Monday Poll: Hucks Nation says Mayor Sandi Bloem (126 votes) and council members Mike Kennedy (130 votes) and Woody McEvers (125 votes) will favor the proposed antidiscrimination ordinance, with Deanna Goodlander (111 votes) and Ron Edinger (81 votes) in the middle -- and Dan Gookin…
A pastor at one of the area's largest churches is asking his congregation to oppose an anti-discrimination ordinance the city of Coeur d'Alene will consider adopting tonight. Real Life Ministries Pastor Jim Putman urged church members in a Facebook post to fight the proposed rule…
A week ago, the Washington Post editorial board felt compelled to remind its readers that "the press must have the ability to ask questions." That editorial was in reaction to two known occasions when the Department of Justice accessed the phone records and emails of…
I spent an intimidating period during my younger life dodging danger in the large city of Washington, D.C. But it wasn't the muggers who scared me or the insane drivers or the presence of admitted politicians. It was the roundabouts. Those circular intersections were unnerving…
During Coeur d'Alene School Board meeting, Terri Seymour spoke out tonight against the "bully blogs" (part of the anti-bullying presentation). SReporter Scott Maben provides this report: “It is huge in Coeur d’Alene. When you see the blogs on the Coeur d’Alene Press and especially on…
North Idaho College Trustee Ron Nilson distributes stadium cushions bearing the Tea Party logo free to anyone who attended the Panhandle Pachyderm Club meeting in Post Falls Friday. (Photo: Duane Rasmussen)
Jennifer_Locke: I'm at the ULUC (Uniform Land Use Building Code) forum this morning at the KROC center. I am shocked how many people showed up here at 7:30 a.m. I say about 200 people are here. Janet Robnett, Rand Wichman, and Tom Torgerson have some…
Item: Cd'A board supports anti-union resolution: Right to work prohibits union membership as a job requirement/Maureen Dolan, Coeur d'Alene Press More Info: School trustees in Coeur d'Alene on Monday voted unanimously to, as a board, support the Idaho School Boards Association's efforts to lobby state…
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…
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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