Wild Card/Wednesday -- 8/24/05
I'm off to change and then off to the North Idaho Fair tonight where you might see me hanging around the booth for elephant ears. Again, be sure to say hi if you run into me. It's nice to be back. But, I must admit,…
I'm off to change and then off to the North Idaho Fair tonight where you might see me hanging around the booth for elephant ears. Again, be sure to say hi if you run into me. It's nice to be back. But, I must admit,…
Issue: High court OKs West recall: Decision, expected to be weeks, or months, away, comes in early/Rich Roesler, Spokesman ReviewDFO: Gotta hand it to single mom Shannon Sullivan for persisting in this fight that has scared away most of the Spokane power brokers.Question: Do you…
*In the "Very Kewl" category, Blogmeister Ken just informed me that Huckleberries Online has been mentioned by Steve Outing in his Editor & Publisher column (fourth item: "The Opinionated Blog" here. That's so kewl. And humbling. Thanx to all of you for helping me make…
I have 7 gate passes to get into the fair free tonight for anyone on a first-come, first-serve basis. But you have to be able to get down to the office before 5 p.m. If you're interested and can get down here in 16 minutes,…
What event do you go to see at your local fair?
...A writing contest judge's perspective on the fair here.
Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne, left, and Laura Bush applaud as President Bush finishes his address to a crowd of military personnel and families in Nampa, Idaho, earlier today. The president received more than 12 standing ovations. Bush spent two nights at a ski and golf…
re: Crews upgrade safety on U.S. 95: Rumble strips an attempt to keep drivers more alert/Susan Drumheller, Spokesman-ReviewI do not believe this work has created safety. To me, the manner in which they placed the stips makes 95 much more dangerous. They have placed the…
Hagadone withdraws dredging proposal: Timing was problem, but plans weren't dropped/Erica Curless, Spokesman-ReviewDFO: Doesn't the state of Idaho know whom they're dealing with?
Issue: Kootenai officials approve pay raises of 19% to 25%: Several citizens were upset with commissioners' vote/Marc Stewart, Coeur d'Alene Press DFO: Who said the commissioners couldn't make tough decisions? They seem to be able to stand firm when it comes to their own pay.Question:…
1. APhoto Fix: U.S. Postal cycling team leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, exits a mobile home where he took a doping test after the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Limoges and Saint-Flour, central…
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