Members of Coeur d'Alene Summer Theaters version of Pump Boys and Dinettes from left Jessica Skerritt as Rhetta Cupp, Steven Dahlke, as L.M., J.Michael Zygo as Jackson, Dane Stokinger as Jim and Jillian Zygo as Prudie Cupp. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka)DFO: I interrupt this vacation…
I have reached action movie saturation point. Saw the Russel Crowe Robin Hood at the Garland this weekend, then watched District 9 with my sons. I'm hoping to persuade someone to go to Ramona and Beezus with me this weekend. I've got two days to…
The back of all Target receipts reminds customers that receipts are required for "All returns & exchanges" and that an ID may be required. – Sheesh: The same toxic chemical—bisphenol A—that's shown up in baby bottles and canned goods is apparently also all over the…
Jim Wilford, owner of Fletcher Bay Winery on Bainbridge Island in Puget Sound, pours a glass of red wine.Especially when mixed. But seriously, if you suffer from migraines this is helpful information:People who suffer from migraines may have a way to control the frequency and…
COEUR d’ALENE — A one night stand left a Coeur d’Alene woman with more than regret and a headache. Not that those two carry-overs were avoided, but a reported booze-fueled fling also cost the 29-year-old victim nearly $500 after she gave the suspect her ATM…
As of now, who do you plan to vote for in the 2010 general election?65% (115) gave Minnick the nod, while 25% (45) picked Labrador. 10% (17) were undecided.How many of you knew we were electing a general?How many don't want to think about elections…
A protester is arrested by Phoenix police after she helped block an intersection to demonstrate against Arizona’s immigration law Thursday. PHOENIX — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona’s immigration law from taking effect, delivering a last-minute victory to opponents…
HELENA, Mont. — At least one bear attacked three people at a campground near Yellowstone National Park before dawn today, killing one person and injuring two others, Montana wildlife officials said.A man died in the attack at the Soda Butte campground just east of Cooke…
Boise State's Travis Stanaway and UI’s Preston Davis tangle last season, but that nastiness is about to end.So Robert “Bob” Kustra, the foreman at Boise State University, believes college football rivalries are meant to be civil, and that all involved are “to act like grownups.”…
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Ralph Moses, 32, leads his horse, Patch, after washing him prior to the first day of the Omak Stampede and Suicide Race. OMAK – Horses appear to be in great shape for this year’s 75th running of the World Famous Suicide Race. After weekend practices,…
Ryan Pitts, Senior Editor- Digital Media writes:In recent months, our website has started to get hit by Chinese spam. We haven't had to deal with much spam at all after switching to the new Spokesman.com, now that commenting requires a registered account and includes a…
Rico, a Belgian malinois, hangs from the arm of Deputy Nate Nelson of the Kootenai County Sheriff's office while Rico's human partner, Sgt. Troy Teigen, left, of the Spokane Police Department tries to get the dog to disengage. Kootenai County Sheriff, Rocky Watson received a…
SPOKANE-- A Spokane man has a new way to ward off burglars and he says it’s better than an alarm system. The homeowner doesn’t have to be there in order to use it either.KREM 2 News first reported on John Adrian last year when he…
GOP National Committee Chairman Michael SteeleWASHINGTON – Senate Republicans blocked legislation imposing new restrictions on political activity by special interest groups Tuesday, likely dealing a fatal blow to a drive by the White House and congressional Democrats to rewrite campaign rules in the run-up to…
Donna Lenseigne, who turned the Gonzaga Prep girls tennis program into a powerhouse, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday. She was 51.Lenseigne died of organ failure, G-Prep activities coordinator Paul Manfred said.“She woke up Monday feeling crummy,” Manfred said. “She already had a scheduled doctor’s appointment.…
A diver died near the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course’s Floating Green on Lake Coeur d’Alene on Tuesday afternoon.Golf course employees saw Mike McCullough of Rexburg floating face down in the water around 3:55 p.m., said Maj. Ben Wolfinger of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department.…
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.
