Covered wagon still mode of transportation in early 1900s

Although we think of a covered wagon as a mode of transportation during the mid to late 1800s, such as wagon was used to move the Knopps to the Palouse country in 1916. Read on.

National parks in Washington state offer plenty of snow fun

SEATTLE (AP) — During the warmer months, no one needs to sell Olympic National Park to visitors.

Sandpoint vs. Coeur d'Alene

Sandpoint won the award for Most Beautiful Small Town in America, but given a choice, many folks show their affection for Coeur d’Alene

COEUR d'ALENE - Congratulations, neighbor, on being declared The Most Beautiful Small Town in America.

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70

Janea Fowles Pixton – a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Janea Fowles Pixton

Janea Fowles Pixton, 70, was a loving wife, a devoted mother, a favorite among grandmas, a caring daughter/sister/aunt, a loyal friend, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What more can be said of a great woman who left an undeniable imprint upon the hearts of everyone she met? Born on July 10, 1953, in Sandpoint, Idaho to proud parents LaVelle and Evona Fowles, Janea was the youngest of six children. While her family didn’t have much in material possessions, they more than made up for it with love in their home. Undoubtedly, Janea knew she had parents and siblings who loved her and that was enough.

Softball: Polson nips Butte Central

FRENCHTOWN — Timely hitting in the top of the sixth inning led Polson out of a pitchers duel with Butte Central with a win, beating the Maroons 2-1 in a non-conference softball game on Friday at the Frenchtown Invitational.

Legals April 28, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE The East Columbia Basin Irrigation District will be making aquatic herbicide treatments beginning in May 2016 and continuing through the end of the 2017 irrigation season. these herbicide treatments will be made pursuant to a Department of Ecology NPDES General Permit for Aquatic Weed Control in Irrigation Systems (Permit No. WAG-991010). The District's service area is located in Moses Lake, Warden and Othello areas of Grant and Adams Counties. The District operates the East Low Canal and its laterals plus some laterals on the Potholes East Canal. 49 locations on various canals, laterals, wasteways and drains within the District's service areas will receive these treatments to control the growth of algae, moss and pondweeds. Frequency of treatments varies from as often as biweekly to as seldom as twice per irrigation season depending on location and circumstances. Permanent signs giving notice of aquatic herbicide treatments have been erected at public road crossing of treated waterways within one mile of the treatment sites. The herbicides being used for these treatments are copper sulfate, Nautique Aquatic Herbicide (copper), Aquatic Weed Killer (xylene), Endothall and Magnicide H (acrolein) which are registered for such use under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Water remains suitable for irrigation use during aquatic herbicide treatments. Treated water is not suitable for drinking or swimming. Individuals desiring additional information about these treatments should contact the East District's main office in Othello at (509) 488-9671 and ask to speak to the Secretary-Manager or Water Quality Supervisor. Inquiries may also be directed to the Department of Ecology Eastern Regional Office in Spokane, (509) 625-5194. East Columbia Basin Irrigation District, 55 North 8th Avenue, Po Box E, Othello, WA 99344. #05001/62195 Pub: April 21 & 28, 2017 & May 5, 2017

No. 15 West Virginia holds off South Dakota State 79-71

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — West Virginia faced South Dakota State in its own backyard at the Bad Boys Mowers Crossover Classic just 50 miles from campus, but with no fans in the building due to COVID-19 restrictions, it felt like a neutral site for both teams.

No. 15 West Virginia holds off South Dakota State 79-71

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — West Virginia faced South Dakota State in its own backyard at the Bad Boys Mowers Crossover Classic just 50 miles from campus, but with no fans in the building due to COVID-19 restrictions, it felt like a neutral site for both teams.

Yahoo! discusses future

Furlong: It's nice to be wanted by area

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY WALLA WALLA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS, DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Grant County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 25.12 of the Grant County Unified Development Code to consider proposed amendments to the Grant County Comprehensive Plan and Minor Zone Changes submitted in accordance with the criteria listed in the Unified Development Code adopted in October, 2000, and in accordance with State Law RCW 36.70A.

Yakima County wants dam benefit, too

Commissioner writes letter to FERC asking for piece of Priest Rapids relicensing

CITY OF CONNELL, WASHINGTON

MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (MDNS)

Notice of Application & Proposed MDNS

Notice is hereby given that a JARPA (Shoreline Substantial Development & Conditional Use Permit) and SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on 04/30/14 from Kris Dexter (Designated Contact: John Hermann, 3740 Thayer Rd. NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837) were found to be technically complete on 05/23/14.

Give tender veggies, flowers a headstart in pots

Fickle May’s whims have — at least in many areas — forced a holdback to gardening season. With many starts ready to plant, the soil is still too cold for direct planting of tender veggies or the tiny plants nurtured on a windowsill or in a greenhouse.

Bluebird nest boxes available from IDFG

Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho, the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird. Mountain bluebirds are larger and more brilliantly colored than western bluebirds. Both are beautiful, and are slightly smaller in size than robins. The mountain bluebird is the official Idaho State Bird.

Bill seeks more transparency

School districts would have to post expense, receipt registers online

COEUR d'ALENE - By next year, Idaho taxpayers might be able to go online to take a look at school districts' checkbooks.

The bluebirds are coming; help them find homes

Two species of bluebirds live in Idaho, the western bluebird and the mountain bluebird. Mountain bluebirds are larger and more brilliantly colored than western bluebirds. Both are beautiful, and are slightly smaller in size than robins. The mountain bluebird is the official Idaho State Bird.

Check-off for wildlife on Idaho tax return

In the corner of my home office sits a box full of 2013 receipts, W-2's, canceled checks, mortgage statements and a lot of other related paperwork. I have not paid much attention to the box lately, but I know it is there. It is waiting for me.