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News >  Idaho

PM Scanner Traffic — 8.17.17

Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (13 items & counting + link to AM Scanner Traffic with 15 more items) includes 2 morons in a Toyota pickup who shot someone with a paint gun at a Hayden intersection ...
News >  Idaho

Cutline Contest — 8.17.17

The final Cutline Contest photo was taken, without my knowledge, by KHQ's Adam Mayer. I applaud all of you who have participated in this "contest" over the years, including formidable competitors gitrdun and JohnA. Wednesday Winner: JohnA.
News >  Idaho

A farewell speech

It just hit me. I need to make some remarks at Farewell-fest. And we need to toast the dearly departed: Patrick, The Bard, Dave (of Atmospheric Ruminations), Joan Harman ... And then it hit me that this could be emotional. Portuguese men don't do emotions. So I have a problem on my hands.
News >  Idaho

To His Abscess

One thing I'm miss most as a result of my departure from Huckleberries Online is posting the rhymes of my dearly departed friend, Tom Wobker, The Bard of Sherman Avenue. Washington Poet Laureate Tod Marshall wants to get together early next year to see how we can promote Tom's work further. Stay tuned.
News >  Idaho

HBO Farewell-fest today

Several HucksOnline faves have RSVP'd that they can't make the Farewell-fest today due to schedule conflicts (Mayor Widmyer, Christi Wood, Spudbob, etc.). But I hope some of you show. It'd be embarrassing if Mrs. O and I are the only ones at Farewell-fest. The SR provides the cake and treats. Be there, or be square: 5-7 p.m. at Fort Ground Grill.
News >  Idaho

Hamming it up

Duane took this photo of two women who were enjoying the downtown concert last night. They saw him taking photos and invited him to take one of them. I like this photo because it expresses joy -- 2 friends having a good time on a viewtiful summer evening in this special place of ours.
News >  Idaho

Alert! Tubob escapes the cooler!

What would Huckleberries Online be without one last word from TUBOB (The Unbearable Bobness of Being). TUBOB was a royal headache -- and an incredible talent that drove many uber-cons away from Huckleberries. Yet, he helped moderate my view of others who didn't share my personal viewpoint. I owe him for that.
News >  Idaho

And now a word from state’s top political reporter, Betsy Russell

Betsy Russell, the long-time Eye on Boise blogger and Idaho Capitol reporter, checks in on my farewell tour: "It has been a blast working with Dave over the years as he went from reporter to highly opinionated editorial writer to blogger extraordinaire." Opinionated? Moi? More below.
News >  Idaho

IFF blames Left for cancellation

Wayne Hoffman of the Idaho Freedom Foundation claims that his organization had to change venue for its "annual celebration of freedom" as a result of pressure from the Left. Quoth: the Left is successfully bullying businesses, badgering, trolling and harassing anyone who dares to contradict their progressive worldview." Sounds like pay back to me.
News >  Idaho

Driver dies in early AM Athol crash

An Athol man in a pickup was T-boned and killed by a semi early this morning at the H95/Chilco Road exit. Gary C. Knoblich, 58, of Athol, was killed at about 5:47 a.m. when he drove into the path of a truck driven by Ryan B. Crabtree, 35, of Athol.
News >  Idaho

AM Scanner Traffic — 8.17.17

Scanner Traffic for Thursday AM (15 items & counting) includes 90YO male who used a ladder to climb up to roof of his home and now can't get down ...
News >  Idaho

A dress that caught her eye

In this Duane Rasmussen photo from Wednesday evening, a woman walking along the sidewalk in downtown Coeur d'Alene glances twice at a dress display.
News >  Idaho

JBelle: Best DFOisms?

"I want to talk about The Best DFO-ism. Ap-hollow-gy for sure is in the mix. Fer Shame fer sure. And ...?" -- JBelle. (DFO: Now you're talking. I'll list some of my favorites below. Feel free do join in.)
News >  Idaho

The flap that changed local history

I encountered former Mayor Sandi Bloem. I thanked her again for her grace and guidance in leading this town for 12 years. And for persevering on McEuen Park. Searcher (below) sez helping stop the recall against her & 3 others was shiniest moment at HucksOnline. I agree. Now, let's imagine what would have happened if Sandi & Co. had been recalled.
News >  Idaho

Dancing in the street

Here's another terrific photograph by my bud Duane Rasmussen. You may have had issues with his politics. But no one can argue with the quality of his photography. He caught a lot of political heat over the years from uptight Republicans. But he continued to send his photos to Huckleberries. I'm glad he did.
News >  Idaho

JohnA: How about amnesty?

JohnA: "You may want to check that cooler on the way out. Like that last forgotten piece of huckleberry cheesecake hidden behind the pickle jar, you may find the likes of Sisyphus, TUBOB and TWolf." (DFO: I released Tubob last week. And just released Sisyphus, TWolf and Gary D. Rhodes)
News >  Idaho

Onset asks: Biggest flap?

Onset asks: What was the most memorable kerfluffle of the Huckleberries Online era? Mitchell/Amaro judge race. Douglas/Kalani email flap. 2012 attempted recall. CAVErs opposition to Kroc Center/Dirtgate. I give my answer below. And invite you to provide your answer.
News >  Idaho

CdA contractor wins Lewiston bid

A Coeur d'Alene contractor has been selected to construct an operations building for $4.32 million at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. The airport authority board chose Ginno Construction at its Wednesday meeting. The Lewiston Tribune reports ...
News >  Idaho

Couple still laughs together

HBO blog partner Cindy Hval provides us with one more of her Love Stories before we shutter this place. Today, she writes about the 70-year romance of Amy and John Robeon of Greenacres.
News >  Idaho

Columnist Clark bids SR readers farewell

I'm not the only one going out the door today. My long-time bud, Doug Clark, has taken the SR buyout, too. He has been writing 3 columns per week for the SR since 1985. Long ago, he and I worked together at the Red Bluff (Calif.) Daily News. Now, we're going out together. He is a terrific writer. And friend.
News >  Idaho

Housing market unkind to millennials

While we Baby Boomers hold onto our paid-off homes for dear life, driving up house prices, the millennials are scrambling to find affordable housing. Steve Cameron/Coeur d'Alene Press reports ...