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Adams County

Othello

The city is trying to find a way to combat a benign bacteria in Well No. 7, which provides one-quarter of the city’s drinking water. The bacteria, harmless to humans, are clogging the screens 800 feet below the surface. The pump itself is in danger of breaking down due to the bacteria. The city will pump 400 fewer gallons per minute until a solution is found.

Ferry County

Republic

Local hunters can help clean up contaminated streams. At least three streams in the area are contaminated with fecal coliform. Hunters can help the effort to pinpoint the source by supplying the conservation district with an intestinal sample of any legally acquired animal. The district hopes to obtain 25 samples. To help, call (509) 775-3473.

Grant County

Electric City

Grand Coulee’s water woes may just be beginning. The town has approached Electric City about the possibility of buying water, since its own water doesn’t meet federal standards. Grand Coulee does not have the money to build a filtration plant or drill more wells. Unfortunately, Electric City has pressure problems, as well as arsenic levels that may soon be above federal standards.

Lincoln County

Wilbur

A fire chief has been named. Assistant Chief Craig Haden has stepped up to the post. Aiding him will be newly chosen assistant Terry Engleson. Haden was elected by his fellow firefighters. He replaces Larry Clark Jr., who resigned this past spring. Haden’s first duty is to rewrite departmental by-laws.

Pend Oreille County

Newport

Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Froman is back on duty after his reinstatement July 10. Froman, terminated in 1998, won his job back through litigation.

Spokane County

Cheney

The Eastern Washington University Friends of the Library will host a walking tour for members and friends to learn about historical buildings on Eastern’s campus at 6:30 p.m. Aug 3. For more information or to RSVP, call Lisa Williams at 359-2264.

Stevens County

Colville

Parking, or a shortage of it, has become a major issue in Colville. At a recent meeting, the city’s Parking Commission aired its grievances, as well as its future plans. The primary problem, commission members say, is they lack the authority and funds to negotiate leases for new lots or to purchase property. Without this authority, the commission feels it should disband. The city Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce support the Parking Commission’s position.

Whitman County

Pullman

The City Council will discuss plans for the Pullman Memorial Hospital tonight. Hospital officials will offer an update on plans to either expand facilities at the existing site, build a new hospital on Bishop Boulevard or build a joint hospital with Moscow in the Moscow/Pullman corridor.

IDAHO

Benewah County

St. Maries

Bill and Kim Aiton purchased Paddlewheel Pizza, 1525 Main St., from Terry and Marge Duffey in July. They plan to expand the menu with a few quick food items such as french fries, poppers and chicken strips. They also plan on adding a new sign and making a few touch-ups. Beginning Aug. 15, the business will be open from noon to 9 p.m. or when the last person leaves.

Bonner County

Sandpoint

Money management will be discussed in a workshop held by the Community Action Agency from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the agency, located in the Power House, Suite 103. Classes are held every Wednesday; cost is $1. To register, call (208) 255-2910.

Boundary County

Bonners Ferry

Bonner Community Hospice will hold the second overnight group campout for children who have had someone significant die. Life Travelers includes music art, games, nature walks and discussion. Children are enabled to acknowledge and accept their varied feelings during the bereavement period. The camp is open to children 6 to 16 years old who live in Bonner or Boundary counties. Registration is $10. The deadline is Aug. 1. Call (208) 265-1179.

Kootenai County

Coeur d’Alene

Tom Hunter, a singer, minstrel, story teller and early childhood advocate, will present a breakfast concert from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Coeur d’Alene Inn. The concert is sponsored by the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. Cost of the breakfast concert is $15, $20 at the door. For more information, call Alice Anderson at 765-6296.

Latah County

Genesee

A joint Latah-Nez Perce county disaster exercise was simulated Saturday near Genesee. A supposed crop-duster plane crash was responded to by the Genesee Fire Department and Ambulance Service, the Sheriff’s Department and the Region II Hazardous Materials Team. Victims were treated and transported to Gritman Medical Center for more treatment.

Shoshone County

Pinehurst

The Idaho Transportation Department will be repairing and maintaining the I-90 overpass bridge at Pinehurst through Aug. 3. Traffic will be reduced to one lane on the eastbound side and travelers should use caution when near the bridge. Vehicles wider than 14 feet will have to use a detour. When the eastbound lanes are finished, July 26, work will begin on westbound lanes.

MONTANA

Lincoln County

Libby

Montana Bowhunter Education class registration is set for 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the First National Bank meeting room upstairs. Classes will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 24 to July 28 in the community meeting room. For details, call (406) 293-2767.