Dennis Mansfield spotted this post and marker during a walk along the Boise green belt. Dennis explains its impact on Facebook: Is it the hidden 14-year-old Jr. High kid that lives in all of us or am I just "odd man out"? Today I'm walking…
Wednesday Poll: Hucks Nation slightly disagrees with Coeur d'Alene City Council decision to hire someone to handle public relations. 58 of 125 respondents (46.4%) opposed the planned hiring. 56 of 125 respondents (44.8%) supported it. 11 (8.8%) were undecided. Today's Poll: Should the Coeur d'Alene…
High winds were recorded in parts of the Inland Northwest on Wednesday evening due to a northern cold front. There was a high impact to regions with south oriented ridges and valleys according to the National Weather Service. NWS meteorologist Paul Bos says last night’s…
Idaho has cut per-student education spending by 19 percent in the last five years. That’s according to a report published this week by the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities. Idaho schools have seen the fourth-largest cut among states since 2008, ranking behind Arizona, Alabama…
For years Coeur d'Alene school leaders have discussed off and on requiring uniforms across the district. It's already in place in three schools but hasn't gathered enough support to spread beyond that. Ramsey Elementary, Lakes Magnet Middle School and Sorensen Elementary all have some type…
Idaho Rep. John Rusche, D-Lewiston, a frequent Huckleberries Online commenter (bottom, 2nd from right), was one of the delegates to the Democratic National Convention who was part of casting 31 votes for the successful nomination of President Barack Obama Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy: Idaho Democratic…
In his Slice blog, Paul Turner offers the No. 1 song on this date on Sept. 6, 1964. The Beatles also had the No. 1 song on this date in 1965 ("Help!"). Material provided by www.classic45.com. Question: Am I the only one who remembers seeing…
It's hard to beat a better roundup of college/professional sports in the region than the AM SportsLink post by SR buddy Vince Grippi. He provides beaucoup links daily on WSU, UI, EWU, Gonzaga, Seattle Mariners/Seahawks, etc. Sample from today & WSU: Washington State: Even though…
On her Facebook page, Kerri Thoreson posts that she loves this row of mailboxes that should spotted in Dalton Gardens. Question: Does you mailbox have curb appeal?
On her Facebook page, Cindy posted Wednesday evening: "I'm feeling green. In a good way. Dinner tonight: green bean casserole, Basil pesto tilapia and sliced cucumbers from someone else's garden." Question: I had a salad concoction with raspberries mixed in last night. Did you have…
Scientists in Norway have more good news for coffee drinkers. Researchers have already found evidence that the drink – or the beans it’s brewed from – can help with weight loss, reduce one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, boost muscle growth, protect against…
In his blog, Kevin Richert/Idaho Statesman posts: Remember — before Brent Coles' time as Boise mayor ended in scandal, resignation and jail time — the city's crusade against nudity? Attempts to write ordinances to ban nudity — including a rewrite of the ordinance to make…
A groundbreaking ceremony for the first step in the McEuen Field redevelopment project will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at the lower level of the City Hall parking lot, but not everyone is saving the date. The three City Council members who have opposed…
Former President Bill Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. (AP photo) From Teresa Welsh, U.S. News & World Report: Former President Bill Clinton spoke Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention, making an impassioned case for President Barack Obama's re-election…
Post Falls Landing developer Harry Green's bankruptcy was dismissed on Wednesday, allowing a creditor to proceed with foreclosure on the city center site along Spokane Street and the Spokane River. The decision was made in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Coeur d'Alene by Chief Bankruptcy Judge…
A regional economist based at the University of Idaho said it's "jaw-dropping" that Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Pullman has surpassed Clearwater Paper in Lewiston as the region's largest direct employer. Steve Peterson, a Lewiston native and UI clinical assistant professor of economics, said the rise…
I wish the city had wi-fi available at City Beach. It would be wonderful to hang out on the waterfront, blogging. But I doubt that I'd get much blogging done. I envy those who have the opportunity to be outside on this glorious day. Now…
"Sometimes I think these fish are smarter than we are," said Joe Cifka of Hayden as he fished at Honeysuckle Beach on Hayden Lake on Wednesday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Question: Did you catch anything last time you went fishing?
The bitter relationship between Tom Luna and Idaho teachers just keeps deteriorating. The latest feud centers on — naturally — a component of the state schools superintendent’s far-reaching and hotly contested Students Come First laws. Under Luna’s merit pay plan, some 85 percent of Idaho…
Forget Michelle Obama’s speech and dress. Never mind about The Big Dog’s nominating appearance. Ditto Paul Ryan’s thoroughly fact-checked speech and Chris Christie’s “it’s all about me” keynote. Let’s talk some more about Clint and his chair. Dirty Harry probably didn’t know it, but his…
Law enforcement investigate the scene of an officer-involved shooting reported at 1309 N. Skipworth Court in Spokane Valley today. A domestic violence suspect was shot and killed by Spokane Valley police. The dead man, whose identity was immediately unavailable but was described by investigators as…
5:28 p.m. ISP officer reports Pontiac Firebird racing motorcyle on e/b I-90 @ NW Blvd/CdA. 5:18 p.m. Resident in 6600 block of Highview/CdA reports suspicious males selling vacuums. 5:17 p.m. Caller reports almost hitting red vehicle w/o taillights @ n/b H41 @ BNSF RR crossing.…
Following is Mike Kennedy's response via the comments section re: why he confronted fellow Councilman Dan Gookin at the Tuesday meeting: I had asked Dan during a break if he recently called a reporter for the Press telling them that SD271 was going to have…
Dennis Mansfield, a Boise blogger and former Republican congressional candidate, has written a book re: the life and death of his son, Nate. Simon & Schuster provides this introduction to "Beautiful Nate": In this heartrending memoir about faith and family, a conservative spokesman writes candidly…
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.
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