P.S. Finally, it's the Cubs 4
The Chicago Cubs, winners of the 2016 World Series, show us what joy looks like after clinching the Game 7 in extra innings last night.
THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2016
Wild Card -- Election Day - 5 8
We've reached Election Day, Minus 5, today. A week from now, we'll know who will be the next president of the United States, unless something weird happens and the outcome is so close that we face another Bush-Gore deadlock for weeks afterward and the U.S. Supreme Court decides who wins.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 11.3.16
Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (17 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 19 more items) includes female who showed up for probation appointment apparently stoned ...
Cutline Contest -- Time2Vote 20
The Cutline Contest today features reaction of a Cleveland Indian fan to Game 7 of the World Series, which was won by the Chicago Cubs in extra innings 8-7 last night. Wednesday Winner: Wedeln4Hillary2016.
Carlson: Don't believe the polls
Chris Carlson/Carlson Chronicles tells readers not to believe the polls. The election will be closer than anyone thinks. He touts the surprising votes for Brexit in England and Justin Trudeau's win in Canada as proof that polls are becoming more unreliable.
Blogos -- 11.3.16
The daily roundup of links from the HucksOnline blogosphere begins with swell photo by my old Lewiston Tribune colleague Barry Kough. Also: Self-serving phony/Fort Boise, Taste of home brewing/On Tap, To laugh, to cry/Carlson Chronicle, Mother Nature is rarely wrong/Simple Mind, Holy cow! Did this really happen?/Slight Detour ...
Malek slams Hearn for Amador poke 4
State Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d'Alene, criticizes Democrat Tom Hearn for a campaign ad targeting Republican Paul Amador: "I’m extremely disappointed in Hearn. If he is looking to build a reputation for a future race where he actually might have a shot at winning, dishonesty is not the correct path."
Labrador donates $1K to Rep Scott 8
Congressman Raul Labrador has dipped into his campaign treasure chest to donate $1,000 to controversial state Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard. You can see Scott's entire 7-day, pre-election campaign disclosure statement below.
Adult, 2 children die in Fernan Lake 2
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team has recovered the bodies of one adult and two small children from the vehicle that was located submerged in Fernan Lake earlier this morning. Kootenai County Sheriff Office Detectives are continuing their investigation and notifications are still being made to family members.
Crapo rolls out final campaign video
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo has launched his final campaign commercial of the season, focusing on stirring images and broad themes to stress the importance of the upcoming election. Betsy Russell/SR breaks down the ad for readers.
Early voters flood Election Dept 3
More than 750 people waited in line at the Kootenai County Election Department to cast votes Wednesday. Scott Maben/SR reports that a 10th of the county's registered voters have already voted, with early voting to continue through Friday.
Chair: Why we removed Dem organizer 3
In a letter to the Bonner Daily Bee, Ken Meyers, of Sagle, chairman of the Bonner County Democratic Central Committee, explains why Democrats decided to pull an Democratic organizer from the 1st Legislative District.
Hearn: Amador will follow orders of GOP leaders 13
In an ad posted on his Facebook wall today, Democrat Tom Hearns claims that Republican foe Paul Amador will do whatever the House Republican leaders want him to do. Question: Do you agree/disagree?
Scott smells 'trap', boycotts forum 22
Incumbent Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, boycotted a candidates' debate, sponsored by the Sandpoint Reader, telling her followers by Facebook that the forum was a trap meant to ensnare candidates. Keith Kinnaird/Bonner County Bee reports.
AM Scanner Traffic -- 11.3.16
Scanner Traffic for Wednesday AM (19 items & counting) includes report of white vehicle fully submerged in Fernan Lake off west boat launch. (KCSO later issued press release that said at least one body found in car.)
CPD embraces No Shave November 1
The Coeur d’Alene Police Department will be participating in No-Shave November. The goal is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. The officers will either pay $10 or $40 for the month to grow beards and/or mustaches. The proceeds will go to cancer prevention.
What if? 3
Remember the Y2K Bush-Gore election that wasn't decided for weeks afterward, as a result of the close vote in the Electoral College. What if we face that same scenario again after next Tuesday. Can you provide a scenario re: what might happen in this country?
Quotable Quote
"Every 108 years the Cubs do this. Like clockwork" -- Opinion Editor Gary Crooks/SR.
Cindy Hval: Dancing as fast as she can to Abba 10
Picture Cindy in the groove in the mosh pit at the recent Arrival from Sweden concert at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Arrival from Sweden is an Abba tribute band. Cindy couldn't contain herself. She left hubby Derek in the audience and advanced toward the stage to dance the night away. Q: Do you like to dance?
Labrador stumps for Trump around USA 13
Idaho GOP Congressman Raul Labrador is criss-crossing the country stumping for Donald Trump, speaking at Trump rallies so far in Florida, Arizona and Utah. Betsy Russell/SR reports. Question: Initially, Labrador was lukewarm toward Trump. Why do you think he's so enthusiastic now?
Quotable Quote
“But many (social media posts) are speculations and accusations that only hurt. I love my husband. He was my entire life. Because I don’t shout, interview, post, and complain doesn’t mean I am not devastated and grieving. Until you go through something like this, you have no idea how you will respond” -- Amanda Kirk.
AM: Slain man's wife speaks out 3
In today's AM Headlines, Amanda Kirk, the wife of kidnap-murder victim Bo Kirk, speaks out about the crime, justice and wild speculations on social media. Maureen Dolan/Press reports. Also: Idaho Records/Press, Lt Gov Little supports HJR 5/EOBoise, 4 transfers add promise to Gonzaga/SR, Brother of Bo Kirk's accused killer speaks out/KHQ...
Crime stuns brother of accused killer 1
Sam Hutto tells Katie Chen/KHQ that his brother, David, has "had a chip on his shoulder all through growing up and adulthood." David Hutto, 41, of Hayden, is accused in the kidnap-murder of William 'Bo' Kirk, 41, of Coeur d'Alene, after an alleged road rage incident.
KREM wants Kirk case docs unsealed 7
KREM 2 has filed a motion to learn the reason why court documents in the kidnapping-murder case involving the slaying of William "Bo" Kirk, 41, of Coeur d'Alene: "Normally, the media is given a specific reason for sealing a case, like protecting a witness or a child’s welfare, but not in this case," KREM staff comments.
Legislators, PACs bankroll HJR 5 2
So who's "Citizens for HJR 5"? Betsy Russell/Eye on Boise has broken down the names contributing to the power grab by the Idaho Legislature and discovered that the "citizens" are almost entirely Republican legislators. PACs are also chipping in $113K to date.
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.