Cutline Contest -- time2vote 7
The Cutline Contest today features a U.S. Cost Guard Academy cadet shouting at members of Whiskey Two swab company in New London, Conn. Monday's Winner: gitrdun.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017
Brennan, Ludwig will lead CASA
In a brief news release, CASA announces the addition of Carol Brennan as CASA supervisor, Kristin Ludwig as director of fundraising and marketing and the promotion of Donna Wemple to executive assistant.
Update: CPD IDs, interviews person of interest in assault of woman near Corner Bar 2
Update: Detectives have identified and interviewed a male who is a person of interest in an incident near the Corner Bar in Midtown, in which a female was found unconscious. The woman also showed signs of possible sexual assault. No further information was released this PM.
City accepting arts nominations
The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is accepting nominations for the 22nd Annual Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. Nominations may be submitted by art organizations, individuals, businesses or students and must be received by Aug. 31.
Tabloid features troubled Hope man 1
Junior Larry Hillbroom, a Hope resident and scion of the DHL Worldwide Express founder, is the subject of an extensive profile published by a British tabloid while he awaits trial on drug-trafficking charges in Micronesia. Keith Kinnaird/Bonner County Bee reports ...
In praise of the 'American Worker' 7
Earlier this month, Duane Rasmussen was trying out his new f1.2 prime 50 lens on the "American Worker" statue donated to the city of Coeur d'Alene by Dean and Cindy Haagenson. The statue stands along Front Avenue/McEuen Park. The inscription reads: "Dedicated to the Farmers,...
Busy writing
I'm behind on my column writing this week, as a result of my recent trip to Florida. I need to spend this afternoon catching up. I'll be back at 4-4:30 to finish the day. I'll keep an ear out for Scanner Traffic and breaking news.…
The Moscow Kid
How skilled was our late friend Tom Wobker, The Bard of Sherman Avenue? So skilled that he crafted a rhyme to commemorate Vladimir Putin's cowboy ways that ended with Grigori Rasputin. Enjoy.
Senate health care in peril 93
The Senate bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act was edging toward collapse on Monday after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said it would increase the number of people without health insurance by 22 million by 2026. The New York Times reports. (Q: Why do you think a GOP-dominated Congress can't pass a new health care plan?)
It was a dark & stormy night
Photog Don Sausser provides this swell photo of downtown Coeur d'Alene taken after the thunder storm passed through the area Monday evening.
Archives: Who's buying?
From the Huckleberries archives of June 29, 1992 (25 years ago): An impatient Post Falls man interrupts a City Council hearing about leaky streets with then mayor Jim Hammond providing.
AM Scanner Traffic --6.27.17
Scanner Traffic for Tuesday AM (10 items & counting) ...
Malloy: Voters yawn at big races ahead
Columnist Chuck Malloy of Idaho Politics Weekly comments about the important statewide races coming to Idaho next year. Unfortunately, he says, most voters will ignore the primaries, whether they are open or closed. (Q: Are you Unaffiliated?)
AM Headlines -- 6.27.17 1
AM Headlines: K9 ends suspect's escape attempt/Press, Clarksville: Marycliff class of '47 celebrates/SR, Police search for missing Hayden woman/KXLY, City crews pruning Front Avenue trees/City of CdA, Karnowski makes Hornets' summer league roster/KHQ 6, Idaho dog missing for month found 50 miles away + more ...
Nic: I wish North Idaho was less white 46
In response to a post Monday in which Inlander coumnist Mary Lou Reed sings the praises of our piece of paradise, Nic comments: " I'd be happier if North Idaho was less white. I can't stand the open racism that's festering in our community." (Q: Do you wish that North Idaho was less white?)
Poll: Art on the Green most popular
In the Monday poll, Hucks Nation picked Art on the Green as its favorite summer event in Coeur d'Alene. The North Idaho Fair was runnerup. Today's Poll: Which neighborhood nuisance would you put up with, if forced to choose?
Democrats target North Idaho 7
The Idaho Democratic Party is sending field organizers up north for the first time since pulling a volunteer nearly a year ago amid intimidation accusations. Kimberlee Kruesi/Associated Press reports. (Q: Do you expect to see Democratic gains in Idaho in the near future?)
Barking dogs worse than roaming cats 11
Facebook Friend Aaron Roberts of Post Falls says barking dogs are worse than wandering cats. He was responding to that post re: Howard Kuhns of Coeur d'Alene, a buddy of mine who asked the City Council to do something about cats wandering into his yard and relieving themselves. (Q: Are barking dogs worse than wandering cats?)
Downtown streets open to wine tasting
On a 5-1 vote, the Coeur d'Alene City Council has opened downtown street fairs to wine sampling. And that's fine with Jim Sheppard of Sheppard Fruit Wines in Harrison. Ralph Bartholdt/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...
CdA drivers stuck in red-light zone 14
Coeur d'Alene drivers can't be blamed for thinking the red light system works against them, especially downtown where pedestrians crowd to the front of the line by pushing "walk" buttons. Steve Cameron/Coeur d'Alene Press reports. (Q: Are you annoyed by traffic lights in Coeur d'Alene?)
Huckleberries: Sometimes that tickle in inner ear means Ceti eels are near
Huckleberries Tuesday begins with a tale that conjures that scene from the 1982 movie "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn." In the scene, the wrathful Kahn puts a Ceti eel into Chekov's ear, intending to ultimately kill him. Sandpoint newsman David Keyes now knows how Chekov felt. (Q: Which mythical creature gives you goosebumps?)
Post Falls neighbors protect nuns 3
A group of nuns at St. Dominic’s School and Convent near Post Falls, Idaho, are getting help Monday after dealing with harassment, according to Taylor Viydo, KREM 2. Now, neighbors are taking turns watching out for the trouble makers at the school and convent.
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017
Parting Shot -- 6.26.17 4
The Parting Shot today features a Spokane couple who adopted Jay Jay, a 4YO terrier mix. They were looking to adopt a quiet, smaller dog when they came across Jay Jay on the Internet. (Q: Have you ever adopted a Pound Pup? How did that work out?)
Wild Card/Monday -- 6.26.17 4
I will keep an ear out for Scanner Traffic items this afternoon. But I need to concentrate on writing my column for tomorrow. I'm behind on the column writing as a result of my recent vacation to Florida. I'll also watch out for breaking news. Otherwise, I'm out of here until Tuesday morning.
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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