FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2015
Cda Press editorial: Because the truth matters 12
There is no joy or sense of vindication in exposing Rachel Dolezal. Just sadness. Dolezal is purporting to be what she almost certainly is not: a mixed-race African-American woman. The two people who should know her ethnicity - her biological parents - swear their daughter is caucasian. And they have the birth certificate backing up their claim. Read more below. Does this story matter to you? Why or why not?
Best movie sequel ever? 9
This weekend's release of "Jurassic World" prompted the folks at Spokane 7 to ask, "What movie gets your vote for best sequel, ever?
TGIF Wild Card 6.12.15 6
I'll be scooting out a bit early this afternoon to sign copies of "War Bonds: Love Stories From the Greatest Generation" at the South Hill Hastings in Spokane. I'll be there from 4-6-ish. Meanwhile, the Rachel Dolezal story went viral last night. In fact, she was trending #1 on Twitter, though probably not for reason's she'd hoped.
Benewah County Constitutional Convention features Kris Anne Hall 6
This weekend, June 12-14, 2015, there is a special meeting/training opportunity in St. Maries. Well-known Constitutional teacher Kris Anne Hall will be conducting a series of teaching sessions/workshops on the Constitution. Do you know enough about our Constitution or would you like to learn more?
Police say teen ran prostitution ring while jailed 2
A 17-year-old inmate is accused of orchestrating a prostitution ring from behind bars in an attempt to pay his $75,000 bond on unrelated charges. Thaishaun Hunter was charged as an adult on Monday with leading organized crime, second-degree promotion of prostitution and promoting commercial sex abuse of a minor, in addition to six first-degree assault charges.
What was your first concert? 37
Came across an old scrapbook while cleaning out a closet and found this concert stub from a Ronnie Milsap concert circa 1983 or 84. It was my first concert and my friend made me go with her. Turned out to be a great show.
Dems vote to delay vote on new state party chair 1
The Idaho Democratic Party has postponed the election of a new state party chair until Aug. 1; Vice Chair Jeanne Buell will remain acting chair in the meantime. Former Chairman Larry Kenck stepped down due to health reasons; thus far, three hopefuls, Dean Ferguson, Randy Humberto Johnson and John Looze, have put in their names to run.
Post Falls Treaty Rock Center businesses present Treaty Rock-a-Palooza
Local businesses at Post Falls Treaty Rock Center are hosting a block party to show appreciation for the community and customers. The Palooza is a public, family event with food, a beer garden, business tours and live music by the Rhythm Dawgs. Frontline Fitness kicks-off the event with a Zumba-thon starting at 10 am. Downdraft Brewing Co will have a beer garden for 21 and older. Kids can enjoy a jumping castle and slides by Northern Light Stone Works.
Cda PD to host lemonade stand for Kirk family 4
On Saturday June 20th from noon to 4:00pm the Coeur d’Alene Police Department is hosting a lemonade stand to benefit Kiahna and her family. Chief White, Mayor Widmyer, the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, and several other LE agencies are participating. We will be at the CDA Police and Fire building inside the City Park next to Independence Point.
Flaming nuggets 1
Post Falls PD reported this yesterday: A resident was cooking chicken nuggets in the oven and fell asleep/passed out on the floor forgetting about them. They burst into flames and had to be put out by KCFR. The fire was contained to the oven. When was the last time you burned something?
Shock players implicated in theft in Las Vegas 4
The police report detailing an alleged theft by members of the Spokane Shock football team backs up claims made by two women who came forward last week to say they had money stolen from their purses on May 23 in a Las Vegas lounge. The Spokesman-Review on Thursday obtained a copy of the report which says a security video clearly shows Shock player Mark Jackson, 26, taking money from three purses and handing some of the cash over to two other players, who were seated across the table.
Falling marble in Idaho Capitol prompts investigation
After a piece of marble wainscoting trim in the state Capitol’s lower-level east wing came crashing down at the touch of a 5-year-old girl this week, Jan Frew, deputy administrator of the state’s Division of Public Works and the executive project manager for the Capitol restoration, said, “It’s concerning.”
Lawsuit settlement reached over children's mental health services in Idaho 2
Settlement of the long-running Jeff D. lawsuit over children’s mental health care in Idaho was announced today by the state Department of Health & Welfare. The settlement agreement calls for an eight-year series of actions designed to provide a statewide, community-based system to serve the needs of children with serious emotional disturbances and their families.
Potter turns ash into beauty
I really enjoyed spending time with Shirley Johnson. At 83 she's still creating beautiful pottery using Mt. St. Helen ash in the glaze. Do you own a piece of this pottery? Thirty-five years ago, when Mount St. Helens erupted, a layer of ash covered the region like a grimy, gray blanket. It was dirty. It was dismal. And it was a pain to clean up. While most residents bemoaned the ugliness of the ash-coated landscape, Shirley Johnson saw a glimmer of beauty in the grime.
CdA’s Emerge celebrates creativity with one-night event
In a gorgeous old building in downtown Coeur d’Alene that’s been vacant for years, art is happening tonight. There will be paintings on the walls and sculptures in the spotlight. A string of live musical and performing arts sets will fill out the evening. There will be wine and beer for sale, but families shouldn’t be afraid to bring the kids.
Poverty in North Idaho 4
Today, the Cda Press features an article on the cultural divide in Bonner County. How great do you think the divide is between the haves and the have-nots in North Idaho? "... beneath Sandpoint's well-planned economic and community development, highly-rated schools, and trendy and increasingly gentrified outer shell, exists a completely different culture, one that has nothing to do with adventure and fine dining and everything to do with economic survival."
Quotable quote: Stealing a story 1
A Facebook friend had this to say about Rachel Dolezal: "Lying about a race not your own - especially an historically oppressed one -- is stealing a story you have no right to."
3-year-old and dogs die in hot car in Spirit Lake 1
Tragic news from Spirit Lake. A north Idaho sheriff's officer says a 3-year-old boy who apparently climbed into a car by himself at his home has been found dead. Bonner County sheriff's Capt. Ror Lakewold says the cause of death is under investigation but heat was a major contributing factor.
The second "War Pigs" letter sent to Dolezal was an apology, not a threat 38
Much of the recent news about local NAACP President Rachel Dolezal was sparked by the news that a letter allegedly dropped in the NAACP's P.O. box had no postal date stamp or barcode, raising questions about whether the letter had been delivered to the P.O. box at all. Forensics did reveal some unidentifiable male DNA on the letter, but as of yesterday, the Spokane police suspended the case pending further investigation.
Wolf shooter found guilty 8
COEUR d'ALENE - Rathdrum Mountain wolf shooter Forrest Mize was convicted by a jury Thursday. "Our judicial system is horribly broken and I would say the same thing if I had won," Mize said after the verdict was reached after less than one hour of deliberations. He was convicted by a jury of three women and three men - at least three of whom are hunters.
Silver Alerts for missing seniors 1
OLYMPIA – The state will use its highway reader signs and radio advisory stations to notify motorists and their passengers about missing seniors who have wandered away from home and may be in danger, under a bill signed into law Wednesday. Known as a Silver Alert, the state will send out a message through its roadway systems when a person over age 60 with Alzheimer’s or dementia is missing and believed to be unable to return without assistance.
Up to 450 more troops will be deployed to Iraq 5
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama ordered the deployment of up to 450 more American troops to Iraq on Wednesday in an effort to reverse major battlefield losses to the Islamic State, an escalation but not a significant shift in the struggling U.S. strategy to defeat the extremist group.
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.