Item: District bars cell phones: Spokane students can carry them, but policy limits use to lunch breaks/Jody Lawrence-Turner, SRMore Info: Spokane Public Schools joined a long list of districts nationwide Wednesday when the school board voted to ban cell-phone use in grades K-12 except during…
In a landslide vote (July 16), the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) voted to begin endorsements of issues as well as non-partisan races. The endorsement policy includes a clause allowing the BCRCC to lend financial support (to the tune of 25% of annual expenditures)…
Congressman Minnick, could I borrow your health insurance for awhile? Because I'm an average Idahoan who really needs health care in this country to be reformed and I don't need it to be reformed ten months from now when you're running for re-election or even…
Brian Costley, left, and his partner Jim Brady share a kiss, during a Kiss-in outside of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in San Diego on Wednesday. The Empowering Spirits Foundation held the Kiss-in to encourage dialogue between the Church of Latter Day…
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EJS: Just got back from Denver yesterday and I have a question: When is it OK to say something and what do you say, to the gigantic person sitting in the seat next to you on the plane when they completely infinge on what little…
Roberta Blodgett of Hailey, joins in during the "Star Spangled Banner" at a vigil for Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl, who is currently being held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan, at Hop Porter Park in his hometown of Hailey on Wednesday night. Story here. And: Idaho…
Something has gone terribly wrong with my favorite day of the week. Magical Monday has turned its back on me, and I’ve discovered why the Mamas and the Papas sang, “Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day …” My preference for the day stems from my…
Last year on the Fourth of July, three men, shouting racial slurs, ambushed, chased and beat a 24-year-old African-American man as he left a Wal-Mart in Nampa, Idaho. Now, two of the men have been convicted of hate crimes by a federal jury in Boise.…
Participants of rodeo royalty turn their cameras toward the sky while watching a USAF Thunderbirds air show at Laramie County Community College Wednesday in Cheyenne, Wyo. (AP photo/Laramie Boomerang, Andy Carpenean)Horsey: Maria Sotomayor/Seattle P-I2 Idahoans convicted of hate crimes for Wal*Mart attack/Eye On BoiseSpokane Public…
11:59 a.m. Female Seasoned Citizen suffers face injury in 2-vehicle crash that's blocking the entrance to U.S. Bank on Government Way, south of Hanley.11:45 a.m. Coeur d'Alene Dialysis/Ironwood has contained a friendly but frightened dog in the office.11:42 a.m. Texas vehicle blocking mailboxes on Arrow…
... (spotted by SR buddy Pia Hallenberg Christensen recently on an older Buick sedan "in that burgundy color" with a nice little old lady behind the wheel): "Today is such a nice day, don't (ah, screw) it up."
Interesting factoid from a Berry Picker re: the Post Falls Highway District election Aug. 4. Two of the candidates were wannabes who ran and lost against incumbent county Commissioner Todd Tondee. Tim Herzog lost to Tondee in the 2008 GOPrimary. Bruce Noble ran unsuccessfully against…
In a post Wednesday evening, Meghann Cuniff/Sirens & Gavels points out that 3 men involved in fatal highway crashes, as a result of their own negligence, were incarcerated for only six months. Ryan A. Jabaay, 33, (pictured) was placed on probation by Judge Charles Hosack…
Two children watch from inside the gates at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints compound while Adriane Bracciale, left, and Lisa Kove kiss during a Kiss-in at the church on Wednesday in San Diego. The Empowering Spirits Foundation held the Kiss-in to encourage…
Item: Dow tops 9,000 as home sales rise for 3rd month: Stocks extend rally after jump in home sales; Dow crosses 9,000 for first time since January/Yahoo! FinanceMore Info: The Dow Jones industrials are back above 9,000 for the first time since the beginning of…
Vaughn Ward's latest fundraising report illustrates something that some insiders are already saying. The relative unknown is serious about his race in Idaho's 1st Congressional District. The report also suggests that most of the establishment Idaho GOP money is sticking to the sidelines, at least…
Darcy Wright, will play Ruby and Cameron Lewis will play the part of Dick in the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre production of Dames at Sea. Jim Kershner's feature story here. (Kathy Plonka/SR)Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SRThunderstorms to bring fire risk/Mike Prager, SRJulyamsh powwow starts at Greyhound…
Wednesday Poll: Of 11 choices provided, Merry Hucksters picked "furniture delivery men" as the individuals who shouldn't get tips, followed by "peeps at Coldstone," sight-seeing tour guides, coffee baristas, and newspaper carriers. Results here. <a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1805957/" mce_href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1805957/" mce_href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1805957/">Which major political party do you trust most…
Taryn Hecker (re: "You Be The Blogmeister"): It's a description of a suspect just like tall, short, fat, bald-headed, freckle-faced or any other adjective, but I'd say only use race as a descriptor when someone is on the loose or authorities are looking for that…
JT (re: Chamber's Coe takes California job): While Mr. Coe will love the winters and overall weather, he'll face significant challenges. I've lived in many places across the country and none has been more pro-business than CdA. The CdA Chamber has deep backing from the…
Nick Adams: For what it's worth, I think that Obama missed his chance to really put forward his case for fixing health care tonight. He made some good points, but when you're shooting for something as important as health care reform, you need to exceed…
Put your hands together for Sam the Reporter. Who has won a major award from Washington Coalition for Open Government. I'll step aside and let Truly pop her buttons over Sonny Boy: "Breaking news from Bellingham!!! Sam got the Washington Coalition for Open Government's Key…
Robert Burck, also known as The Naked Cowboy, speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York's Times Square today. The Naked Cowboy vowed to run a transparent campaign as he tossed his hat into the ring for mayor of New York City. (AP…
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.
