Spring Tonic 2
Tired of all the wars & riots & political intrigue? The Bard of Sherman Avenue offers "Spring Tonic" this morning for your psychological -- and maybe, spiritual -- aches & pains ...
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2015
Day Of Hope To Return To CdA 4
Another Day of Hope will take place in North Idaho later this year. "Last September we served over 5,000 people and had to turn away many," said Deb Ayers, one of the local coordinators for the North Idaho Day of Hope. Kathi Abate, co-coordinator in…
County Firing Policy Under Review 5
The policy and process for firing or suspending Kootenai County employees are headed for major changes. County Commissioners David Stewart and Marc Eberlein -- both elected last fall -- favor a personnel policy that establishes a clear process for firing employees. They're looking to overturn…
Sims' Letter Proves She Doesn't Get It 23
State Rep. Kathy Sims, R-Coeur d'Alene, who opposed a much-needed mental health crisis center for Coeur d'Alene and then cast a key vote against the crucial Child Support Enforcement bill, doesn't get it. Yet. Last night, I received a mass-mail letter in which Sims continues to defend her clueless vote on the Child Support bill. Enjoy.
Edit: 'The Nine' Deserve Public Wrath 6
In an editorial today, the Idaho Statesman applauds the decision by Gov. Butch Otter to call a special session to undo the harm caused by "The Nine" clueless House Republicans in the Judiciary & Rules Committee that caused the mess. The editorial is also delighted that the 9 have to twist in the wind of negative public opinion for another 18 days.
Taking Flight 6
The last of five Canada Goose goslings leaps from an osprey nest at McEuen Park. This still image is from a video recorded by one of the city's osprey nest cameras. The final gosling -- the most hesitant of the group -- waited more than…
Nitwit 9 8
Gitrdun offers a rhyme for the "Nitwit 9" of the House Judiciary & Rules Committee who jeopardized Idaho's Child Support system by killing important legislation, passed unanimously by the Idaho Senate. Can you think of a better title for nine House GOP legislators behind this nonsense?
Edit: Open Judge Nomination Process 2
In an editorial this morning, The Spokesman-Review calls on U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch to open the nomination process for Idaho's next federal judgeship. At this point, we know that none of the five female applicants were given the time of day from the two senators. Also, we don't know names of those on short list.
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.