Parting Shot -- 7/24/08
Matt Slocum/APA tarantula clings to a fence to escape the flood waters from Hurricane Dolly, Thursday, in San Benito, Texas.
THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008
CDA To Straighten Kathleen Ave Curves
Construction begins Monday to straighten the curves on Kathleen Avenue from Player Drive to St. Michelle. Safety concerns prompted the straightening of the roadway, as more and more bicyclists and outdoor enthusiasts began using Prairie Trail. A pedestrian-activated crossing light will be installed where Prairie…
Headlines @ Closin' Time -- 7/24/08
Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon, APA Glacier Raft Company boat navigates Bone Crusher rapids on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River near West Glacier, Mont., earlier this month. Darwon Stoneman and Onno Wieringa started the business in 1976.*Caldwell officer accused of fondling girl/Idaho Statesman*Idaho congressman says…
Scanner Traffic -- 7/24/08
6:32 p.m. Ambulance is on the way to Mile Post 94 on Highway 97 where 2Y0 is in a car, suffering a rash over 90% of his body after swimming nearby.6:22 p.m. Shoplifter caught at Shopko.5:59 p.m. Four males wearing backpacks attack a lone male…
Local Blogs -- 7/24/08
From A Simple Mind Photo"What is it about construction equipment sounds, that bring out men, like boys to an ice cream truck?" posts Cis/From A Simple Mind under this photo. "Here is a few sidewalk superintendent’s watching and I am sure adding comments. There is…
EOB: Duncan Competent To Face Death Penalty
U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge has issued an order declaring Joseph Duncan competent to proceed in his death penalty sentencing hearings, rejecting a motion from defense attorneys to declare the convicted killer mentally incompetent/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.
SR Blogs: How Loud Is Too Loud? -- Vox Box
Surely some teens, myself included, have the habit to turn the ipod or mp3 player up high. But experts are worried it poses big risks to teens later on. When turning up ipods and personal stereos is becoming more common to block out the noise…
Press' Patrick: NIC Pro-Tech Budget Not Cut
Some open positions (in the professional technical departments at NIC) won't be refilled, and some class choices reduced. The budget itself increased by nearly $200,000 (not cut), but that's mostly for an across-the-board salary increase. New EMT and med-tech programs were added this year, and…
Oopsy
At 10:28 a.m., Huckleberries Online received the following "action alert" from Chuck Oxley, Idaho Demo PRmeister:Folks, apparently Jim Risch has decided to poke his head up from his bunker and go on KFXD tomorrow at about 7:30 a.m. We would love to hear calls to…
TUBOB: Buells Got Off Lucky
I think the Buell's should be very very thankful that the CDA tribal officer chose to exercise restraint and not summon through his warrior song his spirit-brothers, the Osprey and the Bald Eagle, to come to his defense. I can scarcely imagine a vision more…
Toad's SOS -- Fruitless Tomato Plants
Someone explain this to me.. I have a couple of large tomato plants...all have bloomed and stuff.. but no fruits AT ALL! My others are putting on fruits, but these aren't fruiting at all! What gives?/Toadman.Question: Alice Rankin hasn't been around to help on gardening…
Buell Sez Tribal Police 'Looking For A Fight'
One officer wrote in his report that he believes "Mr. and Mrs. Buell's attitude was due toour race and (they do not believe we have any jurisdiction on Lake Coeur d'Alene." ... Jack Buell called the assault and racist charges "ridiculous." He said the officers…
AM Headlines -- 7/24/08
Christopher Anderson/SRSpokane firefighters fight a multiple alarm fire at the Joels building in downtown Spokane this morning. Story by Jody Lawrence-Turner/SR here.*Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR*Spokane River series: Reflections at the end of the ride/Becky Kramer, SR*Prairie Voice columns: DFO's Huckleberries, Herb Huseland's Bayview News, and…
Parents Could Escape Spanking Citation
Item: Spanking charges from parade incident could be dropped/Tom Greene, Coeur d'Alene PressMore Info: The mother cited for injury to child during the Fourth of July parade will have the charge dismissed if she and her husband attend parenting classes, according to an agreement with…
Heller: We Should Be So Lucky
Joe Heller/Hellertoons
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