DFO's future 15
In the comments section Tuesday, Duane Rasmussen said I should spend my last two days at Huckleberries HQ discussing the future not the past. There's room for both. Below, I provide 10 thoughts re: the future.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16, 2017
Fastest sandwich artist in the world
The world's fastest Subway sandwich artist lives in Pullman, Wash. On her ninth try, Sara Tiegs, 34, of Pullman, Wash., won the competiton for her company's fastest sandwich maker. Josh Babcock/Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports ...
Budding alt-right star Allsup radicalized WSU Republicans 10
Before James Allsup was a burgeoning celebrity of the so-called “alt-right,” traveling the country to promote white nationalism and criticize multiculturalism, he led a takeover of his college’s young Republican organization. Things “changed dramatically,” when Allsup was elected president of Washington State University’s College Republicans...
Open letter to Hazel haters
In an "open letter to Hazel haters" in the Coeur d'Alene Press today, Kathleen Orr of Coeur d'Alene comments: "The personal attacks on her make me sick. If you take a look at the personal transgressions of public servants, this woman has a stellar record."
Malek announces for Congress 10
Maybe it was the worst-kept secret in town. Nonetheless, there was still a slight air of drama Tuesday evening on the sun-splashed deck of his lake-view law office. Despite the casual surroundings, with the star of the show dressed as a proper Idahoan in jeans...
Rep. Scott defends white nationalists after Charlottesville 36
North Idaho state Rep. Heather Scott, in a Facebook post on Sunday, defended white nationalists in the wake of the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, a day earlier. She did so in a Facebook comment. Betsy Russell/Eye on Boise reports ...
Judge rules on Renfro testing
A Coeur d’Alene judge denied a motion to allow murder suspect Jonathan Renfro to undergo testing by prosecutors without having his attorneys be part of the process. Ralph Bartholdt/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...
TUESDAY, AUG. 15, 2017
Parting Shot -- 8.15.17
The Parting Shot today features Elvis fans gathering at Elvis Presley's Memphis, Tenn., home near Graceland. Fans from around the world are at Graceland for the 40th anniversary of Presley's death.
Wild Card/Tuesday -- 8.15.17 57
We've reached R Day minus 3. I'm not sure whether to go on with regular posting. Or spend our remaining time together reminiscing. I'm leaning toward the latter. Here's your Tuesday Wild Card ...
PM Scanner Traffic -- 8.15.17
Scanner Traffic for Tuesday PM (17 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 12 more items) ...
Cutline Contest -- time2vote 8
The Cutline Contest today features a young girl who has a close encounter with a camel at a Pennsylvania festival. Monday Winner: CDAJim.
Labrador condemns all racism 15
In a statement issued moments ago by his office, Congressman Raul Labrador said: "As a public servant, as a man of faith and as an American I abhor and condemn the violence, racism and bigotry we saw in Charlottesville. Racism and bigotry in all of their forms are abhorrent."
Mayor condemns racist violence 1
In no uncertain terms, Coeur d'Alene Mayor Steve Widmyer condemned the racist violence of Charlottesville, N.C.: "Coeur d'Alene stands with Charlottesville. Racism and bigotry should never be tolerated in a community." More.
Huckleberry Friends -- 8.15.17
The roundup of links from the Huckleberries Online social media includes: Marianne's bout with the coffee pot this morning, Nic's look at the racist violence in Charlottesville. Dan Webster's preview of movies that will open Friday. Rich Landers reports that Schweitzer has a room with a view for the solar eclipse. More ...
Make-up welcome at any age 4
Cathyanne Nonini Facebooks about a conversation re: make-up. An 83YO friend, whom she loves dearly, persuaded her that make-up is a nice addition at any age. Q: What do you think?
Gov. Otter calls on Labrador to condemn Charlottesville racist violence 6
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter condemned the racist violence in Charlottesville over the weekend. And praised U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo and U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson from doing so, too. Otter singled out Congressman Raul Labrador for remaining mum on the subject. Labrador's staff hasn't returned reporters' phone calls or offered a simple "no comment."
Sign of the Times 1
I noticed that the readerboard at Christmas at the Lake dubbed today: National Relaxation Day. Do any of you have as difficult of a time relaxing as I do?
Prayer for Silver Valley Miners
Tom Wobker, the Bard of Sherman Avenue, loved people who did the tough jobs, from the firefighters who rushed up the towers on 9/11 to the soldiers who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here, he remembers the Silver Valley miners who toil "where the snow never falls."
Christa vs Mary in 2018? 7
Here would be a main event worth coming back to blog for: Christa Manis vs state Sen. Mary Souza in the Senate District 4 GOP race. Christa would be formidable, even in a closed Republican primary. However, she has little kids. It would be hard...
Poll: OK to play Fantasy Football
In the Monday poll, a plurality of Hucks Nation said it's OK to play Fantasy Football (despite the fact that NFL players risk serious brain injuries) because the players know the risks. Today's Poll: Should Chairman Brent Regan step down from the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee?
AM Scanner Traffic -- 8.15.17
Scanner Traffic for Monday AM (12 items & counting) ...
Sam: Stop by, take a selfie 3
Deputy City Administrator Sam Taylor has contacted Huckleberries to promote a City Hall Selfie Day. Mayor Steve will proclaim the Selfie Day at tonight's council meeting. After you take a selfie, Sam wants your photos to post online. All the info is below.
Bloggers who made it 2
In this post, DFO applauds the bloggers who have hung in there with Huckleberries Online for a long time, beginning with Marianne Love/Slight Detour, Cis Gors/Simple Mind, and Herb Huseland/Bay Views.
Last-column ideas? 21
I don't like final columns. Most of you know that I'm out the door Thursday afternoon. But the majority of my column readership doesn't. They're going to be surprised when I -- or the newspaper -- announce that I'm packing it in. So I need to come up with some final thoughts to end a 47-year newspaper career.
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.