The owner of a two-year-old Labrador mix shot by a Coeur d’Alene police officer will file claims against the officer and the city in the dog’s death, which a review board said violated department policy for use of deadly force. Craig Jones, the owner of…
After walking my Beagle Thursday evening, I was curious why Huckleberry was digging in the back yard. In the lawn, no less. We've been trying to break her of the habit. Seems she was trying to bury something. My cell phone. She already has one…
New Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White, left, talks this morning about the results of an investigation into the shooting of a dog in a parked van that has caused an uproar when it was reported. White said multiple reviews found the officer's actions were…
The stories that attracted the most comments today were: CEA: Make Trustees 'Uncomfortable' (13 comments) and: Officer named, shooting unjustified (13 comments).
Marc Stewart (RE: CEA: Make trustees 'uncomfortable'): I think people should use good judgment when talking to any civic leader. Civic leaders shouldn't be surprised if people approach them (that's part of the job), but it's wrong to confront anyone at their place of worship…
Time 2 Vote ... I'm going to change things up a bit. Rather than offer the AP cutline for this story (I'll do that later when the Cutline Contest winner is announced), I'll provide only these details: The woman's name is Brooke Jackson. The dog…
5:30 p.m. Owner trying to catch dog running loose on I-90/MP 26 (4th of July Pass). 5:25 p.m. Female driver talking on cell phone almost hit 3 other motorists on Prairie Avenue. 4:55 p.m. White Buick is out of gas @ Ramsey Road/Appleway, CdA. 4:43…
Dawn of the Doughnut, which opened its doors a year ago, will close in Spokane Sunday, Sept. 14, according to Chey Scott of the Inlander. Customers and fans lament that the zombie-doughnut-themed shop offer only morning hours. Story here. (Inlander Photo: Young Kwak) Panida names…
At long last, a political ad that appeals to me. How about you? H/T: Sisyphus
From the report filed by Officer David Kelley in shooting of 2YO black lab Arfee: The dog was aggressively barking and growling, and it's mouth was within inches of my face. I had the split second throught that this dog is going to bite me,…
Jeff Selle & Keith Allen are getting closer to opening North Idaho Cider business. In August, Jeff Facebooked: "Ok Folks here is what I have been up to this summer. As the COO of North Idaho Cider,LLC, I invite you to like our new Lake…
State Superintendent Tom Luna handed out $271,000 in staff bonuses this year — calling it an effort to retain senior staff and continue an ongoing department rewards program. The bonuses came from salary savings, and are not unique to Luna’s State Department of Education. For…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back to pass against the Green Bay Packers in the first half of an NFL football game Thursday in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) A Seattle-based airline is offering passengers who are wearing the jerseys with the number of the…
I am happily wrong that cops admitted this officer screwed up. It's a departure from the standard response from the police of circling the wagons -- Joker. DFO: I wonder what role new Police Chief Lee White had in today's announcements. Seems to me that…
From Justice for Arfee Facebook page: "As Craigs friend, I am so very happy for this news today! I started this page to try to help my friend and FINALLY, we have some justice happening! This is an enormous step in the right direction! Please…
Tribe to appeal judge decision on poker tournaments Otter welcomes federal judge's decision U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill issued an injunction today ordering a halt to “Texas Hold ‘Em” poker tournaments at the Coeur d’Alene Casino at Worley, saying the tourneys violate Idaho’s ban on…
Tom Quinn may have the noisiest studio in the city. From a scaffold on the corner of Sprague Avenue and Division Street, he paints while cars and trucks zip past in a blur of movement and sound. From his brushstrokes, images of Spokane emerge –…
New Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White, left, looks at his prepared statement as he talks this morning about the results of an investigation into the shooting of a dog in a parked van that has caused an uproar when it was reported. White said…
12:13 p.m. Male @ undisclosed Post Falls store is yelling about God, end of the world & trying to pick fights. 12:12 p.m. Animal control officer responds to report of tame cat in Dalton Gardens: "What's wrong with that?" 12:04 a.m. Someone is choking @…
In this photo taken last Saturday, a student is hoisted above the crowd in the Iowa student section during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. In an attempt to lure students to seats, the University…
From Post Falls Police Department Night Shift: "The RP (reporting party) called from a pay phone to say his girlfriend had damaged his vehicle while they were driving east bound I90 in Washington State. He let her out of the vehicle at the state line…
Thursday Poll: A combined 79% of Hucks Nation said Sherri Ybarra, the Republican candidate for state superintendent of schools, hurt her campaign with verbiage on her Web site that duplicates wording on her opponent's site. 47 of 98 respondents (47.96%) said Ybarra hurt herself badly…
A disillusioned former Republican with an unusual story could throw a big wrench into the Idaho governor’s race this year. If Libertarian candidate John Bujak succeeds in his bid to appeal to disaffected Republicans who voted against Gov. Butch Otter in the GOP primary, he…
Rick Woodbury, originator of the Tango commuter car, stands with two of his cars at his Spokane headquarters Wednesday. Woodbury is still trying to sell people on the concept of a car that takes half a lane to double the traffic load of busy highways,…
You can find all the Arfee shooting case documents here.
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.
