Wild Card/Thursday -- 12.3.15 4
Looks like the HucksOnline page-view record will fall sometime this weekend. Now 22,406 page-views short. Keep those clicks coming, Berry Pickers. Here's your Thursday Wild Card ...
THURSDAY, DEC. 3, 2015
Parting Shot -- 12.3.15 1
Annie Saunders goes through the motions of window washing as water rises over her during a performance in a large aquarium titled Holoscenes, during Miami Art Week in Miami today. The piece, by artist Lars Jan, is meant to convey the issue of climate change and water in the 21st century, and the ability to continue everyday behav
Simpson, Labrador split on 2 major bills 5
Idaho’s two GOP congressmen split their votes on two major pieces bills that passed the House: The highway funding bill, which passed 359-65 today; and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization, known as the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” which passed yesterday on a bipartisan 359-64 vote and replaces the No Child Left Behind act.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 12.3.15
Scanner Traffic for Wednesday PM (17 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 16 more items) includes 17YO male stiffing taxi driver for $12 fare on Lunceford Lane/CdA ...
Cutline Contest -- Time2Vote 27
The Cutline Contest today features cars stuck amid a flock of sheep headed to another German pasture. Wednesday Winner: gitrdun.
Cindy's Love Story: Globe-trotting romance
He bought a ring and put it in his pocket for their next date, but didn’t get around to proposing until Hilde had already boarded the bus headed to her job at a pharmacy. “I ran along the sidewalk trying to propose as she hung out the window. I remember her words – ‘Hurry up and give me the ring!’ So I handed it to her through the window.”
Courthouse dog comforts victims 5
Ken, a retriever mix who was trained by Canine Companions for Independence to provide emotional support to victims, witnesses and others in a judicial setting, now is on the job at the Bonner County Courthouse. The 2 1/2YO dog has been preparing for his new role all his life. SReporter Scott Maben provides the story below.
Tricksters to celebrate third year in Lake City 1
Tricksters has done some growing up, and out, in its third year of operation. Since signing with major regional distributor Odom in August, the Coeur d’Alene brewery has increasingly focused on beer sales outside its cozy taproom. The place will likely be packed when Trickster’s celebrates its third anniversary on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
HucksOnline Blogos -- 12.3.15 1
The daily roundup of links from the Huckleberries Online blog roll includes a good deal on a calendar full of Idaho Scenic Images + Hello, let's talk/Slight Detour, 2 to be thankful for/Carlson Chronicles, Should be tied to something/Fort Boise, Lake CdA eagle count grows to 79/Outdoors, & What is wrong with God's model?/Simple Mind ...
Letter: Don't politicize Syrian refugees 3
In a letter to the SR editor, James Ramsey, of Sandpoint, denounces state Rep. Heather Scott's call for a special session to address Syrian refugee resettlement in Idaho. Noting that Scott helped force Idaho to pay for a special session to renew payments for child support, Ramsey says she "is up to her divisive tactics again."
FBI: Not ready to call attack terrorism 8
FBI officials are emphasizing that they were unclear what set off the attack that killed 14 in San Bernardino Wednesday, and said they were not ready to call it terrorism. But they are refocusing their investigation give the suspects' extensive arsenal, their recent Middle East travels & evidence that one was in contact with Islamist extremists.
Senate votes to defund PParenthood 8
The Senate on Thursday rejected an amendment to the ObamaCare repeal bill that would have allowed federal funding for Planned Parenthood. The measure sponsored by three Senate Republicans would have stripped language from the bill blocking federal funds for Planned Parenthood. It fell short by 3 votes, 48-52.
Don't look now, but ... 1
... USA Today considers the Washington State football team to be one of the five top surprises of 2015. (Full USA Today report below)
Republicans say no to gun control 3
Republicans in Congress made it clear Thursday that they will not be moving quickly to bring up new gun control legislation in the wake of Wednesday's shootings in San Bernardino, Calif. Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday there are still too many unknowns about the San Bernardino shootings.
Joy 1
Maia, 8 year-old reacts with joy after completing a gymnastics routine during a competition marking the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday. The Romanian Special Olympics organized a sports event meant to highlight the integration issues faced by people with disabilities in Romanian society.
AM Scanner Traffic -- 11.2.15
Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (15 items & counting) includes to crashes on 4th of July Pass and two slideoffs this somewhat icy morning ...
Combat positions open to women 38
All U.S. military combat positions are being opened up to women, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Thursday. The decision allows women to fill about 220,000 jobs that are now limited to men -- including infantry, armor, reconnaissance and some special operations units.
UI grad fights to save Alaska's Bristol Bay 1
University of Idaho graduate Katherine Carscallen grew up fishing in a small Alaskan town on Bristol Bay. Her involvement in UI's International Studies Program gave her a mission. Now, she's fighting to save her hometown from a series of environmental threats. (Question: Do you have a driving passion in your life?)
UI charges top $$$ for public records 6
When Tom Blanchard wanted to learn more about controversial murals at the University of Idaho, he filed a public records request. The university responded that the records were available. But first, Blanchard would have to pay a bill: $18,078.11. “They discouraged me from gaining access to public records, and it worked,” said Blanchard.
Senate D's to force gun control vote today 14
Senate Democrats are planning to offer a series of gun control amendments during the Thursday vote-a-rama on the chamber’s highly anticipated budget bill. A group, led by the chamber's No. 2 Democrat Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), announced Thursday that they would be forcing votes on measures such as universal background checks.
Poll: Require GMO warnings 9
In Wednesday's poll, a supermajority of Hucks Nation said the feds should require labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO). Today's Poll: Do you support the military's move to open all combat positions to women?
Abduction try reported at Rathdrum
The Coeur d'Alene Press reports this AM: A passenger inside an older two-tone Ford pickup, possibly brown or tan, attempted to abduct a 16-year-old Rathdrum boy after work on Wednesday night, according to Rathdrum Police.
KVNI: 1st Xmas music, then 80s music 1
Nils Rosdahl, Business Bits columnist for the Coeur d'Alene Press, provides the background re: what's happening with KVNI, the Coeur d'Alene sister station for KXLY. KVNI will provide Christmas music 24/7 through holidays & then switch to Top 40 and '80s music. Gone will be 24/7 sports. I wonder if that means Seattle M's broadcasts are out, too?
Spokane cop faces rape charge 10
A Spokane police sergeant was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting another police officer at a police party in October. Sgt. Gordon Ennis turned himself in to the Spokane County Jail about 4:20 p.m. and was booked on a charge of second-degree rape.
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.