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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2009

CdA Tribe Mourns Murder Victim 

An apparent barroom altercation turned deadly early Saturday morning in Coeur d’Alene. Timothy I. Williams, who went by the name Timothy Wolfe, of Worley, Idaho, was shot in the head about 2:15 a.m. Saturday as he and a group friends were walking near Third Street…

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CPD Blue IDs 21YO Murder Victim 21 

Update No. 2: Timothy I. Wolfe, 21, of Worley, has been identified as the murder victim in this morning's downtown Coeur d'Alene shooting. Wolfe (whose legal surname is Williams) had been attending college at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Mont. Update: Police arrest murder suspect…

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Update: PF Man Arrested In CdA Murder 44 

Detectives were able to learn the name of the registered owner of the vehicle, and through further investigation learned where the suspect worked. The Post Falls Police Swat team assisted Coeur d’Alene Police with the apprehension of Juan C. Aldana Villanueva, 22, Post Falls. Villanueva…

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Wild Card/Saturday -- 5/9/09 39 

We're facing a busy weekend today and tomorrow. John Chamness & Co. have a bunch of activities planned to show of the Kroc Center this weekend. You can find a link to the list at JimmyMAC's post below. Also, Mother's Day occurs Sunday. My 3…

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WSU Graduate Gets Diploma, Proposal

More than 2,400 students received a diploma case and a handshake from President Elson S. Floyd in graduation ceremonies at Washington State University Pullman on Saturday, but graduate Erica Mettler received one thing more—a marriage proposal. The proposal came on the floor of Beasley Performing…

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ORG XMIT: LA106 FILE - In this Friday, May 9, 2008 file photo, the Mayor of Murray, Utah, Dan Snarr, declares May 9 American Idol "David Archuleta Day" at David's high school, in Murray, Utah. His wife hates it, and Mayor Snarr says he has little choice but to shave his nearly 12-inch handlebar mustache: He's putting the decision to voters and "getting creamed."(AP Photo/Kenny Crookston, File) (Kenny Crookston / The Spokesman-Review)

Voters, Wife Tell Utah Mayor To Shave  13 

On Friday, Mayor Dan Snarr declares American Idol "David Archuleta Day" at David's high school, in Murray, Utah. His wife hates his 12-inch handlebar mustache, and Mayor Snarr says he has little choice but to it: He's putting the decision to voters and "getting creamed."(AP…

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IHO: New Tolerance Definition Lacking 17 

It seems more and more, we are using a new definition of tolerance. Whereas the old statement of tolerance was, “I disagree with you, but I respect your right to voice your opinion,” the new statement of tolerance is, “All viewpoints are equally valid, and…

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HBO Poll: Grade 2009 Legislature

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Eagle Keeper: Beware Of Identity Theft 13 

Eagle Keeper: I'll use this wild card to throw out a warning to all you Hucksters. Identity theft is a very fast growing threat to all of us. When you use your debit/credit cards to pay for services/items, check the card number listed on the…

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Deaths Spotlight UI, WSU Drinking 

Local law enforcement and medical officials say the number of drinking-related injuries and offenses have held steady over the years, but the two unexpected deaths over the past few weeks have thrown student drinking into the spotlight. UI student Daniel Miller, 23, was found unconscious…

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KevinR Gives Legislators D-Plus 

This year, lawmakers met their constitutional requirement to balance the books, but utterly failed to show leadership on the state's transportation problems. They have ducked all the tough decisions on road repairs and how to pay for them — leaving them to task forces, and…

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J-MAC: Critics Should Visit Kroc Center 

JimmyMAC: Just got back from the opening of the Kroc Center. Tonight's opening was for donors. The Coeur Group, of which I am a member, served as tour guides and ushers for tonight's festivities. All I have to say is that we are blessed beyond…

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FHB: Fuzz, Meet Electric Razor 

Frum Helen Back: Grandson Drew, now 11, sat down next to me and told me that he is sure he needs to start shaving. By George, I could see a bit of fuzz above his upper lip. "You're becoming a man!" I told him. Then…

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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.