Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa calls for a vote to amend the platform the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., today. The Democrats have added "God" and "Jersualem" back into their platform language after initially leaving the two words out. Story…
The moniker couldn’t be more apt, really. At the glory-bathed positions of quarterback, running back and receiver, Coeur d’Alene’s coming-of-age juniors occupy most of the spots. Then there’s the senior class. That group known for its lunch-pail demeanor, vocality and quiet contribution. The Grinders, as…
On a 5-1 vote Tuesday, with Councilman Dan Gookin dissenting, the Coeur d'Alene City Council supported possible location of a West Coast League team at Cherry Hill Park. Here's a draft of that discussion: "Councilman Kennedy introduced the item as discussed at the General Services…
Here's the City Council discussion of the approved PR position, from draft minutes provided to Huckleberries by future City Clerk Renata McLeod: "Councilman McEvers, stated that he believes that the public relations position is needed to get facts out to the community. Councilman Kennedy stated…
In this May 20, 2011, file photo, graduates from various institutions toss their hats in the air in Philadelphia. Many graduatues are burried in student loans, but Joe Mihalic, a business school graduate paid off $90k in student loans in 7 months and blogged about…
Facebook Friend Dave Chamberlain posted the following open letter to the teachers of Coeur d'Alene earlier today: "I hereby intrust you to not only teach my daughter the skills of reading, writing and arithmatic, but to show them through your own experiences the reasons WHY…
Radio talk show host Glenn Beck isn't backing down from his public attack on American Airlines. For a second straight day, Beck on Wednesday used his show to complain that a flight attendant treated him rudely. Beck claims it was punishment for his conservative views.…
It’s a straightforward pitch: Idaho is a gun-friendly state. Why not encourage gun manufacturers to come in and set up shop? Several years ago, that logic led Idaho’s Department of Commerce to begin recruiting “recreation technology” companies. The term refers to makers of all sorts…
The Democrats moved “forward” during their Charlotte convention by removing a key member of their party from its past platforms. There is no room for God in Mr. Obama’s coronation party. In fact, the Democrats removed any reference to God from their platform as approved…
First Lady Michelle Obama waves after addressing the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Monday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Question: How would you rate Michelle Obama among the First Ladies of your lifetime?
12:28 p.m. Threat @ Cliffdwellers' Drive/Worley reported to Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police. 12:24 p.m. Hit-and-run accident reported near Coeur d'Alene Jimmy Johns. 12:20 p.m. Traffic lights are malfunctioning @ intersection of H41 & Mullan/PF. 12:11 a.m. Boy who appears to be 12 years old drove…
The Republicans had Clint Eastwood.Maybe the Democrats should invite Bill Murray to their convention this week. Because the Obama administration produced its version of “Groundhog Day” Friday by removing wolves from the endangered species list in Wyoming. Just like in the movie, the early-morning alarm…
Precinct Committeeman Geoff Schroeder so loathes the new closed primary that he withdrew his GOP affiliation the morning after he won his second term as an Elmore County precinct committeemen in May. The 46-year-old former Mountain Home city councilman re-registered as “unaffiliated.” Idaho GOP Chairman…
University of Idaho senior Sierra Grove, right, and her classmates practice casting during a beginning fly fishing class on campus in Moscow on Tuesday. The class is taught by Bart Quesnell. (AP Photo/Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Geoff Crimmins ) Investigation continues into 3 electrocution deaths/AP Suspect…
Tuesday Poll: A supermajority of Hucks Nation has at least some college education. 116 of 134 respondents (86.57%) said they have attended college. Only 18 of 134 (13.43%) said they hadn't. Today's Poll: Do you agree with decision by the city of Coeur d'Alene to…
Some of us receive invitations to go to hell more frequently than others – that’s the nature of being a newspaper columnist. But when friends invited Derek and me to join them for dinner in hell we quickly agreed. This particular Hades involved a taping…
This is what "Q-U-I-E-T" looks like on Priest Lake, according to photographer/blogger (As The Lake Churns) Pecky Cox.
On his Facebook page, MikeK writes of the death of former state Sen. Clyde Boatright of Rathdrum: "Politics is an interesting avocation. I campaigned with a friend against Clyde 18 years ago (he won that election) and I grumbled about his votes for years. But…
Joe Peak is still running the Enaville Resort – the Snakepit, as locals know it – along the Coeur d’Alene River north of Kellogg. As he’s battled cancer and mourned the death of his wife earlier this year, the 66-year-old owner found a way to…
At the Lewiston Tribune, columnist Bill Hall suggests a compromise that would allow bicyclists and pedestrians to coexist on sidewalks: "If you’re jogging or walking and you decide to move over to one side of the path without looking, and a bike comes along, it…
On Tuesday, the City Council approved a budget that trimmed $1 million from a previous draft. However, a line item of $65,000 for a communications person ($45,000 in salary) remained in the budget. The Coeur d'Alene Press reports on Councilman Dan Gookin's attempt to remove…
This undated photo provided by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game shows a cub black bear burned in the Mustang Fire north of Salmon, Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game wildlife veterinarian Mark Drew says a number of facilities offered to care for the 4-month-old…
Does living in different political parties mean we occupy different realities? The narratives of the Republican and Democratic conventions suggest that’s true. And new research by a Washington State University professor finds that highly contentious issues reveal something about the political moment: What we “know”…
SR illustrator Molly Quinn provides some idea what the new & improved McEuen Field will look like in another year plus. Groundbreaking: A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday., at the lower level of the Coeur d’Alene City Hall to launch the McEuen…
Nick Anderson/Houston Chronicle Question: In a three-way race, I would vote for Bill Clinton over President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. How about you?
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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