AM Scanner Traffic -- 6.28.16
Scanner Traffic for Tuesday AM (16 items & counting) includes vehicle hitting and badly damaging power pole @ Honeysuckle Ave/Hayden Lake Road ...
TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016
Editor quits after helping recall effort 1
Here's a strange story from Libby, Mont: Bob Henline, former editor of the twice-weekly Western News, resigned after it was discovered that he helped draft a petition to recall the city’s mayor. On June 24, The Western News reported that Henline is one of the people behind the effort to remove Libby Mayor Doug Roll from office. Thoughts?
Huckleberries makes Press survey 8
The circulation department of the Coeur d'Alene Press is sponsoring an online survey, conducted by SurveyMonkey, to determine the online habits of readers. One of those questions -- No. 10 -- asks questions re: Huckleberries Online and Eye on Boise. The overall survey contains 25 - 30 questions. I took it. See link to it below.
Cindy's rough start 5
Cindy's lament, via Facebook: "My computer is broken. My column is due and my cat just pooped on the rug. Good morning!" How did your day start today?
Abortion ruling may impact Idaho 27
A Supreme Court ruling Monday that struck down Texas laws limiting access to abortions is raising new questions about efforts to regulate the procedure in Idaho, writes Nathan Brown/Twin Falls Times-News.
Teacher tours during summer break
Aaron Ball, a 36YO automotive class teacher at Blackfoot High, spends his summer breaks touring with his band in the Northwest. “Teaching is a great job for people in bands,” Ball told Idaho Ed News. “What other job gives you the whole summer to play music?” If you had summers off, what would you do?
Benghazi Conclusion: No bomb shells 66
House Republicans capped a partisan, two-year investigation of the Benghazi terror attacks Tuesday with a report that faults the Obama administration for security lapses that led to the deaths of four Americans but contains no revelations likely to further damage Hillary Clinton.
Fireworks fund needs doughnations 4
The Fourth of July is less than a week away, but funding for the much-anticipated fireworks show is not as high as it should be. Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce President Steve Wilson said the fireworks fund is about 10-12 percent behind where it normally is this time of year. Have you ever donated to the fireworks fund?
Another year, another failing grade 1
In an edit, Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Trib comments: "If Idaho's children are doing a little better, extend the credit to their parents, their communities and the economy. But as far as public education goes -- particularly when it involves the state's youngest children -- you can't take much comfort in the latest Idaho KidsCount scores."
Neighborhood hails drivers' work 11
A Coeur d'Alene neighborhood gave Waste Management drivers a fond farewell as they picked up trash for the final time before the company's contract expires. In April, the Coeur d'Alene council voted to switch to Coeur d'Alene Garbage Co, after 16 years with Waste Management. I agree with my neighbors. Waste Management did a great job.
CdA's Music Man begins 25th year 1
Chris Guggemos, of Handshake Productions, will begin his 25th year of providing free concerts in Kootenai County this week. Chris, the guiding force behind the Sunday concerts at Coeur d'Alene's City Park and elsewhere, is fighting a battle with health as he prepares to launch the 2016 season. Devin Heilman/Press provides the details below.
Study: Christians most persecuted 29
Christians are the most persecuted of any religious group around the world, facing harassment in 108 countries. A study by Pew Research Center found that harassment of Christians in 2014 by both governments and society as a whole increased from 102 countries in 2013.
Ironman helps local businesses
The direct impact Sunday's inaugural half-Ironman triathlon had on businesses depends on who you ask, but merchants agree that anytime foot traffic increases, that benefits all sectors, writes Brian Walker/Coeur d'Alene Press.
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016
Parting Shot -- 6.27.16
Swimmers warm up prior to preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Monday, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Wild Card/Monday -- 6.27.16 9
I rode my bike to work today, the second time this year that I've done so. I've been a slacker this year when it comes to bike riding. Last year, I rode my bike almost daily. Dunno why I haven't this year. Mebbe it's the thought of all those distracted drivers on cell phones, using the same streets.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 6.27.16
Scanner Traffic for Monday AM (12 items & counting + AM Scanner Traffic link to 13 more items) includes rescuers treating male with dislocated ankle who was pinned under a vehicle after it rolled 120 feet down bank at end of Cape Horn Road/Bayview ...
Cutline Contest -- Time2Vote 11
The Cutline Contest today features a cowboy who makes a quick exit off Social Call during the West of the Pecos Rodeo last week. Weekend Winners (tie): Psalm 37 and ScooterMom.
Paul, Colbert spotlight McCall, Idaho 1
Actor Aaron Paul of the popular "Breaking Bad" show had fun discussing his native Idaho on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The two participated in a regular segment on the show in which Colbert discusses the community calendar of small towns in this country. Paul and Colbert targeted McCall, Idaho (video).
City to salute Reed, Manley 1
Two men who helped transform the Coeur d'Alene waterfront into the wonderful place it is today will be the subject of a community tribute Friday -- the late Coeur d'Alene residents Scott Reed and Art Manley. I was privileged to know both men and report on their battles to protect Sanders Beach, Tubbs Hill, Cougar Bay and Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Idaho SATs beat national averages 3
The latest round of SAT scores places Idaho above the national averages across the board, and the State Board of Education is encouraged. “Overall, this is a positive for Idaho and the work being done in our schools,” State Board executive director Matt Freeman said in a news release.
Legal blogger decries Olson call for calm 2
As national media attention continues to focus on the controversy surrounding the assault of a Twin Falls child, a prominent legal blogger is calling a rare statement from the office of U.S. Prosecutor Wendy Olson—who called for calm amid a flurry of inaccurate reports concerning the incident—a threat to free speech.
Bernie fever will haunt vulnerable D's 3
Idaho Democrats in winnable legislative district will be haunted by a resolution passed by delegates to the state party convention this month, comments Chuck Malloy/Idaho Politics Weekly -- the one that says Idaho Democrats totally support the campaign platform of socialist U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Blogos: Moose on loose at Wallace
The HucksOnline blogos today begins with reminder from Rich Landers/Outdoors blog why you should carry a cell phone or camera everywhere. (Hint: Sometimes, you see a moose in the strangest places.) Also: Brexit/Bay Views, Damn Brits/Barrett Rainey, Richland Center/Fort Boise, Ugly Americans/Faithful Geek, I don't want to blog/Simple Mind ...
Twin Falls editor discusses sex case 1
Matt Christensen, editor of the Twin Falls Times-News, discusses the newspaper's response to the controversial sex assault case that allegedly took place at the Fawnbrook Apartment. The case allegedly involved 3 males of Iraqi & Sudanese nationalities assaulting a 5YO girl. The case has been spotlighted by The Drudge Report & social media.
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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