I think it was when the big national bank lost my mother that I first began to realize I would be better off doing business with a small local bank. The recent blizzard of incompetence atop today's biggest banks has made me happier than ever…
Sandie, a French bulldog, is all dressed up and patiently waiting her turn on stage during the Kootenai Humane Society's Dog Daze fundraiser at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, posted Kerri Thoreson/OnLocation North Idaho. More here.Blogfest '09: What a wonderful afternoon on Saturday, as we were…
A correspondent (who asked to remain anonymous) pulled together some comparisons of daily newspaper page size, on occasion of the Boise Idaho Statesman’s switch today to publication on the press of the Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune - which is cutting the page size. But it has…
Sporting there best dresses, runners burst from the starting line of the third annual "Red Dress Run" Saturday in Moscow. Story here. (AP Photo/Lewiston Tribune, Kyle Mills)Cartoon: Obama's 'class warfare'/David Horsey, Seattle PIGonzaga moves up to 14th/SportslinkIdaho Senate committee votes to help UI with budget…
In this photo provided by the Girl Scouts, pastry chef Ernie Rich applies the finishing touches to the largest chocolate and vanilla girl scout cookie ever made during an event at the National Constitution center in Philadelphia on Friday. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania…
Item: BusinessWeek ranks Portland at the top of 'unhappiest city' list/OregonianMore Info: Portland has found itself at the top of another list, but not the kind you can brag about. A staggering jump in calls to a crisis intervention hotline, high rates of depression and…
Trish Gannon/River Journal just posted more Blogfest '09 photos here. Above, Christa Manis & Taryn Hecker underscore the claim by many that this piece of the blogosphere would be a classless place without The Women of Huckleberries Online. You can read the entire comments thread…
... that there may be another reason for the visit by former Secretary of State Dirk Kempthorne to North Idaho later in the week. A Berry Picker sends along a private invitation landing in some well-heeled laps to "join us for a Private Reception with…
North Idaho College finished second Saturday in the National Junior College Athletic Association wrestling championships in Rochester, Minn. Asst. Coach: Chris Harris. Tim McGoldrick. Head Coach: Pat Whitcomb. Celic Bell, DJ May, Trevor Powell, Rudi Burtschi, Luke Chesher, Lester Brown, Jeremy Bommarito, Spencer Sharp, Kamron…
I'm grateful for all the Berry Pickers who took time out from a sunny Saturday to make Blogfest '09 successful. I needed it more than anyone else. It's easy to lose focus re: what goes on here, when you're trying to ride herd on individuals…
In this photo released by Naracoopa Holiday Cottages, nearly 200 whales and several dolphins are seen stranded on a beach on Tasmania's King Island, Monday, March 2, 2009. Rescuers are working to save dozens of whales and several dolphins stranded on the beach. (AP Photo/Naracoopa…
Item: Everyone's a winner in press partnership: The paper you're holding was printed on Nampa's state-of-the-art press/Idaho StatesmanMore Info: The expanded printing press at the Idaho Press-Tribune is one of a kind, said Production Director Roger Stowell, who ran the Statesman's press for years and…
Item: Cop faces trial two years after wild shooting chase/KREM2More Info: After two years and numerous delays, a Spokane police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man in the head is finally in a courtroom facing trial. Opening statements are set for today at the…
Mountain View teacher Paul Uzzi, center listens as University of Idaho instructor Kathy Canfield-Davis gives a talk during on educational leadership.The program held at Betty Kiefer Elementary in rathdrum gives local teachers an opportunity to earn credits towards a masters degree. Kathy Plonka/Spokesman-ReviewIdaho Records/Sherry Adkins,…
Item: Wall Street tumbles below 7,000/APMore Info: Investors turned cautious again Monday as a staggering $61.7 billion in quarterly losses at insurer American International Group Inc. touched off fresh worries about the health of the nation’s financial system.Question: What's your financial strategy at this point?
Item: Good credit no longer means good interest/Shawn Vestal, SRMore Info: Al Anderson had his credit card for a decade or more. He paid his bills on time. He rarely carried a balance. He thought he was a good customer. Then, a couple weeks ago,…
Item: Kempthorne credits Idaho with success: Former governor's homecoming marked by appreciation for state/Alecia Warren, CDA PressMore Info: Before he settles back to rest, (the former secretary of Interior will) stop by Coeur d'Alene on Thursday to open up about his achievements and stumbles with…
Blogfest '09 was as good as advertised, thanks to the wunnerful digs and service provided by Moon Dollars in Post Falls. (If you're looking for a place for a private party up to 100 or so, you should check out Moon Dollars.) JeanC/Cat House &…
In this photo by Bayview Herb/Bay Views (other blogfest photos here), I'm explaining something to Gary Ingram. Do you have any idea what it might be?A number of tongue-in-cheek awards were handed out at Blogfest '09 Saturday, including:Best Nom de Plume - Best alias moniker…
In this March 26, 2001 file photo, Paul Harvey is seen with his wife, Angel in Phoenix. Paul Harvey, the news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made him one of the nation's most familiar voices, died Saturday in Arizona, according to ABC Radio…
A crash on U.S. Highway 95 at Athol sent four people to the hospital early Saturday morning after one driver apparently drove on the wrong side of the road. Andrew M. Becker, 21, of Moscow was heading north on Highway 95 and trying to turn…
Item: New rules could curb wandering cats: Licensing animals will rid neighborhoods of nuisances, citizen argues/Brian Walker, CDA Press More Info: Police Chief Cliff Hayes said for the third time in the last 15 years he'll be seeking guidance from the council on whether it…
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.
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