Two days until it's time to stuff the turkey -- and time to be stuffed. All the Coeur d'Alene Family Oliveria and in-law annexations will be together in one spot to enjoy Thanksgiving for three hours -- and a chance to finally see our favorite…
A pedestrian sips coffee under the protection of an umbrella in a steady rain and in view of the Pike Place Market earlier today in Seattle. Another strong storm will like bring more high winds on Thanksgiving Day to parts of Western Washington, the National…
I always enjoy depictions of newspapering in old movies and TV shows. That's why I was watching “Leave It to Beaver” the other day. Wally and the Beav wanted a new bike. The one they had their eye on cost more than $50, which was…
Gov. John Kitzhaber (pictured) announced today he will not allow the execution of Gary Haugen -- or any death row inmate -- to take place while he is in office. The death penalty is morally wrong and unjustly administered, Kitzhaber said. "In my mind it…
Jason and Emily Gray, of Boise, hold their two-year-old twins Lacey and Ashley Gray, under the the holiday lights at the annual Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Boise. Hundreds of people young and old gathered at the steps of the Idaho Statehouse event, sipping…
5:33 p.m. A suspicious tan Taurus is parked in lot of Caribbean Tan, 5624 Govt Way/Hayden. 5:32 p.m. Caller reports his distraught brother has broken car window @ Nora & Davidson/CdA. 5:30 p.m. I-90 BOSS hit reported on Tennessee semi & Trailer e/b on I-90…
There is a chance that the 2012 Idaho Legislature may consider legislation altering the fine amount for seat belt violations, basically changing the law so anyone cited would pay a fine of $61.50. Currently, adults cited pay a $10 fine, while children under the age…
The seat where President John F. Kennedy assassin Lee Harvey Oswald was sitting when he was arrested is shown at the Texas Theater Tuesday in Dallas. Today marks the 48th anniversary of President Kennedy's assassination. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
I entered this cycle truly hoping that Mike Huckabee would run for President, but in May it became clear that wouldn’t happen. I’ve considered several candidates since then: Herman Cain, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Perry, and Michelle Bachmann. I’ve remained on the fence until now. I’m…
Actor Bruce Willis' home north of Hailey has been put on the market for $15 million. According to the Blaine County Assessor's Office, the "Die Hard" star bought the property north of Hailey in 2001. A listing by Sotheby's International Realty states that the 20-acre…
The 12-person Congressional “super committee” tasked with reducing our national debt has thrown in the towel. Out of the six Republicans and six Democrats, not one would break party lines to agree on a plan. Are we surprised? Not a bit. Disgusted? Absolutely. Predictably, our…
University of California- Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi raises her hand to try to address students gathered at the Occupy UC Davis encampment on the campus in Davis, Calif.,Tuesday. Katehi was trying to discuss student concerns but was told she had to wait her turn. She…
Sam Amick/SI.com caught up w/ex-Gonzaga Bulldog Adam Morrison playing basketball in Serbia and filed a report that reads in part: "The 27-year-old who went from cult hero in college to purported NBA bust describes the inauspicious start in Charlotte, from the pressure of being the…
John Hawkins/RightWing News provides a list of 20 most influential conservative women, including these top five: 5. Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Republican Congresswoman, Vice-Chair of the House Republican Conference. 4. Michele Bachmann: Minnesota Congresswoman, presidential candidate. 3. Laura Ingraham: Talk host with 6 million plus listeners…
RE: Tebow's religious talk bugs Plummer Does anyone really know what he prays silently when he does. Some here are assuming that he asking for speed or to win, or to complete a pass yet somehow I doubt that in this case, perhaps for strength,…
JohnA: It’s hard to believe it has actually been 48 years since I was sitting at my desk at the old Sunnyside Elementary (now part of the Dave Smith empire) when my teacher announced the shooting of the President. I don’t remember grieving the next…
Coeur d'Alene may be getting ready to let property owners use their own artistic and decorating skills on fire hydrants.The Coeur d'Alene Press reports that city leaders are getting ready to relent on a rule that was never officially on the books in the first…
Pocatello Police officers investigate the scene where twin boys where found in an apartment Monday in Pocatello. The infant brothers were pronounced dead at Portneuf Medical Center, according to Bannock County Coroner Kim Quick. The deaths of the boys, Gabriel and Tryce Medrano, will be…
Noonish: Caller reports trash & cables are lying on s/b H95 @ M/P 433 (Canfield/CdA). Noonish: A semi w/flashers on is stalled & blocking traffic @ Mullan & Cecil/PF. 11:36 a.m. Road rager in white Lincoln Town Car rammed a silver pickup, then pushed other…
Entomologist Dave Kavanaugh, rear, dressed as Santa Claus, poses for reporters as an unnamed female reindeer, foreground, and Miles, a male reindeer, are shown on the Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, Tuesday. The female will be named through a…
On his Facebook wall, Marc Stewart points out something that I haven't been missing this year: "Gosh, the NBA owners and NBA players are too busy bickering to play basketball. I wish I could say I miss the games, but I don't." Question: How about…
On her Facebook wall, Post Falls Councilwoman Kerri Thoreson advocates for shopping local: "Why shop local? Local businesses pay taxes, provide paychecks, donate and contribute to organizations and events throughout the year. If not for local businesses who would be donating to the auctions, raffles,…
Facebook Friend Linda Ball also give "Breaking Dawn" big time thumbs up: OMG! I saw "Breaking Dawn Part 1" today, (the latest in the "Twilight" series if you're not a twi-hard)! Seriously, I know you're laughing at me right now, but this one is really…
Monday Poll: 100 of 159 respondents (62.89%) said they use all-weather tires to get around during North Idaho winters. 40 of 159 (25.16%) said they run studs. 9 of 159 (5.66%) apiece said they run stock tires or some undisclosed type of tire during the…
President Barack Obama greets the audience after he spoke about jobs, Tuesday at Manchester High School Central in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Question: In the National Journal Monday, two former Democratic pollsters urged President Obama to abandon his run for re-election in favor of…
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.
