OrangeTV: I was actually accidentally whacked unconscious by one of these (aluminum bats) when I was 9 and got a concussion. Was playing softball with the neighborhood kids and some idiot was swinging the bat helicopter-style over his head, walking slowly backwards. I was facing…
A clown holds a pose during a makeup competition in the 14th International Clown Convention in Mexico City earlier today. Hundreds of clowns from throughout Latin America are meeting this week in Mexico City, taking part in contests, parades and mass photos as part of…
Actually, this is a reopening. Readers probably know that this is a regular haunt of mine, and I'm glad it's back in action. Rita had sold the bar and had several teary-eyed closing parties, expecting to have the new owners sign the papers the next…
Grace McCutcheon, a fifth-grader visiting Spokane on a field trip, cheers on her national team with her face recently at the Spokane Arena, where the Canadian women's hockey team was taking on the U.S. in an exhibition match. MCutcheon's class of fifth-graders travelled from Redfish…
Pope Benedict XVI's cloak is lifted by the wind during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican earlier today. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)Top Cutlines:1. Pope Benedict appeals to the youth of the world with his new “pimpin' hoodie…
At Coeur d'Alene Press online, Managing Editor Mike Patrick discusses, in the comments section, meeting with candidate Jim Brannon re: Habitat for Humanity's action to lay off Brannon from his executive post. Posts Patrick: "... when I met with Brannon earlier this month, he signed…
4:16 p.m. A large amount of smoke is reported on Steamboat & North Cape/Stevens Point (near Kidd Island Bay), Lake Coeur d'Alene. Update: Brush fire spotted. Fire boat and volunteers en route.4:04 p.m. A gray truck with a back gate open has been dropping clumps…
City workers install a new bicycle rack in the Midtown area as part of the 4th Street renovation project. The racks were designed by artist Tyree Kerns in conjunction with the city's Arts Commission.Social Security payments stagnant/Bay ViewsTime to get busy/Bent's Beer GardenOpening & Closing…
Item: Suit blames baseball bat maker for death/Angela Brandt, Helena Independent-RecordMore Info: Brandon Patch, 18, was pitching to a Helena Senators hitter, who was using an aluminum Louisville Slugger bat, when he was struck in the temple by the ball on July 25, 2003. Patch…
Artist Tyree Kerns shows off one of the cool, new bike racks in Midtown -- the one in front of Midtown Safeway's. Tyree and the city's Arts Commission was responsible for the design of the bike racks.
Here's the first in a series of photos sent to Huckleberries Online showing the new bike racks on our much-improved 4th Street through Midtown.
Only 13 shopping days until Election '09, my loyal Berry Pickers. And nerves are beginning to fray. At the Coeur d'Alene Press, De Gon is defending himself from that recent story re: the probation he received in the 2005 battery case. Bill McCrory is defending…
A short time ago, City Council challenger Dan Gookin mentioned on his campaign blog the possibility of a whisper campaign working against him in his attempt to unseat Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander. Indeed, there may be a whisper campaign. But Goodlander rather than Gookin appears to…
First lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)Question: Can you now -- or could you ever -- hula hoop?
How can a guy have 17 slotted screwdrivers and no Phillips? Happened to me during a recent home-improvement project, but then again that sort of thing befalls me all the time. See, tools flee from me like first-graders from syringe-wielding doctors. Home Depot stock earned…
Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Living magazine recently published its “best of” lists, and Spokane City Councilwoman Nancy McLaughlin was chosen “Best Politician.” Runners-up were Spokane Mayor Mary Verner and U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. No. 1 in Idaho was Coeur d’Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem. See a pattern…
"I just love it here," said Coeur d'Alene resident Karen Hobby as she took a break from shooting at Center Target in Post Falls recently. (Kathy Plonka/SR)Mother sues Louisville Slugger over son's death in ballgame/Helena Independent-RecordIdaho prison makes changes after escapes/APBuck Knives breathes easier after…
"I have failed as a parent and as an American. I have just purchased diet food for my cats. That is a sad commentary on something. And it is no compliment to me or to this society or, least of all, to the hairy lard…
For a decade, Steve and Scott Ethington have been delighting Idahoans by filling the fall air with ghoulish terror at The Haunted World in Caldwell. This year, however, the businessmen fear for their own survival because Canyon County has decided to go into the horror…
Ask yourself how you would have answered a news reporter if you had been Jim Brannon and had been fired the way he was. I'm pretty sure I might have lashed out with harsh words about the organization that fired me and the people who…
Item: Rome goes fishing in Aglican pond: The announcement from the Vatican, made simultaneously in Rome and at a news conference in London was dramatic, even historic/Robert Pigott, BBCMore Info: The Roman Catholic Church was going to extraordinary lengths to make it easy for disenchanted…
Maria Nafpliotou, who plays the role of high priestess, lights the flame during a rehearsal for Thursday's ceremony in the temple of Hera for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games in Ancient Olympia, western Greece, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Question: Are you a fan of the Winter…
11:50 a.m. Motorist reports a puppy is being banged around in the bed of a speeding pickup e/b on Seltice Way near the Whistle Stop.11:22 a.m. R/P reports that a 20YO male w/a history of aggravated assault, battery, and weapons offenses is fighting w/his sister.10:58…
We received a letter today from Dan Gookin, a candidate for City Council in Coeur d’Alene. According to the letter, Mr. Gookin has a “prior speaking commitment” and will not be attending the candidate forum scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) at noon at the Iron Horse.…
If this was the case why did I accept the plea? I accepted the plea on the advice of my attorney; in hindsight I should have fought the charge. The plea was presented to me as the simplest way out of a situation that had…
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.
