Twelve days until we see who's the ruler of the Kootenai County/Idaho GOP roost -- Gov. Butch Otter and the Reasonable Republicans or Russ Fulcher and the Tea-publicans. The Tea-partiers, I suppose, are wishin/hopin/prayin' for a poor turnout to hang onto seats and mebbe grab…
Mayor Steve Widmyer and former Mayor Sandi Bloem went in front of the camera on Thursday to tape a public service announcement inviting community members to participate in a survey as part of the Coeur d’Alene 2030 Visioning project.“The 2020 Community Vision plan established the…
Top Post today, with 38 comments: Not a real Democrat?
All branches of the military have some restrictions on tattoos, but the new Army regulation is the strictest of all. The Army now prohibits soldiers from having tattoos on the face, head, hands or neck. Soldiers may have no more than four visible tattoos below…
A two-block stretch of Third Street between Front Avenue and Lakeside Avenue will be closed to traffic beginning Monday as crews pave the road. The project is expected to last all week. By Friday afternoon, weather permitting, work will be complete. The newly paved stretch…
Time 2 Vote ... This image provided by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office shows a body scan of a state inmate who was sent to Caddo Parish for a court appearance and now is accused of trying to smuggle a cellphone into jail in a…
5:26 p.m. Male lying along w/b I-90/Huetter area, w/dog standing over him; several have called. 5:17 p.m. 19YO female daughter storms off w/backpack after fight w/family @ Ptarmigan/Hayden, CdA. 5:10 p.m. Driver of blue Jeep exiting w/b I-90/MP 7 (H41/Post Falls) possibly DUI. 5:09 p.m.…
Vance Gustafson, 7, holds a candle in remembrance of Gracie Snider Wednesday evening at Manito Park. Gracie was killed in an auto accident near Ritzville on Saturday. Story here. (SR photo: Dan Pelle) Thompson Pass opens/Shoshone NP Farmland increases by 11.7M acres/KTVB Coroner: Deb Wilkey…
Republican Secretary of State candidate Lawerence Denney announced the endorsement of 17 North Idaho legislators, who cite his experience in the business and private sectors and commitment to fairness. "I support Lawerence Denney because of his integrity and his extensive knowledge of natural resource issues.…
For this photo, titled "Gimme Shelter," outdoor photographer Robin Loznak of Kellogg, Ore., posts: "A bug keeps dry under a strawberry blossom in the garden this afternoon." You can see more of Robin's outdoor photography here. The science guy/Fort Boise Dreams of a sneaking self/Out…
From Java on Sherman Facebook wall today: "As many of you have noticed, we have been unable to open ... We are missing you all like crazy! I'm bummed to have to say that we are closed again today. I will keep you posted and…
SCRAPS shelter bulletin: "Garfield is a neutered male orange tabby cat with beautiful eyes and a wonderful personality. He is declawed and almost 2 years old, and available for adoption at the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service shelter. He was surrendered by his owner…
A 55-year-old Hayden man was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Razzles this morning in the 10300 block of Government Way, near Miles Avenue in Hayden. At about 11:15 a.m., Michael R. Poorboy crashed his 2008 Chevrolet van off Government Way and into a wooden…
Fred Grubb of Rocky Mountain Construction Group of Hayden is building a record-breaking wooden roller coaster for Six Flags in Illinois: The resulting attraction will set three records for wooden roller coasters. Goliath will be the fastest and steepest wooden coaster in the world, with…
In this May 19, 2012, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, left, and his wife Rochelle watch during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles. An attorney representing…
In a tweet earlier this spring, entitled "Hitler finds out he can't keep his doctor!" state Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, brings the Fuhrer into the Obamacare debate. Click on this link for video. Thoughts?
Karrol McDaniel, 68, of Coeur d'Alene, who hadn't been seen for more than a week, was found dead at her residences by Coeur d'Alene Police Department detectives today. In a news release, CPD spokeswoman Sgt. Christie Wood said McDaniel appeared to have died from natural…
Lieutenant Governor Brad Little has endorsed Phil McGrane for the Republican nomination for Idaho secretary of state. Lt. Governor Little was joined in his endorsement by state Sens. Bert Brackett and Patti Anne Lodge, and Reps. Marc Gibbs, Clark Kauffman, Luke Malek, Pat McDonald, Christie…
A 19-year veteran of the Idaho State Police has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of a criminal case against him involving allegations of theft, forgery and fraud. Daniel Howard was placed on administrative leave in December, according to a news release from the…
The website describes the women of the (Kappa Kappa Gamma) chapter as "classy and involved students" who value "honesty, exceptional grades, sincerity and having a wonderful college experience" -- from report by Taryn Thompson, Coeur d'Alene Press re: pee-fest at Coeur d'Alene City Park Saturday,…
Perennial candidate Harley Brown's rough manner of speaking has prompted Idaho Public Television to use a 30-second delay in the live May 14 debate among four GOP candidates for governor. Moderator Melissa Davlin, pictured, said Thursday that the delay will be tested during Sunday's debate…
Spokane artist Pat Adams has oil-painted scenics and portraits of family at her kitchen table for over 30 years. After the death of her beloved dog Sage, Adams took her paintings in a new direction. She began painting animals for individuals who had loved beloved…
11:54 a.m. Undisclosed parking problem reported @ 13th/Front, CdA. 11:31 a.m. Driver of black 2004 Toyota 4Runner, w/Montana plates, is brake-checking 2nd driver who wouldn't let him pass on shoulder @ e/b I-90/MP 7 (H41/Post Falls). 11:23 a.m. CPR on progress by EMT on individual…
With the country mired in the muck of Vietnam almost a half-century ago, U.S. Sen. George Aiken, R-Vt., famously suggested the United States should declare victory and leave. Has Idaho Gov. C.L. (Butch) Otter borrowed a page from Aiken's playbook? Consider Otter's claim that the…
Penny's Pit Pub & Lounge operates out of what was once a video store sandwiched between a car wash, laundromat, Dashco convenience store and gas station. On Highway 53 where the upper Rathdrum prairie turns north into lake and pine country, Penny's Pit is actually…
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.
