Old Dominion University sophomore Dominique Parker, 19, takes part in the Day of Action demonstration at ODU, alongside other students today in Norfolk, Va. The silent demonstration was an effort to stand in solidarity with the demonstrators in Ferguson, Missouri and to advocate for change.…
"One of my fondest childhood memories was riding on the tractor with Grandpa when he spread manure. Flinging poo was hysterical to a 5 year old" -- YPmule.
Top Comment -- Shoshone Conservative (RE: Is Butch warming seat for Brad?): I like Raul Labrador, but he needs to stay where he's at. Seniority counts for a lot in Congress, and our District will never get any clout in DC as long as it's…
A violent fugitive who barricaded himself inside a Coeur d’Alene house Saturday night apparently killed himself while a SWAT team had the house surrounded, the Idaho State Police said today. John David Crispin, 37, died of “an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest,” ISP…
Coeur d'Alene Police Dept Facebook: "This vehicle was last seen on November 26th near 6th Street and Best Avenue. If you see this vehicle please call (208)769-2320. (14C38894) 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Idaho plates K425634. Black in color. 4 doors. The rear window has a pink…
Melissa Nokes, center, and her son Michael Paccerelli, 8, left, and daughter Maria Paccerelli,11, from Colville try to stay warm during the first half, Saturday at Joe Albi Stadium in Spokane. (SR photo: Colin Mulvany)
Holiday cheer may have been lacking in a Spokane thief who stole a Salvation Army kettle from a bell-ringer Saturday. Randy Neely, a Salvation Army volunteer, said he was collecting donations at the Rosauer’s at 2600 East 20th St. around 4 p.m. when a man…
When it was time today for the portion of the orientation program for new state lawmakers where they hear from members of the media – a panel consisting of the AP’s Kimberlee Kruesi, Idaho Public TV’s Joan Cartan-Hansen and myself – legislative services director Eric…
I love playing golf, but I hate hitting irons. One day, I heard somebody talk about the key to better iron play. “Get rid of the darn things,” he said. I did, and my golf game improved dramatically with my odd assortment of fairway woods.…
Marianne Love/Slight Detour is two posts from her 10th blogiversary. That's a lot of time in terms of blog years. I know. Her brother, whose cartoon work can be seen above, gave her the inspiration to blog, as well as the blog name. More here.
Good news from Police Chief Lee White: "The men and women of the Coeur d'Alene Police Department continue to do a great job in our efforts to keep our city safe. A snapshot of our crime data shows a 4% decrease in part 1 crimes…
The Blazen Divaz of Coeur d'Alene are poised to hit the national stage Friday when they bring their "Sleigh Ride" routine to the streets of West Chester, Penn. for the city's nationally televised MARS - Old Fashioned Christmas Parade. (Courtesy photo via Coeur d'Alene Press)
Leavenworth, Wash., (No. 14), Ketchum (No. 16) and The Dalles, Ore., (No. 17) are the only 3 Northwestern towns to land on Impulcity's "19 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America." Beaufort, NC, leads the list. I can think of three more small towns, in North…
Don't look now, but Idaho is tied with Kansas for third-most-charitable state in the United States. Only No. 1 Utah and No. 2 South Dakota beat out the Gem State for charity giving, according to WalletHub. Washington is also in the Top 10, at No.…
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Idaho has hired a new executive director. Greg Morris, former executive director of the Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless (CATCH) organization will take over as the third executive director to lead the ACLU of Idaho during its two…
At the Daily Kos Web site Sunday, there was some discussion re: possibility that soon-to-be-third-term Gov. Butch Otter may step aside before his third term ends to give Lt. Gov. Brad Little a running start for the position in 2018:
On his Facebook wall, Cecil Cardinal of North Idaho College posts: "The NIC Alumni Association set up an #UNselfie photo booth in the SUB today in order to raise awareness for #GivingTuesday. Check out the MANY reasons to support NIC students! Find out more at…
11:54 a.m. Injury accident reported @ Spokane Street/Seltice Way, Post Falls. 11:47 a.m. Motel maid in Coeur d'Alene found unconscious male in bed. 11:22 a.m. Someone injured in fall @ Kroc Center, 4765 Golf Course Road/CdA. 11:14 a.m. Vehicle owner @ Paddys/Appleway wants to speak…
Saxophonist Bobby Keys signs a copy of his autobiography, “Every Night’s a Saturday Night: The Rock 'n' Roll Life of Legendary Sax Man Bobby Keys,” for Jo Claire Swayze, right, in Greenwood, Miss. Keys, who performed on recordings with John Lennon and Eric Clapton, has…
U.S. health officials are poised to endorse circumcision as a means of preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday released its first-ever draft guidelines on circumcision that recommend that doctors counsel parents and uncircumcised males…
The public is invited to attend any of four upcoming free seminars on Idaho's key open government laws - the Idaho Open Meeting Law and the Idaho Public Records Law – Dec. 8-11 in the North Idaho, led by Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. It’s…
Rogers High School librarian Becky Huss, left, looks at a long-overdue copy of “Gone With the Wind” with school literacy coach Tracy Schumacher, center, as Principal Lori Wyborney finds the last student to check out the book, Betty Mandershied, in a 1949 yearbook late last…
Jeff Conroy of St. Vinny's reports: "St Vincent de Paul North Idaho is operating the only evening warming centers in the region. We're open when the temps fall below 25 degrees and we have a full house every night. Warming Center is open tonight. We…
KREM2 reports: "Authorities admitted a violent fugitive who died in a standoff after firing at officers early Sunday morning "fell off their radar." 37-year-old John David Crispin was found dead inside a Coeur d'Alene home after a lengthy standoff with law enforcement. Investigators aren't saying…
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.