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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2007

Capt. Ben: Bomb Threat in Lakeland School District

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Rathdrum Police Department and the Spirit Lake Police Department are investigating a bomb threat in the Lakeland School District. Initial reports indicate that threatening notes were found a various school buildings in the Lakeland District stating…

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TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007


Study: Religion Good for Children

Study: Religion good for children: Scientific research finds kids develop better when both parents frequently attend services/WorldNetDailyMore Info: new study concludes children whose parents regularly attend religious services and talk about their faith have better self-control, social skills and approaches to learning than children with…

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APhoto of the Day (w/Top Cutlines) -- 4/24/07

AP Photo/Idaho State Journal, Joe KlineEmma Hyde, 13, watches her hair stand up straight during a demonstration on static electricity by Idaho State University professor Steve Shropshire as part of his "Electrofying Physics" program in the Physical Sciences building at ISU on Saturday in Pocatello.…

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Well, She Got It Right the Second Time

First, you should know that Mindy Cameron submitted the following press release to the SR and that she is the former opinion page editor of the Seattle Times. Next, you should know that I haven't touched her copy at all below (other than to italicize…

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Huckleberries Best of the INorthwest -- 4/24/07

AP Photo/ Independent Record, George Lane House Republicans are concerned with the whereabouts of Gov. Brian Schweitzer and they have gone as far as issuing milk cartons with his photo on them throughout the House chambers Monday in Helena, Mont.1. Best of Political Cartoons: Milt…

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CPD Blue on Patrol: Be CAREful Out There

The Coeur d’Alene Police Department’s C.A.R.E. Team, will be conducting an aggressive driving emphasis patrol today through Saturday. Officers from the C.A.R.E. Team, as well as officers from other divisions within the department will be focusing on high accident areas throughout the city looking specifically…

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Sentinel Question: Refund for Linda Cook?

The North Idaho College Sentinel has a current poll asking students whether NIC did the right thing in granting a refund to former English student Linda Cook. Cook, as you may recall, created a hubbub when she demanded a refund b/c teacher Jessica ??? sniped…

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Author David Halberstam, 73, R.I.P.

Victor Maccharoli/AP PhotoTop photo: Author David Halberstam delivers the commencement address during graduation ceremonies at Bentley College in Waltham, Mass., in this Saturday, May 20, 2006, file photo. Bottom photo: Menlo Park firefighters investigate the scene of a fatal three-car accident Monday in Menlo Park,…

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MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2007

Wild Card/Monday -- 4/23/07

I spent some time thinking about Friday's thread and what seems to be a never-ending obsession with the Lake City Development Corp and Larry Spencer's "Dirtgate." The seemingly coordinated attempt by a handful of people to undercut LCDC and the Kroc Center is important. But…

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Huckleberries Best of the Local Blogs -- 4/23/07

OK, this isn't from the Local Blogs. It's a winter ice-fishing scenic by talented Flathead Valley, Mont., photographer Craig Moore/GlacierWorld.com, who graciously granted HBO permission to run his photos.*Family Phil/A Family Runs Through It proved what a great pop he is by treating his Looney…

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Inside Huckleberries -- 4/23/07

*Update: The SR has received permission from the L.A. Times to reprint the front-page story Friday re: the controversy surrounding Duane Hagadone's mansion in Sun Desert, Calif. (w/photos). You'll want to pick up a copy Tuesday....*The SR Editorial Board launched its Opinion Blog, A Matter…

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