THURSDAY, JAN. 4, 2007
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 2007
Parting Shot -- 1/3/07
Dozens of Canada geese gather for a long winters' nap at the point on NIC beach/Kerri Thoreson, www.fyinorthidaho.com.
HBO's Best of the Friends' Blogs -- 1/3/07
This trio of sparrows enjoy their own version of the Polar Bear Plunge in a backyard birdbath/Kerri Thoreson, www.fyinorthidaho.com.*Pickaxe Pete/The Bodie Specter provides video of Saddam Hussein's hanging (which includes "the drop" and a blurred shot of the ex-dictator's face afterward) here.*"Nothing is more forced…
Possible Interior Art Design for New CDA Library
Five proposals for interior art for the main entrance of the new Coeur d’Alene Public Library (including "Kinetic Sculpture" by Tim Prentice above) are on display at the current library, 201 E. Harrison Ave. The public is invited to comment on the proposals. The exterior…
CollegeFootballNews.com Ranks '07 Fiesta Bowl ...
... as 4th greatest bowl game ever here. (Only 2006 Rose Bowl, 2003 Fiesta Bowl and 1984 Orange Bowl better)
Bronco RB Johnson, New Fiance Tour Big Apple
Boise State's star running back Ian Johnson and his fiance, Broncos cheerleader Chrissy Popadics, pose for photos in New York's Robert Wagner Park with the Statue of Liberty as a backdrop earlier today. Moments after the sophomore running back raced to the end zone for…
Brand X: Burke's Tenure Full of Accomplishments
Story here, full post hereMichael Burke announced Tuesday that he's resigning from North Idaho College, where he has served as president since June 1998. We think he can look in the mirror and say, "I'm leaving this place better than it was when I first…
Extra! Tacoma Student Killed in Shooting
A student was shot to death at his high school as classes about to start this morning, and police were searching for the gunman, officials said. The student's age and details of the 7:30 a.m. shooting at Foss High School were not immediately released, but…
Pro/Con: The Execution of Saddam Hussein
Warning: You can find a cell phone photo of the execution in Comments section.Pro: Saddam's Just Deserts/Cal Thomas, RealClearPoliticsOne of Saddam's lawyers, former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, appeared on the BBC shortly after Saddam's hanging was confirmed, complaining the trial was a "travesty." No,…
Kroese: And Bronco Nation Lived Happily Ever After
Cartoon/Noah Kroese
Wondering: Flu Bug Comes Home to Roost
Wondering: About that flu bug ... no fun. I feel like death and sound worse. Don't even want to mention how I look. What a New Year ... whoopeee ... cough, snort, sneeze, croak.DFO: My nephews and son brought the bug into my house, and…
Online Poll: What Annoys You Most: Spam, Junk Mail?
Which annoys you more? -- Seattle P-I*E-mail spam*Paper-based junk mail*Both equally annoying*Not annoyed by eitherDFO: E-mail spam, hands down
TUESDAY, JAN. 2, 2007
Parting Shot -- 1/2/07
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen uses a bullhorn to address fans after arriving with his team at the university in downtown Boise, Idaho, Tuesday afternoon. Petersen also holds a plaque with a key to the city given to him by Boise Mayor Dave Beiter.…
Huckleberries Best of the Local Blogs -- 1/2/07
Ailing, Family Phil rang in the New Year by taking his kids to Spokane for Kids Night Out here.*HBO thoroughly approves of the New Year's resolution embraced by OrangeTV/Making Flippy Floppy - "to keep this blog updated on a more regular basis and at least…
Baby New Year Welcomes KMC Newcomer
Kahlei Brown poses for a photograph with her mother Cassandra Brown (cq)of Coeur d'Alene at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene on Monday. She is the first baby of the New Year born at KMC/Kathy Plonka, Spokesman-Review.
Breaking! NIC's Burke Accepts California Post
Michael L. Burke, the president of North Idaho College since June 1998, is resigning to become president of San Jose City College (a community college with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students). He will begin work in San Jose, Calif., in March. The NIC Board…
Gerald Ford, 93, 38th President, RIP
President Bush escorts former first lady Betty Ford from the Washington National Cathedral in Washington today during a State Funeral service for her husband, former President Gerrald R. Ford here. (APPhoto/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, Pool)Digger: Ford was a great man who restored honor and dignity to…
Question: Do You Want A Hayden Wal*Mart?
Issue: Wal-Mart revives plans: Action resumes on seeking Hayden supercenter/Erica Curless, Spokesman-ReviewMore Info: In the first official movement in nearly three years, Wal-Mart has asked the state for permits to start work on improvements to U.S. Highway 95 and Honeysuckle Avenue for a supercenter in…
SR Picks Bloem As Government Official of Year
Full editorial hereWhen Sandi Bloem ran for mayor of Coeur d'Alene in 2001, she collected three out of every four votes. Four years later, she duplicated that feat in winning re-election. The Lake City obviously likes a leader who follows through on campaign rhetoric. As…
Nappi: I Resolve Not to Worry About Certain Things
Full post hereWhen young people tell me they want to be reporters when they grow up, I ask: "Do you worry a lot?" If they answer yes, it's a good sign. To worry is to care. And journalists must care about the communities they cover.…
Question re: A Day Off to Honor President Ford
Issue: Seems a whole bunch of government offices will be closed today to, ahem, "honor" former President Gerald Ford. These include: Spokane Regional Health District offices,Spokane Valley City Hall, most federal government offices and courts will be closed. Also, there will be no regular mail…
Jesse Tinsley: A Good Way to Welcome New Year
Jesse Tinsley: My family had a great time at First Night in Spokane. For the second year in a row we got a hotel room in town so we could hit the sack right after midnight fireworks. We had our two small children so the…
Marianne Love: We're All Bronco Fans Today
Gutsy Broncos dip into bag of tricks to pull off a stunner/Chadd Cripe, Idaho StatesmanMarianne Love: I'm sure virtually every potatohead in Idaho has turned into a Bronco this morning. What a wonderful happening for our state! (Full post here)DFO: We'll have to check with…
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