On today's Wild Card, FlorineD comments re: an extraordinary display of cool at the Spokane Symphony Sunday. Seems the guest violinist was in the middle of Tchaikovsky's violin concerto when a string on his Strad broke. The guest violinist traded violins with the concert master, beginning a series of flawless handoffs.
In the weekend poll, almost 86% of Hucks Nation said it hasn't been affected by recent flooding in the region. Today's Poll: Who will win the NCAA Tournament?
Photographer Don Sausser caught this shot of reflections at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk Sunday. The boardwalk was hard hit by the recent flooding. But I suspect that it won't be long before the preparation for the tourism season begins in earnest again.
North Idaho College President Rick MacLennan today announced the selection of Don Millikan as NIC’s new Executive Director for Human Resources. In this cabinet-level position, Millikan will play a critical role in cultivating NIC’s greatest resource: its people. Tom Greene/NIC Press Room reports.
In today's rhyme, Remember The Bard again addresses the duty that pet owners have to pick up their dog's duty now that the snow has finally gone from yards.
In his Business Bits column for the Coeur d'Alene Press, Nils Rosdahl reports that Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is about to open doors to its new 24,000SF facility in Post Falls.
Columnist Chuck Malloy/Idaho Politics Weekly comments that Boise developer Tommy Ahlquist will add spice and dollars to the 2018 Idaho governor's race. Ahlquist is the physician-turned-developer who is responsible for ridding Boise of a huge, ugly embarrassment.
Seems pressure is mounting to keep the Fearless Girl statue in New York City's financial district, challenging the iconic Charging Bull of Wall Street. What say you? Q: Why should/shouldn't Fearless Girl be allowed to stay in its current location, in front of Charging Bull?
"Some times this thing becomes bigger than life itself. It isn't -- Gonzaga Coach Mark Few, on the readerboard of Davis Donuts Sunday.
Scanner Traffic for Monday AM (19 items & counting) includes disruptive, red-haired male who yelled at customers in Mobile gas station at Ironwood Square ...
So Rep. John McCrostie, D-Boise, has proposed a constitutional amendment to ensure that the stalling tactics of state Reps. Heather Scott and Priscilla Giddings won't get in the way next session. Really? A constitutional amendment to deal with a couple of protesting Hard Right legislators? Talk about overkill.
Local police tried to arrest murder-suicide suspect Steven Denson, 61, of Post Falls, before he allegedly murdered Kelly Pease, a 37YO mother of 5, according to a report filed by Steve Cameron/Press.
AM Headlines: Public Records (March 27)/Press, Fans flocking to see Zags in Final 4/SR, Idaho unemployment remains at 3.6 percent/AP, Inmates: Violations led to amputations, death/AP, Officials discuss sliding, landslide hazards/Press, Lake City sets record for moisture, melted snow/Press, Goodwill's new Post Falls location to open Friday/Press
Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Tribune and other political observers didn't expect much from the 2017 Idaho Legislature. But he did expect the lackluster session to end on time. The Legislature wasn't able to meet that modest goal due to the grandstanding of two Panhandle representations: Heather Scott & Priscilla Giddings.
In a Lewiston Tribune column, Kathy Hedberg comments: "I know I should not look a gift horse in the mouth but when the 20-something store clerk gave me the senior citizens discount recently without even asking for my ID, I was miffed." Question (for Seasoned Citizens): Do you get miffed when a clerk arbitrarily gives you a senior discount?
I became a Gonzaga Bulldogs fan during their golden run in 1999, when they advanced to the Elite Eight as a No. 10 seed, before being beaten by UConn, the eventual NCAA Tournament champion. Question: When did you become a Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball fan?
In her Sunday column, Betsy Russell/Eye on Boise reports that the 2017 Idaho Legislature is growing restive as the session drags on. A large part of the problem is the antics by state Rep. Heather Scott & allies to delay votes by demanding a full reading of House bills. Another part is lawmakers who want something done about roads.
In his column today, John Blanchette/SR provides 36 reasons -- one for each victory this season -- that Gonzaga can win it all, beginning with: " "Because after Mark Few cut down the last of the net in San Jose, he hollered to his players 'Might as well win it!'"
When he met then 14YO Dave Womach, columnist Doug Clark/SR figured there was something different about him. Most kids have a typical adolescent fantasy list: pro athlete, famous rapper, Hollywood actor, etc. But Womach wanted to be a touring magician. Now, he's achieved that goal.
Huckleberries Monday begins with a man who made a serious mistake at the scrumptious salad bar provided by Pilgrim's Market in Midtown Coeur d'Alene. Question: Do you like squash?
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs left no doubt, beating Xavier 83-59 on Saturday to punch the program’s first-ever ticket to the Final Four. Whatever shooting struggles plagued the Zags early in their tournament run were nowhere to be seen as the team shot 47.5-percent from the field and made 12 3-pointers in 24 attempts.
I only have two things on the agenda this weekend: Zags and taxes. One more win and Zag Nation reaches the finals. As far as the taxes go, I'm earlier than usual. I'm usually a procrastinator who waits until the next to last weekend. So…
The Parting Shot today features Gonzaga guard Jordan Mathews, coach Mark Few and other players answering questions at the SAP Center in San Jose, in preparation for their Elite Eight game against Xavier.
In the 60 years that I've been a sports fan, I've had four moments of pure joy. And the new top moment occurred last night in the final minute of the Sweet 16 game between Gonzaga and West Virginia when Jordan Mathews hit the critical three and then the Zags' shut-down defense stopped West Virginia.
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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