Nearly two-thirds of Idahoans believe their state is not spending enough money on schools, according to a survey released Monday. Meanwhile, a majority of Idahoans believes state education policy is headed in the wrong direction. These were two findings from a survey conducted by Salt...
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra offered a brief glimpse of her agenda for the 2015 Idaho Legislature at her first press conference since being elected in November. Ybarra told reporters Monday that she is considering increasing operational funding for schools while possibly delaying…
Brian James Lindsey, who was arrested in CdA Walgreen's robbery, is now suspected in a string of pharmacy robberies in 4 states. He tells Allie Norton/KXLY: "I'm not a bad person."
Today's Poll question (below "most recent blog comments" in lefthand rail) asks: "Do you expect the $15M/year, two-year Coeur d'Alene supplemental levy to pass?" Please take time to locate new format ... and vote.
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will again serve a primary legislative messaging role among his peers in the new 114th Congress, but this time it will be in a majority role. Senate Republican Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced today that Crapo will head the whip…
A postcard from Congressman Raul Labrador landed in my mailbox over the weekend. The first three multi-choice questions aren't leading. But the last 4 are. For example, in question No. 6, Labrador asks: "President Obama has launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, and sent troops...
Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has taken the oath of office and marked his place in Idaho history as being only the second governor to start three consecutive terms as Idaho's chief executive. The Republican governor was sworn in during a private ceremony at 10 a.m....
The Idaho Board of Midwifery has updated its rules on newborn care. The administrative rules, which must be approved by the Legislature, say midwives must immediately transfer newborns to the hospital for emergency care if they have any signs of distress, including respiratory distress, an…
The chairmen of 4 Idaho tribes are calling on Gov. Otter and AG Lawrence Wasden to put an immediate end to proliferation of instate racing machines found in 3 places including Post Falls. They say state law prohibits them.
This image provided by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, shows emergency workers rescuing three elk who fell through ice, near Aspen, Colo., Monday. Two elk that fell through the ice of a pond near Aspen were rescued but a third didn't survive. A homeowner discovered…
Too bad, so sad news for Precinct 52 committeeman Bjorn Handeen and other Teapublicans fighting John Boehner's re-election to a third term as House Speaker. The Hill is reporting that Boehner has been re-elected to the position. More to coming.
And now a Facebook word from Mike Kennedy: "Sandi Bloem is one of the finest public servants and community citizens I've ever known. And I have collaborated with, sought advice from, occasionally disagreed with, but always greatly respected the professionals at the Gallatin Group. The…
Baby Boomers in Idaho are marrying sorts. 71% of the Gem State's Boomers are married, 2nd in USA only to Utah. What does this statistic say about Boomer Spudheads?
Today's AM Headlines roundup begins with story that Sunday's snowfall was largest one-day event since the winter of 2008. Kootenai County received between 9 & 15 inches of snow ...
The Coeur d'Alene School Board's 2 most conservative board members split on the proposed $15M/yr 2-year levy. Which will be helped/hurt most by his/her vote Tuesday night?
At 9:40 last night, the city snow plows reached my slushy end of McFarland Avenue, near the end of their successful, two-day effort to clear city streets. I almost cheered out loud as the driver raised his gate eliminating a possible thick berm in front...
Check out this swell photo from Barry Kough/Lewiston Tribune: "With a quick, if partial, thaw Monday after the weeklong freeze, it’s easy to walk on water ... if you’re a mallard. The Lewiston Levee ponds along the Clearwater River are frozen but have a thin layer of icemelt on top."
The realignment of U.S. 95, south of Moscow, is threatening about a dozen rare plant species, the federally protected Spalding's catchfly, and mature ponderosa pine stands. Should the Idaho Transportation Department move ahead with the project? Or find an alternative route?
Boise hasn't seen the last of Coeur d'Alene's former state Sen. John Goedde. He's going to work for the governor. Goedde said Monday he has accepted a contract that will last through the legislative session to work on the governor's Idaho Education Network project. The…
In Saturday's victory over host Portland, Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis (11) drives to the basket against Portland center Volodymyr Gerun (52). At 14-1, Gonzaga has moved up to No. 6 in the AP poll. Story here. (AP Photo/Troy Wayrynen) Question: Are you pleased with Gonzaga's...
The Coeur d’Alene School District will ask voters in March for a $15 million-a-year tax levy, just over $2 million more than the levy that expires this June. The additional money will be earmarked for buying new curricular materials and hiring more teachers to reduce...
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.