Jeff Ward and the Reagan Republicans are the gift that seems to keep giving. They simply can't let go of their 15 minutes of infamy and shuffle off the local stage. I consider United Conservatives of North Idaho to be a bigger threat to good…
People visit the field of field Pickett's Charge, earlier today, in Gettysburg, Pa. Nov. 19th marks the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's short speech that has gone on to symbolize his presidency and explain the sacrifices made by Union and Confederate forces during the…
If I were in charge, no Christmas music or Santa photos would be taking place in malls until after Thanksgiving -- Trustee Christa Hazel. Question: Is it still too soon for Christmas music and photos with Santa?
In an effort to work harder in communicating and connecting with the community, members of the school board will be joining forces with district administrators to embark on opportunities to reach out and listen to what the community thinks of the Coeur d’Alene school district.…
Time 2 Vote ... Power Line Technician students from St. Clair College practice on the school's training field of poles in Chatham, Ontario, Friday. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Dave Chidley) Weekend Winner -- JohnA, with 6 likes: "See, honey, just like…
Idaho’s biggest business lobby, the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, has come out in favor of Medicaid expansion, a move that could save the state budget more than $600 million in the next decade and save county property taxpayers $478 million. In a letter…
Coeur d'Alene district school bus was headed south on Ramsey at 3:22 p.m. Monday when it was rear-ended at the intersection just North of Dalton Avenue. There were no passengers on the bus. The driver of the car was treated at the scene. (SR photo:…
We tend to demand to know a lot about the background of those people who would be president, somewhat less for prospective members of Congress. Down to the level of state legislature, we usually ask fewer questions. But here we have Mark Patterson, a state…
On SportsLink, Jim Meehan writes: "Back with my day-after post from Gonzaga’s 82-67 win over Oakland on Sunday. Find my game story here and Dan Pelle's photos here. Gonzaga has moved up two spots to No. 13 in the AP poll and three spots to…
As much fun as it has been to watch the Reagan Republicans struggle to win nonpartisan offices for their Tea Party Lite endorsees, they won't be much of a worrisome factor as we move into 2014. Rally Right and United Conservatives of North Idaho become…
Upon the hill as winter nears the tamarack are golden spears. The Bard of Sherman Avenue
Last week, the Reagan Republicans heard co-founder Jeff Ward analyze the 0-for-6 record of their endorsees in the city elections in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls. Ward blamed media bias and the notion that the message of the losing candidates wasn't conservative enough. This week,…
One of the scenes outside the home of Pecky Cox/As the Lake Churns, overlooking Priest Lake.
Seems some of WSU Coug Nation has its shorts in a wad because the editor of the Arizona Wildcat wrote an essay for Yahoo Sports prior to the Arizona came, taunting Washington State. As you know, Washington State scored a rare victory in Tucson, 24-17,…
Idaho Rep. Mark Patterson says he’s been slandered and is considering suing Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney for damages. Patterson also said he may appeal Raney’s revocation of his concealed weapons license in court. But the freshman Boise lawmaker said he’s not sure he’ll run…
Wendy Gabriel has worked in Coeur d'Alene's City Hall for almost a quarter of a century, first as a prosecuting attorney and currently as longtime city administrator. The self-described Idaho farm girl is a woman of many talents ranging from assisting at the birth of…
In an article by Kaitlin Dewey/Kiplinger, Coeur d'Alene is listed at No. 10 among the 10 worst cities in the country for singles. The article explains: "Landing on our list of worst cities for singles doesn't necessarily make a city a bad place to live.…
"I'm using just a simple marshmallow and night crawler," said Jim Thurston of Post Falls as he fished for rainbow trout at Fernan Lake on Thursday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Question: How many times do you fish in a given year?
11:57 a.m. Someone is unconscious in 7300 block of N. Calamonte Lane/CdA. 10:52 a.m. CPD officer is stopping a rider of a red bicycle @ Govt Way/Cosgrove, CdA, unknown reason. 10:13 a.m. Mid-sized gold vehicle crossing center line, varying speeds @ n/b H95/MP 460 (Cocolalla…
Republicans have made the Mountain West a stronghold, which is why brewing party brawls in Wyoming, Idaho and Utah are bedeviling loyalists who yearn for GOP unity. Closely watched elections this month in Virginia and New Jersey did little to resolve the growing struggle between…
Chuck Staben, pictured, provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of South Dakota, has been named the new president of the University of Idaho; the state Board of Education voted unanimously today in favor of the choice. Staben’s salary will be $350,000…
Weekend Poll: Overwhelmingly, Hucks Nation is OK with the presence of a McDonalds restaurant at the entrance to Riverstone. 169 of 223 respondents (75.78%) said they aren't bothered by the fast-food restaurant building a franchise at that location. 48 of 223 respondents (21.52%) are bothered…
On the Coeur d'Alene Press online site, Editor Mike Patrick posts a letter he received from Jeff Ward/Reagan Republicans on Oct. 21 in response to a campaign mailer signed by Scott and Mary Lou Reed: Attached is a letter sent last week by Scott and…
Since Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy opened its doors to students in 1999, the Coeur d'Alene School District has served as the school's authorizing entity. But that may change. Idaho charter school law was amended last year and now calls for all agencies to reauthorize charter…
"It keeps me going," said Terry Hollister as he prepared for leaf pick up near his home in Coeur d'Alene on Friday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Lookout pass opens Thursday/KHQ 4 people hurt in H95 accident/Press New UI prez to be…
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.
