Here's a message scrawled onto a coffee cup that was dropped to a group of campers Monday while a search was going on for an armed suspect in Mount Rainier National Park, Wash. A helicopter crew searching for the gunman who killed a Mount Rainier…
On Adam's Blog, Adam Graham writes of the GOP presidential primary/caucus race: "The phenomenom of one candidate leading the GOP pack and then leading another has been described as “flavor of the month.” This is ultimately disrespectful to both the process and the candidates that…
On a map of the Internet, the capital these days would be "Portlandia." The cult IFC Channel sketch show has been dominating Twitter and Google searches for several days leading up to Friday night's Season Two debut, occupying the type of web chatter usually reserved…
Idaho legislative leaders from both parties say they favor new, stronger ethics laws for Idaho this year. House Speaker Lawerence Denney, R-Midvale, who in the past has single-handedly blocked new ethics laws, said he’s now ready to consider an independent ethics commission to oversee Idaho…
On Aug. 14, a fun-filled day at Loon Lake ended in near tragedy for the Santos family. As Angelo Santos; his wife, Alyssa; and children Isabella, Zachary, Annalia, and Nikko, traveled south on U.S. Highway 395, a drunken driver blew through the stop sign at…
Idaho Representative Vito Barbieri talks with reporters at the Capitol building this morning in Boise. Rep. Barbieri shared his thoughts on the upcoming debate over Idaho's acceptance of Federal money to develop a state health insurance exchange. Also, he told Eye on Boise that he…
11:59 a.m. 4 people are being transported to KMC from the Hauser area crash (11:30 item). Officer preliminary reports that the stop sign may have been missing @ Hollister Hills, causing crash. 11:30 a.m. Extrication & 2 ambulances needed for 3-vehicle crash @ intersection of…
“It's too bad that the Republicans are divided. If he really wants to throw his time and money away to run, he should certainly be free to do that. I'm quite confident with the support I have up there that I should have no trouble…
Idaho Rep. Vito Barbieri declared, “This health care mandate is not good for the nation. It's socialism. … A socialist America is a broken America.” Speaking on a panel about a proposed state health insurance exchange at the AP Legislative Preview today, Barbieri said, “It's…
A Welsh corgi dog named Ole showed up at a Cooke City, Mont., motel four days after the dog and its owner were swept up in an avalanche. The dog’s owner died. The dog returned to this motel where they had been staying before going…
On the 1080 ESPN (formerly KVNI) "North Idaho Joe in the Morning" show Wednesday, Martha Goss, owner of www.OrganizeItWithMartha.com gave good tips on how you can unclutter your space at home or at work. She recently worked with a family that will appear on a…
Wednesday Poll: A majority of Hucks Nation is enjoying the snowless winter in the Inland Northwest. 86 of 156 respondents (55.13%) said they don't miss the snow in Winter 2011-12. 70 of 156 respondents (44.87%) say they do miss the snow. Today's Question: Are you…
You'd think Idaho politicians would be gagging on pledges already. There's a pledge to loyally support the Republican Party platform. A pledge never to raise taxes. A pledge never to cross the gun lobby on one side or the anti-abortion rights league on another. But…
Asked why he chose to announce at a North Idaho fundraiser last month that he'll run for a third term as governor in 2014 - just one year into his current second term -- Gov. Butch Otter said, “I didn't choose to make the announcement…
Gov. Butch Otter reaffirmed his support today for the “Students Come First” school reforms, which shift funds from salaries to technology boosts and make other changes, including removing many of teachers' collective bargaining rights. “I know they're going to be on the ballot this year,…
Kevin Richert/Idaho Statesman sez the nonbinding straw poll being conducted by the Idaho GOP Friday has a purpose: "Sure, it’s (the straw poll) gimmicky; with voters paying $30 for the privilege of casting a ballot, this isn’t exactly representative politics. But the straw poll could…
This deer was found off the side of Fernan Lake Road near the Idaho Panhandle National Forest on Wednesday. Growth of rural residences on the perimeter of the national forest means more hazards for wildlife. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka) Heading to the Idaho Panhandle National…
Greg Lee, the top prep scribe in the Inland Northwest, picks the undefeated run of the Coeur d'Alene Viks to a second consecutive state football title as the top 2011 high school story in the Inland Northwest. Writes Greg: "The Vikings were simply overpowering –…
Animal control officers wore white hazardous material suits as they worked to remove potentially dozens of cats from a Spokane home Wednesday. The couple who live at the residence, located on the 4000 block of North Addison Street, told SpokAnimal C.A.R.E. they have 39 cats.…
We're not happy with the federal government, either. But in the winter of their discontent, some citizens are going too far in condemning the very role of federalism in our daily lives. At their most extreme, some of these people consider themselves patriots and constitutional…
I've decided that I've been doing this blog too long to continue to put up with individuals who want to pick fights or refuse to listen to my requests to change their behavior. Rhodetrip is gone. Idahogie's in the cooler. Others need to take heed.…
Teacher's assistant Megan Williamson, left, helps pull her Discovery Preschool toddlers against the blowing snow as they cross a street downtown while returning from their morning walk in Juneau, Alaska, Tuesday. (AP Photo/Juneau Empire, Michael Penn)
I remember the first time I encountered Ben Klein. It was back in 2003, when I was the calendar editor here at The Inlander. He was a baby-faced 20-year-old who looked like he'd been forced into a funny Elvis costume and cajoled into doing a…
5:53 p.m. Dead deer is lying in s/b lane of Ramsey Road @ Garwood. 5:27 p.m. Disabled vehicle w/flashers on reportedly off n/b H95 @ M/P 440 (Garwood Road). 5:05 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Jan. 3-4 here. 4:44 p.m. Near drowning…
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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