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TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015

Otter Huffs, Puffs, Signs Bill 

Gov. Otter huffed & puffed and threatened to veto any highway construction bill that included general fund dollars (like those needed for education and social needs in the state). But Idaho legislators pushed ahead anyway. On Wednesday, Otter turned on his heel and signed the bill. He earned a jeer from the Lewiston Tribune for doing so.

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In Idaho, Women Need Not Apply 10 

It seems that women need not apply to the federal district court bench in Idaho. A secretive selection process that Idaho’s two senators have launched to find a replacement for U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge appears to be ignoring female candidates. Idaho is the only...

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CdA Lands Health Crisis Center

Despite the best efforts of some of Kootenai County's most clueless legislators -- Sims, Mendive & Barbieri, North Idaho finally will get a mental health crisis center. The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare confirmed Monday that Idaho's second mental health crisis center will be built in Coeur d'Alene.

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Frank Henderson, 92, RIP 

Frank Henderson, 92, a long-time political leader and supporter of economic development in Kootenai County, died at Hospice House late Monday night. Henderson served in the Idaho Legislature as a representative from Post Falls. He also served as a Kootenai County commissioner and mayor of Post Falls.

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Ybarra Mum On Special Session 

State superintendent Sherri Ybarra is not saying whether she supports a special legislative session to resolve Idaho’s child-support crisis. The 2015 Legislature adjourned hours after a House committee tabled Senate Bill 1067 — a bill to bring Idaho’s child support enforcement system in line with...

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CdA Trustee Forum Set May 7

The Coeur d'Alene Education Partnership will host a School District 271 Trustee candidate forum, moderated by The Coeur Group. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, in the Community Room at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. Refreshments will be provided. CEP...

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Huckleberries Online

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.