Tweet from Linda Lantzy/Idaho Scenic Images: "Today I deliver this piece, 'Huckleberry Road,' to the juried show at #ArtontheGreen here in Coeur d'Alene. This is one of two pieces I submitted and had selected for the show. Come by the #NorthIdahoCollege lawn this weekend and…
... Dan Popkey?
Readers on cdapress.com were asked how they feel about the death of the Diamond Cup hydroplane races that were supposed to take place over Labor Day Weekend. More than 1,000 voters weighed in, and here's how it came out: Glad: 51 percent (686 votes) Sad:…
In a memorable "Saturday Night Live" parody of the 1988 presidential debate, Dana Carvey portrayed Republican George H.W. Bush as too tongue-tied to say more than: "Stay the course. Stay the course." At which point Jon Lovitz, the actor playing Democrat Michael Dukakis, sighed: "I…
Let the revitalization of Spokane Street begin. Contractor Cameron-Reilly has started work on a $1.8 million urban renewal project in the busy Post Falls corridor from Interstate 90 to the Spokane River bridge. The project, intended to ease traffic and create a long-awaited city center,…
The Kootenai County Reagan Republicans officially announced endorsements today for candidates in the November 4th General Elections. The organization’s President Jeff Ward said “Reagan Republicans unanimously endorse the winners of the May Republican Primary and urge all Republicans and conservatives to show unity and rally…
Democrat Nels Mitchell said he will only serve one six-year term as a U.S. senator for Idaho if elected over his opponent, Sen. Jim Risch. "In six years, I can accomplish a lot," he told the Daily News during a meeting Wednesday. "I can do…
Randy Hixon, top, provides kayak support as Elaine Howley, a Boston-based marathon swimmer, begins her solo swim, of more than 30 miles, of the full length of Lake Pend OreilleÕs Buttonhook Bay Wednesday near Farragut State Park. Howley is scheduled to finish the open water…
Adam Graham (RE: Popkey's financial future better): I doubt money had much to do with it particularly in the short term. It's probably more the fact that Raul Labrador is going places. I could see him as a VP candidate for the right nominee in…
What has Harry Sladich been smoking? I felt compelled to ask after digesting his recent oddly timed and snarky remarks about the Grand Hotel Spokane that Walt Worthy is constructing in the heart of downtown’s convention district. Sladich doesn’t think the hotel’s brand affiliation –…
The fading late afternoon sun, blurred by the haze of wildfires, fell softly across the foot of his bed. A smoke-tinged breeze wafted through the open French doors. His once-commanding frame seemed frail against the stark whiteness of crisp sheets and rumpled pillows. I stood…
When I was a teen-ager, I worked all day long in the alfalfa/hay fields for my Uncle Manuel, hauling hay in the California's Sacramento Valley on days when temperatures hit 100-110 degrees. As a 20-something, I played softball all weekend in double elimination tournaments in…
Chincoteague Ponies make the 89th annual swim across Assateague Channel to Chincoteague, Va., on Wednesday. A portion of the wild pony herd will be auctioned on Thursday to benefit the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company, which owns and maintains the herd. Story here. (AP Photo/Eastern Shore…
We've been wondering what this zombie show that's been filming in Spokane all summer is going to look like. And it sounds like tonight we might finally get a look. During the world premier of Sharknado 2 tonight on the Syfy channel, there's going to…
Comment of the Day: Susan Cuff (RE: Popkey's financial future better -- DFO): There may be a declining number of jobs in traditional journalism, but the specific skills one learns in J-school - writing precision, critical thinking, research techniques - can be applied to a…
Above, Copy of grandmother's letter sent to ISP. (Courtesy: ISP) According to the KBOI staff, a grandmother who was visiting Idaho thanked an ISP trooper re: the way he handled himself while giving her a speeding ticket. You can see her letter above, which reads…
5:03 p.m. Unknown medical emergency @ 2800 block of Nettleton Gulch Road/CdA. 5:01 p.m. Male sitting on female's CdA doorstep after yelling at her, spraying her & a child w/hose. 4:44 p.m. Smoke on Canfield Mountain coming from smoldering tree that might have been hit…
After an explosion on board, a Tollycraft cabin cruiser boat rests, half-submerged in Lake Pend Oreille. A 70YO man and his 8YO grandson escaped w/2nd degree burns on their legs. Story here. (Coeur d'Alene Press photo: Mike Curry) Art on the Green stories sought/Press State…
Update: A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority. Obama and other Democrats derided the effort as a stunt aimed at tossing political red meat…
Here's the poster for a Republican Liberty Caucus gathering in St. Maries tomorrow evening, featuring Benewah County Sheriff Dave Resser. Questions of note on the poster: What is the purpose and duty of sheriff? What role does the sheriff play in security our county, state…
Idaho Statesman veteran political reporter and columnist Dan Popkey will make about $7,000 per month — or $84,000 per year — when he begins his new position as U.S. Representative Raul Labrador's press secretary, Labrador's deputy chief of staff Doug Taylor confirmed Wednesday. That's a…
JMRusche (RE: Popkey hire leaves Idaho journalism hole): Although there are several good young reporters, the experience and wisdom of Popkey and John Miller (formerly of AP) will indeed be missed. I think this is especially true for those living outside the Treasure Valley wanting…
The No. 1 song 50 years ago (as of yesterday)? "A Hard Day's Night" by the Beatles. Paul Turner/The Slice regularly provides these interesting factoids on his blog. (Illustration: http://iii-dogboybaby.blogspot.com) Out of order/Fort Boise Federal reserve theft/Bay Views Damn cancer to hell/Simple Mind Popkey: On…
You remember that old Campbell's soup line: "Campbell's soup is mmm mmm good"? Well, as I write this, I'm eating Dannon Oikos Greek nonfat yogurt with Walkabout's huckleberries from the Fernan Saddle mixed in. Mmm mmm good. Question: What food/treat would you describe as "mmm…
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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