The Latest: S. Korea reports new daily high, mulls new steps

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has reported another high in daily coronavirus increases as health officials face growing pressure to enforce stricter social distancing to slow the spread in the capital area.

Legals August 4, 2017

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD August 21, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: Central Services in the amount of $105,740.00 to reimburse the Courthouse Improvement Bond Fund #308 for asbestos removal throughout the courthouse campus, found during the courthouse preservation project. The original amount budgeted was $25,000.00 for asbestos removal. Total expenditure for removal was $130,740.96. Central Services in the amount of $1,866.75 to pay retainage to Central Washington Asphalt for their work done on the 2016 Parking Lot "A" project. Sheriff's Office in the amount of $15,000.00 for the emergency purchase of f ifty-one (51) AXON Body Worn Cameras and associated equipment. The funds will come from their Sheriff Surplus budget (140.114). Fairgrounds in the amount of $8,650.00 to pay Pacific Engineering for materials and an inspection of the Rodeo Arena Bleachers at the Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds in the amount of $5,104.00 for dust control spray service using Envirotech Services, Inc. during the Grant County Fair. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #08018/101101 Pub: August 4 & 11, 2017

Election-year spread of misinformation challenges local news

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — When a Republican running for Congress in the Chicago suburbs tweeted that her Democratic opponent's town hall events were invite-only, they

Mark Eugene Dunkel, 67

Mark Eugene Dunkel, 67, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Vehicle drives into business

COEUR d'ALENE - A white Jeep Cherokee apparently lost control and crashed through the window of Action Printers Wednesday night.

Claudia Ann (Wayne) Melior, 72

Claudia Melior, 72, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2011, in her room at Maplewood Gardens in Spokane. Claudia Ann (Wayne) Melior was born Dec. 6, 1938, in Wallace to James and Mary Wayne.

Betty Swatman, 78

Betty Jane Swatman, 78, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012 at her home in Hayden. She was born Sept. 15, 1933, at Willamette, Ore., the daughter of William and Elizabeth Kammerer.

Don H. Ross, 82

Don H. Ross, 82, of Post Falls, passed away Feb. 16, 2013, in Coeur d’Alene. He was born Sept. 25, 1930, in Huron, S.D., to Don and Bernadine (Hay) Ross.

Epps making (bad) news again

Dezmon Epps, Idaho's leading receiver in 2013 and after one game this season, was one of two Vandal players identified in a shoplifting incident last month at the VandalStore.

Sybil Jean Church, 85

Sybil Jean Church, age 85, passed away May 24, 2014, in Coeur d'Alene. She was born July 1, 1928, in Carterville, Mo., to Ira and Ada (Vandergrift) Call.

Briefs

Chamber welcomes Joe's Philly Cheesesteak

John and Pam Lueck celebrated their first anniversary as owners of Joe’s Philly Cheesesteak in downtown Sandpoint. Also joining them as daytime manager is long-time Sandpoint resident Tom Greger.

Alison Diane Wheeler, 48

Alison Diane Wheeler, 48, resident of Elmira, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Kennewick, Wash.

Kalispell

Kalispell police arrested a 30-year-old man for theft, outstanding warrants, and possession of dangerous drugs and a 22-year-old woman for possession of dangerous drugs after they were seen rifling through donations at Flathead Industries Wednesday night.

Martha Buzzell

Martha May Buzzell, 97, entered into rest on Aug. 15, 2009, and this earth lost a very special soul. Martha was born April 20, 1912, in Cottonwood, north of Havre, to William and Cora Staples. She married Curtis Jay Buzzell, March 28, 1931.

Thursday

The Columbia Falls Farmers Market is Thursdays at Discovery Square from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Sports news

Youth softball

Bike path fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who came out for the fourth annual Pints for Paths fundraiser for the Gateway to Glacier Trail. A great group of supporters showed up to listen to great music from Spring Wagon String Band and Shakewell and sample beer from 17 different breweries.

Joanne Margaret LaMarsh (Wagar), 61

Joanne Margaret LaMarsh (Wagar), 61, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at her residence in Marion.

Campground closes due to bear activity

Citing the arrival of hungry bears seen wandering the area, Glacier National Park has temporarily closed St. Mary Campground, located on the park’s east side.