In his Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune JEERS state Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard. Trillhaase points out it has been weeks since allegations surfaced that Scott's supporters were harassing people who support her opponent. Yet, she hasn't uttered a word asking them to stand down.
Armed antigovernment protesters led by Ammon and Ryan Bundy were acquitted Thursday of federal conspiracy and weapons charges stemming from the takeover of a federally owned wildlife sanctuary in Oregon last winter. The New York Times reports. (Question: What will be the fallout from these acquittals?)
Detectives investigating the killing of William “Bo” Kirk, a Coeur d’Alene man who went missing Saturday night, are putting out an appeal to witnesses of any unusual activity in several Kootenai County locations. The Spokesman-Review reports.
North Idaho’s Legislative District 2 is among the most conservative in the state, and GOP incumbents Vito Barbieri and Eric Redman are hoping to keep it that way. Both face Democratic challengers in November, with longtime area teacher Kathy Kahn challenging Barbieri, and Richard Kohles, a former Post Falls school board member, challenging Redman.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Thursday in Toledo, Ohio.
I apologize for being away from Huckleberries HQ for half of the day Wednesday. The Idaho staff of the SR attended a meeting with the new newsroom boss, Rob Curley. We're moving in some exciting new directions. You have seen a difference in our graphics already -- and story emphasis.
Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (14 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 11 more items) includes at least 2 reports of car burglars smashing back windows of cars parked at NIC library lot & stealing purses in plain view ...
The Cutline Contest today features former President Bill Clinton during a campaign stop for his wife in Wilson, N.C. Wednesday Winner: gitrdun.
"The latest polls of likely Idaho voters suggest statewide Republican candidates will glide to victory Nov. 8 when all of our ballots are counted. That won’t come as a surprise to anyone. But there are some perplexing developments that may have an effect on the outcomes of some races, especially those down ballot." Rocky Barker/Statesman reports.
Rich Landers/SR Outdoors comments that Idaho sportsman " are becoming wary of wealthy individuals who appear to be working to monopolize hunting access and wildlife management." Rich mentions the Wilks brothers of Texax who bought 172,000 acres of Potlatch timberland and then shut public access. And there's more ...
The daily roundup of links from the HucksOnline social media launches with another swell photo by my SR photog buddy Kathy Plonka. Also: Roll out the demons/On Tap, Kaepernick syndrome/Bay Views, Throwbacks, oh my/Slight Detour, Most likely not finished/Simple Mind, Speaking of the Supreme Court/Fort Boise + more ...
Coeur d’Alene Police said Thursday morning that a Coeur d’Alene man missing since Tuesday has been found. Previously Timothy Patrick Sullivan, 58, was last seen at Lacrosse Health and Rehab at 210 W. Lacrosse Tuesday evening around 6:30 p.m.
Taylor Viydo/KREM 2 reports: "A woman who describes herself as a psychic said she was contacted by a family friend of a Post Falls man who was found dead. William 'Bo' Kirk was found dead in the Hayden Creek area of the Coeur d’Alene National Forest on Tuesday." Q: Do you believe in psychics?
The history and culture of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe will be shared through November in a collaboration with the Salvation Army Kroc Center and the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d’Alene. Question: How much do you know about the Coeur d'Alene Tribe & culture?
Below, Cindy tells of something she learned today. Finish this sentence: Today, I learned ...
In a Moscow-Pullman Daily News edit, Devin Rokyta comments that a proposed new UIdaho arena will be a boost for the Moscow-Pullman area if it gets off the ground. UI has already raised half of the money for the $30M project, which will include a 4,700-seat, 70,000sf area north of the Kibbie Dome.
Both House Speaker Scott Bedke and Senate Majority Leader Bart Davis say they disagree with Gov. Butch Otter’s interpretation of the “in whole or in part” clause in the proposed Idaho constitutional amendment, HJR 5, but a University of Idaho law professor says the clause certainly could be read in the way Otter’s pointing out.
"Each fall the beautiful tree at the west end of the resort begins to change colors on it's left side before continuing for the winter," Facebooks photographer Don Sausser (2 photos).
Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (11 items & counting) ...
The Idaho Statesman has endorsed Democrat James Piotrowski over Republican Congressman Raul Labrador, stating it's time for a change: "we want more from our representative than the frequent “No” votes ... especially on spending bills where there are few other responsible choices than for Congress to vote to fund our government."
The Idaho Statesman Editorial Board gives a reluctant endorsement to U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo: "We are not convinced Crapo is back on track since the DUI. He may be lost, coasting or drafting off a reputation as that fiscal-responsibility fighter best depicted in one of his TV commercials." Yet, the Statesman isn't quite ready to give up on Crapo.
AM Headlines: Public Records (Oct 26)/Press, Robber hits SV Umpqua bank/KHQ, Hundreds gather for Bo Kirk vigil/KXLY, CdA man missing from rehab center/SR, Idaho settles Medicaid disability suit/Press, Stolen service dog returned to owner/Press, Judge extradites suspected child killer/Press + more ...
Two days ago, our daily poll featured the county commissioner race between Republican Bob Bingham and Independent Russ McLain. Hucks Nation favored McLain. Yesterday, a regular reader here asked privately what I thought of the two. Below, Chatterbox discusses the two, after meeting them. So let's continue that discussion.
Usually, I ignore Facebook posting re: politics. But there's a reason the nation is talking about a political ad for Republican Gerald Daugherty, a Republican who is seeking re-election as a Travis County (Texas) commissioner. No smears. Just funny. And it gets the point across that the fellow is qualified & competent. See video below
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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