Last night, I helped Lets Talk post an avatar for comment purposes. Lets Talk didn't know how to do so. I was glad to help. I appreciate comments that have avatars, rather than that shadow silhouette. It adds something to the comment, especially for the…
Aisha the dog follows her owner as he jumps into a lake at sunset in Bucharest, Romania, earlier today. Romania's weather authority issued a heat wave warning for the coming days with temperatures expected to exceed 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in many regions…
MikeK (RE: Grandpa Stallings' big problem): This is disappointing. I might have thought that Chuck Malloy was better than to throw out an age-smearing column, especially when, based on his ideology, it is likely that Malloy voted for Ronald Reagan to be re-elected President at…
Since Robin Williams' death yesterday, I've read several posts where people I know have written about their experience with depression. My sister did so here. I don't know if the “press” present in the words”depression” and “pressure” are related to each other etymologically. What I…
Time 2 Vote ... Wyatt Van Handel makes a diving grab during the Pig Rassle event at The 44th Annual St. Patrick Catholic Church Roundup Sunday in Stephensville, Wis. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/The Post-Crescent, Wm.Glasheen) Monday Winner -- Turnipseed, with 5 likes: "Vincente's…
5:15 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Aug. 11-12 here. 4:59 p.m. 2-vehicle crash in front of Dashco/Rathdrum is partly blocking H53. 4:57 p.m. 2-vehicle crash b/n Buick LeSabre & blue pickup reported @ H95/Hanley, CdA. 4:34 p.m. Female has run from abusive…
The other day in Twin Falls, former 2nd District Congressman Richard Stallings approached a 24-year-old waitress and talked about this year’s congressional campaign. As any good politician, he saw an opportunity to win over a potential voter. What she saw was a man who was…
Seems there's a new Web site devoted to attacking Democrat A.J. Balukoff -- www.liberalaj.com. The opening text gives you some idea re: what the site is all about: "A.J. Balukoff wants voters to believe he’s some kind of level-headed moderate – but don’t be mistaken...he’s…
At the GOPrimary gubernatorial debate this spring, Harley Brown, Walt Bayes and Gov. Otter listen to a question from the panelists. There was a "regular guy" involved, too -- but I can't recall his name. (AP File Photo) I received a nice, personal note from…
On Saturday afternoon, not too far from Enaville, a couple of pups (Fritz & Bear), along with Janine Lilja, prepare for the dust of a Back Country ATV Association ride in North Idaho's back-country. Owners of the dogs, Bob and Janine Lilja. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen)…
"Skydiving -- Good to the last drop" -- on pickup parked at Foster Avenue work site Monday.
It was hot Monday afternoon, but not enough to stop sisters-in-law Nav Hothi, above, and Kiran Hothi from a game against their husbands in Manito Park after a picnic. Nav Hothi said that they, like most people of Indian descent, grew up playing badminton. (SR…
If the object of his desire is 17, how much credibility is there in a young man's claim that he'll “Never dance with another”? You know what I mean? OK, sure, the singer is speaking from the perspective of youth. And some of us might…
Idaho's employee health insurance plans are comparable to the federal government's most expensive option offered under the Affordable Care Act and better than what most private companies provide. According to a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts released Tuesday, Idaho covers 93 percent of all…
The National Weather Service is predicting severe storms for the Inland Northwest today. Avista Utilities is assessing the status of crews, both our own line crews as well as contract crews that may be called into service. We have expedited the delivery of materials to…
A member of Fox News' "Medical A-Team" argued that Michelle Obama is not a credible voice on school nutrition because "she needs to drop a few" pounds. First Lady Michelle Obama has made fighting childhood obesity a cornerstone of her time in the White House.…
Rep. Tim Murphy on Tuesday called for action on mental health reform in response to the death of actor Robin Williams. "Perhaps Robin Williams' greatest gift to us, if we choose to accept it, is a focused determination to help those with brain illness and…
In this Nov. 15, 1997, file photo, Robin Williams extends his head between curtains in a New York hotel. (AP file photo) On Facebook, Nic offers lessons he's learned from comedian Robin Williams: Mork taught me that being weird can be a good thing. Nanu…
11:47 a.m. 2 Post Falls residents are fighting over karaoke equipment. 11:14 a.m. Undisclosed theft reported on Gilbert Avenue/CdA. 10:52 a.m. 28YO diabetic is suffering breathing problems @ 7300 block of Crenshaw/Rathdrum. 10:37 a.m. Residential alarm sounding @ 1800 block of Silas Court. 10:29 a.m.…
Investigators in California said today Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams was a suicide by hanging: He was found dead in his bedroom, clothed, slightly suspended in a seated position with a belt around his neck, with one end wedged between a closet door frame. At a…
Two women get doused during the recent ice bucket challenge at Boston's Copley Square to raise funds and awareness for ALS. The idea is easy: Take a bucket of ice water, dump it over your head, video it and post it on social media. Then…
Nic Facebooks: Today's original forecast said sunny and 100 degrees. I woke up to the sound of thunder at 3:30 this morning. It had just started to rain when I walked out the door. Now NOAA is calling for lower temps and electrical storms with…
A.J. Balukoff, the Democratic candidate for governor, has sent a guest opinion out to Idaho news media laying out his vision for improving the state’s economy. “Under the state’s current leadership, our economy has plummeted,” he writes. “Today, Idaho’s families work harder for less.” Balukoff…
I-84 through Idaho is now officially Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, under legislation passed and signed into law this year; new signs for the route were unveiled at a ceremony on the state Capitol steps this morning. “It has been far too long for this recognition…
Cheney school officials have apologized to the parents of a middle school student for allowing a self-styled religious missionary to be the featured speaker at a mandatory school assembly. Terry Fiala remains dissatisfied with the Cheney School District’s response. He wants school apologies sent to…
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.
