Frank Henderson, a former newsman, says being a reporter gave him the confidence to ask important questions. That, he says, has made all the difference in his political career. StateImpact photo: Emilie Ritter Saunders. Emilie Ritter Saunders/StateImpact offers this following Q-and-A with state Rep. Frank…
We'll never know the numbers, or exactly how the caucus vote broke down. But this secret ballot represents a public repudiation of Denney. During six gaffe-packed years as speaker, Denney forgot his own admonishment. Time and time again, Denney brought embarrassment on himself, and his…
Now that you’ve had your fill of succulent roast turkey, savory stuffing and pumpkin pie, it’s time to focus on the food ahead. The Christmas season stretches before us, rich with the tasty promise of candy canes and cutout cookies washed down with gallons of…
New Idaho football coach Paul Petrino has at least part of his staff complete. He has hired Bryce Erickson, the son of former Vandals coach Dennis Erickson, while The Spokesman-Review has learned Petrino will retain tight ends coach Al Pupunu and bring in Washington graduate…
Three-term Idaho House Speaker Lawerence Denney, arguably the most powerful member of the Idaho Legislature, lost his leadership post tonight to rival Rep. Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, in a dramatic political upset. The ouster, which happened during closed-door legislative caucus elections, marked the first time in…
Gonzaga guard Kevin Pangos (4) reaches for the ball against Washington State guard DaVonte Lacy (3) during a college basketball game on Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman. Gonzaga won the game 71-69, with Pangos hitting a game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds…
Just weeks after Idaho voters overwhelmingly embraced traditional public education, Wayne Hoffman, director of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, is promoting private schools -- with tax dollars. "There are a lot of children in Idaho attending private school," Hoffman told The Associated Press' John Miller. "For…
Two by two, dozens of same-sex couples obtained their marriage licenses in Washington state early this morning, just hours after Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a voter-approved law legalizing gay marriage. King County, the state’s biggest county, opened the doors to its auditor’s office in Seattle…
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.
