25 Days & Counting (to re-register as a Republican): Today begins the countdown on Huckleberries Online to remind partisans registered w/other Idaho political parties that we're all Republicans now. You have 25 days to register as a Republican (through affiliation process) to vote in closed…
Nancy Berto, of Boise, looks up on four levels of demonstrators at the Idaho Statehouse on Monday in support of "Add the Words" and against House Bill 427 in Boise, Idaho. The protestors are advocating for a hearing to add sexual orientation and gender identity…
Just texted my husband a grocery list. Did not use commas -- Cindy Hval. Question: Who buys the groceries in your family?
Since 2007, the arc of my college career has bent towards medical school. During that time, I had always been enamored of the prospect of solving difficult medical puzzles. I enjoy their complexity and the diversity of knowledge it requires to crack them. I was…
Idaho Teacher of the Year Jamie Esler (pictured), a science teacher at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene, strongly urged lawmakers today to restore the operational funding that was cut from the state’s public schools through the recession. “As the 2014 Idaho Teacher of…
Time 2 Vote ... Ben McLemore of the Sacramento Kings dunks the ball as he flies over former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal during the skills competition at the NBA All Star basketball game on Saturday in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Weekend Winner -- Sherlock,…
5:33 p.m. Female driver of gold 2002 Buick texting, weaving on road @ n/b H95/MP 448 (Remington Road). 5:15 p.m. White pickup has used sirens 2X to force vehicles to side of road @ H95/Govt Way, CdA. 5:09 p.m. Possible drug activity reported in vicinity…
Demonstrators line the rotunda and halls of the Idaho Statehouse on Monday, in support of "Add the Words" and against House Bill 427 in Boise. The protestors are advocating for a hearing to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's human rights statute,…
Here's more of what Blogfest is all about -- Republican County Clerk Jim Brannon, left, and former Democratic county clerk Dan English bend an elbow together at the Fort Ground Grill Saturday. The two were on the opposite of Brannon's lawsuit to overturn the results…
After two and a half hours of impassioned testimony on both sides, the House Resources Committee has voted 14-4 in favor of HB 470, the $2 million wolf control fund bill. Rep. Lenore Barrett, R-Challis, said she wasn’t so sure about setting up another board,…
Tony Stewart, former North Idaho College instructor and long-time human-rights leader, and attorney Duane Rasmussen exchange ideas during Blogfest 2014 at the Steve Widmyer's Fort Ground Grill. Duane is reponsible for many of the fine photos of local political events that you see on Huckleberries…
"Not griping, but kind of out growing the FGT don't cha think?" -- Dave Chamberlain. DFO: Yeah, it was cozy this year at the Fort Ground Grill. But the Grill is part of HucksOnline's roots. I support those who have supported this blog and me…
The recent unauthorized disclosure of some of the inner workings of the Diamond Cup principals has caused confusion and dismay for some supporters and in some quarters a desire to face the music. The motives are unclear at this time, but I am guessing that…
(Huckleberries Online) is like the guys who get together for coffee at a local shop, and everyone has an opinion, about almost everything ... Now take that table and expand it as far as your mind can think." ....Cis Gors DFO: This is the original…
Nic, who changed gears from Rants, Raves & Random Things to Faithful Geek in the last few months, is a regular blogfest attendee. This year, he showed up with his handsome crew. Kids and Constitutionalists are welcome at blogfests, as long as they behave. (Photo:…
Idaho Dad: I also enjoyed meeting Jim Brannon. He struck me as extremely personable and easy-going. You know, once you shake someone's hand and share a friendly word, it suddenly becomes very difficult to joke about them in a forum such as this. This is…
On his Facebook wall, OTV/Get Out! North Idaho posts: "For a variety of reasons, Bonsai Bistro only garners a D+ rating with the many armchair reviewers of Urbanspoon. Here's a chance to get it out of your system: what are some of your most unfortunate…
... That the race for the House District 3B seat now held by state Rep. Frank Henderson, R-Post Falls, could be a free-for-all. Jeff Ward of the Reagan Republicans is the only announced candidate. But Jeff Tyler, erstwhile president of the Reagan Republicans, is still…
Kayla Michelle Finley may be wishing that services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime had been around a little earlier. The South Carolina woman spent a night in jail last week for failing to return a video she rented -- in 2005. It was a…
What really is the cause of occasional friction between Washington and Idaho? Though some would deny it, the answer seems pretty clear. It’s name envy – presidential name envy, to be precise. The Evergreen state is named after a titan of American history. The Gem…
Stickman, far right, holds court with, from left, JohnA, Betsy, Bent and Councilwoman KerriT at Blogfest 2014 at Steve Widmyer's Fort Ground Grill. (Photo: Don Sausser)
11:04 a.m. Tree has fallen onto some power lines (also knocking down stop sign) @ H95/Setters. 9:27 a.m. Someone may be living in vehicle in secluded spot of lumber yard @ Canyon/Trench, Cataldo. 8:54 a.m. Driver of white bobtail truck driving slowly, impeding traffic in…
Let’s say you don’t have to go to work or school Monday because it is Presidents Day. And let’s further assume that there are those in your household who will not have Monday off. How should you conduct yourself in their presence this weekend? That’s…
Hundreds of good-natured “Add the Words” protesters are now ringing the Idaho state Capitol rotunda on all four floors. Many are carrying small, hand-lettered signs saying, “Add the Words,” or other hand-lettered signs decrying discrimination. Unlike earlier protests, today's protesters aren't wearing matching T-shirts or…
This photo by Don Sausser represents what blogfest -- and, hopefully, this blog -- is all about. Two men with different political views -- former state Rep. Gary Ingram, the father of the Open Meeting Law, and former County Clerk Dan English hobnobbing at Steve…
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.
