Parting Shot -- 2.20.14
Camryn Ries, 11, holds a sign during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday. The Spurs won 111-109. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
THURSDAY, FEB. 20, 2014
R Day Minus 22 Wild Card -- 2.20.14
22 Days & Counting (to re-register as a Republican to vote in the closed GOPrimary in May): Women's gold medal game between USA & Canada is on Channel 6 as I type this. Fun stuff. Meanwhile, I'm waiting to see which way Len Crosby will…
25 'Add The Words' Protesters Jailed
Twenty-five “Add the Words” protesters were arrested tonight on the third and fourth floors of the state Capitol, outside the Senate chamber and the Senate gallery, where they were blocking the doors; all were brought to a Statehouse basement visitor room for processing, searched, and…
Cutline Contest -- 2.20.14
Time 2 Vote (or add Cutline b/c only 2 so far ... Norichika Aoki of Japan stretches with Kansas City Royals teammates before taking batting practice during spring training baseball practice on Wednesday in Surprise, Ariz. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Wednesday Winner…
PM Scanner Traffic -- 2.20.14
5:33 p.m. Possible sighting of Amber Alert vehicle (3:20 item) @ s/b H95/MP 429 (Blackwell Island). 5:29 p.m. Officers take suspect in domestic dispute (5:20 item) into custody. 5:20 p.m. Male in domestic dispute behind Lowe's threatening to shoot anyone who comes to house. 4:45…
PM Headlines -- 2.20.14
The North Idaho College Faculty Art Exhibit will showcase original artwork created by NIC Fine Art Department faculty from Feb. 24 through March 28 in NIC's Boswell Corner Gallery. Pictured is “Oasis, Tring, England” from longtime NIC photography instructor Phil Corlis, who is retiring this…
HBO Blogosphere -- 2.20.14
Yet another one of Paul Turner's finds for his Slice blog: "Northwest Romances & crazed dogs." (Source: http://jamesreasoner.blogspot.com and: http://www.pulpmags.org/nw_romances_page.html ) Puppy love/End Notes Back in the USA/Editor's Notes Day 51: That way/Eye on Shanghai The usual finger wagging/Arch Druid No 'Secret' re: Friday's movie…
Wiedenhoff Eyes Barbieri Seat
At the Kootenai County Reagan Republican lunch today, Republican Fritz Wiedenhoff announced his intention to seek the House District 2A seat now held by state Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens. Wiedenhoff finished fourth in a four-way race in the 2012 GOPrimary race for former representative…
Crosby Announces For Henderson Seat
Len Crosby, of Post Falls, announced today that he will be a candidate for the Legislative position currently held by retiring Rep. Frank Henderson (Seat B, Third Legislative District). "I have great respect for Representative Henderson who has been a dynamic public servant not only…
New Inattentive Driving Offense Nixed
The House has rejected legislation from Rep. Janet Trujillo, R-Idaho Falls, to create a new inattentive driving offense for those who knowingly drive with an untreated medical condition. HB 466 failed in the House on a 19-49 vote. In an earlier committee hearing, a constituent…
In Dark After Light Bulbs Give Out
The clickety clack sound of my fingers flying over the keyboard filled my home office as I sat hunched over my desk racing against another looming deadline. I glanced down at my notes and then it happened. The room went dark. Blinking, I rubbed my…
He's Really A Southpaw
Seattle Mariners pitcher Randy Wolf holds up his identification sheet with that corrects him from a right-handed to left-handed pitcher, as he poses on photo day at baseball spring training today in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Question: Which of you HBOers are lefties (in…
Bumpersnicker ...
... on a blue PT Cruiser crossing the Spokane River on Highway 95 Wednesday: "I ♥ Crack Whores." DFO: Um, can someone explain why anyone would put that on his car bumper?
Will Java Attract People To New Place?
Huckleberries asked OTV of Get Out! North Idaho whether customers of Java on Fourth will follow the popular coffee shop to the new Jonesy's location at 8th & Sherman. Here's his reply: "I think the majority of them will, but will they continue to come…
Attorney Seeks Anderson HD1A Seat
Stephen Snedden, a third-generation Bonner County resident, announced that he will run to represent Bonner and Boundary counties in the Idaho House of Representatives. “I had the best childhood here and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. I want to protect the things that are…
Huckleberries Hears ...
... That mainstream Republicans are selling tickets -- $500 for a table of 8 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course venue -- for a luncheon to be held on the same day as the local party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner: April 12. The event…
Charter To Air 'Pride & Prejudice'
Jane Austen's classic novel about manners, morality and marriage in the rural society of 19th-century England will come to life on stage at Coeur d'Alene High School starting tonight. Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy is presenting the stage adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice." The Austen novel,…
Iso-lation
On her Facebook wall, Linda Lantzy of Idaho Scenic Images calls this photo taken recently near Kalispell, Mont. -- "Iso-lation." The two old trucks are stuck in the middle of a newly formed pond. You can see more of Linda's photography here.
AM Scanner Traffic -- 2.20.14
11:33 a.m. Dwight reports caller who said he was with Microsoft tried to access his computer. 11:11 a.m. Post Falls 1YO female have allergic reaction. 10:40 a.m. Post Falls Walmart shoplifting suspect w/beard, long hair & camo may be hiding in nearby church. 10:27 a.m.…
Older Drivers Among Safest
Safety researchers expressed concern a decade ago that traffic accidents would increase as the nation's aging population swelled the number of older drivers on the road. Now, they say they've been proved wrong. Today's drivers aged 70 and older are less likely to be involved…
Carlson: Common Sense MIA
"Common sense says even with the qualifications written into the (guns-on-campus) bill the mixture of immature young people, combined with alcohol or drugs and a dose of depression is a prescription for disaster. The fact that every college and university president and the Idaho State…
Ward Files Campaign Paperwork
On his Facebook wall, Jeff Ward of the Reagan Republicans announced moments ago: "It is official. I just filed the public disclosure paper work for my campaign for Representative in Idaho's Third Legislative District. Glorie and I have been overwhelmed by all of your support…
'Explorer' Artwork To Grace McEuen
'The Explorer' will be unveiled, along with two other pieces of public art, at McEuen Field May 22. The City Council this week voted unanimously that a bronze sculpture entitled "The Explorer" is a good fit for McEuen Park.The artwork depicts two boys and a…
McGruber: Frank's Jobs PAC? Hmm
McGruber (RE: Henderson, 2 others form Jobs PAC): On the surface this looks good but like any Political Action Committee, they have an agenda. To fund candidates for local, county and state office who have a singular job creation background. Henderson is 91 and Compton's…
Poll: Trapping OK, But ...
Wednesday Poll: Hucks Nation is okay with trapping animals, although some of those in favor oppose trapping near populated areas. 76 of 217 respondents (35.02%) answered "no" when asked: "Do you oppose all trapping of animals." Another 55 (25.35%) answered "no, if limited to remote…
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