All of the business establishments that sell alcoholic drinks are in business except for Wendy's Hauser Lake Resort and they hopefully will have their license very soon. The City Clerk, Cheri Howell, is trying to get a quorum together for a special council meeting this…
In 1985, or thereabouts, we were powerful, we were unbreakable, we were indestructible, we were all boyish and proud and full of everything that boys are, at fifteen, or thereabouts. It was a church camp. Don't let that fool you, however. It wasn't a place…
E-mails SR colleague Carolyn Lamberson: "So I pull up behind the pickup truck (around noon @ Kathleen & 95) and can’t believe what I’m seeing. From the roof is mounted an American flag. OK. Fine. Sitting on the cover of the pickup bed is a…
Whether or not you're religious, Lent is the time of year to give up something - usually something you like, such as beer or chocolate - and take time to make a quiet assessment of your life. This year, because of the economy, many people…
Item: Moscow won't alter discrimination policy: Majority of council says city already gives adequate protection to the transgendered/David Johnson, Lewiston TribuneMore Info: City councilors here shot down a resolution Monday night to amend the city's nondiscrimination employment policy to specifically prohibit discrimination based on gender…
Graham Watanabe, of Sun Valley races to victory in the men's snowboarding World Cup snowboardcross event, Saturday in Newry, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Radio icon Harvey fired from first job in Missoula/MissoulianChief Justice Roberts to visit Boise March 12/Idaho StatesmanIdaho Senate votes 34-0 to…
Reality TV hit a new low (How many times have we said that?) Monday night when teary-eyed Jason Mesnick pulled a flip-flop on “The Bachelor” by first proposing to one woman and then dumping her for the woman he earlier rejected. The finale of the…
That stretch of grass by his back door had been all white the day before; those ivy beds out near the gate were still in snow at half past eight;though Spring herself he had not seen,he spied her footprints – they were green.The Bard Of…
Our View: For Idaho schools, it's raining now: Idaho schools face a downpour right now. And Tom Luna still wants to save for a rainy day/Idaho Statesman. More Info: The state's school superintendent would rather keep $114 million socked away in a savings account to…
I've never articulated one of the underlying principles that guides my decisions on what I do at Huckleberries Online. It's time to do so. From the beginning, I have tried to promote people, their written work, and their off-the-cuff thoughts. With varying degrees of success,…
In the news this morning: The Coast Guard is losing hope of finding 2 NFL players at sea here. Older people face greater HIV infection risks here. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says U.S. may need to expand bank rescue here. Married gays in Massachusetts…
I absolutely don't know anything about this. Here, Trish Gannon/River Journal -- she of the infamous condom dress that drove Any Mouse to the sidelines several years ago -- is seen with an unknown man who claimed to be a blurker (probably for the free…
During her address the Mayor also announced population growth of 3,000 residents over the course of eight years. That’s equivalent to about 375 new residents per year, every year. The mayor believes that by limiting population growth Moscow can escape “rash decision making” and the…
Item: Idaho ranks 2nd in percentage incarcerated, on probation or parole/Dallas NewsMore Info: One in 31 Americans is in prison, in jail or on parole or probation, at an annual cost of $47 billion in 2008, according to a new report. Texas ranked among the…
Legislative players know every session has its own character and personality, as individual as the characters and personalities who work within its brief (?) life span. This session is no different, but it challenges the imagination to conjure accurate descriptions of the “character” of this…
Actress Patty Duke receives a pin from Pamela Beyer, a district governor for Lions Clubs International, during a ceremony recently in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho honoring the actress for her service and contributions to the volunteer service organization. (AP Photo/Coeur d'Alene Press, Jerome A. Pollos) Idaho…
How would you describe the economy?/Idaho StatesmanWe're in a recessionWe're in a deep recessionWe're headed toward a depressionNo opinion
Nipp said he wrote Jorgenson a letter following last week's report. "I've been a citizen of this community since childhood," Nipp said Monday, adding he volunteered his time to the board. "I always try to perform my duties with honesty and integrity," he said. "For…
Nick Adams: Clearly, some of the posters here (and in Idaho overall) still believe in the conservative path—tax breaks, lower spending (except defense), restrictive social policies, etc. Others are embracing the liberal approach—wealth redistribution, increased government spending (except defense), inclusive social policies, etc. The question…
In the news this evening: A massive snowstorm freezes out a global warming protest in Washington, D.C., here. The Dow closes below 6800 here. 2 NFL players including a former Washington Huskie remain missing at sea here. John McCain launches a broadside against Barack Obama…
Raindrops gather on branches at Falls Park in Post Falls today. Rain is in the forecast everyday this week. KATHY PLONKA The Spokesman-Review. SR Today In Photos.
Item: Legislature of hard knocks: In Idaho, four-year degrees are no pre-requisite for legislators/Jared S. Hopkins, Twin Falls Times-NewsMore Info: Ask a good portion of the Idaho Legislature about their alma mater, and they'll give you a stock answer that could resemble a school fight…
Jim Camden/Spin Control knows why those reservists from the 455th Engineering Co. were marching down a Hayden street (in this SteveQuayle.com photo) here.Bonner County police blotter/SRPassenger, cargo traffic fall at Spokane airport/SRNorth Idaho avalanche victim lived life to fullest/KREM2Stimulus promises jobs for Silver Valley/Eye On…
Casper Kelly Walsh's Jesse Hillhouse,left, maintains control as Campbell County's Burke Burgess attempts an escape during their quarterfinal bout in the 125 pound division of the Wyoming State Wrestling Championships Friday afternoon in Casper, Wyo. Hillhouse, a defending state champion, advanced after a 13-4 major…
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.
