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News >  Idaho

Trump hails ‘beautiful’ Brexit vote

Speaking on a visit to Scotland, Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican candidate, hailed the Brexit vote. According to the Telegraph News, he said the British people had “taken back their independence” and predicted the end of the EU could be “on its way” with other member states fed up with immigrants flowing across “Swiss cheese” borders.
News >  Idaho

Calm urged in Twin Falls case

Idaho U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson has issued a statement about the June 2 sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl involving three other children at a low-income apartment complex in Twin Falls that led to false stories, circulated nationally on the internet, about a supposed knifepoint gang-rape by Syrian refugees.
News >  Idaho

Day 2: Gator on the loose

A 3-foot alligator is still on the loose in Spokane Valley. The manager of the University Mobile Home Park called 911 Wedneday when she learned that one of the residents was keeping an alligator in a covered backyard pond. But the animal and the presumed owner were gone and now the man is saying he has never owned an alligator.
News >  Idaho

‘Peter’, ‘Mermaid’ head CST lineup

At the Inlander, E.J. Ianelli checks out the schedule of plays planned by the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre this season, including "Peter and the Starcatcher" and "The Little Mermaid." (Mrs. O bought 4 tickets for "The Little Mermaid." (Note to Self: Purchase season tickets next year and save a few bucks.)
News >  Idaho

Brits vote to leave European Union

Britain has voted to leave the European Union in a historic referendum that forced the country's prime minister to step down, upended markets and set the stage for a messy untangling with far-reaching implications. (Question: Do you think the consequences will be as dire as many have forecast?)
News >  Idaho

There goes the old 401K

In responding to news that Britain has voted to leave the European Union, Phaedrus commented this today: "My 401K is down over 4% so far this morning." Have you had the nerve to check your 401K today?
News >  Idaho

Jeers: Gun lobby owns Risch, Crapo

In his weekly Cheers & Jeers column, Opinion Editor Marty Trillhaase of the Lewiston Tribune gives JEERS ... to U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both R-Idaho. Trillhaase comments: "With each passing day, it becomes more apparent how ardently they follow the gun lobby line."
News >  Idaho

Magic pick Sabonis 11th, trade him

Former Gonzaga Bulldog Domantas Sabonis became the second highest draft pick in program history when the Orlando Magic made the talented forward the 11th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft. Sabonis wasn’t with the Magic for long. Minutes after his selection was announced, Sabonis, Victor Oladipo and Ersan Ilyasova were traded to Oklahoma City.
News >  Idaho

Poll: One Ironman too many

In Thursday's poll, A solid majority of Hucks Nation says that two Ironman CDA events in one summer in Coeur d'Alene is one Ironman too many. Weekend Poll: Weekend Poll: Will the decision by Britain to leave the European Union plunge this country into another recession?
News >  Idaho

Supt Handelman not Idaho voter

School board members in Coeur d’Alene were surprised this week to learn the school district’s hired leader is not, and has not been, registered to vote in Idaho. A Press investigation revealed Superintendent Matt Handelman owns a home in Coeur d’Alene, but he is registered to vote at a Spokane address.
News >  Idaho

Parting Shot — 6.23.16

A dog on the loose takes evasive action as Animal Care Officer Mike Solis attempts to lasso the canine. Officials and volunteers from ACS are walking neighborhoods in San Antonio, Texas, as part of a citywide community education campaign about responsible pet ownership in San Antonio, Texas.
News >  Idaho

Wild Card/Thursday — 6.23.16

June is filled with many milestones for me. Mrs. O and I celebrated our 41st anniversary Tuesday. I began newspapering with the Chico (Calif) Enterprise Record 46 years ago in June. And today is my mother's 91st birthday. Physically, she has gone through some tough times this year after falling in January. But she's still alert and feisty.
News >  Idaho

PM Scanner Traffic — 6.23.16

Scanner Traffic for Thursday PM (17 items & counting + AM Scanner Traffic with 14 more items) includes report of fully engulfed vehicle at western entrance to 4th of July Pass ...
News >  Idaho

Cutline Contest — Time2Vote

The original photo for the Cutline Contest was a flop today. So I'm trying again. The contest now features members of the media rushing from the Supreme Court in Washington today to deliver decisions to colleagues waiting outside. Wednesday Winner: gitrdun.
News >  Idaho

Daily News: Facts no longer matter?

In an editorial for the Moscow-Pullman Daily News, Devin Rokyta comments that facts no longer matter in political arguments today. Partisans from all points of view seize on an idea that matches their political filter and refuse to budget, no matter what the facts of the matter are. Do you agree/disagree?
News >  Idaho

Blogos — 6.23.16

HucksOnline blogosphere today includes comments by A Grip on Sports re: 2 Zags who are likely to be taken in NBA draft tonight. Also: Pretty along Sagle roads/Slight Detour, Enjoy music theatre in Spokane Valley/7 Blog, Trump tells the convention (maybe)/Carlson Chronicles, Just when you think the bar can't go lower/Simple Mind + more ...
News >  Idaho

3 large districts still negotiating

Three of the state’s six largest school districts will head into the 2016-17 budget year without a contract agreement with teachers. The immediate impact may be limited. Administrators and teachers’ unions in West Ada, Nampa and Coeur d’Alene plan to continue negotiating into July, or beyond.
News >  Idaho

Reward for wolf pup killer now $15K

The reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who illegally killed wolf pups after removing them from a northern Idaho den near Coeur d'Alene is up to $15,000. The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust on Thursday added $5,000 to the award.
News >  Idaho

‘Ironman’

After the 2003 Ironman CDA, the late Bard of Sherman Avenue, Tom Wobker, put pen to paper to comment about the bicycle portion of the great race. I hope you enjoy this golden oldie rhyme as much as I do.
News >  Idaho

Deputy catches felon with 9mm handgun

Late Wednesday night, a Kootenai County sheriff's deputy pulled over a vehicle that was weaving between lanes on I-90 near the State Line. What he discovered there led to the arrest of Daniel J.M. Lewis, 33, of Spokane, who was on felony probation for 2013 robbery conviction. The deputy also allegedly confiscated a 9mm handgun.
News >  Idaho

Labrador backs court amnesty ruling

Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas. The Court kept in place a 2015 decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals holding that President Obama’s unilateral executive action to confer lawful status to millions of undocumented aliens is unlawful.
News >  Idaho

89YO describes Twin Falls sex incident

The 89-year-old woman who came across a 5-year-old Twin Falls girl following that girl’s sexual assault has told her story to Idaho Statesman partner KIVI 6 On Your Side. The story has made national news after a group opposed to relocation of Syrian refugees to the Magic Valley fabricated most of its key elements for social media.