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MONDAY, FEB. 23, 2015

Making Idaho A Christian State 48 

In Sunday Huckleberries, the lead item spotlights a move by some among local Republicans who are pushing a resolution to declare Idaho a "Christian state." We discussed the matter here Friday. But there's much more to Sunday Huckleberries. Per usual. Enjoy.

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How Naked Is Too Naked? 

Spokane voters may soon decide how naked is too naked. Three Spokane residents appear to have succeeded in gathering the signatures they need to place an initiative on the November ballot asking voters to create a misdemeanor public exposure law. “We’re just moms and community…

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'War Bonds' Attracts SRO Crowd 

Cindy tells Huckleberries that the official launch of her book, "War Bonds: Love Stories from the Greatest Generation," attracted a standing-room only crowd at Auntie's book store in downtown Spokane Sunday. She sold out her books. A day earlier, she sold all the books she...

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A Closer Look At IEN Mess 

Idaho Falls Post Register reporter Bryan Clark took a look over the weekend at the role of FOB (Friend of Butch) Mike Gwartney in the Idaho Education Network debacle. Gwartney was the Department of Administration director before his retirement.

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Conservatives Warm To Gas Taxes 

Republican Reps. Joe Palmer of Meridian and Paul Shepherd of Riggins are are hardline conservatives and proud of it. But when it comes to upgrading infrastructure, they are willing to put all ideas on the table - including raising the gas tax, if necessary. Palmer,...

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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.