A walk with the grandkids 18
Like most grandparents, President Trump enjoys being with his grandchildren. Earlier today, he escorted them across the White House lawn to the waiting Marine One helicopter. (Q: Do your grandchildren live nearby?)
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017
AM Scanner Traffic -- 3.3.17
Scanner Traffic for Friday AM (15 items & counting) includes stalled big rig carrying trusses that's partly blocking H41 near Twin Lakes ...
Any posting difficulties? 7
CdAMomof4 informs Huckleberries that she was inadvertently banned from posting by the SR.com system. She wasn't blocked for any reason that I know of. It might have something to do with our recent changes to the SR.com site. Are any of the rest of you having trouble posting? If you are, send me a note at daveo@spokesman.com.
Firefighters like Luke 2
The tin gods of the local Republican Central Committee may not like Rep. Luke Malek, R-Coeur d'Alene, but the firefighters sure do. For the second time, the Professional Fire Fighters of Idaho have picked Luke as the Legislator of the Year.
Tom: If decision's left up to me ... 11
"If this decision is now left up to the school board I am in favor of supporting our science teachers in a full discussion about global warming including any reasonable alternate hypothesis on the subject" -- Trustee Tom Hearn of the Coeur d'Alene School District re: local districts adopting climate change rules. Thoughts?
Trump tweet 41
President Donald Trump is firing back at critics who are up in arms re: his relationship with Russian interests. Today, he tweeted a photo of Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Is spring in the air? 11
"I do believe that I heard a couple of birds singing this am, right outside my bedroom window.... I instantly stopped everything, including breathing, to be sure I was hearing correctly. Could spring actually almost be here?" -- Eden Irgens. (Q: What evidences do you see that spring is on the way?)
It's Idaho Day at the Legislature 8
There are lots of people in the Capitol today for the Legislature’s “Idaho Day” celebration, from school groups and choirs to military group sand uniformed Boy Scouts, reports Betsy Russell/Eye on Boise. Q: How much do you know about Idaho history?
AM Headlines -- 3.3.17
AM Headlines: Public Records (March 3)/Press, Idaho nuclear waste retrieval complete/AP, Elton John returns to Spokane Sunday/SR, •Outside noise won't change Gonzaga's tune/SR, GOP leaders dash try to add LGBT protections/EOB, Ahlquist gets 'out front' in governor's race/CdA Press, Blanchette: Zags' Roth responsible for WCC venue/SR ...
Poll: We want townhall meetings
In the poll Thursday, a strong majority of Hucks Nation (almost 60%) says townhall meetings held by elected officials are important. Today's Poll: Would you like to see Idaho raise the smoking age from 18 to 21?
Bill to raise smoking age narrowly loses 1
After two hours of testimony both for and against – most of it for – the Senate State Affairs Committee has voted narrowly to kill legislation to raise Idaho’s smoking age from 18 to 21. The committee rejected the bill on a 4-5 vote.
Stapilus: The guv field, a year out
Randy Stapilus/Ridenbaugh Press examines the governor's race, a year out: "Can it be that this far in advance, the main components of the 2018 governor’s race already are coming into view? Last week gave us some additional clarity, and at least a preliminary picture, enough to hang some thoughts around, is emerging."
Vito earns Tribune JEER
In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune gives JEERS to ... Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens: "He's trying to pull down the shades over Idaho's Legislature. Not that he needs a lot of help."
Costco raising membership fees 17
Buying 60 rolls of toilet paper at Costco is about to get more expensive. The warehouse retailer is raising its annual membership fees for the first time since 2011. Costco is boosting the price of its standard Gold Star membership by $5 to $60 a year. Q: Are you a Costco member?
Districts to dictate climate change ed 4
Local science teachers are concerned that the Idaho Legislature is allowing local school districts to decide what is or isn't taught about climate change in science classes.
Idaho needs science teachers, big time
In his column today, Shawn Vestal/SR comments: "It’s a good thing there are science teachers in Idaho to stand between students and the designs of state lawmakers. Otherwise, they might be getting the kind of “balanced” view of climate change that some members of the House Education Committee would like to see taught."
KCGOPCC organizes townhall Saturday 2
A mid-session legislative town hall meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Post Falls. The town hall, organized by the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, will take place at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 4718 E. Horsehaven Ave.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2017
Parting Shot -- 3.2.17 3
The Parting Shot today features a teacher reading from Dr. Seuss' "Cat I the Hat" as part of the Read Across America activities in Oxford, Miss., today. Read Across America is conducted annually on Dr. Seuss's birthday.
PM Scanner Traffic -- 3.2.17
Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (15 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 11 more items) ...
Cutline Contest -- time2vote 12
The Cutline Contest today features work on display at 'The Inner Skin: Art and Shame" exhibition in Herford, Germany. Wednesday Winner: Nic.
50 shades of disconnect 2
So Cindy's at the salon Wednesday about to have hot wax slathered on her eyebrows when she struck up a conversation with the eyebrow gal re: "Fifty Shades Darker." Eyebrow Girl had just seen it. Loved the books. Cindy didn't. Click on link.
What name would you pick? 10
We are learning that Rachel Dolezal has changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo. Obviously, she wants to put distance between her and the recent past. How about you. If you were forced by circumstance to change your name and get a new start, what...
PSA: Studded tires
As I walked through the North Idaho College campus, I heard the whir of studded tires on the bare streets 3 different times. It's legal to run studs in Idaho until April 30, of course. However, it isn't legal to run studs on cars in Washington after March 31. You're risking a $124 fine if you do.
Labrador: Sessions did right thing 14
Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, has issued statement that said Attorney General Sessions’ was correct to recuse himself from any potential investigation of allegations of a connection between the Trump campaign and Russian actors.
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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