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SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 2012

Gonzaga's Guy Landry Edi, left, passes around San Diego's Dennis Kramer, right, and John Sinis, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in San Diego. Gonzaga won 65-57. (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

GU Stops San Diego, St. Mary's Wins Title 

Guy Landry Edi scored 13 points and Gonzaga kept its hopes alive for a share of its 12th straight West Coast Conference regular-season title by defeating San Diego 65-57 Saturday.The Bulldogs (23-5, 13-3) can tie St. Mary's (Calif.) for the league crown if the Gaels…

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Idaho Caucus Confuses Republicans 11 

Idaho Republican Party officials may be happy with how the new presidential caucus is playing out, but at the local level it's causing more confusion than joy. The main point people need to understand is this: If they want to vote for a presidential candidate…

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Reilly Smith, of Spokane, is taken for a ride, along Howard Street in front of the Spokane Arena, by his dog Chloe, Feb. 24, 2012.  Smith says he travels with the dog from Foothills Drive to Riverfront Park and then back home. Chloe still has energy after the long run.  "I've created a monster" Smith said. (Dan Pelle / The Spokesman-Review)

Head 'Em Up, Move 'Em Out 

Reilly Smith, of Spokane, is taken for a ride, along Howard Street in front of the Spokane Arena, by his dog Chloe on Friday. Smith says he travels with the dog from Foothills Drive to Riverfront Park and then back home. Chloe still has energy…

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Huckleberries Hears ... 16 

... That Digger (aka Henry D. Johnston, 26, of Moscow) is considering a run for the Idaho Legislature, District 5, for the House seat not currently occupied by Rep. Shirley Ringo (D-Moscow). Digger is considering running as an Independent on a platform of his own…

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DFO: Time For Local Dems To Step Up 

DFO: Kootenai County Democrats should field good candidates in all local races that include Far Right wannabes with a chance to win a county GOP nomination. Vs. Phil Hart, Vs. Vito Barbieri. For sheriff. Mebbe vs. Bob Nonini. Etc. That would give Reasonable Republicans, moderate…

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Romney: Increase Age For Medicare, SS 10 

Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to delay Americans’ eligibility for Medicare and Social Security. Romney said the gradual shift, as people live longer, is needed to steer the giant benefit programs toward economic sustainability.…

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DanOTC Mulls Run, Not Naming Seat 11 

Dan Of The Community: Yes, I will acknowledge that I am strongly considering a run for public office. I still have to resolve a few critical decision points. If I do run, you will know by the middle of next week. If I don’t then…

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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.