Item: Judge rules in "that's so gay" case: Teen not entitled to damages despite being disciplined by school, teased by peers/Associated PressQuote: "All of us have probably felt at some time that we were unfairly punished by a callous teacher, or picked on and teased…
How often do you connect to the Internet via dial-up modem? -- Seattle PI.*All the time*Most of the time *Occasionally*Almost never *Never DFO: Almost never
During the last five months, I have had the honor of representing Idahoans in Congress. In those few short months, much to my chagrin, the 110th Congress has already approved some $60 billion in new spending and a contingent of new programs on which that…
Rainbow Sparkle Pony Angel: Spokane rates high for stupid drivers. Seriously. But the morons and moronettes are less interesting to me than the meth tweakers. They are fun to pull next to at a stoplight (they invariably drive old oil smoke belching Caravans or Firebirds)…
It's not fun being attacked by a big bird. I know. I was. I deserved it. Seems I was 1 or 2 years old when I decided to stomp some baby chicks at our dairy. I don't know if I injured any. They're pretty quick,…
Both Coeur d'Alene School District incumbents are coasting to victory tonight, according to SR colleague Meghann Cuniff, who just reported in from Election Central. With one of two precincts in his zone reporting, Trustee Vern Newby is pulling about 80% of the vote in his…
I need to run a personal errand this evening. So I don't have time to post an HBO Best of the Friends blog. If you haven't voted, you still have two hours to do so, at any neighborhood school. Also, remember that Marianne Love will…
Today Brandon's wound has been closed! If no infection happens he'll be on his way.I took a tour of the New physical fitness building for the injuried soldiers. He will be taken care of in the most state of the art complex we the people…
I hate to admit that I goofed this morning re: the interpretation of the letter from Kootenai County civil deputy Darrin Murphey to SR attorney Joel Hazel. But 'tis true. Hazel tells us that Murphey simply was saying that the county is going to allow…
... that Bayview developer Bob Holland's engineering firm is now pushing for Holland to be allowed to go forward with his marina expansion plans and restore the kokanee beds when the work is completed. This is basically what Holland wanted in the first place: violate,…
I voted on my way to work this morning -- yes on both Coeur d'Alene School District levy questions. No trouble getting in and out of the Borah School polls. No line. But people were arriving regularly. I'm going to move this thread up throughout…
... your son or daughter is flirting with on the campus lawn?AP Photo/Idaho Press-Tribune, Mike Vogt Albertson College of Idaho students Emily Matlock plays with Chris Bengtson during a break in studying as they catch up on work on campus in Caldwell Monday before finals…
As much as this Common Tater loves controversy, I see a simple solution to Coeur d’Alene Fourth of July parade flap involving Kootenai County veterans, the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce and developer Marshall Chesrown. The Pappy Boyington Detachment 966 of the Marine Corps League…
Related: Injured Sandpoint soldier gets help from home/Jim Camden, Spokesman-Review The following is an update on the condition of severely injured Sandpoint soldier Brandon Adam by his father, Doug: "Brandon is doing well.Trying to get thru surgeries. His SGT MAJOR came and visited! Really enjoyed…
Congratulations to all the fortunate mothers who received flowering plants and hanging baskets from their darling children for Mother's Day. How sweet life is - along with a week of warm temperatures and sunshine, with a little rain sprinkled in, for good measure. As you…
How well does the Bush administration protect endangered species? -- Seattle PI*Very well*Well*OK*Poorly*Very poorly*Other or don't know
re: letter sent to SR attorney Joel P. Hazel by Kootenai County civil deputy Darrin L. Murphey on Friday, May 11In follow up to our conversation regarding your proposed Order in the above referenced manner (Cowles Publishing v. Kootenai County, Kootenai County Case No. CV…
At a recent regional summit about the Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, it became obvious that mandatory water-use restrictions will be part of the future in the Inland Northwest. The $3.5 million aquifer study offered hope that the irreplaceable water resource – which supplies fresh drinking…
Moscow Minidoka: No one should be forced to take drug tests for work unless they are involved in keeping other people from harm (bus drivers, airplane pilots, etc). I don't care about "rule of law," since when has it been the HR department's job to…
Christie Wood is many things: a sergeant and spokeswoman for CPD Blue. A Coeur d'Alene school trustee. A North Idaho College trustee. Last week, she was proclaimed something else, by Lake City Development Corp. opponent Dan Gookin. In a post under a comment by ex-Coeur…
You might want to tune back in around 9 tonight for an interesting post re: a flap occurring in the community. Erica Curless is covering the issue. It has us all scratching our heads trying to figure out why individuals are up in arms. More…
They say that Mother's Day is a day to honor mothers. And that's true. I honored my mother and felt honored by my sons and husband. But more than that for me, it's a day to reflect on myself as a mother. I have this…
Kerri Thoreson/OnLocation North Idaho provides "signs of summer" here.For those keeping score at home, mi amiga Pecky Cox/As The Lake Churns is about to reveal a new blog in which she provides tips to tourists about to visit her native Mexico -- you know, how…
Alexander Ikefuna has been hired by Post Falls as the community development director. "Alex has a tremendous background in land uses and has managed growth and development for many years," said Mayor Clay Larkin in making the announcement. "His knowledge will keep us on the…
Item: Gasoline prices hit record high $3.07: Prices up 50 cents in just 60 days/ReutersDFO: Woe is me. That new-old 4Runner of mine is beginning to look a little less like a great deal. But I'm sure going to enjoy it on a road trip…
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.
