Stories by Susan Drumheller for the Spokesman-Review

Marine patrol. Kootenai County Sheriff's Deputy Jonathon Brandel takes a patrol boat out for a test run this week on Hayden Lake. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

News > Nation/World

Basin Bill Revived To Give The State Cleanup Control Kempthorne Amendment Aimed At Removing Epa Oversight

Fri., March 27, 1998

Federal legislation designed to clean up mining pollution in the Coeur d'Alene River basin was resurrected Thursday as an amendment to a Senate Superfund reform bill. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed by voice vote the amendment introduced by Sen. Dirk Kempthorne, R-Idaho.

News > Idaho

Rates To Rise For Heyburn Cabin Sites Department Plans To Charge 4.5 Percent Of Fair Market Value

Thu., March 26, 1998

Summer vacation for cabin owners at Heyburn State Park will be more expensive at the turn of the century. The Idaho Parks and Recreation Department is poised to jack up lease rates for cabin sites in the park. "We're trying to run the park better and run it like a business," said Rick Just, parks department spokesman.

News > Nation/World

Environmental Watchdog Honored Vigilance In An Often Thankless Job Earns Health District Worker Respect

Sat., March 21, 1998

Serving and protecting. Jeff Lawlor of the Panhandle Health District asks about the storage of motor oil and antifreeze at Q Lube in Coeur d'Alene. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review

News > Idaho

Milo Creek Job Needs $3.2 Million Engineering Finished And Bidding Begun

Sat., March 21, 1998

The engineering is done, and the bidding has begun for construction of a new underground route for Milo Creek in Kellogg. The only thing missing is about $3.2 million.

News > Idaho

Forest Roads Policy Lambasted Labor, Industry, Politicians Rail Against Road-Building Moratorium

Fri., March 20, 1998

Robin Bernal and several other protesters gather Thursday at the Forest Service office in Coeur d'Alene. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

News > Idaho

County Erosion Rule Criticized As Excessive Year-Old Ordinance Aims To Control Water Runoff In High-Risk Areas

Wed., March 18, 1998

Ed O'Hara just wanted to clear a field to put in a baseball diamond for his kids and their friends. He was shocked to learn that he would have to come up with a site-disturbance plan to control storm-water runoff from the field, which is nowhere near a body of water.

News > Nation/World

Nursing Home Reopens Residents Return To Life Care Center After Ban Lifted

Mon., March 16, 1998

1. Home again. Berthele Elisen, right, is the center of attention as fellow residents at Life Care Center, and the nursing home's activities director Michelle Jutila, left, watch her prepare pinapple muffins. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review 2. June Kangas is welcomed back by Holly Renfrow, left, and Michelle Stelzer-O'Neill after a monthlong ban was lifted at Life Care.

News > Idaho

State Lifts Restrictions On Cda Nursing Home Life Care Center Makes ‘Significant Improvement,’ Can Admit Patients Once Again

Thu., March 12, 1998

Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene can admit patients again after a monthlong ban. The state Bureau of Facilities Standards completed a follow-up inspection of the nursing home Wednesday and decided to lift the ban, said John Hathaway of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.

Sports

Idaho Kokanee Population Declines

Wed., March 11, 1998

The kokanee fishing was crummy last year and this coming season is shaping up to be even worse, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. "It's kind of like we've taken a step backwards," said Melo Maiolie, a department biologist.

News > Idaho

Mine Protester Makes Visible Argument Says Truckload Of Junk Represents What Asarco Would Dump Into River Daily

Tue., March 10, 1998

Loaded discussion. Cesar Hernandez, right, of the Rock Creek Alliance, says a discharge permit would let Asarco dump 1,100 pounds of junk into the Clark Fork River each day. Photo by Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review

News > Idaho

Fair Days At Silverwood New Duds Built For Comfort As Park Accepts Job Applications

Sun., March 8, 1998

Not a job, an adventure. Job applicant Brooke Knoles waits to interview as John Keller fills out an application Saturday at Silverwood. Photo by Tom Davenport/The Spokesman-Review

News > Nation/World

Father, Son Climb Ladder To Top At Different Hospitals

Sun., March 8, 1998

From the humble beginnings of food and laundry service, Joe Legel, right, and his son, Tomm have risen to the top as chief financial officers of area hospitals. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

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