Missing Post Falls man’s remains found
The Ravalli County sheriff says human remains found in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness this month have been identified as those of a Post Falls man reported missing in 2006.
The family of 41-year-old Robert L. Noble reported on July 24, 2006, that he had failed to return from a hike.
Sheriff and Coroner Chris Hoffman announced Oct. 19 that remains had been found. A hunter who saw a backpack and camera gear reported his observations to a hiker, who found the remains about five miles west of Lake Como.
Hoffman says Noble probably died in a fall. The remains were on a slope in a rocky area. His disappearance led to a search that spanned two weeks.
spokane
Preservation group picks city for 2012
Spokane’s recent success at preserving historic structures like the Fox Theater and Davenport Hotel has helped local leaders attract a conference expected to bring 2,500 people.
Mayor Mary Verner said Monday the National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its annual conference in Spokane in 2012.
The conference is expected to attract 2,500 out-of-towners who will fill hotel rooms a total of 4,800 nights, said Harry Sladich, president and CEO of the Spokane Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Verner said Spokane was chosen over Phoenix.
Inland northwest
IRS may have your refund check
The Internal Revenue Service is holding more than 6,000 economic stimulus checks and more than 2,600 tax-refund checks due to Washington state taxpayers, all of which were returned to the agency because of invalid addresses. The agency is holding stimulus and refund checks for more than 1,600 Idahoans.
Time is running out for the economic stimulus checks to be sent; by law, they must be mailed by Dec. 31, according to the IRS.
To check whether you are on the Washington or Idaho lists, go to s-r.com/data/irs2008. If you find your name, you can update your address by visiting www.irs.gov and clicking on either “Where’s my stimulus payment?” or “Where’s my refund?” Taxpayers also can call (866) 234-2942 for stimulus payments or (800) 829-1954 for refunds.