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News >  Idaho

SR: Wasden Right RE: N-Waste

Today, the SR editorializes: "A dispute over importation of nuclear waste into Idaho has triggered a rare case of political fission that has evenly split four present and former governors. But the critical element is Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. So far, he’s right where he should be: on the side of the law."
News >  Idaho

Should Cops Accept Gratuities?

Can a police officer's integrity be compromised for the price of a cup of coffee or a hamburger? Some say yes, some say no. Under Idaho's Ethics in Government Law, public servants are prohibited from accepting most gifts or services from those they serve. There are, however, some exemptions ...
News >  Idaho

3 Had Passion For Firefighting

The men who died Thursday fighting a fire near Twisp were a college physics student who had a passion for theater, an outdoorsman who recently hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the son of a firefighter who yearned for a career in the Forest Service. Tom Zbyszewski, 20; Andrew Zajac, 26; and Richard Wheeler, 31, died this week.
News >  Idaho

Petrino, Spear Dispute Column

In meeting with the media Thursday, University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spear and head football coach Paul Petrino disputed a column by Moscow-Pullman Daily News sports editor. Michael-Shawn Dugar said Petrino had exploded at him for an article mildly critical of the Vandals' passing attack & banned him from the practice field.
News >  Idaho

Local Churches Pray For Rain

Climatologist Cliff Harris called over 100 churches in the area and asked them to pray for rain in their services. Harris is expecting rain later this month. But a good soaking rain is needed now to help firefighters fighting devastating wildfires throughout the region. Harris told the Coeur d'Alene Press that the response has been very positive.
News >  Idaho

Wild Card/Thursday — 8.20.15

Cuh-razy morning, so far. Couldn't post for first 50 minutes due to technical difficulties. I was able to trouble-shoot the problem before the downtown techs called back. Then, we fixed some more problems with computer. And now it's still having a few problems. Hang in there. I will ...
News >  Idaho

Petrino Responds To Dust-Up

This afternoon, UI Vandals football coach Paul Petrino and Athletic Director Rob Spear responded to an account that Petrino had blown his stack at a Moscow-Pullman Daily News staffer who mildly criticized the Vandal passing game. Statements from both men are below.
News >  Idaho

Twisp Fire Victims’ Names Aired

The three firefighters killed Wednesday in Twisp were Tom Zbyszewski, 20, Andrew Zajac, 26 and Richard Wheeler, 31.. All three were U.S. Forest Service firefighters. The three men were killed after a vehicle they were driving in crashed and was enveloped by flames. All of the SR's fire coverage is free today.
News >  Idaho

Cutline Contest — Time2Vote

Hey, few have voted for Cutline Contest favorites today. It takes 2 sides to make this daily feature successful -- individuals who offer cutlines. And voters who pick their favorites. Please take time to vote. It makes the exercise more enjoyable for the participants.
News >  Idaho

New Winton Dedication Monday

The new Winton Elementary school will open on Monday to greet families, staff and neighbors. A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday. The new 52,000-square-foot building sits on the site of the former 89-year-old school at 920 W. LaCrosse Ave., Coeur d'Alene.
News >  Idaho

Newbie: Tubbs Hill Trail Ho-Hum

Responding to JohnA's request for the city to patrol Tubbs Hill better, HBOnewbie writes that the two trailheads and main loop of the trail are self-defeating, even ho-hum. HBO Newbie disagrees with "the underlying mindset by some that this hill is sacred and everyone is hell bent on destroying it." Q: How would you rate a trip around Tubbs Hill?
News >  Idaho

Election Filing Begins Monday

Kootenai County Clerk Jim Brannon has issued a reminder to candidates for nonpartisan local offices that the filing period begins Monday and runs through Sept. 4. Fire district and City Council offices will be up for election this fall.
News >  Idaho

HucksOnline Blogos — 8.20.15

The daily roundup of HucksOnline blogosphere links includes Keith Boe's photo of a beautiful bull elk along the Coeur d'Alene River this AM + Alien voters/Bay ViewsPostseason play/On Tap, College daze/Fort BoiseToo much junk saved/Simple Mind, Thursday this and that/Slight DetourMeet sci-fi writer Anderson tonight/7 Blog + more ...
News >  Idaho

Scott Stood By Confederate Flag At Timber Days

On her legislative & personal Facebook walls this summer, state Rep. Heather Scott, R-Blanchard, posted photos showing her proudly holding up a Confederate flag at Priest River's Timber Days. On her personal wall, she wrote: "Protecting and promoting our freedom of speech is an honor." Thoughts?
News >  Idaho

BSU Alum Quits Dissing On Vandals

There was a time when Boise State alum HFHayden enjoying dishing out grief to the University of Idaho and its fans. But not any more. It just doesn't seem fair now, sez HFHayden. A little more below.
News >  Idaho

Airman To Honor Friends w/Hike

Cindy writes: "Tech. Sgt. Stacy Trosine is on the journey of a lifetime. The Fairchild Air Force Base airman is hiking 710 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, [Click and drag to move] ​much of it alone, in honor of three soldiers she served with in Afghanistan. She started the trek on Aug. 8."
News >  Idaho

CPD Issues Weather Warning

Coeur d'Alene Police Department Facebooks: "Critical fire weather conditions continue through Friday. Updated Red flag warning now in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday to 11 p.m."
News >  Idaho

PFPD Wants Help w/Car Burglaries

On Wednesday night, Post Falls PD arrested a number of people involved in burglarizing cars in the Idahline Road area, on the west end of Post Falls. However, few residents have reported car burglaries today. The PFPD requests that individuals who think they have been burglarized to call the department, 773-3517.