Parting Shot -- 5.11.17 1
The Parting Shot today looks like some yards in my neighborhood, a sea of dandelions. I like my neighbors. So I call Bensway to spray the problem away from my yard. Q: Are there any dandelion fans out there?
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017
Wild Card/Thursday -- 5.11.17 1
From the Hook Houses of Wallace to Coeur d'Alene's City Park, I'm caught up in local history again. I'm now a third of the way through Jon Mueller's soon-to-be-released history of City Park ("Private Park, Public Park"). I had no idea that the rascals from Washington tried to force a veterans home on Coeur d'Alene -- at what is now NIC.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 5.11.17
Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (14 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 20 more items) ...
Cutline Contest -- time2vote 9
The Cutline Contest features a poster seen on a wall of Rome showing a devilish President Donald Trump kissing Pope Francis. The U.S. president will meet for the first time with the pontiff in Rome in less that 2 weeks. Wednesday Winners: MJhartid & Nic.
Pmurg: Dockside needs to spruce up 4
In a follow-up comment, Pmurg complains that Dockside at the Coeur d'Alene Resort could use some TLC: "There is so much deferred maintenance and outright filth that I was embarrassed to have out of town clients in the place." Q: Do you know some eateries in town that could use some TLC?
Jones: Why are Republicans today soft on Russia? 12
In an op-ed piece, former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Jones is speaking out about Russia, questioning why the Republican Party that he knew as forcefully anti-USSR in the 1960s seems to have changed its views. Betsy Russell/Eye on Boise provides a link to Jones' commentary.
Cindy: I want to be alone
Cindy's going Greta Garbo on us for Mother's Day: "Things have been so hectic at Casa Hval what I'd really like is a day all to myself. Alone with a book, my thoughts and maybe some coffee and chocolate. Is that terrible?" Q: How important is alone time to you? Moi? I crave it at times.
On the Waterfront --5.11.17 1
You can read the things that I saw during the lunch hour today as I walked around the waterfront of Lake Coeur d'Alene, including Duane Hagadone surveying his boardwalk.
Dogs and Cats 5
On June 23, 2015, Tom Wobker, The Bard of Sherman Avenue, weighed in on the difference between dogs and cats.
Archives: A bathroom fan that sucks
Twenty-five years ago today (May 11, 1992), the item that led my Monday-only Huckleberries column told of a suction fan in a commode at the Fighting Creek Landfill that should have come with a warning sign: "Fasten your seat belts. Click on the link, and you'll see why.
Silver Valley editor gives 'Selling Sex' book thumb's up 2
Editor Chase Watson of the Shoshone News Press weighs in on Heather Branstetter's "Selling Sex in the Silver Valley: A business of Doing Pleasure." He writes that the book "is a fantastic read for anyone interested in the region’s history or curious about what went into such a controversial profession." The book hits the stands Monday.
Finish this sentence (for mothers) ... 15
The thing I really want for Mother's Day this year is ...
'Nazi Dad' changes name to Hitler 19
A self-proclaimed “Nazi dad” who once made headlines for demanding a supermarket decorate a birthday cake for his son Adolf has successfully changed his own name to Hitler. The Washington Times reports ...
AM Scanner Traffic -- 5.11.17
Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (20 items & counting) includes physical domestic all at eastbound Huetter rest area that led to arrest of male for battery and for violating protection order ...
Poll: Comey wasn't doing job 6
By a slim margin, in the Wednesday poll, a plurality of Hucks Nation said President Trump fired James Comey because the FBI director wasn't doing his job. Almost as many people believed Comey was fired due to his agency's investigation into possible Russian meddling in the 2016 election. Today's Poll: How much do you know about your town's history?
Former GOP exec files for Lt Gov 4
Steve Yates, who recently stepped down as executive director of the Idaho Republican Party, has filed paperwork with the Idaho Secretary of State’s office to run for lieutenant governor, joining three GOP hopefuls already in the race: Sen. Marv Hagedorn, Rep. Kelley Packer and former Rep Janice McGeachin.
AM Headlines -- 5.11.17
AM Headlines: Public Records (May 11)/Press, WSU student fights off attacker/KREM 2, AG imparts scam prevention advice/Press, Collapsed Hanford tunnel has been filled/SR, Cheney bar doubles as Wyoming in movie/SR, Retired Lake City teacher stuck in Mexico/Press, Judge dismisses telemedicine abortion suit ban/SR ...
Trump invented 'priming the pump'? 41
President Trump in an interview published Thursday said he invented the phrase “priming the pump,” a common saying used in economics. The Hill reports ...
Retired CdA teacher stuck in Mexico 7
Vikki Moorman, a retired Coeur d'Alene teacher, is stuck in Mexico after she fell ill and was unable to pay a $35,000 medical bill. Her son, Ryan, is trying to get her home. Katie Chen/KHQ reports ...
LeRoy to file for Labrador CD1 seat 1
And it begins. Former Lt. Gov. David Leroy will file for the 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Congressman Raul Labrador, who will run for Idaho governor in 2018. Others, like former superintendent of schools Tom Luna, are interested, too. Bill Dentzer/Idaho Statesman reports.
Mill site qualifies for urban renewal status 4
The ignite cda board decided Wednesday that the Atlas Mill site project qualifies for urban renewal consideration. The board vote was unanimous (although several commissioners were absent).
Edit: Spotlight WSU racists 1
In the Moscow-Pullman Daily News editorial Wednesday, opinion writer Devin Rokyta said Washington State should shine a bright light on racists causing turmoil on campus. The editorial comes on the heels of a video that went viral of a WSU student taunting minority students on campus.
Gonzaga run worth $406M
As the Bulldogs advanced to last month’s NCAA championship game, Gonzaga University got a staggering amount of broadcast and online exposure. The value of all that coverage of the basketball team’s historic run surpassed $400 million, according to GU officials. Becky Kramer/SR reports ...
8 big road projects to snarl Lake City area traffic
It might take a little patience this summer when going to the lake. Eight big road projects in and around Coeur d’Alene are expected to snarl traffic for the next several months, transportation officials said Wednesday. This verifies the saying that there are 2 seasons in North Idaho: Winter and road construction. Mike Prager/SR reports ...
Huckleberries: Bayview woman overwhelmed by kindness from veterinarian, others
A local veterinarian who wishes to remain anonymous has operated on pet Ginger and the 8-year schnauzer's owner is overwhelmed with his kindness and the kindness of others. Huckleberries Thursday brings you up to date on Yvonne Wallis, of Bayview, and her schnauzer who is on the mend.
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.