Four Republicans -- Gerald Arno, Marc Eberlein, Bruce Noble, and Tim Herzog -- have filed so far for the Kootenai County commissioner District 1 seat now held by incumbent Todd Tondee. The filing deadline, which began Monday will continue until next Friday, March 9. Additionally,…
Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum holds a copy of the U.S. Constitution as he speaks during during a campaign rally at the New Life Assembly of God on Thursday in Spokane. SR story here. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Idaho Records/Sherry Adkins, SR Washington…
Thursday Poll: Sightseeing & dining are the two prominent reasons why Coeur d'Alene area residents visit the newly remodeled Coeur d'Alene Resort. 59 of 208 respondents (28.37%) said they regularly take out-of-town visitors to the resort or boardwalk. 57 of 208 respondents (27.4%) said they…
A scene is shown from the animated feature film from 20th Century Fox Animation, "Horton Hears A Who." The film featured the voices of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell and, of course, is based on the Dr. Seuss children's book of the same name. Children's…
Barrett Schroeder said Thursday that he had considered running for the Idaho Senate for a while, but learning about the militia group here on the Palouse spurred him into action. The candidate for Senate District 5 explained his concerns about the 57th and 75th battalions…
JEERS ... to Idaho state Sen. Jeff Siddoway (pictured), R-Terreton. Along with using dogs and sheep as bait, Siddoway sought to give ranchers a free hand to kill wolves for 36 hours after an attack. After that, they'd need an Idaho Fish and Game permit.…
It's Sunday in Moscow, Idaho, and all eyes turn to Tyler Palmer. “I couldn’t be happier,” he tells the group congregated before him. Palmer, 32, has a boyish quality to him, despite the day or two of stubble on his face. The sleeves of his…
Sen. Denton Darrington (pictured), R-Declo, who in his 30th year in the Senate is the longest-serving senator in Idaho history, has announced that he won't seek re-election. “I would like to thank my constituents who have so generously supported me in the State Senate,” Darrington…
Bristol Palin, daughter of former GOP vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin, smiles at the beginning of the Rolling Thunder ride from the Pentagon during the Memorial Day weekend in Washington. Lifetime says it will air 10 episodes of "Bristol Palin: Life's a…
A decade has passed since North Idaho College swung the collegiate bats, but if baseball supporters can build a $3 million field of dreams, the Cardinals, too, could land a home. "We've always been in support of baseball in the community," said Al Williams, NIC…
I’ve had many Press subscribers ask me recently to explain just how I measure the snowfall at my location on Player Drive in the northwestern corner of Coeur d’Alene. They also ask me why I seem to gauge more snow during a particular period or…
The criminal history of a declared candidate for Kootenai County sheriff might prevent him from entering the race. Adam M. Johnson, a former North Idaho businessman and Post Falls Chamber of Commerce board member who played a central role in a high-profile shooting in downtown…
I'll have to rely on news releases from candidates to let you know when candidates for county offices have filed. Seems the Kootenai County clerk's office isn't posting those filings online this year, as it has in previous years. Dunno why. The clerk's office only…
Wintry prism: Morning light glows through icicles above Hauser Lake on Monday. (SR photo: Kathy Plonka)
Yesterday, news of Davy Jones’ death lit up Facebook, Twitter and online news sites with frantic reports. Baby Boomers shared nostalgic remembrances of their childhood worship of the Monkees and circulated YouTube clips of Jones’ songs. Less talked about was how he died: a massive…
5:44 p.m. Jim has questions for KCSD deputy re: stolen items in pawn shops. 5:25 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Feb. 29-March 1 here. 5:09 p.m. Caller reports male in red Nissan pickup checking out houses in alley behind Miller/PF 4:55 p.m.…
High school band members take pictures of themselves before Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney spoke at a campaign rally at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls Thursday. Wall Street Journal story below reports Romney got a warm welcome. (AP photo: George Herbert)…
Dennis Mansfield writes of the planned visit Sunday in Nampa of former Arkansas governor, who will be introduced by former First Lady Pat Kempthorne: "I like Pat -- Kempthorne, that is ... I understand that she'll co-introduce him to those in attendance. I've posted the…
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio looks on as investigators announce the preliminary findings of his Cold Case investigation into the authenticity of President Barack Obama's birth certificate and other issues surrounding his eligibility to be President during a news conference on Thursday in Phoenix. Story…
All political observers know the election immediately following legislative redistricting leads to colossal turnover in the Capitol. This year, that turnover, combined with a newly closed primary election system and key retirements, could lead to an Idaho Senate that aligns more closely with the House…
A $36 million tax cut for Idaho’s top earners is roaring through the Idaho Legislature, backed by Gov. Butch Otter and co-sponsored by a majority of the members of the Idaho House. The move comes even as Idaho’s reeling from three years of deep budget…
For over 30 years, the National Journal has rated members of Congress on their conservative records, and Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has been ranked third in the U.S. Senate for his voting scorecard in 2011. The respected publication determines ratings based on select roll-call votes…
A baseball shoots out of a pitching machine as Baltimore Orioles first base coach Wayne Kirby, right, runs a bunting drill during a baseball spring training workout Thursday in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Question: Did you play baseball or softball for your high school?
Your hours will bring joy, your days will bring gladness; how welcome you are, you month of March Madness. The Bard of Sherman Avenue (AP file illustration)
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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