I'm finally starting to tune in to the carnage, er, campaigns of presidential candidates on both sides of the political divide. I knew it would happen sooner or later. I simply didn't want to deal with the horse race that was in the GOP process,...
A man walks near trees along South Main Street in Lake Mills, Wis., adorned in symbols of affection, as residents in the area have affixed hearts to dozens of mature trees slated to be removed for a reconstruction and utility repair effort in 2018.
Transgender people can continue to use restrooms and other public facilities based on the gender with which they identify. The Senate narrowly rejected an effort to repeal a rule approved late last year by the Human Rights Commission which allows people to use public restrooms, bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity.
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The Cutline Contest today features Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich enjoying himself at a primary night rally in New Hampshire. Tuesday Winner: HFHayden.
Twenty wolves were shot from a helicopter in northern Idaho in the past week, part of a wolf-control operation designed to improve elk survival in the area. That’s on top of 20 more wolves killed by hunters and trappers in the Lolo elk zone over the past year, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
On Jan. 31, 2016, the Coeur d'Alene Police Department was contacted by the mother of an 8-year-old female who reported her child may have been the victim of lewd conduct by a 16 year-old male. She stated her daughter attends a private daycare located at…
Attorney Art Macomber, who is running against state Rep. Luke Malek in the Republican primary for House District 4A, will speak to the Hayden Area Tea Party at the Hayden Library at 6:30 p.m. next Wednesday, according to the Gem State Patriot. Macomber, managing attorney for Macomber Law, PLLC, specializes in real property law.
House Majority Leader Mike Moyle introduced legislation this afternoon aimed at beefing up Idaho’s dangerous dog laws, but it also would invalidate a half-dozen local county or city ordinances around the state that ban or restrict pit bulls.
Darrell Kerby, former mayor of Bonners Ferry, appreciates the new construction on North Idaho's portion of Highway 95. But wonders why the stretch that runs through his hometown is the worst one on H95 between Nevada and Canada.
The daily roundup of posts from the Huckleberries Online blog roll incudes: The landscape is shifty/Fort Boise, Gotta love Bernie/Carlson Chronicles, Zags paying attention of UP/SportsLink, A dead space in the sports calendar/Grip, Hunting film tour in CdA/Outdoors, Here are the SpIFF award winners/7 Blog, 1st Take: New Hampshire/Randy Stapilus ...
In our noon walk today, walking partner Greg Lee & I saw signs of spring, signs of Lent, and a sheriff's dive team exercise.
Sunshine and warm temperatures brought out bicyclists of all ages to Mtn Dew Skatepark in Lewiston as the February heat wave settled in Tuesday in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Forecasts are calling for continued sunshine today, with highs in the 50s across the region. (Kyle Mills/Lewiston…
Here's an Eye on Boise roundup from posts today, starting with introduction of a bill that would require gender-neutral language in new state laws and rules. Also: Souza bill would extend Sunshine rules; Andrus works on animal cruelty legislation; Senate panel introduces tuition lock proposal; Idaho bringing prisoners back from out of state ...
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, a once-commanding figure in the Republican Party who struggled to attract support for his presidential campaign, but unsettled the race with his strident attacks on Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, is ending his run for the White House.
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina said Wednesday that she is suspending her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, following a lackluster showing in the New Hampshire primary. Fiorina, 61, had pitched herself as an outsider who could bring a business mentality and global contacts to the White House.
Today, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter. Christians and non-Christians around the world observe Lent by giving up something, like chocolate, social networks and alcohol. (Questiion: Do you observe Lent? What do you plan to give up this year?)
In the Tuesday poll, a plurality of 37.9% of Hucks Nation said Carly Fiorina was most vulnerable to suspending her campaign if she did poorly in the New Hampshire Republican primary. Which she did. Today's Poll: Do you observe Lent by giving up one of life's pleasures for the next 40 days?
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The daily roundup of AM Headlines making the news includes: Oregon county OKs 'In God We Trust' motto/AP, Clark: Spokane goes through police chiefs fast/SR, Uncovering truth about a death in Pinehurst/KXLY 4, Killing of northern hawk owl nets $5K citation/Outdoors, Wildlife officials to kill wolves in remote Idaho location/AP + more ...
A Washington driver was arrested after a chase involving Kootenai County sheriff's deputies and now faces several charges including stealing a vehicle. The chase began at the Hayden Super 1 early this morning and ended at Building Center Drive when she slammed on her brakes and was rear-ended by a pursuing deputy's vehicle.
Intriguing tweet from Twin Falls Times-News Politics: "Rep. Barbieri just used the movie "Minority Report" to explain his concerns about the inspector general bill." (Question: Is Vito finally emerging from his "cone of silence" to provide amusing bulletin board fodder for the 2016 GOP primary & beyond?)
HomeSnacks.com used information from the U.S. high school graduation rates from the U.S. Census and compared them against the education index of each country from the United Nations Development Program. Which country's education system compares most closely with Idaho's? Colombia. Washington's resembles Hong Kong.
In a Facebook post, Councilwoman Kerri Thoreson of Post Falls asks: "why is gas at the pumps routinely so much higher in Post Falls than it is in Coeur d’Alene, a mere 8 miles away?" On Tuesday, gas was selling for $1.64 in Coeur d'Alene and $1.98 in Post Falls -- only 8 miles away. Anyone know the answer to this $64,000 question?
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders rode a wave of voter frustration with American politics to commanding victories in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primaries, adding crucial credibility to their upstart candidacies.
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.
