I have 2 last tickets to the St. Vinny's Soup-Off at the fairgrounds at noon Thursday. You can sample up to 40 soups with the entry ticket ($10 value). The two tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Neighbors survey downed powerlines caused by falling trees along Arthur St. near 28th Ave. on Spokane's South Hill Wednesday, the day after a record-setting wind storm caused widespread power outages and traffic problems caused by falling trees. (Jesse Tinsley/SR photo)
The suspected mastermind of Friday evening’s terror campaign across Paris was reportedly killed in an early morning raid on an apartment in a northern suburb of the French capital on Wednesday. François Molins, the Paris public prosecutor, said he could not confirm The Washington Post report
The College of Southern Idaho’s board and administrators say they support Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s call for a federal review of the refugee vetting process. But the college doesn’t specifically take a stance on halting refugee resettlement. It’s the first time CSI officials have issued a public statement about the Refugee Center.
Scanner Traffic for Wednesday PM (27 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 34 more items) includes response to what was at first thought to be a boat accident 100 yards out from 3rd St docks on Lake Coeur d'Alene ...
Herb Huseland has a greater appreciation for the Kootenai Electric and Avista lineman who have been working 24/7 in nasty, dangerous conditions throughout the Inland Northwest to get our power back on. Keep reading until the end for the cool punch line.
Recently, I introduced you to Chelle Gluch, an Idahoan who is struggling to make ends meet on a working-poor salary and health issues. Now, Chelle provides a followup blog post in which she tells of her experience in denouncing the Medicaid gap -- and of the White House applaudingher advocacy. President Obama's letter to her is below.
The daily roundup of links from the HucksOnline blog roll includes: Power/Slight Detour, The trail stops here/On Tap, Delayed by storm/Simple Mind, Crisis of convenience/Fort Boise, Resenting people with power/Slice, How many elk killed?/Carlson Chronicles,Yellowstone no longer quiet in fall/Outdoors Caring for storm-damaged trees/CdA Today ...
Most customers who lost power in Tuesday night’s massive windstorm should be ready to go three to five days before their electricity is restored, Avista Utilities said Wednesday. At Inland Power and Light, officials said they estimate having power restored to their customers by Saturday morning.
Two men were driving in Twin Lakes when a tree fell on their car, injuring both passengers. Jordan Simon, 22, was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center for treatment for a spinal cord injury. He went into surgery for his spine Wednesday morning. Family members said doctors told him he may never walk again.
In a news release, Sheriff Ben Wolfinger reports that the Office of Emergency Management is working with local governments across the county to assess the damage from last night's severe storm. He is asking residents to stay away from downed power lines, limit travel, and look out for their neighbors, among other things ...
Jon Mueller, a lifelong Coeur d'Alene resident, has become only the second Northwest landscape architect honored with the President's Medal of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Mueller is a past president of the professional association of 16,000 members. On of his signature projects is the Centennial Trail in Kootenai County.
Greg Lee, my walking partner, ditched me and our noon walk today, to meet with a contractor re: replacing some of his fence that blew away last night during Wind Storm 2015. So I went solo. My goal was to view the damage to the large pine trees along the way.
Frank Bittick, a Coeur d’Alene veteran, had the scare of his life during Tuesday’s wind storm. The 88-year-old veteran and his wife were inside their home when a tree came crashing through just a few feet from them. The two were practicing singing for a Christmas program at their church in Hayden when it all happened. H/T: Taylor Viydo/KREM2
Scanner Traffic for Wednesday AM (34 items & counting) includes latest reports -- and there's pleny of them -- of cleanup work from Wind Storm 2015. Downed trees and power lines throughout Kootenai County. Be careful out there.
Officials with Kootenai Electric said Tuesday's windstorm did a staggering amount of damage to their system and customers could be without power for days (and possibly weeks). Officials with Kootenai Electric said the damage done was worse than the Ice Storm in 1996.
Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador is in an escalating battle with a reporter for Breitbart News, Politico reports today, with the congressman calling the reporter “not truthful” and the news outlet calling the congressman a “liar.” Breitbart chairman Stephen K. Bannon said told Politico, “In fact HE is the liar!" Is someone telling the truth here.
AM Headlines for Wednesday includes: Suicide threat shuts I-90/Press, Jewett House damaged by storm/Press, Idaho deer tags nearly sold out/Outdoors, KEC power outages affect nearly 10,000/Press, Feds face FOIA lawsuit over wolf derby/EOBoise, and Fed sentencing reform bill clears committee/EOBoise + more ...
In Tuesday's poll, Exactly half of Hucks Nation agrees with Idaho Gov Butch Otter and the Idaho delegation that the state take no more Syrian refugees. Today's Poll: Was your property damaged by Wind Storm 2015?
Idaho billionaire Frank VanderSloot today endorsed Republican Marco Rubio for president and said he plans to raise money for the Florida senator's presidential bid. VanderSloot told the Associated Press he believes Rubio is “the brightest of the bunch." VanderSloot was one of Mitt Romney’s national finance co-chairs in the 2012 presidential race.
This is the 3rd in a 4-part series on 4-day schools in Idaho by Kevin Richert/Idaho Education News. Some 9.1% of Idaho school children attends a school with a four-day week. Today, Kevin looks at cost savings -- or lack thereof -- involved in this experiment.
City crews were stretched then yesterday and this morning responding to the damage caused by Wind Storm 2015. A significant number of trees were down throughout the park system. Three large trees struck the deck of the Jewett House on Sanders Beach, causing significant damage. It will be closed until further notice.
Jeff Conroy of St. Vinny's reports: With the extreme cold weather, St Vincent de Paul’s Warming Center will be open at least Thursday and Friday nights. Future nights will be extended as extreme cold persists. As the sub-25 degree temperatures continue, St Vincent’s shelter will always be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
All Coeur d’Alene Public Schools are closed due to the storm’s damage, downed trees and power lines and many homes and several school buildings without power School is canceled for Wednesday, November 18th. Our SchoolPlus childcare program is open at the consolidated sites of Winton,...
Occasionally, a journalist becomes part of the story. Wind Storm 2015 didn't play favorites Tuesday. A large spruce fell on SReporter Scott Maben's house in the area south of Hanley Avenue between H95 & Ramsey Road. Any trees fall near you?
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.
