During my walk along the waterfront today, I saw (or heard):

• That Coeur d'Alene Street Department crews are almost finished with their grading of the Dike Road slopes at the western end of the project. The work was scheduled to end by Feb. 28. But they're almost their. With the stumps removed, the dike banks properly sloped and grass planted on the slope, I suspect that I'll warm somewhat to the project. Despite how you feel about the work, which was forced on the city by the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the Streets Department has done a fine job limiting costs. It'll be nice to walk along the Dike Road again. It is still blocked off from River Ave to Hubbard.
• North Idaho College students standing outside the Siebert Building, as a result of a fire alarm that cleared the place out.
• Rick Rizzs and Shannon Drayer calling a spring training game between the Mariners and the San Diego Padres.