I've been having trouble getting police scanner transmissions since moving downstairs to first floor, new-and-improved office space. I suspect it may have something to do with location -- that the transmissions from some agencies aren't as easy to receive in the new location. I know…
A Kansas City Royals fan watches batting practice before Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants tonight in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Question: Who do you want to win it all?
I've thought a lot about what we do here at Huckleberries Online this week, since blog favorite Patrick Jacobs was fatally stricken. Patrick has been part of HucksOnline for as long as I can remember. I first noticed his superb music and restaurant reviews in…
Time 2 Vote ... Facts: The legs of camel and sheep for the "Living Nativity" scene, and Rockettes, of the "Radio City Christmas Special," are juxtaposed as they pose for photos outside New York's Radio City Music Hall, Tuesday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Richard…
Here’s an interesting tidbit: After reading in the Twin Falls Times-News today that A.J. Balukoff, Democratic candidate for governor of Idaho, donated to Republican Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns both in 2007 and in 2012, I searched FEC records for Balukoff’s donations in federal races. Both…
Jim Hammond, the former state senator and Post Falls mayor is one of two finalists for the city administrator's job in Coeur d'Alene. The city of Coeur d'Alene issued this statement moments ago: "The search for a new Coeur d’Alene City Administrator has been narrowed…
In a second resolution passed Tuesday night, the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee voted to support "the Hitching Post in their fight for religious freedom." In the resolution, the local Central Committee declared its "support for the Hitching Post and for the rights of pastors…
Just had to call my husband because I couldn't remember my social security number. What do single folks do? -- Cindy. Question: Do you know your Social Security number by heart?
It's that time of year again when the Coeur d'Alene Resort and Downtown Business Association begins to install the lighting that will light up our holiday season for the next 3 months. Don Sausser, our Eye on Sherman Avenue, snapped this photo last evening as…
Someone near and dear to me and you is demanding that I acknowledge that today is National Cat Day. Sorta like yesterday was National Chocolate Day. I asked my source if we're suppose to eat cat like we eat chocolate. She didn't think that was…
In the Idaho Press-Tribune, Kelcie Moseley reports: "Libertarian candidate for governor John Bujak says he pleaded guilty to contempt last week in Canyon County for not paying child support for one month in 2013. The Idaho Press-Tribune received an anonymous letter alleging Bujak was called…
I say these are from Satan. Zach Hval says they're heavenly. Discuss -- Cindy, via Facebook. DFO: Zach is correct. I love Dots, except for the green ones. They're disgusting. (See: parable of wheat and tares) Question: What do you think of Dots?
On Patrick Jacobs Facebook page, his cousin, Tracy Green, wrote a wonderful obituary that included this info: "Rainbow was Patrick's favorite color and Christmas his favorite holiday. He tended bar at Mik's, his most favorite night time haunt, and was known by friends and family…
I would like to thank the City Council and the other citizens of Coeur d’Alene for passing the city of Coeur d’Alene’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. Now we have the KCTFHR defining religious freedom AND discrimination for the city of Coeur d’Alene and its citizens. Whooooa! Just…
While North Idaho College’s total headcount is down 4.6 percent this fall, the decline is not as sharp as in recent years signaling that enrollment at NIC is leveling off. The total headcount for students in fall 2014 is 5,779 students, which is down 4.46…
Sherri Ybarra has taken some leave of absence from the Mountain Home School District to run for state schools superintendent. It’s unclear how much time Ybarra has taken off, whether the leave is paid or unpaid and whether the campaigning has affected her work as…
The Kootenai County Republican Central Committee overwhelmingly approved a resolution last night (see above for draft) calling upon Gov. Otter !to stand against the federal court intrusions to our Constitution and reverse any and all mandates for county clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex…
On her Facebook page, Taryn Thompson writes of an odd dream she dreamed last night: "My vegan lasagna must have psychoactive effects. The highlight of last night's dream was going to the neighbor's house and watching as they tried to cook a whole swordfish in…
SR photog Kathy Plonka produced this video of some of Spokane's haunted places. Enjoy. Question: Have you ever been in a place that was truly haunted? Do you want to tell us about it?
Tuesday's Poll: 163 of 316 respondents (51.58%) said they don't plan to vote straight-ticket in the November election. 99 of 316 respondents (31.33%) said they planned to vote straight-ticket Democrat. 36 of 316 respondents (11.39%) said they plan to vote straight-ticket Republican. 14 (4.43%) said…
The ghouls and vampires now come out and frightful creatures roam about, but when you meet them you will note some want your candy, some your vote. The Bard of Sherman Avenue
SR food specialist Adriana Janovich offers a Halloween treat that I've never heard of -- bacon & pumpkin muffins. And now my mouth is watering. Here's Adriana's description: "These savory snacks are easy to make and require few ingredients, many of which home cooks likely…
Esther Angell, 9, carries a banner protesting oil trains with her mother Kirsten Angell as they march Tuesday in Spokane. At a hearing in Spokane, emergency responders told Washington state officials that a derailed oil train could wreak havoc in the surrounding community. Story here.…
Young voters prefer a Republican-led Congress, according to a new poll released on Wednesday that finds the pivotal voting bloc is "up for grabs" in next week’s election. The survey — conducted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard University — found a significant shift…
Jessica Robinson of the Northwest News Network attended the education forum at the Harding Center, featuring Democrats A.J. Balukoff and Bert Marley, last week. She files a report about the gubernatorial race that includes: "The Otter campaign and its allies may well have reason 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.
