Duroc: I like certain Beach Boys tracks, and the stuff Brian was doing in 1966 and 1967 (Pet Sounds and Smile), but not so much the cars and surfin’ stuff. Just when they started getting interesting, Brian lost his mojo. Based on things you’ve written…
RE: Reagan Republicans spending $10,000 on Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls elections MikeK: Looks like the head of the “Strategery Group” is making out pretty well with all this (Reagan Republicans) campaign money floating around. Someone should start tracking how many campaigns spend money with the…
One week to go in the local City Council elections -- and the Reagan Republicans still have another $1000 to pour into Coeur d'Alene. The Reagan Republican political machine, based in neighboring Post Falls, was successful in boosting the Coeur d'Alene school trustee candidacies of…
Marni Kotak holds her baby Ajax today at the gallery in Brooklyn, New York, where she gave birth to him a week earlier. The 36-year-old performance artist said it wasn't weird to deliver the healthy 9-pound, 2-ounce baby boy during the performance of her life…
I wish I had Duane Hagadone’s money. Or, even a portion of it. I would dedicate $20 mil or so to endow a School of Engineering and Science at UI-CDA in the name of my parents, who were long-time educators in north Idaho. I respect…
5:34 p.m. Man sitting in Treaty Rock lot for 3-4 hour tried to take tire from neighboring Perfection Tire, on Govt Way/CdA, and then said he was joking. 5:32 p.m. 9YO Sandpoint girl named Olivia, 4-11, 85lbs, last seen at 7:30 this AM. 5:18 p.m.…
On her Facebook wall, Linda Lantzy writes of Tunnel Pond in Orofino and the "no catch and released allowed" sign: "Never seen a sign saying that before. You catch a two inch fish ... you keep it." BLM says would-be Idaho sniper school broke rules/AP…
A North Idaho attorney convicted of hiring a hitman to kill his wife should spend 50 years in prison for his “chillingly calculated” crimes, prosecutors said in recent court filings. Edgar J. Steele, 65, is to be sentenced Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. in U.S.…
On the Get Out! North Idaho Facebook wall, OrangeTV posts this appealing photo of a Thai Peanut Salad at Capones, which he ate for a pre-Halloween lunch. Question: I enjoy the Cobb salad at Chili's. A lot. How about you? What kind of salad is…
After spending the last month losing members and potential members, the Big East is ready to start adding. A person familiar with the decision says the Big East will invite Boise State, Navy and Air Force for football only and SMU, Houston and Central Florida…
Former Idaho legislator George Sayler has raised more money that opponent Dan Gookin in their three-way race for the open Coeur d'Alene City Council seat now held by Councilman Al Hassell. Sayler has raised 11,015 to date and spent $4840 and still has $6175 on…
Huckleberries has learned that a BNSF salvation contractor is starting to pull the last railroad tracks in Coeur d'Alene, from City Park through the Education Corridor, to Mill River subdivision and Huetter. A city official estimates that the work will take about a month to…
"Like we’ve all heard at one time or another, one of my professors pulled the “There are no stupid questions” line. So it made me think: If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart…
From left; Frederick Ryan , Jr., chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation; former Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole; Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Charles Snelling, chairman of the Board of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, take part in the unveiling…
Bank of America Corp. is nixing its plans to charge a $5 monthly debit card fee. The bank said today that the decision to scrap the plan came after listening to customer feedback in recent weeks. The news comes after other major banks, including JPMorgan…
I read Thursday's article about the pending legislative redistricting lawsuit with a growing sense of alarm. The idea that Kootenai County would even consider hitching our strong lawsuit with a weak lawsuit like the one proposed by Twin Falls County is a recipe for disaster…
Cindy found time on her hands when she met her writing deadline early. So this is the list of things she considered doing: 1. Return calls to people I don't want to talk to about things I don't want to talk about. 2. Shave my…
Update: HucksOnline has learned that Strategery Group, which has been paid at least $9300 to date to assist in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls council elections for 5 Reagan Republican-endorsed candidates, is owned by Reagan Republican board member Ron Lahr. We're discussing the curious connection…
A carpenter (who declined to give his name) for Contractors Northwest frames new wooden doors for the front of the Spokane County Courthouse Monday. The work will replace 50 year old aluminum doors with wood-framed doors that may one day serve as the entrance to…
On her Facebook wall, Kerri Thoreson writes that she photographed the picnic tables at Q'emiln Park/Post Falls Monday. She writes: "(Today) and Wednesday there should be lots of sunshine and blue skies for taking beautiful fall foliage photos." Question: What are telltale signs that tell…
11:29 a.m. Caller reports found property in 900 block of N6th/CdA. 11:11 a.m. Passing driver reports smoke & flames in grass @ Higgens Point/CdA. 11:07 a.m. Lloyd's Autmotive/Govt Way reports man who drove off in pickup was staggering in store. 11:05 a.m. Driver of flatbed…
Long-time incumbent Councilman Ron Edinger has raised almost twice as much money as challenger Adam Graves in his attempt to win re-election again. According to the 7-day, pre-election, campaign finance statements, Edinger has raised $5461 to date and spent $2430. Graves has raised $2988 to…
A sweaty, wild-eyed man in a stained undershirt hunches over his computer in a shadowy basement. He's broken into your Facebook account and is reading your posts as his dirty, cracked fingernails paw at the keyboard. Rage (jealousy? hate?) builds as he flips through your…
Challenger Steve Adams has raised $7,030 and spent $3,879 to date in his attempt to unseat Coeur d'Alene City Councilman John Bruning, according to his 7-day, pre-election financial disclosure statement. Bruning has raised $4822 and spent $69 to date. Significant contributions for Adams during the…
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