I hated to miss the legislative cattle call Monday evening at North Idaho College. But the head cold I've been battling for the last 4-5 days had worn me out by 5:30 p.m. Sounds like the forum was further proof that the battle lines are…
Kein Carpenter, 12, of Denton, Mont., is first in line outside one of the home-plate gates at Safeco Field today in Seattle, before the Seattle Mariners' home-opener baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Question: Are you pleased with what you've…
Doctors warn that the number of kids in Idaho without up-to-date immunizations is rising, and that could mean trouble for the school your child attends. Pediatrician Steven Smith says he encourages every parent that comes through his doors to keep his or her kids caught…
Not even Archie Andrews is immortal in the world of comics. Archie Comics says the famous comic book character will heroically sacrifice himself while saving the life of a friend in a July installment of "Life with Archie." The comic book series tells the story…
Josh Sutherland, a firefighter with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, cuts a hole in the roof of the former showroom of Dave Smith Frontier Leasing and Sales during a training exercise Monday at the Coeur d’Alene dealership. Story here. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Shawn Gust)…
Toby Schindelbeck, a candidate for the House District 4 seat now held by state Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d'Alene, on stage left, answers a question from a panel of North Idaho College Young Republicans Monday evening. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen) Question: Can you think of question…
5:37 p.m. A male is sitting under the overpass on north side of I-90/MP 11 (NW Blvd/CdA). 5:17 p.m. Male w/dirty beard ran across I-90/MP 15 (Sherman/CdA) w/5YO girl w/dirty hair, possibly to Tesoro station. 5:10 p.m. Female reports male change locks on home @…
Time 2 Vote ... At the North Idaho College Young Republican forum Monday evening, candidates wait for their turn to debate. This group includes, from left, Jeff Ward, Pat Whalen, Rep. Luke Malek and Rick Currie. You write the cutline. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen) Monday Winner…
State officials believe they are making progress to break a logjam over funding the Idaho Education Network broadband project. State officials spoke by phone last week with officials from the Universal Service Administrative Company, the federal contractor that controls three-fourths of the funding for the…
Who knows? Mebbe Toby Schindelbeck, recently of Chico, Calif., is a shrewd one. He's an uber-con newcomer running against an incumbent in a middle-right district. I'm sure he's serious about this race. But he's also getting a whole lotta publicity for his sports nutrition business.…
McDonald's is starting to look like Taco Bell's private punching bag. Monday afternoon, the feisty Mexican fast-food chain, eager to attract attention — and customers — for its new breakfast platform, planned to release yet another commercial that makes McDonald's the butt of its running…
Of the 400 pieces of legislation enacted by the Idaho Legislature this year – 357 bills and 43 resolutions or memorials – just one required specifically among its provisions that copies of it be furnished to the Idaho Capitol Correspondents, who are the reporters credentialed…
He arrived at the Idaho Statesman 10 minutes before the appointed time of 10:30 a.m. a week ago, commenting that being early is a virtue. He was unaccompanied, unassuming and, I am pretty sure, unarmed. Well, there was a slim, ornate leather folder, a gift…
There was a time not too long ago when burgers and sandwiches were accompanied by a sad, soggy pile of fried potatoes on the side, destined to be drowned in ketchup, ranch, tartar or special sauce in an effort to spark some interest in their…
On her Facebook wall, state Sen. Shawn Keough posted last night: "Campaign forum season got off to a start tonight with one in Blanchard. Next one up is Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School with doors open at 5:30 p.m. If…
At the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce Upbeat Breakfast today, Teacher of the Year Jamie Esler of Lake City High delivered a riveting address, targetting the students in the audience: "“We are counting on you. Our society is counting on you. There are diseases that…
Hey everyone, this is really important: Avoid the internet for a while and change all your passwords to everything. This is not a joke. They discovered a bug in OpenSSL, which powers like 2/3 of the internet. It's really, really really bad. If you are…
In this July 26, 2008, file photo, Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella, left, argues with third base umpire Brian Gorman, right, after first base umpire Rob Drake ejected Piniella during the ninth inning of their baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Wrigley Field in…
12:40 p.m. CPD officer stopping to check male in black holding a sign @ H95/Appleway, CdA. 12:34 p.m. CPD officer has trespassed "Jessica" from North Idaho College/CdA. 12:17 p.m. PFPD officer en route to pick up truant boy who left school w/o permission & won't…
I think he may be the greatest baseball player ever. I’ve always thought that. He still has – and likely will for a long time have – the legitimate record for most home runs in a career. An astounding 755 and he never hit more…
Concrete work has started along the south side of Front Avenue adjacent to McEuen Park on what will soon become a pedestrian-friendly promenade with trees, landscaping, and a mix of concrete and brick pavers. The pedestrian corridor will continue east to Seventh Street and westward…
Monday Poll: 65 percent of Hucks Nation isn't concerned at all or only slightly with the main issue of conservative hardliners: Obamacare. 63 of 175 respondents (36%) choose the alternative "yawn" when asked how concerned they are with the issue. Another 39 of 175 (22.29%)…
SR colleague Greg Lee offers this observation: "I stopped at a gas station to get a pop when I noticed a dime on the ground. So I bent down and picked it up. I'll do the same for a nickel." Question: Greg wonders how much…
State Sen. Bob Nonini, R-Post Falls, and challenger Pat Whalen debate during the NIC Young Republican forum Monday evening. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen) Education and economic development are important to Patrick Whalen, who is running against longtime incumbent Sen. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, for Legislative District…
State Sens. Bob Nonini, R-Coeur d'Alene, left, and Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens listen to a legislative debate at North Idaho College Monday evening. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Rekindled fire heavily damages home/Press Architect, school officials to discuss Winton/Press Graves leaves Zags for…
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.
