In the news this evening: AG Holder signals change in medical marijuana policy here. Coroner: Blunt blow to head caused actress Richardson's death here. Obama tells Leno he was stunned by bonuses here. Citigroup is spending millions on HQ renovation here. Competing studies have men…
Akron's Nikola Cvetinovic (13), of Serbia, and Gonzaga's Steven Gray battle for a loose ball in the first half during a first-round men's NCAA college basketball tournament game underway in Portland, Ore. ESPN boxscore here. (AP Photo/Don Ryan) Sportslink report here.Zips? There’s a basketball team…
Lauren Dorris, 3, of Anchorage, Alaska runs to show her mother a trading card of the airport police dog giving to her by an airport police officer after she petted the dog at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in Reno, Nev.(AP Photo/Reno Gazette-Journal, Andy Barron) SR's…
In a post today, Otis G tells how his 7YO son made him proud -- not for being selected student of the week (which was determined by picking names from a hat) but by what he did with the honor. Seems the honor allows students…
All-North Idaho Boys Basketball Team Front row: Ryan Young (Lewiston), Devon Austin (Coeur d'Alene), Shawn Reid (Post Falls). Second row: Justin Podrabsky (Lewiston), Dave Cornelia (Lewiston coach), Nate Frisbie (Lake City). Greg Lee's column here. (Kathy Plonka/Spokesman-Review)Post Falls foster family loses other children/KXLYSpokane Valley firefighters…
A squirrel, who's obviously not shy, reaches for a peanut from the hand of a man at Mount Royal Park in Montreal Tuesday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sheila Boardman)Top Cutlines:1. The donor is puzzled when the squirrel took the peanut and…
5:46 p.m. Father wants to see an officer re: a 19YO male requesting nude photos and other inappropriate things from his daughter.4:26 p.m. R/P is following a car with five children in it, including several that are unrestrained in the back seat.4:03 p.m. Resident on…
If there is any phrase I'm about ready to gag on if I ever see/hear it again, it's any phrase related to the punching of tickets. Talk about a tired metaphor! Seriously, get a new schtick sports people. The kids nowadays? They don't punch tickets…
They said that AIG has to pay because it was in a contract with these people. But excuse me, how does that contract hold water now ... the company would and could have been in the toilet. How do they pay bonus to employees if…
In this June 21, 2002, file photo, visitors and residents spend the day on the beach in Belmar, N.J., on this first day of summer. New Jersey is drawing the line when it comes to bikini waxing. The state Cosmetology and Hairstyling Board is moving…
We told you so. The Post-Register has an opinion up pointing out the ongoing damage to Idaho schools caused by Jim Risch's revenue swap from property to sales taxes. Their funding has been destabilized, and we may well start seeing school district seeking new bond/revenue…
Idaho Falls was the fastest-growing metropolitan area in Idaho between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008, according to estimates released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Idaho Falls grew 3.2 percent in the year to 122,995 residents. Coeur d'Alene was second, growing 2.4 percent…
The governor’s legislation to increase Idaho’s gas tax has failed in the House, on a 27-43 vote. The debate in the House lasted for close to two hours, with representatives from throughout the state speaking out for and against the bill. “I’m going to support…
Ira Brown (front in red headband) and Jeremy Pargo (rear) work the sidelines and sign autographs after practice Wednesday. (Christopher Anderson/Spokesman-Review)Couple produces Boise's first quadruplets in 15 years/Idaho StatesmanIdaho F&G having Sun Valley wolves/Twin Falls Times-NewsIdaho Falls mayor defends free trip to Paris/APIdaho, Montana state…
Gonzaga University Head Coach Mark Few leaves the NCAA tournament media interview room after taking questions about the upcoming game with Akron in Portland during the first round of the 2009 Tournament. Every time there is an opening for a Head Coaching job it seems…
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The House has begun debating HB 246, the governor’s bill to increase Idaho’s gas tax by 7 cents over the next three years, to raise money for road maintenance. The tax is now 25 cents per gallon. “This is a bill that you’ve all been…
Earlier this week, I wrote about Idaho's lackluster efforts in making public records available online. I researched the issue on behalf of Sunshine Week, a national organization that spotlights the value of public access to government records. Idaho wound up tied for No. 40 in…
In the HBO Poll Wednesday, 46 of 67 respondents or 69% said that Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander is the most vulnerable incumbent who will seek re-election this fall. She was followed by Mike Kennedy with 10 votes (15%), Mayor Sandi Bloem with 9 (13%) and Woody…
Item: 'Conscience' bill for pharmacists clears committee: The measure sent to the House floor allows pharmacists to refuse certain prescriptions/APMore Info: The so-called "conscience protections" are for pharmacists who have moral, ethical or religious objections to dispensing birth control pills and other medications. Idaho law…
Item: County to pay $350K for firm to look at Comp Plan: Lack of ordinances is main problem with current document/Alecia Warren, CdA PressMore Info: This time, they want the job done right. And they're willing to pay good money for it. To ensure the…
In a summer photo, Yogi "the Wonder Dog" retrieves the newspaper from the end of HMOffsuite's dock on Lake Coeur d'Alene. Spring arrives tomorrow. Which means great times on the lake won't be far behind.Idaho Records/Rainey Coffin, SRMarch showers, milder weather today/Mike Prager, SRJorgenson to…
In a Dec. 17, 1970, file photo, right, Charles Manson is pictured en route to a Los Angeles courtroom. At left, Manson is shown in a photo made and released Wednesday by California corrections officials. The photo of the 74-year-old Manson was taken Wednesday as…
JeanneH: I can't remember the title of the last (movie) I saw at the Coeur d'Alene Drive-In on Gov't Way, but I do remember the last time I saw the screen, it was on the ground after a windstorm, and the marquee said “Gone With…
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.
