Some nullification supporters tried their best to sound level-headed Wednesday. They tried to paint their effort as something straightforward: a bill simply directing state agencies to do nothing to implement federal health care reform. “It does no more, no less,” said House Assistant Majority Leader…
Kerry Taylor poses for photographs next to a see-through dress modeled by Kate Middleton, the fiancee of Britain's Prince William, in a university charity fashion show in 2002, in London. A see-through dress that some believe played a key role in bringing Kate Middleton and…
A North Idaho lawyer accused of hiring a hit man to kill his wife was involved with another woman who received a letter from him after his arrest, federal prosecutors allege. Edgar J. Steele, 65, wanted his wife murdered because he “had been establishing a…
Duane Hagadone likes to make big, bold, glitzy statements, and his latest development in Coeur d’Alene won’t stray from that pattern. The man behind the Coeur d’Alene Resort and its posh golf course, as well as luxurious homes on the lake and in Palm Desert,…
Item: Is this the final chapter? Future of bookstores in doubt with e-books gaining in popularity/Alecia Warren, Coeur d'Alene Press More Info: Bookstores are feeling a squeeze these days. With the barrage of alternatives like online bookselling, downloading electronic books, and shopping at warehouse stores,…
"This is just great," said Howard White, owner of Saddle Up Grill Steakhouse in Athol. The restaurant reopened Thursdayafter spending two years rebuilding after a devastating fire. Mike Prager's SR story here. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Thursday Scanner Traffic/DFO, Hucks Online…
Escapee: If a woman wants to play baseball, hockey, football, whatever, then womens’ leagues should be formed. It’s not really an honest-to-goodness competition if one sex is pitted against the other. Plus, if a guy beats a woman handily, he ‘bullied’ her, and if he…
Marc Stewart: All of the Tribal Police Department has been to Idaho Peace Officers and Standards and Training and graduated. They are in good standing and you could verify this easily by talking to the Idaho POST. As a result, they are able to enforce…
Fat Lady Sings: Laptops for every student? Really? What happens when students (who lack supervision and/or the presence of positive role models or who trip on a rock) damage, destroy or pawn their laptops? How is the laptop replaced? What is the turn around time?…
Junior guard Marquise Carter scored 13 of his career-high 20 points in the second half and David Stockton provided a couple of momentum-turning plays as Gonzaga defeated Santa Clara 85-76 on Thursday at the McCarthey Athletic Center. The victory keeps Gonzaga (18-9, 8-3 WCC) in…
I didn't think the sunshine, liquid and otherwise, that Mrs. O & I found in north-central Florida that week was all that warm. We experienced temperatures between 60 and 70 during our week with Junior & Miss Stephanie in the Gainesville area. Now, watching the…
A post from Kerri Thoreson's Facebook page about a controversial White House Grill sign received numerous comments on her wall and her at Hucks Online earlier today. Kerri responded to some criticism for a sign that took a swipe at President Obama, stating that restaurant…
A Coeur d’Alene taco stand that employees said has been picketed recently by white supremacists was vandalized last week. The owner of Tacos Los Panchos, 2102 N. Fourth St., discovered the vandalism when the trailer opened for business on Feb. 11, said Sgt. Christie Wood,…
5:54 p.m. Caller reports a disorderly man in 600 block of Front Avenue/CdA. 5:52 p.m. M. has questions re: driver's license suspension for DUI. 5:32 p.m. Post Falls police are looking for 13YO runaway named Cody (5-4, 100 pounds). 5:27 p.m. A baby is locked…
Grover G. Norquist President of Americans for Tax Reform, speaks at an any tax rally on the steps of the Idaho Statehouse Thursday in Boise. About 100 people came out for the noon rally. (Idaho Statesman/AP photo: Chris Butler) Luna 'reform' bills 3-fer: Performance bill…
Kudan Elementary School children touch a cheek of Japan's robot teacher Saya following a special class by the robot that can express six basic emotions, developed by Tokyo University of Science Professor Hiroshi Kobayashi, in Tokyo. Japan's space agency JAXA announced Monday that it is…
The Idaho State Board of Education has voted to suspend the Faculty Senate at Idaho State University, after the senate voted “no confidence” in ISU President Art Vailas, in whom the state board had just voted its full confidence. In a news release, the board…
L. Yvonne Wallis was found on the floor of her home by son, Michael Heath just prior to noon today. Michael doesn't know whether she fainted, or stumbled and hit her head. EMT's from Timberlake and Northern Lakes responded and transported her to Kootenai Hospital.…
Sen. John Andreason, R-Boise, asked state schools Supt. Tom Luna, “Is it your opinion that we now have a finished product?” Or, he said, with all the changes, is there a need to go back and work over the plan with all the stakeholders? Luna…
Nampa Mayor Tom Dale, pictured, Wednesday sharply criticized Idaho lawmakers for trying to limit the work of city urban renewal agencies with new legislation. Dale said lawmakers have a “disconnect” with city officials and city residents about urban renewal. He also said legislators lack trust…
A new restaurant in downtown Spokane, specializing in gourmet hot dogs, is getting heat for its logo."I'm surprised people are talking about it and it's creating the controversy that it is," said Serena Belsby, co-owner of Wild Dawgs. Esteban Vallejo, also owns the restaurant and…
Fans run onto the court as San Diego's Devin Ginty celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's Wednesday in San Diego. Cellar-dwelling San Diego upset the first-place Gaels 74-66. Story here. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Question: When is the…
The final public improvements could be complete within the next few months at Riverstone, a 160-acre residential and commercial project along the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene. “We will have all of our infrastructure completed, and all of our lots will be available and ready…
Authorities say an estimated 25,000 people are protesting anti-union legislation at the Wisconsin state Capitol, and nine demonstrators have been arrested. On the third day of protests, the Statehouse was completely jammed with protesters opposed to a bill that would strip public employees of their…
This is a first and most likely a last. This is a column about fashion – something I am woefully unqualified to write about. But since when have I let qualifications or expertise get in the way of a column? Seriously, my fashion goal consists…
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.
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