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SATURDAY, JAN. 21, 2012

Gonzaga guard David Stockton, center, gets screened, allowing San DIego's Cameron Miles, left, to drive past in the first half of WCC action Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University. (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga 77, San Diego 60 

Gonzaga guard David Stockton, center, gets screened, allowing San DIego's Cameron Miles, left, to drive past in the first half of WCC action tonight at the McCarthey Athletic Center at Gonzaga University. (SR photo: Jesse Tinsley) Gonzaga 77, San Diego 60 WSU 77, California 55…

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1 Dead In 6-Vehicle Crash Near Cocalalla 

A six-vehicle crash on Highway 95 involving several semi trucks left one person dead this morning. The crash occurred about 8:40 a.m. near Cocolalla Creek, according to the Idaho State Police. James M. Mady, 49, of Creswell, Ore., was driving a semi truck when he…

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Joe and Rosemary Peak were featured in the Shoshone News Press in 2008 for 30 years in operation at the Enaville Resort. (Kathy Plonka / The Spokesman Review)

JohnA: Farewell To Rose Mary 

Joe and Rosemary Peak were featured in the Shoshone News Press in 2008 for 30 years in operation at the Enaville Resort. Health issues caused the Peaks to close the Snake Pit earlier this month. Cancer claimed Rose Mary Friday.(SR photo: Kathy Plonka) JohnA: Our…

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Idaho Dad: Buying Into Home-Schooling 16 

One morning, just last week, I was again thinking about our options for returning to public school when I had a sort of epiphany. For the first time, I asked my son what he wanted to do. His answer was clear and confident. “I want…

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Hitchcock: Not The Rarity I Once Was

I used to think I was pretty unique. But not so much anymore. I am a twin. My identical brother looks enough like me that we have fooled people on occasion into thinking they were face-to-face with the other. How can an identical twin feel…

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LTHM: Get Rid Of NIC Cardinals, Too 12 

LoveToHateMe: If Cougar is offensive, I think we must change the NIC Cardinals to something that’s not offensive. Sure, the cardinal is also a bird, but a cougar is primarily a cat. What we really have to consider is that not only does the mascot…

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Bayview Float Homes Sinking 

A recent winter storm is toppling float homes on Lake Pend Oreille. “They’re top heavy,” said Paul Celeri, office manager of the Scenic Bay Marina & Motel in Bayview, Idaho. “The problem is, is there’s not really a lot of building codes on the lake…

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Huckleberries Online

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.