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News >  Idaho

Poll: Don’t sell surplus land

In Thursday's poll, a supermajority of Hucks Nation says ignite cda should give the city a piece of surplus land on the edge of Tubbs Hill rather than develop it. Today's Poll: Does Idaho need a 'stand your ground' bill to protect citizens who are defending themselves?
News >  Idaho

A close encounter with Brit runner Mo Farah

It’s not every day that one of our Huckleberry Friends hangs out with a Olympic gold medalist, like British long-distance runner Mo Farah. But Lisa Wood Hunt of Coeur d’Alene did. Well, hangin' out might be a bit exaggerated. Q: Tell us about a time that you had a chance encounter with a famous person.
News >  Idaho

‘Stand your ground’ bill prompts debate

A proposal from Sen. Bert Brackett, R-Rogerson, to revise Idaho’s laws on when a person can lawfully shoot someone else in self-defense or in defense of another, aimed at “stand your ground” and “castle” doctrines like those enacted in other states, ran into flak at the Senate State Affairs Committee this morning.
News >  Idaho

AM Headlines — 3.17.17

AM Headlines: County sheriff honors best/Press, Blanchette: Zags didn't exactly shine/SR, Malek, Amador to host townhall forum/Press, Candlelight vigil set for Kelly Pease/KREM 2, May announces run for school board seat/Press, Doc who shut down Spokane after eruption dies/SR, Idaho Senate debates, rejects Medicaid expansion/EOBoise ...
News >  Idaho

Amazon to start collecting sales tax

Online retail giant Amazon says it will begin collecting state sales tax from Idaho shoppers starting next month. Boise TV station KTVB reports Amazon will begin collecting the 6 percent sales tax on April 1. Well, at least Gov. Butch Otter is happy about the change.
News >  Idaho

Letter: GOP plan would hurt seniors

In a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press editor, Tom Trail, president of AARP Idaho, writes that the Republican health care plan would cost Americans ages 50 to 64 thousands of dollars per year. The plan would allow insurance companies to charge this group 5 times more than its paying now for health care.
News >  Idaho

Public blames judges for Pease killing

Were Kootenai County judges too lenient with accused killer and domestic abuser Steven Denson? Letters to The Press and streams of social media comments following the March 8 death of Kelly Pease — the ex-fiance Denson allegedly shot before taking his own life — suggest yes. Ryan Collingwood/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...
News >  Idaho

Hypocritical Nate gets Trib Jeer

In his Cheers & Jeers column this week, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Tribune gives JEERS ... to state Rep. Ron Nate, R-Rexburg. The Trib accuses Nate or pretending to be pro-teacher while consistently voting anti-education. Nate was caught on an open mic saying that some teachers are overpaid.
News >  Idaho

Racists post flyers @ 3 Spokane spot

About a month after racist posters were plastered on areas of downtown Spokane, more signs were posted in three different locations around the city early Thursday morning.
News >  Idaho

Edit: Some teachers are overpaid

State Rep. Ron Nate, a controversial Republican, made waves recently when an open mic caught him saying that some teacher are overpaid. The Coeur d'Alene Press agrees with him. The Press also says that some teachers are underpaid.
News >  Idaho

Senate votes to dump grocery sales tax

Unbelievably, the Idaho Senate did something Thursday that deserves our applause. Rather than push ahead with an income tax cut that was pushed by GOP leaders, the Senate rebelled and voted to dump the 6% sales tax on groceries -- one of the least popular taxes. Q: Anyone think we should keep the grocery sales tax?
News >  Idaho

P.S. Zags win!

The Parting Shot today shows Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss battling 3 South Dakota State players for a rebound during first round action in the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City today.
News >  Idaho

March Madness Wild Card — 3.16.17

I don't know about you. But I don't want a nail-biter today as the Gonzaga Bulldogs launch their 2017 NCAA Tournament bid against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. I want the Zags to take care of business this weekend. I can wait several more weeks...
News >  Idaho

Cutline Contest — time2vote

The Cutline Contest today features Gonzaga center Przemek Karnowski and forward Zach Collins shooting long-range shots during practice for South Dakota State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Salt Lake City. Wednesday Winner: Debbie.
News >  Idaho

Grocery tax repeal emerges

In a dramatic showdown in the Idaho Senate this afternoon, backers of removing the state’s 6 percent sales tax from groceries successfully held off a series of amendments proposed by the Senate’s top GOP leader to a House-passed tax cut bill, and instead pushed through new amendments to convert HB 67 into a bill repealing the tax on groceries.
News >  Idaho

Are you worried about the Zags?

JohnA is worried about the Gonzaga Bulldogs after a slow start that saw them trailing for most of the first half to the No. 16 South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Are you concerned about the Zags chances after they struggled so much in the first round today?
News >  Idaho

A new approach to urban tea

I don't know how many tea fanciers there are out there. But you might want to check out Urban Nirvana in downtown Spokane. Cindy Hval writes about Urban Nirvana, a tea shop in downtown Spokane that approaches tea in a non-stuffy manner. Question: Are you a tea fancier?
News >  Idaho

Backyard treasures

Now that the snow is almost gone, you dog owners might want to be careful re: venturing into your back yard at night -- at least until you've picked up all those little wintry reminders that your dog has been out there relieving itself all winter. Remember The Bard provides us with a reminder of the little piles of irritation out there in the dark.
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Paper ap-hollow-gizes to Spokane

The Guardian newspaper of Britain has issued an apology to the city of Spokane for a recent column by former resident Cody Delistraty, who struck a wrong note by saying that the Gonzaga Bulldogs were the only thing the Lilac City had going for it. Question: What do you most/least like about Spokane?
News >  Idaho

Gonzaga 66, S. Dakota St 46

Gonzaga overcame shooting woes and an early challenge from 16-seed South Dakota State to comfortably win its opening NCAA Tournament game, 66-46. The Jackrabbits led for most of the first half, but the Bulldogs kept it close and eventually took a comfortable lead thanks to a spirited defensive effort. Jim Meehan/SR reports.
News >  Idaho

Lisa May to seek CdA trustee spot

Lisa May, president of the Long Range Planning Committee, today announces her plan to run for the Coeur d’Alene School District 271, Zone 1, School Board Trustee, currently held by Christa Hazel. Hazel has decided not to seek re-election.