In this Jan. 15 file photo, a candlelight vigil is held at South Hadley, Mass., High School for freshman Phoebe Prince, 15, originally from Ireland, who had killed herself the previous day. Last Monday, nine teens were charged in the "unrelenting" bullying of Phoebe Prince,…
I see there's more hand-wringing going on re: the nastiness of online commenting. On my HBO Nation Twitter this morning, New West links to a Washington Post ombudsman column re: online comments here. Ombudsman David Alexander took the same approach that columnist Leonard Pitts did…
It’s still relatively cheap to run for Idaho’s part-time Legislature, according to a new study of the 2008 election by the Montana-based National Institute on Money in State Politics. The average Senate race in Idaho cost $43,877, sixth least expensive in the country. The average…
The Spokane River lows quietly past the Inland Empire Paper plant in Millwood Monday. Today, cities in Kootenai County told attendees at a cross-state meeting that plans to reduce phosphorous in the Spokane River could strangle growth in their towns. Read Becky Kramer's story here.…
Participants take part in a mass pillow fight Saturday at Union Square in New York. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Top Cutlines:1. Tired of getting fleeced by his 'wear-feather' friends, Ed gets 'down' to business in New York -- JohnA.2. Now maybe you…
Top Story (2:09 p.m.): A crash involving up to 6 vehicles, including one or two head-on collisions, is being reported in front of Chilco Mill on Highway 95. At least 2 or 3 injuries are being reported. Extrication may be needed. The highway is blocked.…
I don’t necessarily agree with this consensus, but I was surprised and alarmed to see the name that popped up the most as the best local place to load up on fried rice and egg rolls was the ubiquitous fast-Chinese chain Panda Express. To me,…
Tattooed people have a stigma of being riddled with angst and rebellion. It actually takes a lot of courage to get one. Admittedly, there are some who make an ink mistake due to inebriation, puppy love or lack of planning. The good news is that…
Web Giu Rob Kauder/KXLY tells Huckleberries Online provides this photo of the spectacular crash at I-90 & University, taken by KXLY chief photographer Brian Belanger. KXLY reports: "The eastbound lanes of I-90 have been shut down after a vehicle collision near the freeway and University.…
The mayor of Los Angeles says all city departments except police, public safety and those that make money must close two days a week because of a budget crisis. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (vee-yah-ry-GOH'-sah), pictured, announced Tuesday that the city's chief administrative officer will put the…
For the first time in seven years, the annual Idaho Department of Fish and Game hide and fur auction will take place in Coeur d’Alene. Each year, the department sells hides, furs, antlers and horns confiscated from poachers or taken from road kill. The auction,…
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class poses with their jerseys Monday in Indianapolis. Receipients, from left, are Larry Bird who is representing the 1992 USA Olympic team, Walt Bellamy who is representing the 1960 Olympic team, Scottie Pippen, Robert Hurley Sr., Cynthia Cooper,…
State Rep. Nicole LeFavour has compiled a tough test re: the 2010 Legislature, for those of you bold enough to take it -- and wait for the answers. The two-term Boise legislator said she won't provide the answers until after an end-of-session celebration May 6.…
Raven Lady: I am an aisle sitter, so when the people started carrying on instead of checking, my body, arms and legs got smashed numerous times from the lack of concern of people when they wheeled things. I even get whapped in the head with…
An explosive device was found during a traffic stop on Interstate 90 in Coeur d’Alene Sunday night. Julianne M. Lewis, of Pasco, and William F. Heavyrunner, of Browning, Mont., were arrested near milepost 13 after Idaho State Police troopers found the device in their vehicle,…
Gov. Chris Gregoire, center, crosses a small stage to greet Theodore Breyer, deputy CEO of SGL Group, left, as Friedrich Eichiner, CFO of BMW Group, right, and Robert Koehler, CEO of SGL Group look on during a news conference earlier today in Seattle. The companies…
About a third of the state’s field offices for the Department of Health and Welfare are being closed and 126 workers are being laid off within the next two months as the department struggles to cope with a shrinking budget. Department officials announced Tuesday that…
Certified yoga instructor Jeffrey Duval, left, and student Todd Erickson roll up their mats following a nude yoga class in New York on Wednesday. Fans of nude yoga say the nudity aids in deepening their yoga practice. (AP Photo/David Goldman)Question: Isn't yoga difficult enough without…
Item: Obama limits when U.S. would use nuclear arms/New York TimesMore Info: Under the new plan, the U.S. promises not to use nuclear weapons against countries that don't have them. The policy would not apply to states like North Korea and Iran, however, because of…
Noonish: A piece of plywood is lying on I-90 @ M/P 5.5 (near Spokane Street).11:32 a.m. A pickup w/a refrigerator in back has been abandoned on an I-90 offramp.11:18 a.m. Officer reports that s/b turn signal @ I-90 & Pleasantview isn't recycling, causing traffic to…
Is this a publicity grab? Or a real newsworthy article. Or a blatant act of age-ism. "Stronger...younger man..." Hmmm. I am not a Catholic. Though, schooled as one when I was a boy, I understand that the chain of command of the Catholic Church is…
A person is seen rolling luggage at Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia. Spirit Airlines said today, it will charge as much as $45 each way for a carry-on bag, adding a fee that bigger airlines have yet to try. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, file)Question: How long will…
Monday Poll: HBO Nation picked tiny Butler to prevail over Goliath Duke in the NCAA tournament finals last night -- and Butler would have if that half-court shot had banked in at the end. 49 of 85 respondents (58%) thought Butler would win. 36 of…
Former Idaho Governor Phil Batt today endorsed Idaho 1st Congressional District candidate Vaughn Ward. "It is my opinion that the United States is headed for bankruptcy," said Batt. "We must stop our reckless spending. We know that the Democratic majority in Washington will not do…
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) greets supporters following a campaign rally in Las Vegas on Monday. Reid is currently trailing in the polls in a state that solidly opposes recent health care reform by congressional Democrats. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)Question: Do you think Harry will…
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.
