Community briefs for Jan. 16

Dock storage discussed tonight

Company seeking permit for something it already has been doing

After decades of storing docks at a Lake Coeur d'Alene bay without official permission, a Coeur d'Alene marine construction company is asking the state for just that.

Historian pens book on Glacier Park Lodge

Kushner visits US air base as part of Israel-Emirates trip

AL-DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jared Kushner and U.S. officials visited a major American air base in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, speaking to Emirati pilots on the tarmac, near the advanced F-35 fighter jets that the UAE hopes to buy as it normalizes relations with Israel.

Police: 8 injured in Wisconsin mall shooting; suspect sought

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Eight people were injured in a shooting Friday at

Confederate statues stored at Richmond waste water plant

At least some of the Confederate monuments that have been recently removed from places of prominence in Richmond, Virginia, are being stored on the grounds of a waste water treatment plant, photographs show.

Gas station opens

OTHELLO - Motorists traveling along state Route 17 have a new place to refuel, stock up on snacks and stretch their legs.

Counterfeit bills surface in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Police Department is asking area businesses to keep an eye out for counterfeit currency after a number of fake bills turned up at local stores.

From Your Representative: SNAP program and taxpayer dollars

There were lots of comments about the food stamp, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, letter to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee sent by many legislators. I want to thank everyone that weighed in.

PUBLIC NOTICE - FRANKLIN COUNTY

Availability of Environmental Documents

Briefly

- Cafe Carambola in Coeur d’Alene was named the “Best Budget Restaurant in Idaho” by Buzzfeed. It partnered with Yelp to build an algorithm that ranks the site’s reviews. Cafe Carambola ranked as the best restaurant in Idaho with an under-$30 menu.

Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye week down two starting defensive ends, after a salary-dump trade of Yannick Ngakoue and a season-ending surgery for Danielle Hunter.

Vikings not declaring rebuild; DE Hunter has neck surgery

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye week down two starting defensive ends, after a salary-dump trade of Yannick Ngakoue and a season-ending surgery for Danielle Hunter.

Close to 250 jobs coming to Moses Lake

We’ve already burned through the first month of 2017 and there’s big changes on the horizon.

Law roundup: Thrift store not in the market for donated weapons

A thrift store volunteer called the Whitefish Police Department looking for advice on what to do with a donated dagger-like weapon.

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Sunday, March 7, 2015

Getting there half the battle

It's a funky concept, these high school state tournaments in Idaho.

County rescinds permit for Whistlestop Retreat on Lake Five

The Flathead County Commissioners Wednesday voted to rescind a major land use permit for the Whistlestop Retreat on Lake Five.

Queen to lead Sandpoint BID

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Kim Queen to the chamber as the new Business Improvement District manager.

Winter Fest celebrates snow machines of yore

About 100 years ago, folks rigged bicycles with runners in the front and studded tires in the back to carry them through the snow.

Why are there so many kinds of pickles?

I went to the grocery store to get a simple jar of dill pickles. I stood in front of the grocery store shelves and counted 37 different styles of pickles to choose from. How could there be that many kinds of pickles?