So I'm headed back from Hayden last night on fourth -- and I encountered at least 12 deer in 5 different groups, from one to four. The saddest pair involved a deer standing over the body of another one who'd been killed moments earlier along...
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump gestures during a speech to supporters at a rally in Richmond, Va., Wednesday.
Huckleberries asked City Council candidate Toby Schindelbeck if he approved of the message represented in the flier posted on the Second Amendment Alliance Facebook page. Below, I posted Schindebeck's response in its entirety.
In a comment today, Uncle Bob writes: "I'm a gun "fan" in much the same way as I'm a Rolling Stones "fan"; I enjoy both, to a point. My entire life and belief system doesn't revolve around either, thankfully. This outfit is comprised of gun fetishists/fanatics." Are you a small-letter "gun fan"?
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In his latest Carlson Chronicle, Chris Carlson criticizes U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo for naming "Republican Tea Party zealot" Danielle Ahrens as his Bonner County campaign chair. Ahrens has twice unsuccessfully challenged new JFAC Chairwoman Sen. Shawn Keough, who endorsed Crapo for re-election.
The Cutline Contest today features a moment during the Democratic debate Tuesday evening when candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both wanted to make a point. Tuesday Winner: Eddie Torreal.
A study from the University of Idaho's McClure Center for Public Policy Research shows Idaho has become steadily more urban since the Great Recession, a trend that has some worried about the future of the state's rural communities. "You would expect urban Idaho to lead in growth, but it's quite dramatic," center director Priscilla Salant.
The daily roundup of HucksOnline blog roll links begins with Slight Detour's report re: a meeting between President Barack Obama and Pulitzer Prize winning author Marilynne Robinson, a University of Iowa professor who was born & raised in Sandpoint.
Seems the Second Amendment Alliance activists targeted Councilman Ron Edinger and another councilman, Steve Frey of Emmett, in the spring. The alliance is angry that Edinger opposed an effort by Councilman Steve Adams to allow guns at Coeur d'Alene parades, a motion that failed on a 3-2 vote before it was overturned after legal advice.
Another newspaper spotlights the wise words said by outgoing Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer to a group of legislators considering tax cuts. The Idaho Statesman applauds Sayer's words: “We do need lower taxes some day, and not today. The return for the state is not in lowering taxes. It’s investing in talent.”
Leon and Loren “Dale” Brown have been watching out for each other since the day they were born. The fraternal twins arrived March 5, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas. Dale, the older by 20 minutes, said, “Mother swore we were identical until the day she died. They went to Vietnam together. They suffered PTSD together. Cindy tells incredible story below.
In an editorial today, the New York Times said: "It was impossible not to feel a sense of relief watching the Democratic debate after months dominated by the Republican circus of haters, ranters and that very special group of king killers in Congress." Did anyone watch the Democratic debate Tuesday? Do you agree/disagree w/the Times?
Jonathan Daniel Renfro, the man charged with first-degree murder in the May 5 shooting death of Coeur d’Alene police Sgt. Greg Moore, is scheduled to go to trial in about a year, according to SReporter Scott Maben. First District Judge Lansing Haynes set Renfro’s trial date for Sept. 6, 2016, estimating it will last about four weeks.
Responding to that Second Amendment Alliance Facebook attack on veteran Coeur d'Alene Councilman Ron Edinger, Wedeln6969 explains (tongue firmly cheeked) why guns are needed at Coeur d'Alene parades: "because PARADES ARE PRETTY DANGEROUS and law abiding good mentally healthy people need their guns."
Second Amendment Alliance, the group led by Greg Pruett who staged a rally in Coeur d'Alene advocating permitless carry of firearms, is attacking veteran Coeur d'Alene Councilman Ron Edinger. The flier above is posted on the organization's Facebook wall. Does it make you more or less likely to vote for Edinger?
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The Kootenai Democratic Club will moderate a debate for the Post Falls City Council Elections for Seats 3 and 5. The debate will begin at noon Friday at the Iron Horse on Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. The Democratic Club has been meeting at the...
On the North Idaho Life Facebook wall, photographer Keith Boe posts this photo of the south side of Tubbs Hill with the simple heading: "The Army ants of summer on Tubbs Hill." Keith nailed it, didn't he? Question: How many times have you hiked Tubbs...
A plurality of Hucks Nation proved to be traditional as it voted to leave Columbus Day alone. 93 of 226 respondents (41.15%) said the holiday that recognizes the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus should be left as is. Today's Poll (courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press): How would you rate this country's gun laws?
Taylor Viydo/KREM 2 reports on a Coeur d'Alene PD program targeting trespassers that has proven effective. The program allows officers to enter the property of consenting businesses, even when they are not there. One of the businesses happy with the program is the popular new Crafted restaurant on Sherman Avenue.
ITD officials are wrapping up $49.2 million in new transportation projects that were funded with the fee increases the Legislature passed this spring. And while the Idaho Transportation Department has a backlog of road and bridge projects that need to be built or maintained, the new gas and registration increases are catching some people off-guard.
Below, you can see my response to concerns by commenter Eric Hoteman that newcomer Toby Schindelbeck could defeat veteran incumbent Ron Edinger in their City Council race, if Coeur d'Alene residents are apathetic. I see a close race with Edinger winning, as was the case in 2007 when Dan Gookin gave Edinger a run for his money.
In a report aired Tuesday night, Taylor Viydo/KREM 2 spotlights Emerys, a restaurant on the North Idaho College campus run by culinary students. The students are responsible for everything from cooking to waiting tables. Taylor's report below includes video. (Question: Have you ever eaten at Emerys?)
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.
