p.m. Driver of black Ford pickup w/deer rack possibly DUI @ I-90/H41, PF. 4:48 p.m. Caller reports 6YO missing from Atlas School. Her sister-in-law & her fiance were suppose to pick up the child & take her to day care on Ironwood. The girl…
At the Democratic Club luncheon today, Amy Evans listens as opponent Chris Fillios fields a question from moderator Tamara Poelstra at the Democratic Club luncheon at the Iron Horse at noon today. The two are vying for the Coeur d'Alene City Council seat now held…
At the Democratic Club luncheon today, moderator Tamara Poelstra asks a question of the five Coeur d'Alene City Council candidates who attended the noon forum. They were, from left, Kiki Miller, Woody McEvers, Amber Copeland, Amy Evans and Chris Fillios. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen) Dave Chamberlain…
In the Coeur d'Alene Press today, reporter Jeff Selle provided these three profiles on candidates running for the Coeur d'Alene City Council seat being vacated by Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander: Kiki Miller: "If we are coasting, we are going downhill," she said. "We have to maintain…
Pumpkin carver Chris Vierra works on carving a giant pumpkin after the placement of a tooth for the "Carnivorous Creature" head earlier today in New York. Vierra and other carvers put their talents on display during a promotional event, carving a 1,496 pounds pumpkin from…
There’s a gun fight on the road ahead forming between predominantly “common sense conservative” Republicans and the zealots further to the right loosely lumped under the Tea Party label. The stakes are high, for it is a battle for the soul of the Grand Old…
Following are Coeur d'Alene Press profiles by Jeff Selle of the three candidates for the council seat now held by Woody McEvers: Amber Copeland: "I am not what they expect," Copeland said. "People like to fit people in a box. I don't fit in a…
On her Mary Souza for Mayor Facebook wall three hours ago, Mary posted: "Smears, distortions, and intimidation are the tools used by local power brokers to keep their grip on our community. Today, it was my turn to be on the receiving end, but many…
Johnnie Mullins' controversial Halloween display featuring headless dummies dressed in his work clothes at his home in Mustang, Okla., on Thursday. In the display, one dummy lies under a truck with blood splattered on the driveway, foreground, and another along the blood-stained garage door. Mullins'…
The 16-day shutdown of the federal government has finally come to an end, but many Americans are still furious about what they perceive as a GOP-sponsored gambit to defund the Affordable Care Act. One outlet for that fury is a petition from the progressive MoveOn.org…
McEuen Field won't be the only park with a pickleball court when it reopens next spring. Post Falls already has one. On its Facebook wall, the city of Post Falls posts a photo of people playing pickleball at Sportsman's Park and sez: "Sportsman's Park has…
The liberal editorialist who leads the opinion pages of the nation’s largest newspaper says that Idaho GOP Rep. Raul Labrador and his tea party colleagues suffer from “political blindness” that may prompt them to trigger another government shutdown early next year. “Every time Republicans suffer…
Mary Souza has failed a basic test in her “job application” to be our mayor. When the question is, “How can I contribute $1,000 to your campaign and keep my name secret?” The answer is not, “Find some agency name to hide behind.” The answer…
Only 5 of the 8 candidates running for Coeur d'Alene City Council attended the candidates' forum sponsored by the Kootenai County Democratic Club luncheon today -- and only 1 of the 3 Reagan Republican endorsed candidates. Amy Evans and Chris Fillios, the two candidates for…
This October 2013 photo provided by Animal Care and Control of NYC shows kittens Arthur, left, and August at their foster home in New York. Animal Care and Control says the furry 4-month-olds are ready to be adopted, and need a home together.The two were…
KCres: "I just can't get over the irony of these supposed conservatives behaving like the occupy wall st crowd. Occupy CDA! Down with the 1%ers! Come the revolution, brother!" Question (for Entrenched Republican Loyalists): Can one of you explain the overt anymosity that Kootenai County…
"At the time I was frustrated with the process. Today I am 53 years old, and I have grown as a person. We all learn from mistakes that we have made in the past. It’s from those mistakes that we become wiser and a better…
11:39 a.m. Deputy giving stranded motorist ride to Rose Lake station for gas. 10:52 a.m. Male on Cactus Avenue/Post Falls may have accidentally overdosed. 10:51 a.m. Driver of red Mustang @ n/b H95/MP 414 (Fighting Creek/Worley) possibly DUI. 10:43 a.m. CPD Blue responding to noninjury…
Even before Mayor Bloem announced she would not be seeking re-election for mayor of Coeur d'Alene, there was a lot of speculation as to who would run to be the leader of our great community. It would have to be someone capable of minimizing the…
Clif Bar and Company CEO Kevin Cleary speaks to the public during the announcement of Clif Bar and Company coming to the community Thursday at the city park in Twin Falls. The famous energy food-bar company plans to have its bakery open in April 2015.…
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