Scott Maben is reporting on the Coeur d'Alene School Board meeting this afternoon, the first one since the Balance North Idaho candidates surprised the Reagan Republican ones May 21. I don't know if much will get done at the meeting, since three of the board…
Dwight Van Horn, left, and Rich Piazza test their rifles on opening day at the Farragut State Park Range Saturday. The ranges has been designated as a no blue sky range, which is accomplished with numerous baffles and berms of dirt piled in such a…
Candlelight Christian Fellowship in Coeur d’Alene has decided to end its charter of Boy Scouts Troop 291 because of the recent decision by the Boy Scouts of America to end the organization’s membership ban on gay youth. In a statement released Monday by Associate Pastor…
5:39 p.m. 13YO girl seen hitting her mother as she got into a tan Toyota Siena @ State Line WalMart. 5:08 p.m. Possible bridge jumper reported by Centennial Trail users near Jacklin Seed/PF, Exit 1. 5:01 p.m. Hayden WalMart reports undisclosed property vandalism. 4:52 p.m.…
Time 2 vote ... A bull fighter braces himself after slipping while protecting a fallen rider during the Dusty Gliko Bull Riding Challenge in Belt, Mont., on Saturday evening. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Great Falls Tribune, Rion Sanders) TGIF Cutline Winner -- KCres2: "After…
As of noon today, the Coeur d'Alene City Clerk's office had received 169 copies of the following form letter, signed by different individuals, through the U.S. mail, opposing the proposed Coeur d'Alene antidiscrimination ordinance: "It has come to my attention that the City Council will…
"I'm just enjoying some serenity," said Sandpoint resident Cody Evans as he took advantage of the beautiful weather at Sandpoint City Beach in Sandpoint on Monday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Avista eyes small electric rate increase/SR JACCenter has first permanent art/Brian Walker, Press Broken water…
Here's the criminal portion of the proposed Coeur d'Alene antidiscrimination ordinance, recommended for approval by the General Services Committee: 9.56.060: PENALTY: A. A violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Municipal Code Chapter 1.28. B. A prosecutor may reduce the violation…
In the General Services Committee meeting last week, General Services Committee Chairman Mike Kennedy voices his support for the antidiscrimination ordinance (video provided by Coeur d'Alene TV Channel 19):
In the General Services Committee meeting last week, Councilman Steve Adams stated his position against the proposed antidiscrimination ordinance (video provided by Coeur d'Alene Channel 19 TV):
At the General Services Committee meeting last week, Councilman Ron Edinger takes a position on the proposed antidiscrimination ordinance (video provided by Coeur d'Alene Channel 19 TV):
Above, you see the back side of the mass email sent to Coeur d'Alene residents by Reclaim Coeur d'Alene, during the past week. Sara Meyer (re: Reclaimers launch campaign): To me, this looks like they are trying to focus too much on the past. McEuen…
It’s clear that Mark Brown is a smart guy, maybe even borderline brilliant. But what’s astounding is the way he apparently pulled off a major, years-long financial fraud, taking in big corporations, courts and attorneys across the nation, all from behind bars in an Idaho…
A Libertarian-leaning individual offers these thoughts re: the proposed antidiscrimination ordinance: This ordinance though does make me somewhat nervous with the possible cost and threat of jail time to an individual/business. I guess my somewhat libertarian side feels that government shouldn't force an individual or…
On his Facebook wall, Nic posts: "People I'm used to seeing in Fred Meyer: hot soccer moms, single dads with all his kids, hippy couples, and adorable old ladies that remind me of my grandmas. People I'm not used to seeing in Fred Meyer: a…
Former Kootenai County Commissioner Rich Piazza places tape on holes so he can use the same target for a second round of shooting at the Farragut State Park shooting range on reopening day Saturday. Piazza is working with his large game hunting rifle to ensure…
11:32 a.m. ISP officer en route to put deer hit by car out of misery @ H95/MP 438 (H53, Garwood). 11:21 a.m. Old bus w/hungry adults and poorly clothed children stopped in Hayden Walmart lot. 10:52 a.m. Driver of light 2009 Cadillac @ H41/Boekel, Rathdrum,…
Idaho needed candor from Duane Nellis as he departed the University of Idaho presidency on his way to Texas Tech in Lubbock. Nellis didn't provide it. In a farewell essay published in the Idaho Statesman Tuesday, Nellis wrote: "If I could give one final piece…
Larry Seaward, vice president of membership for the Reagan Republican, says Huckleberries Online erred in saying that Jim Brannon is a Reagan Republican. Emails Seaward: "As Membership VP, I can verify Mary is a dues paying Member, but Jim is not. While we may support…
Weekend Poll: Overwhelmingly, Hucks Nation believes that Mary Souza won't win her race for Coeur d'Alene mayor this fall. 238 of 299 respondents (79.6%) believe Mary won't win. 52 of 299 respondents (17.39%) say she will. 9 respondents (3.01%) were undecided. Today's Poll: Which of…
A Berry Picker dropped this mass mailing from Frank Orzell's Reclaim Coeur d'Alene off at Huckleberries HQ moments ago. Last week, Orzell, a leader in the failed RecallCDA effort, launched his new organization, Reclaim Coeur d'Alene. The RecallCDA group narrowly failed in its 2012 attempt…
Christie Wood, president of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, commented on HuckleberriesOnline over the week: I read with interest Mary's position on the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance being presented by the Kootenai CountyTask Force on Human Relations. Her statements were very similar to…
Coeur d'Alene is looking for a few good men and women. Three seats are open on the Coeur d'Alene City Council, and so is the mayoral position. Already, Sandi Bloem has decided that after a dozen years as mayor, she's had enough. Mary Souza and…
Rob Gaines, 15, washes a small red chapel while volunteering his time during Summer Service Day at the fairgrounds Saturday. Press story here. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Devin Heilman) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins Labrador's chief of staff latest to leave/AP Unified Land Use Code forum set…
On OpenCDA.com, Bill McCrory discusses Mary Souza's role -- or lack thereof -- in the blog site, while she is a candidate for mayor this year: As OpenCdA reported yesterday, Mary Souza has declared her intention to file as a candidate for the office of…
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.
