After seven months of intensive study of Idaho’s criminal justice system, researchers from the Center for Justice and the Pew Charitable Trusts have found some surprising trends underlying Idaho’s high incarceration rate, though the state has one of the nation’s lowest crime rates: Fully 84…
Declaring himself "not happy" with health care enrollment problems, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he takes "full responsibility" for resolving the computer problems that have bedeviled the administration and undermined a key step in the health care law. "We're going to see this through," he…
A North Star Charter School teacher used duct tape to cover an elementary school student’s mouth during a test in October, according to a complaint from a parent. The parent was not identified by Today’s 6 and Fox 9, which ran a story last week…
Above is a copy of flyers placed by Truth North Idaho on cars parked at Coeur d'Alene Assembly of God and St. Thomas Catholic Church last Sunday. On Truth North Idaho Web page Sunday, Reagan Republican president Jeff Tyler applauded TNI's efforts (Facebook page link…
First lady Michelle Obama, center, with PBS Sesame Street's characters Elmo, left, and Rosita, right, to help promote fresh fruit and vegetable consumption to kids in an event in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington today. Sesame Workshop and the Produce…
I was dismayed and disappointed to see the new McDonald’s emerge at a highly visible location in the taxpayer-subsidized Riverstone development. What an incredible lack of foresight. Not only do the Golden Arches overshadow the publicly funded sculptures intended to beautify Northwest Boulevard, but this…
She listens, she cares and, most importantly, she respects the opinions of others. Mary is smart, friendly, calm and respectful, and her time spent on planning and zoning will be a great foundation to start Coeur d’Alene on a much needed new path. Her goal…
The school district serving the Sandpoint area is no longer considering a proposal to arm teachers and other staff members as a security measure, the superintendent said. There is little support among the district staff for such a measure, and the board of trustees is…
Emmie Nail takes time out from campaigning to sit on her father's lap during the "Meet, Greet & Eat!" event at McKenzie River Pizza Tuesday evening, sponsored by Coeur d'Alene mayoral candidate Steve Widmyer and council candidates Kiki Miller, Amy Evans & Councilman Woody McEvers.…
11:42 a.m. ISP officer reports dogs jumped fence & "little puppies are 10-4" on Centennial Trail/Post Falls. 11:30 a.m. Coeur d'Alene Police Department activities report for Oct. 29-30 here. 11:22 a.m. Motorists are stopping to protect 2 yellow Labradors running loose on w/b I-90/Pleasantview, Post…
Your eyes of flame blaze in the night, your fiendish grin burns strange and bright, and little children won't walk near you and hurry by because they fear you. But when a few short days elapse we'll see your power quite collapse, and you'll turn…
Competing PACs Balance North Idaho and Reclaim Coeur d'Alene have raised about the same amount of money to support their mayoral and City Council candidates. Balance North Idaho has raised $6,142, while Reclaim Coeur d'Alene has raised $6,085. This, according to the 7-day pre-election campaign…
Bicycle riding is my fair weather exercise fun. I just moved here from Bend, Ore., and previously from Portland, Ore. Both cities are noted for their bicycle etiquette. When we approach someone walking or riding up ahead, we say “on your left.” It is a…
On her Mary Souza for Mayor "Truth Page," Mary Souza denies any ties to the now debunked Truth North Idaho group or its attack on Mayor Steve Widmyer and council candidates Woody McEvers, Amy Evans & Kiki Miller: My campaign had absolutely no knowledge of…
Lake City Junior, Kyler Little, strides through an empty field next to the High School Tuesday. The cross country runner recently won the 5A region one boys meet and ranked 6th in state last year while still excelling in his studies -- all the while…
Tuesday Poll: Hucks Nation is solidly in Councilman Woody McEvers' camp. 126 of 170 respondents (74.12%) believe that McEvers will keep his Seat No. 6 in the three-way race with Amber Copeland and Sharon Hebert. Hucks Nation sez Copeland will come in second (23 of…
In making endorsements in her newsletter prior to the 2009 Coeur d'Alene municipal elections, Mary Souza wrote, in part, about long-time nemesis Mike Kennedy: "Mike has raised more than $22,000 to fund his campaign for a part-time city council position that pays only $700. per…
In a recent “My Turn” column, Ron Nilson, pictured, decided to take on LCDC, pointing out everything that he thinks is wrong with the only economic tool available to local municipalities in order to compete to attract and develop jobs to stimulate the economy. However,…
The deception and deceit by the Truth North Idaho PAC is disgusting. If a person has the guts to take a political stand, then he puts his name on it, right there for everyone to see — just like the signers of the Declaration of…
John Chamness, pictured, former director of the Coeur d'Alene Kroc Center, sends a link to a Hawaii (where he now live) newspaper that lists Idaho as the best retirement state in the nation, along with this message: "Aloha Dave. This came through my email (see…
Truth North Idaho, a newly formed political action committee, posted a message on its website Tuesday that appears to be an admission that it did, in fact, use fictitious emails to deceptively elicit responses from four Coeur d'Alene City Council candidates. "TNI extensively researched the…
Sandy, a Yellow Lab owned by Judy Bireley, Ft. Wayne, arrives at Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, Ind., for an attempt at a world record for dogs in costume on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. Sandy came dressed as a "Poop Factory," complete with a plastic…
Ron Burgundy: Post Falls people would much prefer that Coeur d'Alene take (Jeff Ward of the Reagan Republicans) for good thank you very much. We will even trade you one PF board member for a CDA board member too if there's interest. Question: Can you…
In Post Falls, council candidate Jim Hail received an email that you might find familiar: "In regards to your candidacy, we would like you to answer the following question to help us in deciding our vote. We are not affiliated with any PAC or other…
DTSinIdaho: Any word on the Cop shooting in August.. I mean how LONG does it take to do the investigation.. if this was a COP shot, you could be sure it would be front page news... So, I hope the gal enjoyed the thrill of…
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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