NEW THIS MORNING: Wednesday, Oct. 30
A contractor was injured Tuesday after a crane tipped over at the Post Falls North Channel Dam Spillway.
Photo courtesy of Adam Johnson
1. Crane crashes into Post Falls Dam, prompting alert
A crane crash at the 118-year-old Post Falls Dam sparked emergency flash flood warnings and the closure of the nearby park Tuesday morning, as officials assessed potential damage to the critical infrastructure.
The industrial accident, which occurred shortly after 9 a.m. at the North Channel Dam Spillway, prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood alert for the Spokane River corridor. One contractor suffered injuries when the crane toppled onto the century-old structure, according to multiple reports.
"We have a system for an emergency action plan at every hydroelectric facility," said Avista communications manager Annie Gannon, noting this was the first incident of its kind at the falls. "Out of caution, they go through the steps."
2. Students explore Día de los Muertos at Human Rights Education Institute
It was a lively Day of the Dead discovery day Tuesday as students from the Spark! Co-op North Idaho explored Día de los Muertos at the Human Rights Education Institute.
Spark! students dressed in costume as they enjoyed cultural lessons about Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, which is a Mexican holiday when families come together to honor the souls of their deceased loved ones and celebrate them with food, drink and offerings.
Día de los Muertos begins Thursday on Halloween and ends Saturday.
3. Haunted house, trunk or treat Thursday at Lake City High
Lake City High School is inviting all the little boils and ghouls to enjoy a Halloween haunted house and trunk or treat at 4 p.m. Thursday.
The haunted house will be held at the Lake City High staff parking lot. Admission is $1 per person.
Lake City High is at 6101 N. Ramsey Road.