We had the first house-accident-free day with the new pup, Huckleberry, as training intensifies at the Oliveria Homestead. She's starting to understand there's only room for one alpha male on the property. The key to dog training? Patience. Consistency. And a good Beagle training book.…
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester throws in the outfield before Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Question: Does anyone out there care which side wins the World Series this year?
A Facebook Friend from Bonners Ferry posts: "Wow what a week. Scarywood with the kid and some friends, sold a car (one more to go to clear out the lot, lol), had a bike stolen, dog had a seizure and smacked a deer with the…
5:30 p.m. CPD Blues ushered stray dog into its back yard in 1200 block of E. Walnut/CdA. 5:09 p.m. A couple is involved in a physical dispute in field behind U.S. Bank call center, Seltice Way/Atlas, CdA. 4:42 p.m. Father is helping daughter change flat…
A water potato is extracted from the mud at Hawley's Landing, Heyburn State Park during the Coeur d'Alene Tribe water potato celebration on Tuesday. Story here. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Helping those with bad vision/George Kingson, Press Fugitive of the Week: Bret Leon Clausing/Coeur d'Alene…
With the city still reeling from one of the most heated stretches in recent history, all three candidates promise to heal the rift that's divided Coeur d'Alene. "We won't allow name-calling," Souza said at the launch. "We will not allow juvenile behavior. And when citizens…
On his Facebook wall, Robin Loznak of Kellogg, Ore., posts this photo and the message: "Fall leaves cover an abandoned 1940's Chevrolet sedan decaying in thick brush along the Umpqua River near Elkton, Ore., on Sunday. When new, a similar vehicle like the 1941 Chevorlet…
Time 2 Vote ... This booking photo provided by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department shows Dennis Lalime, arrested Sunday, when returning from a Halloween party made up as "The Joker," and charged with drunken driving after crashing his car in Pittsfield, Maine. You write the…
In this combo of photos, Boston Red Sox players, top row from left, Jonny Gomes, Ryan Dempster, Mike Napoli and David Ortiz, and bottom row from left, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Dustin Pedroia, David Ross and Mike Carp sports beards during a workout at Fenway Park Tuesday…
I am totally not a foodie. I took a food quiz provided by NPR via Twitter ... and bombed. So I urge you to try your hand. Take the NPR foodie quiz here.
Idaho’s tax burden per capita is 49th lowest in the nation, according to the latest results from an annual study by the Idaho State Tax Commission, and it’s the lowest among 11 western states. The study found that Idaho’s per-capita tax burden is $2,975, compared…
A North Idaho school trustee who is pushing a plan to arm teachers could face a recall election. Opponents have gathered 75 percent of the signatures needed to launch a recall election against Lake Pend Oreille School Board chair Steve Youngdahl, according to Jessica Robinson…
In the comments section, Duane Rasmussen posts: "Since the Libertarians have over run the Republican Party in Kootenai County and adopted a platform counter to the State Republican Party's platform, and since it is probably counter to the RNC's platform as well. I think it…
The lovely leaves of red and gold drop silently when they grow old and drift down noiseless to the ground and quiet lay without a sound -- until the leaf blower guy shows up. The Bard of Sherman Avenue
Here's Steve Widmyer's new YouTube video for his Widmyer for Coeur d'Alene mayor campaign: Question: Good? Bad? So-So?
A Lunch Poem by OrangeTV: "Jimmy John's, you finally grew on me and I basically dig you, I do. But you forgot the hot peppers on my Italian Night Club twice in a row and that makes me blue." Question: What is the most important…
On her Mary for Mayor CDA page, Coeur d'Alene mayoral candidate Mary Souza is cautioning her followers to play within the rules re: yard signs: "We've had a number of yard signs being taken from supporter's properties. At the same time, some are accusing our…
In an industry in which 70 percent fail within 10 years, Rick Browne explores the stalwarts, 100 restaurants, inns, taverns and public houses that have survived a century or longer. He offers a culinary history through America’s oldest dining rooms and their dishes, including one…
Cake lovers rejoice. Nothing Bundt Cakes, a national chain, has opened its first Spokane franchise and is celebrating with a grand opening on Saturday. Although the bakery on 29th Avenue is the first store in Washington, Nothing Bundt Cakes has deep Spokane roots: Co-founder Debbie…
On her Facebook page, Cindy posts: "Sometimes when you can't decide what to make for dinner, it's best to start with dessert." She combined graham crackers, marshmellows, chocolate, her five males and a fire to come up with this treat. Question: How do you like…
11:47 a.m. Motorist reports semi and tanker truck that passed him on n/b H95/MP 442 (Chilco) were speeding. 11:42 p.m. Female & male companion are refusing to leave Budget Saver, 15th & Sherman, CdA. 11:36 a.m. Caleb reports his back door was kicked in &…
Tuesday Poll: Overwhelmingly, Hucks Nation supported the recommendation from the county Planning & Zoning Committee to dump the controversial land-use planning code. 63 of 83 respondents (75.9%) took that position. Only 14 of 83 (16.28%) disagreed with the P&Z vote. 6 (7.23%) were undecided. Today's…
Jack Riggs, the former Republican Lt. Gov. of Idaho & CEO of Pita Pit USA (HQ @ 105 N4th), has sent a letter to HucksOnline Central, endorsing Steve Widmyer for mayor and Amy Evans, Woody McEvers & Kiki Miller for council. He writes: "Unfortunately, as…
A 14-year-old Massachusetts high school student charged with killing a teacher has been ordered held without bail. Philip Chism was ordered held Wednesday at his arraignment in adult court on a murder charge in Salem. His defense attorney argued for the proceedings to be closed…
On her "Truth Page," mayoral candidate Mary Souza explains why she's no longer a columnist for the Coeur d'Alene Press. Seems Mary was first granted the Press column, according to Mary, when she complained re: the newspaper's depiction of her in a story about a…
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.
