New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner, left, and center fielder Curtis Granderson look up after Granderson lost a fly ball in the roof of Tropicana Field, allowing the ball to drop for a single by Tampa Bay Rays' Justin Ruggiano during the eighth inning…
In this undated, Actor James Doohan appears in character as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in a scene from the 1994 film "Star Trek Generations." Doogan, who died on this date 6 years ago at age 85, wanted to have a few grams of his ashes launched…
Idaho Republican Sen. Mike Crapo and five other senators unveiled their $4 trillion bipartisan deficit-reduction plan Tuesday to praise, if not immediate support, from both President Barack Obama and a number of senators from both parties. The so-called Gang of Six proposes to immediately cut…
Priest Lakers are furious that someone has abandoned several docks that are lashed together in the narrows on their beloved waterway. Pecky Cox/As The Lake Churns tells you all about it here. Computer files: Back it up/A Family Runs Through It Who needs a crow…
Via Twitter, North Idaho College offers this update on the traffic circle that's being installed at River & the Dike Road as part of the infrastructure construction for the Education Corridor.
The Coeur d’Alene Police Juvenile Crimes Unit is actively searching for a juvenile runaway by the name of Bryce William Gabbard, 16, of Coeur d’Alene. Gabbard left his home in the 1300 block of Kaleigh Court during the early morning hours on May 21. He…
Moscow resident Mark Runsvold started the process to be on America's favorite quiz show in January 2009 - a decision that has paid off big. The 25-year-old Jeopardy! champion has racked up $124,201 in three episodes, which locally airs on KHQ at 7 p.m. He…
JeanieSpokane: Last night we were driving home in the Valley, when a car with two women in it, cut in front of us slowly from a gas station and then proceeded to stop in the intersection of our green light. Mechanic Man honked the horn,…
Harry Hosey winds up to throw a ball at the "guilty" target at a Casey Anthony dunking booth at the Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Ky. Organizers have shut down the booth in which a Casey Anthony lookalike taunted fairgoers to dunk…
You don't want to mess with the Bentwood subdivision, along 15th Street/CdA, south of Canfield Middle School. It has eyes everywhere. Case in point. Cindy Matthews, publisher/editor of the Bentwood Park Newsletter, reports how one neighbor chased down a boy, "about 5'10", 15 years with…
With a whirlwind week of committee meetings, focus groups, and “Citizen Congress” town hall gatherings, Kootenai County is finally getting on with the business of re-writing its out-dated land use laws. The initial meetings this week will set the stage for an 18-month process in…
Lots of folks are understandably dispirited about the state of the legislative and executive branches of Idaho government these days. On some levels, frankly, they’re a mess. But Idaho has a third branch of government, the judiciary. And it may be the best it’s been…
Gonzaga's athletic director doesn't believe Mark Few and Ray Giacoletti's connection to David Salinas — a the founder of a summer basketball program and a suspected Ponzi scheme architect — has anything to do with basketball. But CBSSports.com is now reporting that the NCAA thinks…
12:25 p.m. Brett, from Fish Lake Road/Rathdrum reports capturing a loose springer spaniel w/a dead duck tied around its neck. 12:13 p.m. Caller reports finding drugs in 1500 block of N. 4th Street/CdA. 11:58 a.m. Unknown type of trauma injury is reported at Silverwood Theme…
Ruben Moreno of the Blackfeet Tribe puts his hands in pools of oil in order to take a sample for Blackfeet Community Hospital Water Lab Friday near Cut Bank Creek. FX Energy Inc. plans to permanently shut down two oil wells in northwestern Montana where…
A man who robbed two Spokane banks will serve his 10-year prison sentence the same as a pending sentence for a Coeur d'Alene bank robbery. Michael Richard Kent, 39, pleaded guilty to bank robbery Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Coeur d'Alene for a Jan.…
A leopard prepares to attack a forest guard, left, at Prakash Nagar village near Salugara, on the outskirts of Siliguri, India. The leopard strayed into the village area and attacked several villagers, including at least four guards, before being caught by forest officials, according to…
Meghann's Update: Coeur d'Alene Tribal Police catch felon who got away from Benewah sheriff State authorities issued a warning Monday that a convicted felon escaped Friday from Benewah County Jail after learning local officials failed to do so. “Anytime someone is running from the law,…
In responding to a Coeur d'Alene Press letter to the editor today in which Steve Adams calls urban renewal "fascist," Councilman Mike Kennedy writes on his Facebook wall: "Ever wonder why some people aren't taken seriously? Steve Adams says Urban Renewal is 'fascist.' Steve is…
Coeur d'Alene City Council member Mike Kennedy will be mediating a formal discussion at 5:30 tonight between Fresh Start and neighbors who have complained about its clients. "I really envision it as a neighborhood meeting with Fresh Start, to keep trying to work out the…
Tuesday Poll: 57 of 104 respondents (54.81%) said a boat launch at Silver Beach would be a good substitute for the 3rd Street launch in downtown Coeur d'Alene. 37 of 104 respondents (35.58%) said a Silver Beach launch isn't a good alternative to the current…
A large residence named Pensmore is seen under construction in southern Christian County in Highlandville, Mo. The 72,000-sq.-foot private home being built in southwest Missouri will be one of the largest in the United States when it's completed. Story here. (AP Photo/The News-Leader, Bob Linder)…
Next time you complain about our local speed traps, or taxes spent on our local Idaho police departments, please do a reality check. Take a drive over to Spokane and remind yourself why we live in Idaho. Anarchy rules in Spokane. Traffic laws are not…
A Montana judge has ruled against transport of 200-plus Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil megaloads through Montana, saying the state's Transportation Department violated the Montana Environmental Policy Act because it approved an insufficient environmental assessment. Idaho has approved the transports to the Montana line, though that decision is…
Beginning this evening, sewer installation and the use of loud pumps along Hubbard Avenue may create noise disturbance for Fort Grounds homeowners along Military Avenue north of River Avenue. Work is expected to continue into the overnight hours and be complete the morning of Wednesday,…
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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