The Lake Pend Oreille school board will hear public testimony Tuesday night on a proposal that would train and arm teachers with guns. The public forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Sandpoint High School. The proposal would arm staff who agree with fingerprint recognition…
On her Facebook page, Cindy posts: "So last night we watched a couple episodes of My Cat From Hell. We ended up feeling pretty superior about how well-adjusted and well- behaved Milo and Thor are. We were horrified by one guy who wouldn't let his…
Coeur d'Alene mayoral candidate Mary Souza has begun a "Truth Page" on her campaign Web site, to combat criticism and claims leveled at her. She explains: "When certain candidates or their supporters get desperate, they sometimes choose to attack with information that is either grossly…
The greater Coeur d'Alene residents who have participated in the CDA 2030 visioning process are unusually optimistic about the future of their city, according to several scientific and non-scientific surveys conducted by the group. And the audience that attended the "Exploring Greater CDA in 2030"…
The male suspect in custody for Monday's apparent homicide in Post Falls told a family member that he had injured his girlfriend, police say. "The family member was concerned and called us," Post Falls police Chief Scot Haug said. "When we responded we found her…
Councilwoman Deanna Goodlander took some heat from commenters at HucksOnline Monday for sharing her opinion re: the McEvers/Copeland/Hebert council race. I noticed on Facebook today that Councilman Mike Kennedy shared his opinion and support for Amy Evans who is running against Chris Fillios for his…
Idaho Congressman Raul Labrador is the face of the GOP insurrection that has triggered the latest government shutdown - and, potentially, debt ceiling - crisis. With good reason. At the start of the year, he was among 16 House Republicans who withheld their support from…
"This is therapeutic," said Dennis Cunningham as he picked apples at Meadow Ranch seniors community in Coeur d'Alene on Monday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Question: Do you visit Green Bluff to pick apples?
Lindsey Bell moved to Rathdrum three years ago because she thought it was a great place to raise her two young daughters. "I wanted them to grow up in a small town, yet wanted to be fairly close to populated areas," Bell said last week…
Delays continue to frustrate users of Idaho’s new health insurance exchange, but the program is accomplishing goals: Call-in customers are receiving help, regulators are monitoring coverage plans, and Idaho insurance agents and brokers are netting referrals. Having a state-run exchange is expected to save Idahoans…
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.
