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TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2013
Wild Card/Tuesday -- 10.29.13 5
Today's the day for the 7-day pre-election campaign finance reports. The reports are due at 5 o'clock this afternoon. But some candidates have already submitted them. I'll post them as I'm able. Now for your Tuesday Wild Card ...
Parting Shot -- 10.29.13 1
French broadcaster Natacha Polony presents a dress made with chocolate, during the chocolate dress fashion show as part of the 19th World Chocolate Fair, Paris today. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)
3 Months For Kicking Cop In Groin? 7
Two different women in the Spokane area faced consequences recently for kicking officers in the groin. Tonight at 5:00, hear what happened. One of the the women was recently sentenced to 3 months for kicking an officer/KREM2. (More here, including video report) Question (from KREM2):…
PM Scanner Traffic -- 10.29.13
6:01 p.m. A couple is engaged in physical domestic dispute in Fred Meyer lot, near garden center. 5:58 p.m. A box van is backed up to United van truck @ s/b H95/MP 426 (Cougar Creek Bridge). 5:57 p.m. 3 males are trying to force way…
In Other News -- 10.29.13
The fleet is out, congregating at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers at Lewiston, casting its luck and a lure to catch a salmon or a steelhead. Rich Landers Outdoors blog report. (Lewiston Tribune photo: Barry Kough) Halloween night happenings/CdA Press Drug court…
Jeff Ward: Don't Be Fooled Again 31
Huckleberries has been disappointed that Jeff Ward hasn't taken to his soapbox in Post Falls more often this fall to tell us Coeur d'Alene residents about the threat to democracy posed by non-Reagan Republican Stepford candidates. But he's back in full voice today: "The status…
Cutline Contest -- 10.29.13 10
Time 2 Vote ... A model shows a creation by Chinese designer Hu Sheguang during the China Fashion Week in Beijing earlier today. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Monday Winner -- Flatlander, with 5 likes: "The buck does not stop here." Runnerup: Pair…
Miller Has Doubled Adam Fundraising
Kiki Miller has raised twice as much money as main competitor Noel Adam in the race for Coeur d'Alene City Council seat No. 6 (now held by Deanna Goodlander). Miller had raised $9,407 to Adam's $4,068, according to the 7-day, pre-election financial disclosure reports. Gary…
Truth North Idaho Changes Story 13
After telling The Press by email Monday that the "Truth North Idaho PAC has not contacted any candidates, neither directly, nor through the auspices of a pen name,” Jeremy Morris, the person behind Truth North Idaho, issued a press release this afternoon which indicates otherwise.…
Not The Whole Truth North Idaho
On the Truth North Idaho Facebook page, you'll notice two leading questions re: Coeur d'Alene's antidiscrimination ordinance, including: "Many in this community objected to the Coeur d'Alene LGBT ordinance on the basis that it infringed on religious freedom. Should the city be permitted to engage…
Widmyer Closes Fund-raising Gap 16
Steve Widmyer raised more money that Mary Souza in the latest fund-raising period, but Souza has a larger war chest overall. Souza has raised $37,260 to Widmyer's $25,914 overall, according to the latest financial disclosure reports. Widmyer outraised Souza $11,092 to $8,037 during the last…
Beauty Creek 1
Another of my favorite outdoor photographers, Linda Lantzy/Idaho Scenic Images, posted this photo of Beauty Creek on her Facebook wall, with the comment: "This was a very challenging location to access. I finished cold, wet, wearing half the forest, and very happy. Btw, I didn't…
Things I Wouldn't Want To Win 11
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts: A Twitter contest prompted me to think about things I would NOT like to win. Here's my starter list: Tickets to any baseball game other than Spokane Indians. A one way trip to Detroit. Tickets to a Willie Nelson…
Fillios: Is Press Hiding LCDC Truth? 5
Linda Fillios, of Advent Appraisals Inc. and wife of Coeur d'Alene City Council candidate, Chris Fillios, sent the following letter via email to Huckleberries Online: There have been a few letters to DFO on urban renewals. My husband, Chris Fillios, Candidate for City Council Seat…
Copstead: Glad I Voted To Fire Mary 3
On his Facebook wall, former Coeur d'Alene councilman Chris Copstead said he's glad he voted to fire Mary Souza: This Coeur d'Alene City Council race has been the ugliest thing that I've seen in my years in this wonderful community. I'm so proud to support…
McEvers Leads Hebert In Fundraising
Councilman Woody McEvers has a slight edge in campaign fundraising so far this year, according to the 7-day pre-election disclosure reports. McEvers, the incumbent in the race for council seat No. 4, has raised $6,019 to Hebert's $5,526. McEvers raised most of his money during…
Mushroom Walker
In this photo, which he calls "Mushroom Walker," Facebook Friend Robin Loznak for Kellogg, Ore., posts: "I love the small details in nature." At that's why Robin is a superb outdoor photographer. You can see more of his work on his Facebook wall here.
Amber: TruthNI Didn't Contact Me
Amber Copeland, candidate for Coeur d'Alene City Council seat No. 4 (RE: "Amy's full response to Truth North Idaho"): "I didn't receive any emails from this group. I wonder if any of the other candidates who aren't endorsed did." Question: Not only was the Truth…
Battle For GOP Soul Comes To Idaho 4
The awkward but sometimes mutually beneficial marriage between establishment Republicans and the tea party right is over. Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District will be the initial site of the divorce battle over who gets to keep the house, and establishment witnesses are lining up to testify.…
Vinny's Buddy 'Sam' Contacts Amy 7
Another email to Amy Evans (which she didn't respond to) -- this time from Vinny's buddy, "Sam": Hi Amy, I'm Sam. My family moved here three years ago. First, let me say that although I'm new to Idaho---I care deeply for my new home in…
IFF's Billboard Bash Exchange Solons 6
The Idaho Freedom Foundation says it will put up more billboards like this one in Burley, criticizing local legislators’ votes on the state health insurance exchange. Billboards bashing Idaho legislators for their votes on a state insurance exchange have begun popping up in their legislative…
SR Edit: Widmyer Will Unite CdA 11
The Editorial of the Spokesman-Review endorsed the mayoral candidacy of Steve Widmyer this morning: "Steve Widmyer wasn’t part of those battles, but when he saw that naysayers were running for mayor, decided that was unacceptable. He wasn’t alone; he’s pulled in impressive endorsements from civic,…
AM Scanner Traffic -- 10.29.13
12:13 p.m. Possible domestic abuse reported in 3200 block of N13th/CdA. 11:45 a.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Oct. 28-29 here. 11:23 a.m. CPD officer in pursuit of vehicle speeding at over 40 mph along 15th Street/CdA. 10:53 a.m. KCSD looking for green…
AM Headlines -- 10.29.13 1
Lawrence Young, of Coeur d’Alene, steers his boat toward the dock Friday, while fishing on Fernan Lake. Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality released an health advisory Friday warning of the presence of blue-green algae in the lake. (Coeur d'Alene Press…
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