Local Headlines (1/7/05)

* Riverfront proposal still on hold: Spokane developer denies rumors he’s seeking buyer for his Post Falls Landing property /S-R: Note to Self — call my contacts in Post Falls to see why Harry Green (pictured) is having such a hard time with this piece of property when John Stone and others are developing like cuh-razy elsewhere on the Spokane River.

* Anger vented at spill forum: Residents express concerns about threat to aquifer /S-R: Sweet Potatoes — to Barry Rosenberg and the Kootenai Environmental Alliance for holding BNSF/IDEQ’s feet to the fire.

* Disputed election inspires call for reform: Washington considers changes in wake of close governor’s race /S-R: “Hasn’t the horse already left the barn? When’s the next time Washington is going to experience a statewide race this close.

* Police seeking gunman, target: Bystander across the street hit by bullet aimed at fleeing car /S-R: Another reason to stay on this side of the state line as much as possible.

* Storm brings West Side first big snow of season: More flakes expected over weekend /S-R: It’s always fun when the Blue State Puget Sound can share the harsher aspects of winter with us Red Staters.

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