I'm back to feeding the blog beast, after a wonderful vacation of two weeks, in which: I graduated a daughter from college; I helped entertain two siblings and their spouses; and I endured more lousy weather (with the rest of you Inland Northwesterners). The weatherman…
If I could act like one character actor in the movies, it would be Gene Hackman. But, Gene Hackman is a leading actor, too. He brings the discipline and efficiency of drawing a character memorably and believably that if often thought of as a character…
Andy Rogers/Seattle PI, APDr. Chelsea Tripp, a resident of oncology, shaves the leg of Amber while preparing her for a dose of chemotherapy to treat her bladder cancer at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Washington State University Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, in Pullman. She is…
SR File PhotoFirst clouds, then sun, then rain and snowin quick succession come and goand thus we have the springtime’s way– three months of weather in one day.The Bard of Sherman Avenue
Item: Last uncommitted Idaho superdelegate chooses Obama/Betsy Russell, Eye On BoiseMore Info: Keith Roark, Idaho’s last remaining uncommitted Democratic superdelegate, today endorsed Barack Obama in the presidential race. Roark, who also is chairman of the Idaho Democratic Party, noted the strong party support for Obama…
Tony is a dear friend to me and many others. He is a true southern gentleman. He has the fortitude, guts, intelligence, compassion,and awareness of human dignity that has made a tremendous difference in our community in promoting Human Rights. Some people in the community…
SR File PhotoI went to Louise Shadduck's memorial service today. She had actually planned it, and the pastor did an excellent job in following her directions! "Keep it simple, and keep it short" were the guidelines. It was not so much a time of mourning…
How often do you drink wine?/Idaho Statesman *Every day*Couple times a week*On the weekends*Once a month*Special occasions*Other*Never
I received a few calls over the weekend from readers who believed showcasing two war-related packages on Mother's Day was inappropriate. The first package continues the story of the Shipp twins of Hauser Lake, Id., whose journey from high school to the Marines and then…
John Paul Filo/CBS Entertainment, APIn this image released by CBS, Parvati Shallow, right, the winner of "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites," is shown at the final tribal council which aired Sunday. The 25-year-old boxer and charity organizer from Los Angeles outwitted, outlasted and outplayed…
The Idaho Republican Party’s lawsuit against the state of Idaho seeking to close the state’s primary elections has been sitting in federal court for a month, but the state hasn’t responded. The reason? They’ve never been served with the lawsuit. “As best as I can…
SR File PhotoHuman-rights leader Tony Stewart announced this morning he will retire this spring after 38 years as a political science instructor at North Idaho College. You can read his retirement announcement here Story here*Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR*Heat on the way after rain today/Thomas Clouse,…
Item: Don't forget: Postage goes up today/Associated PressMore Info: The cost of mailing a letter goes up a penny to 42 cents on Monday, the latest in what are expected to be annual price adjustments by the Postal Service. A new law regulating the post…
Shealah Craighead/White House, APJenna Bush, daughter of President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush, exchanges wedding vows with Henry Hager in an outdoor ceremony at the Bush family's Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas, Saturday. Rev. Kirbyjohn Caldwell, center, performs the ceremony. Jenna's…
One week ago, our region -- in fact, our entire state -- lost one of its greatest treasures. Louise Shadduck died after enriching countless Idahoans for 92 years. This week, we'll be saying goodbye to another familiar face. On Thursday, Bob Paulos and his wife,…
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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.
