I don't know why, but I decided to re-read Ian Fleming's James Bond series in the order that he wrote the books -- "Casino Royale," "Live & Let Die," "Moonraker," "Diamonds Are Forever," and now "From Russia with Love." Bond is evolving into the ruthless…
Autumn Jolly of Power of the Paw booth at North Idaho Fair offers Justice 4 Arfee stickers and magnets to help support Craig Jones, owner of the 2YO black lab that was shot earlier this summer by a Coeur d'Alene police officer. (SR photo: Dan…
The Ice Bucket Challenge is swiftly overtaking sports as a leading cause of concussions -- Randy Myers.
The Lake City Development Corporation has voted to provide $1.525 million to help acquire railroad right-of-way property along the Spokane River between the Riverstone development and Huetter. Calling it an “enormous opportunity” to enhance public access to the river, the board voted unanimously to fund…
A bird takes flight as Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jeff Beliveau delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the 11th inning of a baseball game Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tuesday Winner -- Eman, with 7 likes: "After…
4:57 p.m. 2-vehicle, head-on accident reported @ H95/Orchard Avenue, Hayden. 4:53 p.m. Post Falls male who has been drinking for 6 days threatens to slit 2nd man's throat. 4:39 p.m. 2-vehicle accident reported @ H95/Neider Avenue, CdA; unknown injuries. 4:35 p.m. Non-injury accident reported @…
Dan of the Community (RE: Kootenai County observes 150th anniversary): OK, and this is from the election records online. Since 1932 there were 272 persons elected to county office. Of that number 164 or 60% were Democrats and 108 or 40% were Republicans. The Coroner…
Zach Petersen, 13, of Post Falls, shows his 289-pound Yorkshire x pig, Malcomb, during the opening day of the North Idaho Fair today at the Kootenai County Fair Ground in Coeur d'Alene. Petersen and Malcomb won first place in this round and were headed to…
I s#&% you not: The world's most expensive coffee is now being produced in Thailand's Golden Triangle, a region better known for another high-priced, if illegal, export: opium. Canadian entrepreneur Blake Dinkin, 44, is betting his life savings he can turn his idea into, well,…
Philadelphia's Mo'ne Davis delivers a pitch against Nashville during her team's 4-0 win in a U.S. pool play baseball game at the Little League World Series on Friday in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/PennLive.com, Sean Simmers) Mo’ne Davis, the ace of the Taney Dragons in…
A month long campaign to redirect money usually given to panhandlers is helping non-profits assist the local homeless community. City leaders launched the campaign at the start of August to stop panhandlers on the roadside. On Tuesday, organizers of the Give Real Change campaign said…
Republican Senator Mike Crapo, and his political advisors, lost little time this past week in reading and reacting to First District Congressman Raul Labrador’s hiring of Idaho Statesman ace political reporter Dan Popkey as his press secretary. Some pundits speculated the move indicated Labrador was…
"When Goosie showed up at the Tibbs farm and started following my sister Laurie everywhere she went, even the usual chores got backed up a bit more," posts Marianne Love/Slight Detour. "Turned out to be "Goose for a Day" for Laurie and anyone else who…
On his Facebook wall, Don Sausser refers to this corporate outing on Lake Coeur d'Alene as a "Triple Boat Float." Three Coeur d'Alene Resort boats are linked together for the Sunday outing involving employees of Bozzi Media.com, a Spokane Media/News/Publishing company. Question: It has been…
You don't have to be an expert in current events to win the Spokesman-Review Weekly News Quiz, but it can't hurt! All entrants this week are eligible to win two movie tickets, and our overall champ will take home a $50 gift card to the…
Today marks three months from the day that I'll turn 65 (Nov. 20). So I decided to call the Social Security Administration to make sure I'm taking all the steps to let them know that I want supplemental insurance if/when I retire (no current plans…
The Kootenai County Commissioners and North Idaho Fair Board are pleased to announce this year’s North Idaho Fair & Rodeo events which feature a milestone celebration that only occurs once in a lifetime. The Fair will commemorate Kootenai County’s150th anniversary with the dedication of a…
Growing up, we ate lentils galore. Packed with protein, fiber and folate, they’re hearty, stick-to-your-ribs ingredients, popularized in America by 1971’s “Diet for a Small Planet.” Mom – well-meaning, health-conscious and thrifty – tucked lentils into almost every soup or stew throughout the 1970s, ’80s…
So, I just got back from walking my dog. What? You didn't know I had a dog? Neither did I. This fella started following me a quarter mile into my walk. Kept trying to shoo him and send him home, but he would have none…
Diane and John Foley talk to reporters after speaking with U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday outside their home in Rochester, N.H. Their son, James Foley was abducted in November 2012 while covering the Syrian conflict. Islamic militants posted a video showing his murder on Tuesday…
Tuesday Poll: Slightly more than 1 in 5 respondents to Huckleberries Online poll say they have served on a jury in the last 5 years. Only 32 of 150 respondents (21.33%) say they have served on a jury in last 5 years. 118 of 150…
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Andres Blanco, center, throws the ball to starting pitcher Cole Hamels, left, as they catch Seattle Mariners' Chris Denorfia, right, stealing during the fourth inning of a baseball game, today, in Philadelphia. The Mariners lost 4-3. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Question: Are…
12:57 p.m. A one-acre grass fire is burning along H95/MP 410 (Ness Road, north of Worley). 12:50 p.m. Motorist reports reckless 2nd driver pointed gun at home on undisclosed CdA road. 12:36 p.m. Coeur d'Alene woman reports roommate has been kicked out for bringing guns…
I went through about 40 North Idaho Fair tickets in about 90 minutes this morning. All are now asked for. Next year, I'll have to hit the marketing department up for twice the amount. Thanks for your interest in Huckleberries & the North Idaho Fair.
Moscow, home of the University of Idaho, has been selected as one of the Top 10 college towns for 2014 for the USA by Livability. By way of explanation, Livability writes of Moscow: "Visible from just about any part of Moscow, Idaho, are high mountains,…
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.
