Parting Shot: Christmas Sledding
A frosty Christmas that saw five inches of snow on the ground around Spokane prompted several revelers to head outside and find a hill to careen down. Do you have a favorite sledding hill?
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 2016
Hayden Chamber’s last air show debt settled 1
The last outstanding debt from the Hayden Chamber of Commerce’s failed 2004 air show has finally been settled. “We’re pleased to be able to close this chapter in the chamber’s history,” said the organization’s executive director, Erna Rhinehart, in a message to The Press. Don't remember much about his event. Or non-event. Do you? CH
Wednesday Wild Card 12.28.16 2
Our North Spokane street got plowed for the first time Monday night. Tuesday morning my husband and son were out shoveling bright and early. My son came in glowing-- from the exercise and from goodwill. It seems a couple guys about his age joined him for the last stretch after Derek left for work and then went on to help our neighbors.
Thor's Christmas Spirit
Nothing says Christmas like putting a Santa hat on your cat! Thor didn't seem to enjoy it much, but it brought a lot of joy to our family. He mainly just enjoyed drinking the tree water.
Confession: I've never ordered anything from Amazon 16
Amazon reports its best holiday sales to date. Coincidentally, I received my very first Amazon gift card. I've got my eye on a couple Cd's and my sons are going to talk me through the ordering process. Or. I could just have them do it for me. That's how I get their father's gifts. He tells me what he wants and one of the kids orders it.
Trump disputes his own tweet 10
Donald Trump now says the White House transition is going “smoothly” after complaining earlier about some of President Barack Obama’s “statements and roadblocks.” Earlier Wednesday, Trump wrote on Twitter: “Doing my best to disregard the many inflammatory President O statements and roadblocks. Thought it was going to be a smooth transition – NOT!
Unusual company will relocate operations from New York to Carey, Idaho
A company offering an unusual combination of high-end home sound systems and interior design services is relocating its manufacturing from upstate New York to Carey, Idaho. The company, called Leeds Look Listen, opened a studio in Ketchum last year showcasing its blend of high-end audio products as part of its interior design showcases.
At Pearl Harbor, U.S., Japan look to move past legacy of war 7
Putting 75 years of resentment behind them, the leaders of the United States and Japan are coming together at Pearl Harbor for a historic pilgrimage to the site where a devastating surprise attack sent America marching into World War II. I think most WWll vets would approve of this gesture, what do you think?
RIP Richard Adams 4
British author Richard Adams, whose 1972 book “Watership Down” became a classic of children’s literature, has died, according to his daughter. He was 96. Confession: I've never read "Watership Down." Have you?
Spokane skier, dogs headed to world skijoring championships 2
A Spokane nordic skier and his dogs have qualified for the big-leagues of skijoring. Team Hanks: Louie (Australian shepherd), Lucky (border collie), Mountie (greyster) and Dan Hanks (human) will compete in the International Federation of Sleddog Sports 2017 World Championships Jan. 23-Feb. 3 in Haliburton, Ontario.
FBI not looking for suspects in death of Montana woman who claimed she was kidnapped 2
The FBI said Wednesday it’s still investigating the unusual death of Rita Maze, whose body was found in a car trunk in Spokane after an hourslong trip from Helena, Montana. But the agency said in a statement it’s “not actively seeking any suspects in this case.”
Punishment of Russia for election interference is near 7
The Obama administration is close to announcing a series of measures to punish Russia for its interference in the 2016 presidential election, including economic sanctions and diplomatic censure, according to U.S. officials. How effective do you think any punishment will be?
Snow shoveling scofflaws 3
Editor Addy Hatch tweets: On this day in 1916; Spokane city fathers knew how to deal with snow scofflaws. How goes the sidewalk clearing in your neighborhood?
North Idaho doctor volunteers at free medical clinic he started 2
When Glenn Jefferson was in high school in Virginia, he had aspirations of becoming a medical missionary. That’s still on his to-do list, but the Lewiston resident answered another call 16 years ago, when he helped create the Snake River Community Clinic in Lewiston.
Jail expansion: What about staffing? 6
Setting aside $12 million for a jail expansion without raising taxes or asking voters to approve a bond may have been the easy part for Kootenai County commissioners.
Program to help North Idaho schools boost career and college planning
A new program aims to help school counselors in Idaho with career and college readiness and planning. The Inspiring Futures Project is partnership between AmeriCorps and the Idaho Department of Labor. It started in late October. There are three representatives, staffed by AmeriCorps, throughout Idaho.
Church members surprise Christmas Day workers with gifts
Have you ever had to work on Christmas Day? CH Members of The Vine Church in Coeur d’Alene surprised people working Christmas Day by delivering gifts to them. The gifts were given in appreciation of the recipients’ willingness to work while most people spent the day with family and friends.
Mall brawl mayhem continues 12
The mayhem that has rippled through malls in more than a dozen states continued Tuesday evening, when about 200 rowdy teenagers showed up en masse at a Philadelphia mall in a gathering planned on Snapchat, officials said. FYI: I hate shopping. And shopping malls. CH
Trump defends foundation 42
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday night to defend the charitable foundation he has pledged to close, saying the media had not given him enough credit for his generosity and ignoring the legal issues that have ensnared the organization in controversy. Thoughts?
Minnesota outplays WSU, wins Holiday Bowl 17-12 4
And to think Minnesota was the team that some folks worried would not show up for the Holiday Bowl. The Washington State Cougars were present, but played like they were the ones boycotting, declining to muster even an anemic offense until the final, unimpactful seconds of their 17-12 loss in the Holiday Bowl.
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