At 77, Cis Gors, of Kootenai, discovered she still can move quickly at times, like, for example, when a hornet crawls up her pants leg and begins to sting. How fast can did Cis get from the yard to the house to strip off her pants and shows? "Nanoseconds," according to her Facebook page.
A local church praise band sings as individuals in the community gather at the Veterans Memorial Plaza at McEuen Park during the noon hour today for the National Day of Prayer observance.
A racist video, much of which was filmed last year at a Trump rally at Washington State University, surfaced on social media this week, prompting outrage by students and another call for inclusivity by the university’s president. Chad Sokol/SR reports ...
The House on Thursday narrowly approved a bill to repeal and replace major parts of the Affordable Care Act, according to the New York Times. The Republican-dominated House voted 217-213 for repeal. The measure now goes to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future.
RawDeadFish and other food trucks at the Best Avenue Food Court is contributing 10% of their sales today to the Children's Village. Photographer Keith Boe offers this photo of the swell sushi that he at from the RawDeadFish truck. Not all of the trucks are participating. So look for the Children's Village sign. (Q: Do you like sushi?)
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Cindy writes: The nurse in the delivery room smiled as I pressed my nose to the downy head of my newborn son. “He smells like angel kisses,” I murmured, besotted. I had a nonmedicated birth, so I couldn’t blame that statement on a drug-induced haze. Nope, this was a love-induced haze. “Enjoy it while it lasts,” said the nurse.
In the Wednesday poll, Hucks Nation voter overwhelmingly that freedom of the press was "critical" or "very important." Ninety-four percent of the respondents felt this way. Today's Poll: Do you support Donald Trump's proposed executive order to loosen rule for church involvement in politics?
AM Headlines opens with a viewtiful photo of this morning's sunrise by Linda Lantzy of Idaho Scenic Images. Also: Senators urge veterans home funding/Press, Area phishing scam strikes schools, media/Press, Labrador, Simpson split on spending bill/EOBoise, Otter files to intervene in grocery tax case/EOBoise + more ...
Overheard one student talking to another: "Did you know that teachers get like $100,000 a year in tips?" -- Coeur d'Alene High instructor Bruce Twitchell #stuffmystudentssay.
President Trump on Thursday said he would direct the Internal Revenue Service to relax enforcement of rules barring tax-exempt churches from participating in politics as part of a much-anticipated executive order on religious liberties. (Question: Do you approve/disapprove of this move?)
Joseph J. Davis, the man accused of killing his 17-month old stepson Maliki Wilburn last summer, told friends he did not like to be alone with the child because he was afraid something could happen. Ralph Bartholdt/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...
In this morning's editorial, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune says plans by President Trump and congressional Republicans to undermine Obamacare will hurt Idahoans who support them. Sensible Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson may be Idaho's only hope to rein in the attempt to hurt these people.
Candidates and current members of the Lake Pend Oreille School Board say they’re trying to block a slate of far-right ideologues from winning a majority in this month’s elections. But conservative candidates insist they aren't alt-right or Redoubters. Chad Sokol/SR reports ...
After decades at the forefront of contentious environmental battles, John and Rachael Osborn are ready for some downtime. The longtime activists are leaving Spokane for Vashon Island and semiretirement.
Thursday Huckleberries begins with a bet made at the Human Rights Banquet Friday that human rights activist Tony Stewart didn't mind losing. The bet involved the auction of a basketball signed by all members of the 2017 national runnerup Gonzaga men's basketball team. Question: Can you tell us about the last bet you lost?
Two adults allegedly furnished alcohol to three minors prior to the 2015 drowning death of Reggie Nault on Lake Coeur d'Alene, a civil lawsuit states. Brandi Jones, Nault's mother; and Dasha Drahos, his sister, filed the suit in First District Court on Tuesday night. Brian Walker/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...
The Parting Shot today features dancers at a rehearsl for the 1923 ballet by Cole Porter, "Within the Quota" in Princeton, N.J.
Huckleberries is becoming a fan of the Kellogg Police Department Facebook report. In a recent post, we learned that a cuss-tomer lost it when McDonalds included onions on his sandwich. Also, it mentioned a naked addict who had ingested and drank enough to "kill a buffalo." Huckleberries enjoys police reports w/a touch of humor.
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The Cutline Contest today features Britain's Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, feeding a lamb with school children today, during a visit to the Farms for City Children charity in Gloucester, England. Tuesday Winner: JohnA.
The Balance North Idaho (BNI) Board of Directors have reviewed the pros and cons, costs, location and need for the Riverstone Citylink Transit Center and is in unanimous support of this facility. In a news release, Balance North Idaho sez the fearmongering from opponents is similar to concerns raised about the Centennial Trail.
Another nugget hiding in the Facebook report of the Kellogg Police Department tells of a "half dressed man" who had injected meth and drank a bottle of "J.D." and a six pack of Steel Reserve's. The ghost writer of the Facebook report has fun with that.
Marianne Love/Slight Detour marks the official beginning of lawn-mowing season today. She has had a lifelong passion for mowing the lawn. But she's a little apprehensive this year. She explains why below. (Question: Have you mowed your lawn yet? Do you enjoy doing so?)
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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