Battle ground

US 95 land dispute over interchange site at Athol heads to trial

A dispute between a commercial developer and the state about buying property along U.S. 95 for an interchange at Athol is headed for a rare trial of its type on March 5.

Arsenic in water problem continues

System's owners face deadline of Dec. 31 to fix issue

ATHOL - After nearly two years in the works, a solution for a well contaminated with arsenic that serves a housing area north of Athol remains elusive.

Bits and pieces

You already know the real estate market is strong, especially if you are trying to buy a house. Sellers know too when they get multiple offers and sell their houses for more than list price. So rather than repeat the same old saw we decided to mix it up a bit this week. Here are excerpts from some of last week’s real estate world:

Fulcher: This is no time for fear or panic

The deteriorating economy, and hysteria over the coronavirus pandemic, is not what a sitting president should like to see in an election year.

Malloy: Fulcher: This is no time for fear or panic

The deteriorating economy, and hysteria over the coronavirus pandemic, is not what a sitting president should like to see in an election year.

Weather effects

Before anyone gets overly concerned, I am not taking the place of Randy Mann or Cliff Harris, although the weather does play a big part each year on the grape crop, both here and abroad. Over the last several years we have seen everything from severe cold snaps in the appellations of the Northwest to drought in parts of California. Some of these events have had big effects and others not as much. Here is a roundup of the weather effects for the appellations of the Western U.S.

Waiting period is baked into gun ballot measure in Oregon

Applicant would need to complete an approved firearm safety course, pay a fee, provide personal information, submit to fingerprinting and photographing and pass a criminal background check

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Winemakers and palates evolve

I would speculate that if you work long enough in any career you see trends change, and buying patterns in the industry evolve.

Back to school: Local colleges provide resources, opportunities for community despite quarantine

The current health situation has brought a lot of changes, and more are likely to come as adjustments to staying put, perhaps with a full house, are made.

Couple hikes 3,500 miles on local trails

Fullings make weekly treks in any weather

SANDPOINT - Together, they have hiked nearly 3,500 miles over the course of about 360 trips to the trailhead. For Betsy and Jim Fulling, these hikes are more than a passion for the outdoors. They are the weekly remembrance of a love story that plays itself out on the trail.

FBI tracking 'extensive' online chatter about armed protests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is tracking an “extensive amount of concerning online chatter,”

And another thing, Sunshine

It's one of the biggest words in the English language. Apparently, it's also one of the most ambiguous.

Clay pigeons in season all year at Coeur d'Alene Skeet and Trap

Hot sun.

PREP SOCCER: Pintler turns trick in Viking romp

Results from Thursday's prep soccer slate.

EDMONDSON: Local and knowledgeable

Thank you Sheriff Wolfinger for your investigation of all of the candidates running for Sheriff of Kootenai County. I had looked into these candidates for a few months also and I agree with your findings. I also felt like someone was trying to buy the office of Sheriff.

Fanconi anemia sale raises $3,050

COEUR d'ALENE - Jennifer and Brian Dorman's garage sale held Aug. 12-13 in honor of their son Scott exceeded expectations.

GIFT: Good deed sets hearts aflame

My niece and neighbor walked up to trading company recently to buy valentine candy for their class. They barely had enough money so the gentleman behind them in line paid for them. The girls say he was a firefighter and we would like to say thank you so much. He didn’t have to do such a good deed but didn’t even blink an eye to cover their bill. Thank you whoever you are.

BROOKS: He's right again

Bill Brooks is on target in his concern about the increasing concentration of power in companies that are absorbing (buying) other companies (Coeur d’Alene Press, Nov. 30). We should all be concerned. It is leading to less competition and making it more difficult for new firms to enter into a market that is dominated by financial and technical behemoths.

Tree gala Saturday to benefit One More Time NW

Event will be at Garden Plaza of Post Falls

The Deck the Halls Tree Gala will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Garden Plaza of Post Falls, 545 N. Garden Plaza Court.

WW II veteran enjoying breakfast in Heaven

Main Street for Nov. 18