I didn't publish campaign finance reports for four legislative races today because they haven't been posted by the Secretary of State's Office. The following candidates haven't had their reports posted yet -- Rep. Vito Barbieri (HD2), Pat Whalen (SD3), Jeff Ward (HD3) and Toby Schindelbeck…
On her Facebook wall, Councilwoman KerriT posts this photo snapped by her husband, Bert, at the Rathdrum Dashco. The sign sez: "Men to the left because women are always right." Kerri opines: "I think he gets it."
U.S. District Judge Candy Dale has ruled Idaho’s ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, overturning it. The court’s order takes effect at 9 a.m. on May 16; you can read the judge’s 57-page decision here. “The court’s ruling is a victory not only for the courageous…
A new group calling itself the “Integrity in Government PAC” has raised more than $100,000 in the past week for campaign attacks on GOP Idaho Gov. Butch Otter and GOP Attorney General Lawrence Wasden – even though it has ties to two county GOP central…
On his Facebook wall, SR photog Colin Mulvany posts: "I found these Painted Box turtles sunning themselves on a patch of bog in the pond at Cannon Hill Park Tuesday." Question: Where can turtles be found in North Idaho?
Believe it or not, the top language spoken in Idaho, besides English or Spanish is -- (drum roll, Puh-LEEZ) German. In fact, German, according to the Mental Floss Web site, is the most spoken language of Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, too. In two New…
5:23 p.m. Caller reports hand coming out of trunk in tan Honda, w/Benewah Co plates, @ n/b H95/Garwood. 5:02 p.m. Possible battery reported @ 11500 block of Chase Road/Rathdrum. 4:35 p.m. Possible animal abuse reported on Ohio Match Road/Rathdrum. 4:26 p.m. Deputies looking for 56YO…
Those in need wait in line Monday morning for a food distribution to begin at the mobile food pantry in Bovill. The mobile pantry travels to rural communities to distribute food. Lewiston Tribune story here. (Tribune photo: Steve Hanks) Survey: Library technology important/Press Vandersloot suing…
Time 2 Vote ... Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome looks out from his stall in the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., Monday, following his afternoon arrival from Louisville. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Garry Jones) Monday Winner -- Nic, with 3…
The planned 31,800 square foot building at Riverstone will be a two-story, brick building on the northwest shore of the lake, and is valued at $3.1 million. The new building will eventually house up to 40 employees and will also include two 4,500-square-foot luxury condominiums…
In his bid to win the GOPrimary nomination for Kootenai County commissioner, challenger Marc Eberlein has outraised three-term incumbent Todd Tondee $8863 to $6240. Eberlein has spent $4481, according to the 7-day, pre-election financial report, and has $4382 on hand for the final week of…
In a GOPrimary race that has attracted little fund-raising, appointed County Clerk Jim Brannon has outraised former legislator Don Pischner $3,428 to $1,038. Brannon has spent all but $74 as he enters the final week of the campaign. Top contributors to Brannon's campaign are: Brent…
OK, you clowns were complaining about the Pat Whalen fliers I posted. So here's a flyer I received from Chief Deputy Treasurer Laurie Thomas, who's running to replace her boss, retiring Treasurer Tom Malzahn. This may be the best flyer I've seen in the campaign.…
In the race for Kootenai County treasurer, Chief Deputy Treasurer Laurie Thomas and challenger Steve Matheson has raised a similar amount of campaign funds. But Matheson's total of $16,551 includes a personal contribution of $8000 and a $7000 personal loan to the campaign. The other…
State Rep. Ron Mendive, R-Coeur d'Alene, has a slight edge in fund-raising over challenger Terry Werner in the GOPrimary race for the House District 3A seat. Mendive has raised $12,665 to Werner's $11,145. Mendive has spent $4999 and has $7665 left for the final week…
Here's one of Pat Whalen's latest mailers. It's nice to see that at least one Republican legislative candidate isn't afraid to support schools and say good things about teachers. (I'll post a mailer re: his economic position in the comments section)
Challenger Marc Eberlein has won the endorsement of the Kootenai County Deputy Sheriff's Association in the GOPrimary for the Commissioner seat now held by Todd Tondee. Eberlein and Tim Herzog are challenging Tondee for the Republican nomination. President Kevin Mumford of the association sent an…
On Facebook, the latest on Java on Sherman's recent closure & planned moved to the old Jonesy's restaurant 4-5 blocks to the east: "Good Morning! We are back in full swing and are so glad to see everyone! As many of you have noticed, the…
MikeK: The bat signal went up and I am called to defend my honor!! Politically speaking here's where my loyalties lie (in order): 1. American, 2. Idahoan (adopted, but more than half my life), 3. Sane local leadership advocate, 4. Party affiliation. Since the Flat…
Claire Gruenke, an eighth-grade student at Wesclin Junior High School in Trenton, Ill., carries her twin sister, Chloe, to the finish line in the 800-meter run at the State Junior High Track Meet in Carterville, Ill. During the 800 meter run, Chloe fell to the…
On her Facebook wall, Keri Alexander, publisher of the Shoshone News Press, posts: "We finally made hummingbird "sauce" as Mitch calls it. Put the feeders up last night and tonight there's swarms of them out there. If you haven't seen the beautiful show the males…
Going on a field trip to the North Idaho Museum this afternoon with a group of 4th graders. I hope they behave better than the Wazzu sorority sisters -- Taryn Thompson, Coeur d'Alene Press, via Facebook.
12:01 p.m. A noise complaint is reported @ 1200 block of Tanager Avenue/Hayden. 11:48 a.m. A resident of assisted living complex @ 500 Aqua Avenue/CdA is locked out of car. 11:38 a.m. Caller reports suspicious package dropped off by motorist @ 101 E. Appleway/CdA. 11:23…
I wonder what's going to happen after the GOPrimary when we know the winners and losers. The Idaho Republican Party is split, possibly permanently, between Reasonable Republicans and the Liberty Caucus (Phil Hart-type) ones. There seems to be no cross-over re: the candidates endorsed by…
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.
