I'm tweaking the lineup today to free up the lunch hour. I combined the AM & INW headline roundups into one roundup that I began posted at about 10 -- rather than usual pre-9 o'clock & noon time slots. I'll publish another headline roundup at…
Filipino police raise their pistols after being taped on the nozzle by officers at police headquarters in Camp Crame, suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines today. The Philippine National Police is working to thwart the traditional celebratory gunfire during New Year's revelry that injures…
Why is it those of who love more power don't seem to like to pay attention to directions much? I am just as guilty as others. For Christmas, the King got me the MORE POWER, BIGGER THAN A LOT, KITCHEN AID PROFESSIONAL 500 MIXER. I…
5:14 p.m. Man has questions re: his nephew having no-contact order against him. 4:43 p.m. Resident in 1700 block of Morleau/CdA reports hit-and-run accident. 4:41 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Dec. 26-27 here. 4:25 p.m. Caller in 5400 block of Grayeagle/Rathdrum reports…
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez swings a bat in the on-deck circle during a rehab assignment at a minor league baseball game against the Dunedin Blue Jays Aug. 12 in Dunedin, Fla. Rodriguez, who had right knee surgery July 14, was seen working out in…
Joseph Herrera was charged with 2nd Degree Murder Tuesday for the Christmas Day killing of Stefanie Comack of St. Maries. Herrera made his first appearance in court Tuesday where his bond was set at $200,000. Herrera claims that he was unloading his gun when it…
In this Dec. 6 photo, Jenni Lake's son, Chad Michael Lake Wittman, drinks from a bottle at the family's home in Pocatello. Jenni Lake, who decided against treatment for tumors on her brain and spine so she could carry the baby, died of cancer on…
Earl Long, the one-time governor of Louisiana, was once asked by an aide what his supporters should be told about his failure to keep a campaign promise. "Tell 'em I lied," Long said. Today, as their old positions are re-litigated, pols from Ron Paul to…
Washington state’s minimum wage increases by 37 cents to $9.04 an hour starting on New Year’s Day. While the state’s current rate of $8.67 an hour is already the highest state minimum wage in the nation, a few cities, like San Francisco, have their own…
I am so excited to have a New Year unfolding! writes Jeanie Spokane, Nuts & Nonsense. I didn't do anything extraordinary to even warrant a Christmas letter (Hi, I did dialysis 1,068 times (oops, 1,069 because one day it didn't work and I had to…
On her Facebook wall, Cindy posts this shot of her new, pink bunny slippers propped on her desk. I received a new pair of slippers from my daughter last Christmas. But didn't throw out my old slippers under last night (during a purge of shoes…
En route to a Red Box kiosk, I spotted this strange bumpersnicker on a red vehicle in the Coeur d'Alene Albertson's parking lot Monday night: "I'm only speeding because I have to poop." Question: Who would put such a bumpersnicker on his/her vehicle?
On her Facebook wall, Cindy writes: "Irony alert: Santa neglected to include BB's in Zach's official Red Ryder BB gun. So, Zach drove down to the General Store to buy some and was informed you have to be 18 to buy BB's! The gun says…
CollingwoodCDA: The Moose, Beacon, Moon Time and Eagles are legit, though, not that they’re immune from idiots getting out of line. The Icon is such a dive and is almost solely responsible for the ever-growing stigma of downtown CDA and drama that goes down (nothing…
A 13-year-old girl from Boise was on the Today Show Monday morning, and she was talking about something pretty personal and emotional: A health condition she's had for two years that's caused her to lose all of the hair on her body. For plenty of…
Scott Wood, 5, empties a huge tub of his own toys to give away at the annual Thousand Oaks Community Dinner, hosted by Temple Adat Alohim at Thousand Oaks High School on Sunday. Wood wanted the joy his toys have brought him to be shared…
11:59 a.m. Person at Coeur d'Alene Library reports theft of unknown property on Lakeside/CdA. 11:56 a.m. John reports theft of tires, boat trolling motor & copper wire from Burma/Harrison home. 11:34 a.m. Stalled chip truck blocking both lanes @ Seltice Way & Cedar/PF. 11:33 p.m.…
It has been awhile since HucksOnline has offered a Downtown Coeur d'Alene Bar Report. This one occurred before the holidays were in full swing: "Officers responded to a battery call reference an incident that had occurred the previous evening (2200 hours) at the Icon. According…
Debate over whether Idaho state judges should keep retirement benefits that are about twice as generous as those of other state workers, a situation that’s helped open a funding gap, has kept legislators and court officials at the negotiating table since January. Judges say robust…
On a green pickup stopped for a sign at 4th & Walnut in Midtown over the Christmas holidays: "Honk if you voted for Obama so I can give you the finger."
Christmas Holiday Poll: A majority of Hucks Nation has gambled at the Coeur d'Alene Casino. 151 of 283 respondents (53.36%) said they have gambled at the Worley area casino. 132 of 283 respondents (46.64%) say they have not. Today's Poll: Where did you buy your…
Had my mom's clientele been different, she might have been known as something glamorous like a clothing designer or a stylist. As it was, she sewed almost exclusively for her two daughters. I so under-appreciated her talent that I wouldn't have described her with a…
A former Las Vegas TV reporter turned anti-drinking crusader received pledges from 13 Idaho lawmakers over the Christmas weekend that they will abstain from drinking during the 2012 session. Scott Andrus, 50, of Twin Falls, sent the solicitation to all 105 lawmakers on Dec. 23,…
Organizers of this year’s failed attempt to oust Idaho’s public schools chief from office say their second try to recall Tom Luna will be better organized. The initial attempt to put a recall question on Idaho ballots during an August special election fell woefully short…
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.
