Dang: Truth. Okay. You're obsessed over Iraq. Great. I'll buy you a cake. But can you tell what the Democratic Party has to offer me besides cut-and-run in Iraq? Oh, no. You'll probably dwell on "cut and run" That's predictable and sad, and it's turning…
Issue: Many Americans in missile range just shrug: 'A better question is when's the next earthquake'/Associated PressQuestion: Should the U.S. take out North Korea's launch pad at this time? 1. No, it would be crazy and would likely spark World War III 2. No, a…
Tim Lanarz PhotoThis afternoon, developers and local parks officials participated in a water splash to signify the beginning of Lake Riverstone, the manmade lake that'll become a Spokane River side park replacing the old Central Pre-Mix pit. Here, from left to right, Doug Eastwood, Coeur…
"Today's issue of the Nickle's Worth, included a rather different plea than the ordinary ad -- a plea for single ladies, rang out over the land. It seems that where we have many very fine ladies that come up to this spa on the lake,…
I just found this Hobbit Name Generator while looking up something about Sean Astin and his Lord of the Rings role as Sam Gamgee. My Hobbit name? Drogo Goldworthy of Michel Delving. You can enjoy yourself here.
Idaho's Junior Miss Martha Harper, left, Oklahoma's Junior Miss Kayley McCoy and Nevada's Junior Miss Alicia Westmoreland sing during the "Luau with the Residents" today at the Gordon Oaks retirement center in Mobile, Ala./John David Mercer, AP Photo/Press-Register.
Koby Zaharias, 3, of Declo, practices his roping skills on the foot of his mom, Sydney, while attending the Idaho State High School Rodeo Championships, Tuesday morning,June 20, 2006, in Pocatello, Idaho/Doug Lindley, AP Photo/The Journal.Stapilus: Mike Crapo's the most popular U.S. senator in the…
Gizmo, a 15-month-old pug, smiles as he shows off his winning ribbons at the Humane Society of Baltimore's recent Bark in the Park canine games in Reisterstown, Md. You write the cutline/Christ Gardner, AP Photo.
Issue: Jail expansion gets bigger price tag: Committee evaluating ballot measure's failure determines $55 million now/Taryn Brodwater, Spokesman-ReviewDFO: I voted for it last time because the half-cent sales tax will provide considerable property tax relief. I'll vote for it again this time. The problem isn't…
Issue: Hundreds of WMDs discovered in Iraq: Bombshell report notes 500 chemical weapons including sarin, mustard gas, more to be found/WorldNetDailyQuestion: What is your reaction to the discovery of 500 chemical munitions in Iraq? 1. They're old, degraded, unusable, pre-1991 weapons and so they don't…
Spencer: Kootenai county is holding a public hearing (tonight) at 6PM, and while the stated intent of the hearing looks routine, a thorough reading of the text shows that they are engaging in a massive power grab that will do more to restrict private property…
I'm outta here to enjoy an anniversay dinner with my beloved and our daughter -- probably Mexican. I prefer Chinese. But you guys have made it fairly clear that the best Chinese in town is offered by the Safeway Chinese Deli. I don't think my…
Issue: A sixth DUI arrest for woman convicted in fatal car accident: 1997 killing led to anti-drinking laws/Seattle PIDFO: Stories such as this one happen again and again, as individuals are slapped with a DUI, pay their so-called debt to society, and then are turned…
Illustration: Jim Tibbs/Grants Pass, Ore.*That HBO Friends of Huckleberries link for former Coeur d'Alene Press reporter Brent Andrews' Chronic Discontent blog finally takes you to the right place instead of a promo page for his riveting book, "The Pot Plan." In his latest posting, Brent…
4:30 p.m., This just in from Arizonan Tom Vaughn: "I enjoy reading your blog. I grew up in Spokane altho I've now lived in Phoenix, Az. for over 45 years." Tom's suggestion for a gathering of editors? "The Checker Board."2:34 p.m., Check out the new…
One hundred twelve miles on a bike’smore sitting than a hemorrhoid likesand twenty-six miles on the runwill leave a joint or two undone --even water’s rather riskyif not mixed with well-aged whiskey.The Bard of Sherman Avenue
TONIGHT! 6:00 PM. In the Student Union Building, Driftwood Bay, North Idaho College. That's where you can meet some of the wonderful people also responsible for part of your outrageous property tax bill, this time for NIC. Remember that last year, the NIC board bowed…
Emerald Heights Elementary School sixth-grader Rachel Adamson,12, plays with a dragonfly at Island Lake County Park on Tuesday in Silverdale, Wash. Rachel was there with the sixth-grade class for an end-of-the-school year picnic/Larry Steagall, AP Photo/Kitsap Sun.Stapilus: No such thing as a Republican for Larry…
Question: I was very disappointed in the Spokesman Review publishing that huge photo of Matt and Robert's father, Dennis, "forcing" the boys to drink alcohol at their farewell party. I hope the state of Idaho questions Mr. Shipp about serving alcohol to minors in his…
Claude d'Waalz: Getting past 20 (years of marriage) seems to be harder and harder these days. Is it my imagination or does the 25th mark the point when the wheels come off the wagon? It sure is in my circle of buds. ... (Not me…
Dawn: Not every grouping of birds is called a flock. A group of crows is called a murder, so your reference to a "terror of editors" seems very apropos.DFO: Dawn is referring to the question I tossed out yesterday re: the SR's new made-for-video newsroom…
James Bond: I'm voting straight ticket Democrat because of my anger and disgust with Republicans. Republicans must stand for low taxes, less government, personal responsibility and compassion for human beings. Bill Sali is a jerk. I wouldn't vote for him if I was in a…
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.