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FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2012

Joe: Out, Out, Damn Turtleneck 

On his Facebook wall, Joe Paisley (aka "Joe in the Morning") of ESPN 1080/KVNI writes: "Remember that one time that someone told you that they really liked your turtle neck? No you don't, because no one has ever said those words ever to anyone." Which…

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Sam: They're Just Going To Die' 

On her Facebook wall, Cindy tells of this exchange with one of her 4 sons: "I told Sam I'm inteviewing a 77 year-old lady and a 95 year-old man who are getting married tomorrow. 'That is so wrong,' said Sam. 'Why get married when you're…

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We're Getting Unfriendly On Facebook 

Whether it's pruning friends lists, removing unwanted comments or restricting access to their profiles, Americans are getting more privacy-savvy on social networks, a new report found. The report released Friday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that people are managing their privacy…

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CPD: No Child Missing From School 

Update: Coeur d’Alene Police have worked with SD271 personnel in all of the surrounding schools and have determined no children are currently missing from school. Local private schools and nearby daycares have also been contacted and have not reported any missing children Coeur d'Alene police…

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High Noon: Gummint Regulation 

In general, more Americans say that government regulation of business is harmful than say it is necessary to protect the public. At the same time, when asked about regulations in specific areas, such as food safety and environmental protection, there is broad support for strengthening…

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AM/INWest: Newt Attracts Admirers 

Newt Gingrich surrounded by a crowd of admirers during his townhall meeting at the Coeur d'Alene Inn Monday night. (Photo special to HucksOnline) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Police Guild calls Thoma behavior 'reprehensible'/SR Coeur d'Alene takes action against pants droppers/AP SCRAPS investigates huge animal cruelty…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 2.24.12 

11:55 a.m. Some sort of theft is reported in 8800 block of Wyoming Avenue/Hayden. 11:47 a.m. Night Hawk Security reports Pam Wallace has returned to scene of fire at her Post Falls mansion, 1504 E. Plaza/PF. She's demanding some sort of paperwork. She's also called…

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Idaho BB Boys Sat Naked On Bus 11 

Parents in a northern Idaho school district are steaming mad over alleged hazing incidents that were sexual in nature - and we're never told about it. Some of the alleged actions include Prairie High School boys basketball players sitting naked on a school bus for…

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Poll: Not Happy With Commissioners 

Thursday Poll: In light voting, 76 of 126 respondents (60.32%) aren't happy with the job performance of Kootenai County commissioners over the past 2 years. 29 of 126 respondents (23.02%) are happy with the commissioners' performance. 21 of 126 (16.67%) were undecided. Today's Poll: Should…

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Newt's Peeps Managed Event Well 

A Berry Picker photographer writes of this photo: "The security at the Gingrich event was much more robust than that experienced at the Santorum event. It was interesting how the whole event was managed. While there was a lot of room available, the management pressed…

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For Those Keeping Score At Home ... 17 

... Just got off the phone with Kootenai County Commissioner Dan Green. Who confirmed that Larry Spencer called him 2-3 weeks ago to say that he was going to run against Green. The commissioners told HucksOnline that Spencer told him that he was a "good…

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Letter: Johnson Candidacy A Farce 10 

To begin with I believe The Press owes me a fresh bowl of cereal as I knocked mine over while laughing and reading the announcement of Adam Johnson running for sheriff of Kootenai County. According to the paper this is the same man who plugged…

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Letter Applauds Mack Appearance 

In a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press (re: GOP faction opposes Richard Mack speech), Thomas Robinson, GOPrecinct 2 Committeeman from Spirit Lake writes: "Of the Central Committee members who signed the letter, one has been to one meeting since the last primary, one attended…

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Newt Promises $2.50/Gallon Gas 26 

HucksOnline's embedded photographer snapped this shot of Callista Gingrich along the rope line at the Coeur d'Alene Inn last night. Her husband spoke to a packed room afterward. GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich wants everybody to share one idea with their friends and family. That…

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Gingrich: Karzai Owes Us An Apology 

GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich said Thursday a U.S. apology to Afghan authorities for burned Qurans on a military base was “astonishing” and undeserved. President Barack Obama formally apologized Thursday after copies of the Muslim holy book were found in the week burned in a…

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Wannabes Square Off Over Jail 26 

Kootenai County Commissioner Todd Tondee and challenger Marc Eberlein revealed diverging opinions on county policy Thursday, when they squared off at a forum hosted by the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans. Responding to questions from group founder Jeff Ward, Eberlein criticized the county's past attempts to…

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Hamilton: I Was Answering Honestly 14 

Tom Hamilton re: possible application of Wanda Quinn for a trustee post in response to Christie Wood comment: "What DFO posted was taken from my (private) Facebook page and posted slightly out of context. That post was in response to a direct question asking me…

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THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2012

Bringman Young's defense can only watch as Gonzaga's Elias Harris (20) goes for the dunk as teammate Kevin Pangos (4) watches, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga beat BYU 74 to 63. (Jed Conklin / Fr170252 Ap)

Gonzaga 74, BYU 63 

Bringman Young's defense can only watch as Gonzaga's Elias Harris (20) goes for the dunk as teammate Kevin Pangos (4) watches, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga beat BYU 74 to 63. Jim Meehan SR story…

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Wild Card/Thursday -- 2.23.12 

Cliff notes on Kootenai County sheriff's forum from Wednesday night. Three people are qualified to replace Rocky Watson as sheriff: Ben Wolfinger, Keith Hutcheson, and maybe Bob Foster. Three people have a chance to win the race: Ben Wolfinger, Keith Hutcheson, and John Green. Wolfinger,…

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Parting Shot -- 2.23.12 11 

Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich shakes hands, signs autographs and poses for photos with the large crowd assembled to hear him Thursday at the Bing Crosby Theater. (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley) Picture story on Newt's visit to Spokane The man who orchestrated the Republican wave that…

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Is America Apologizing Too Much? 15 

As protests rage across Afghanistan for the third day in response to the burning of Korans at a U.S. military base, some are questioning whether the parade of apologies from the U.S. government may do more harm than good. The latest installment came Thursday, when…

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PM Scanner Traffic -- 2.23.12

5:36 p.m. Kelsey reports possible fraud involving use of her credit card for Super 1 Redbox rental. 5:23 p.m. 2-vehicle, noninjury crash is backing up traffic on w/b I-90, west of NW Blvd/CdA. 5:02 p.m. Levi in 7200 block of Ohio Match Road/Rathdrum reports stolen…

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PM: Newt In Spokane Heading To CdA 

Newt Gingrich and his wife, Callistra, arrive at the Bing Crosby Theater for a rally Spokane this afternoon. Picture story here. (SR photo: Dan Pelle) Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stopped in Coeur d’Alene Thursday night for a town hall meeting. Before taking the time…

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