Letter: Post Falls far from paradise 8
In a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press today, Mike Reno of Post Falls takes issue with a recent Press editorial applauding the progress in the city of Post Falls.
FRIDAY, JAN. 29, 2016
Moderator Kelly is star of debate 9
There was no avoiding it, and Fox News Channel didn't really try: Megyn Kelly was the star of the show at Thursday's Republican presidential debate in Des Moines. Kelly, of course, is a big reason that GOP front-runner Donald Trump refused to participate.
Samuel: Closing arguments today
A delay in producing jury instructions moved closing arguments in Eldon Samuel III's trial to today. Lawyers and the judge in the Kootenai County case anticipated closing arguments being delivered Thursday and handing the case off to the jury for a decision. The trial continues at 9 a.m.
Ybarra ask 7.5% ed budget increase 5
Idaho state schools Superintendent Sherri Ybarra told lawmakers she wants a new education culture in Idaho. In a nearly hour-long budget presentation on Thursday, Ybarra said her plan would “provide high-quality education while moving way from a very rigid philosophy of over-testing, compliance, and a one-size-fits-all accountability structure.”
THURSDAY, JAN. 28, 2016
Wild Card/Thursday -- 1.28.16 3
It's almost the end of January -- and I still have one of my New Year's resolutions fairly in tact. I've been writing a diary. I've tried to make it daily. But I'm OK that I've written in it 4-5 times per week. It is...
Parting Shot -- 1.28.16 2
After placing a wreath, daughters and sons of Challenger astronauts look up at the names of their loved ones on the Astronaut Memorial during a Day of Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives of the seven crew members of the Challenger space shuttle on the 30th anniversary of the 1986 tragedy, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Thursday.
Jury to decide Eldon Samuel's fate
A jury is about to decide what kind of killer Eldon Gale Samuel III was the night he shot his father and then attacked his younger brother with guns, a knife and a machete in their tiny house in Coeur d’Alene.
Debate goes on, with or without Trump 10
The “undercard” Republican debate began Thursday night with a candidate complaining that he’d been ignored by the media, and overshadowed by front-runner Donald J. Trump and Trump’s threat to boycott the main event later on. ... The undercard candidates are all polling below 5 percent and have little chance to win the Iowa caucuses, just days away.
Cutline Contest -- Time2Vote 9
The Cutline Contest today feature a combined military winter exercise between South Korean Marines and US Marines from the 3rd Drivision Expeditionary Forces in Pyeongchang. Wednesday Winner: YPMule.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 1.28.16
Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (18 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic w/12 more items) ...
Bill targets front license plate 5
A roundup of Eye on Boise posts today includes a bill from Twin Falls Sen. Jim Patrick that would eliminate the requirement for a front license plate on cars. Also: Hearing set on Medicaid expansion, Superintendent's office budget down, Ybarra: School district autonomy crucial, and UI's Staben: 'We seek to serve all qualified students' + more ...
NIC Cards going out with a bang
In its final season as a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, the North Idaho College men's basketball team has achieved heights it has never reached before -- a perfect 23-0 start to the season. John Blanchette/SR columnizes on the last, and possibly best, NIC team before it moves to a weaker division.
Senator won't set wage hearing 9
Sen. Curt McKenzie, R-Nampa, said today that he’s declined to schedule either a full hearing on minimum wage legislation proposed by Sen. Maryanne Jordan, D-Boise, and Rep. Mat Erpelding, D-Boise, or an introductory hearing, which would allow the bill to be printed and get a bill number.
Blogos: Popular I-84 poplars face saw 3
The daily roundup of posts from Huckleberries Online blog roll (under construction) includes sad news that the well-known tree farm at Boardman, Ore., along I-84 is going to be clear-cut. Also: Irony/Bay Views, Label of love/On Tap, February nears/Grip, Waiting for Abedini/David Frazier, First Take: Finicum/Randy Stapilus + more ...
Remembering Challenger 13
On Jan. 28, 1986, at 11:39 a.m., people across the country watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, killing everyone on board. It remains one of the worst accidents of the American space program.
IRS bill hits gay marriage road block 4
The House has just voted 54-15 – with all 14 House Democrats plus Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, voting no – to return HB 354, the IRS tax conformity bill, to the House Revenue & Taxation Committee. The bill removes now-voided language requiring same-sex married couples to recalculate their Idaho taxes and file separate state returns.
Learning WW2 history from those who made it 11
Harvard Park Retirement Community buzzed with energy and conversation Friday morning as 40 teens from Spokane Valley Tech and Barker high schools chatted with residents and guests. This was no ordinary field trip. The students have been studying World War II history in a unit launched Dec. 7, the 74th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
HuffPo: Trump 'racist', 'serial liar' 4
The Huffington Post is adding a note to all of its stories re: Donald Trump, calling him a "racist" and "serial liar." “Note to our readers: Donald Trump is a serial liar, rampant xenophobe, racist, birther and bully who has repeatedly pledged to ban all Muslims — 1.6 billion members of an entire religion — from entering the U.S.," the note reads.
Ex-Rep. Hart's home auctioned for $182K 9
The home of tax-protesting former Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart was auctioned off on the Kootenai County Courthouse steps for back taxes this morning, and sold for $182,000 to a Spokane real estate investor; Hart, who is still living in the log home, attended the auction but didn’t bid. Mahmood Khokhar, the successful bidder, attended the auction.
Hearn comes out swinging at Sims 9
Trustee Tom Hearn of the Coeur d'Alene School District officially announced his candidacy for the House District 4B seat now held by state Rep. Kathy Sims, R-Coeur d'Alene. In his announcement Hearn took issue with several legislative actions taken by Sims, including her opposition to a mental health center that has been built in Coeur d'Alene.
Sumo occupier predicts blood shed 24
As news came in Tuesday night about the violent arrest of the leaders of the group occupying an Oregon wildlife refuge, an eastern Idaho native who just returned from the scene of the standoff said he firmly believes more bloodshed will follow. Kelly Gneiting also said the heavily armed militants holding the refuge will be victorious.
AM Scanner Traffic -- 1.28.16
Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (12 items & counting) ...
AM Headlines -- 1.28.16
The AM headlines making the news today includes: Wife of freed pastor files papers/USA Today, Northern Lakes Fire names new chief/Press, Alcohol contributes to domestic violence/Press, Cause of Spokane VA surgeon's death pending/KHQ, Lawmakers ponders state's definition of marriage/Press + more ...
Poll: Occupier arrests handled well 2
In the Wednesday poll, Hucks Nation overwhelmingly said the arrests of the leaders of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge, which resulted in the death of their spokesman this week, was handled properly by federal agents. Today's Poll: Should virtual schooling continue to be an Idaho education option, given its 20% high school graduation rate?
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.
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