I wanted to present proof that I occasionally support the hospitality industry owned by our local tycoon. On Dec. 28, I treated Mrs. O, Amy Dearest, Sweet Stephie & Junior to brunch at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. How good was it? Sweet Stephie requested that all future visits by Junior and her will end with brunch at the resort. It's pricey. $30 a head. But worth it.

*Changes proposed for Highway 95/Alison Boggs, SR

*Most area college classes canceled/Jody Lawrence-Turner, SR

*Latest storm prompts closure of major INW highways/KXLY

*Local bars, restaurants report liquor sales down/Patrick O'Brien, CDA Press

*Spokane sheriff recommends school closures/KREM2

*Mead School District maintenance building collapses/KHQ

*Risch, Minnick to open field offices/KHQ