The 25th annual Press Christmas for All campaign is now officially in the books, and the towering goal of $200,000 - the most ambitious goal yet - was conquered. Told that the goal had been reached, Anonymous in Athol, who helped this year's campaign with…
hmoffsuite on December 24 at 1:04 p.m. Maybe powderfarmer (or anyone else) can answer a question for me. When the F&G, or whomever, is out on a counting expedition, how do they actually go about that? Do they count each and every one they encounter…
Don Sausser snapped this photo moments ago. Here's an even better shot than the earlier pic. Seems Santa is taking a water ski break from last minute preparations.
A Russian tourist touches a column inside the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, on Thursday. NAZARETH, Israel – Strains of “Silent Night” stream from the tour bus speakers on what has become…
My favorite thing about Christmas is _________
In the interest of full disclosure I should divulge that I just woke up from a mid morning nap. I had a late night last night and I'll have another late one tonight. At least I'm working from home so I could actually nap in…
NEW YORK – It’s Black Friday, The Sequel. Stores are rolling out deals and expect to be swimming in shoppers on Christmas Eve as stragglers take advantage of a day off work. For retailers, the last-minute rush caps the best year since 2007. With Christmas…
WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden said Friday that the country is evolving on the issue of gay marriage and he thinks it's inevitable there will be national consensus. He said on ABC's "Good Morning America" the same thing is happening with the issue of…
After several years, it's done. The Kootenai County commissioners wrapped up deliberations on all chapters of the updated Comprehensive Plan this week, completing the process that began with the Keziah Watkins report in 2006. It feels good," Commissioner Todd Tondee said on Thursday. The officials'…
Joker on December 23 at 10:04 p.m. In the spirit of holidays, I have invented the Larry Spencer drinking game. If Larry appears in a news story claiming somebody broke the rules or law, down a shot. If a newspaper publishes a Larry Spencer letter…
Work continued at Camp Four Echoes near Worley, Idaho, on Monday. The camp is undergoing a $1.2 million upgrade. Construction of a $1.2 million lodge at Camp Four Echoes, south of Coeur d’Alene, has begun. Pam Lund, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern…
Ray Behrens, his wife, Kaci, and son, Danyole, 2, meet Bullet, left, and Trigger, right, the two beagles given up by Behrens six years ago when he went into the military. A reunion between a former soldier and his two long-lost friends – beagles named…
A migrating mature bald eagle cruises above the cold water looking for prey during a stopover at Lake Coeur d'Alene. “I can hardly believe it myself, but the total today was 254, well over the record!” said Carrie Hugo, U.S. Bureau of Land Management wildlife…
People spray champagne after winning a portion of the main prize of Spain's Christmas lottery in Palleja, Spain, Wednesday. Do you like champagne?
My kids call today Christmas Eve Eve. I think they do that just to remind me of all I have left to do. Fudge-making, present-wrapping and sending out last-minute Christmas cards to people I didn't know were sending me Christmas cards that I now feel…
COEUR d'ALENE - The plan is in place. With it come state-of-the art features such as a giant water fountain south of Fourth Street and Front Avenue, a meeting point that displays public art with walking paths through it. Stepping southwest from the fountain is…
An Idaho State University (ISU) professor suspended almost four years ago after being hit with federal charges stemming from a hoax involving threatening to mail someone a deadly virus is still receiving a yearly salary of close to $70,000. Professor Thomas F. Hale was suspended…
BOISE - A North Idaho political activist and backer of embattled Rep. Phil Hart is trying to file a House ethics complaint against Rep. Eric Anderson, R-Priest Lake - though only House members can file such complaints. Anderson filed an ethics complaint against Hart last…
Some former lawmakers will receive extra benefits within the state retirement system thanks to a provision of Idaho Code that defines who can be considered a full-time public employee of the state of Idaho. Public employees, including state legislators, are part of the Public Employee…
I'm wondering if I'm the only one who'll be working on Christmas Eve. Are you: Working Leaving early Taking the day off Wednesday Poll: 88 of 127 respondents (69.29%) believe they'd be rated "nice" on Santa's list this year, while 39 of 127 respondents (31.71%)…
Kerri Rankin Thoreson writes that Hucks Online regular Christa Hazel will be her guest on Main Street Monday at KVNI 1080. Tune in at 7 a.m. to hear Christa. I'm thinking she'll be even MORE coherent than DFO was when he made his appearance. But…
After a one-year hiatus, we’re back with a different kind of fiction contest. This year, we shortened the word limit (to 1,500) and added a thematic requirement (tell us something about redemption). Thirty-two regional writers responded with stories involving dystopias and disillusionment, broken relationships and…
The most surprising thing I found in my Christmas stocking was________
They arrived at 10:30 p.m., which is a bit late for guests. I opened the door and a gust of chill winter wind swept through the entryway. Somewhat self-consciously, I read a prepared speech: “Hello and welcome archangels to our home.” My husband shook his…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he expected a robust debate with Republicans next year on the need to cut spending but was encouraged by the climate of compromise that led to a string of recent legislative victories. When Obama returns to…
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