In brief: Businesses detroyed; arson suspected

A fire that destroyed two businesses in Kootenai County is being investigated as a possible arson.

Firefighters responded to the fire at 5648 N. Government Way in Dalton Gardens at 8:20 p.m. Friday to find a building fully engulfed. A 911 caller reported seeing someone running away from the area just as smoke was seen coming out of the building, according to a Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department press release.

The Helmut Outlet and a Kirby Vacuum store were destroyed in the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department at (208) 446-1300.

Free Bloomsday training to be offered

Providence Health Care and Group Health again will team up to offer free Bloomsday training camps starting March 17.

The sessions begin with local experts discussing health care topics, then participants walk or run increasing distances each week.

The clinics are held on Saturdays through April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Spokane Falls Community College gym.

Pre-register at www.phc.org or sign up at the first clinic on March 17.