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News >  Idaho

Permitless carry, other laws to take effect

Idahoans can carry a concealed gun without needing licenses or training starting Friday, just in time for Independence Day. The change is just one of the new laws going into effect on July 1, which is the start of Idaho's new financial calendar. Kimberlee Kruesi/Associated Press looks at important changes below.
News >  Idaho

Another dog park for Lake City?

Pooches in Coeur d'Alene could have another park to play off-leash in. The city council will be asked to consider creating a dog park at Phippeny Park between north Seventh and Eighth streets. The city's Public Works Committee agreed Monday to forward a request to the city council for consideration.
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Istanbul airport attack kills at least 28

New York Times: "Suicide attackers armed with bombs and guns struck Turkey’s largest airport Tuesday night, blowing themselves up in a confrontation with police. Officials said that at least 28 people were killed in the attack, and one official who spoke to The Associated Press put the toll at nearly 50."
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No lifeguards at CdA City Beach

The iconic white lifeguard towers at City Beach in Coeur d’Alene have been removed and there will no longer be any lifeguards on duty starting this summer, reports Taylor Viydo/KREM 2. ... Officials from the City of Coeur d'Alene said the change came down to a staffing issue.
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Blogos — 6.28.16

HucksOnline Blogosphere: Madtown/Fort Boise, Market panic/Bay Views, Pups & ponies/Slight Detour, Where in the family steps are you?/Simple Mind, Library closed for Independence Day/CdA Today, You can fill a Sunday completely without sports/Grip, Smart phone cameras are curse on wildlife/Outdoors ...
News >  Idaho

One district largely skips SATs

Idaho’s SAT Day scores provide a snapshot that covers most of the state’s high school juniors. But not all of them. All told, 17,470 of Idaho’s 21,367 11th graders took the SAT on April 12 — an 81 percent participation rate. But the 11th-graders in the Sugar-Salem High School in Madison County largely ignores the SATs. Find out why below.
News >  Idaho

Bonner Co sheriff to face write-in foe

Bonner County Bee reports: "Saying he cannot walk away from the responsibility he feels to ensure the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is more responsive to the county’s citizens, Terry Ford has announced a write-in campaign for sheriff. Ford lost the Republican nomination for the sheriff’s post to incumbent Sheriff Daryl Wheeler, 4,508 to 3,547."
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AM Headlines — 6.28.16

AM Headlines today: Lakeland district borrows $1.5M/Press, Lake City to celebrate Manley, Reed/Press, Passenger in ATV crash listed as critical/Press, Lake City teen dies near Ritzville, Wash/Press, Idaho VW owners eligible for buybacks/EOBoise, •Tower Fire salvage logging to begin in July/Outdoors + more ...
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Poll: Agree w/UI, BSU alcohol ban

In Monday's poll, most of Hucks Nation agreed with the decision by the Idaho Education Board to ban alcohol to general admission fans at UIdaho and Boise State football games. Some wanted the ban to extend to fans in the luxury boxes. Today's Poll: Do you agree w/US Supreme Court decision striking down Texas law that limits access to abortion.
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US Attorney: Statement misinterpreted

U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson has issued a second statement on the Twin Falls juvenile sex assault case after she says many people misinterpreted her preliminary statement. On Friday, Olsen said in a statement that she's encouraging all residents to "remain calm and supportive, to pay close attention to the facts ..."
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AM Scanner Traffic — 6.28.16

Scanner Traffic for Tuesday AM (16 items & counting) includes vehicle hitting and badly damaging power pole @ Honeysuckle Ave/Hayden Lake Road ...
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Editor quits after helping recall effort

Here's a strange story from Libby, Mont: Bob Henline, former editor of the twice-weekly Western News, resigned after it was discovered that he helped draft a petition to recall the city’s mayor. On June 24, The Western News reported that Henline is one of the people behind the effort to remove Libby Mayor Doug Roll from office. Thoughts?
News >  Idaho

Huckleberries makes Press survey

The circulation department of the Coeur d'Alene Press is sponsoring an online survey, conducted by SurveyMonkey, to determine the online habits of readers. One of those questions -- No. 10 -- asks questions re: Huckleberries Online and Eye on Boise. The overall survey contains 25 - 30 questions. I took it. See link to it below.
News >  Idaho

Cindy’s rough start

Cindy's lament, via Facebook: "My computer is broken. My column is due and my cat just pooped on the rug. Good morning!" How did your day start today?
News >  Idaho

Abortion ruling may impact Idaho

A Supreme Court ruling Monday that struck down Texas laws limiting access to abortions is raising new questions about efforts to regulate the procedure in Idaho, writes Nathan Brown/Twin Falls Times-News.
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Teacher tours during summer break

Aaron Ball, a 36YO automotive class teacher at Blackfoot High, spends his summer breaks touring with his band in the Northwest. “Teaching is a great job for people in bands,” Ball told Idaho Ed News. “What other job gives you the whole summer to play music?” If you had summers off, what would you do?
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Benghazi Conclusion: No bomb shells

House Republicans capped a partisan, two-year investigation of the Benghazi terror attacks Tuesday with a report that faults the Obama administration for security lapses that led to the deaths of four Americans but contains no revelations likely to further damage Hillary Clinton.
News >  Idaho

Fireworks fund needs doughnations

The Fourth of July is less than a week away, but funding for the much-anticipated fireworks show is not as high as it should be. Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce President Steve Wilson said the fireworks fund is about 10-12 percent behind where it normally is this time of year. Have you ever donated to the fireworks fund?
News >  Idaho

Another year, another failing grade

In an edit, Marty Trillhaase/Lewiston Trib comments: "If Idaho's children are doing a little better, extend the credit to their parents, their communities and the economy. But as far as public education goes -- particularly when it involves the state's youngest children -- you can't take much comfort in the latest Idaho KidsCount scores."
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Neighborhood hails drivers’ work

A Coeur d'Alene neighborhood gave Waste Management drivers a fond farewell as they picked up trash for the final time before the company's contract expires. In April, the Coeur d'Alene council voted to switch to Coeur d'Alene Garbage Co, after 16 years with Waste Management. I agree with my neighbors. Waste Management did a great job.
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CdA’s Music Man begins 25th year

Chris Guggemos, of Handshake Productions, will begin his 25th year of providing free concerts in Kootenai County this week. Chris, the guiding force behind the Sunday concerts at Coeur d'Alene's City Park and elsewhere, is fighting a battle with health as he prepares to launch the 2016 season. Devin Heilman/Press provides the details below.
News >  Idaho

Study: Christians most persecuted

Christians are the most persecuted of any religious group around the world, facing harassment in 108 countries. A study by Pew Research Center found that harassment of Christians in 2014 by both governments and society as a whole increased from 102 countries in 2013.
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Ironman helps local businesses

The direct impact Sunday's inaugural half-Ironman triathlon had on businesses depends on who you ask, but merchants agree that anytime foot traffic increases, that benefits all sectors, writes Brian Walker/Coeur d'Alene Press.