Former Ephrata resident's legacy lives on in new law

Cancer victim legacy

SPOKANE — Jonathan Van Keulen experienced what many cancer patients have before him; he had a reaction to his cancer drugs and could not use them any more. His wife Becky couldn’t bring herself to throw out all the unused drugs, worth thousands of dollars, so the couple went to Olympia.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — HOLLY CARLING: WWeighing on our mind: Healthy weight

It seems that the majority of people in the United States, and perhaps the world, to more or less degrees, have the same thing weighing on their minds — their weight. I rarely find anyone happy with their weight. Most want to lose weight, while others need to gain it.

Shoppers turn out for Black Friday bargains

SANDPOINT - Despite a shaky economy and cold weather, Bonner County shoppers turned out in full force for Black Friday bargains.

A shoe thing

MOSES LAKE — It was a love of footwear that compelled Angela Hernandez to open a shoe store in town.

Frowns abound as All Smiles set to close

SANDPOINT — Next year promises to be a little more frown-filled as novelty shop All Smiles is closing its doors by the end of November.

AP PHOTOS: Sunshine, espressos, shopping as Europe opens up

MADRID (AP) — Whether it's German tourists basking in Spain’s sunshine or Parisians renewing their love affair with their city, Monday’s border openings between several European nations and the jettisoning of more restrictions offered Europeans a taste of pre-coronavirus life — a life they will never again take for granted.

AP PHOTOS: Sunshine, espressos, shopping as Europe opens up

MADRID (AP) — Whether it's German tourists basking in Spain’s sunshine or Parisians renewing their love affair with their city, Monday’s border openings between several European nations and the jettisoning of more restrictions offered Europeans a taste of pre-coronavirus life — a life they will never again take for granted.

Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits declined slightly to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.

Report: climate change spells economic disaster for ski towns

A new study on climate change reveals a bleak outlook for U.S. towns that rely on winter tourism. Shorter winters equal fewer skiers on the slopes, which equals fewer people patronizing the restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and other businesses that depend on a steady stream of visitors each ski season.

Street, Duff, Raddatz inducted into Heritage Center Hall of Fame

The Flathead Ski Heritage Center and the Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation have announced that two original Winter Sports, Inc. Board members Russ Street and Roy Duff, and long-time ski instructor Al Raddatz will be the 2017 inductees into the Ski Heritage Center Hall of Fame.

Report: climate change spells economic disaster for ski towns

A new study on climate change reveals a bleak outlook for U.S. towns that rely on winter tourism. Shorter winters equal fewer skiers on the slopes, which equals fewer people patronizing the restaurants, hotels, grocery stores and other businesses that depend on a steady stream of visitors each ski season.

Task force fights hate crimes

Offers reward to help Crime Stoppers seek out tips

COEUR d'ALENE - The Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations is hoping money can help catch those behind hate crimes in North Idaho. The organization's board of directors said Wednesday it is offering $1,000 to assist Crime Stoppers to encourage people to step up with information that leads to an arrest. "We want to send a loud message who we are and what we stand for," said Tony Stewart, KCTFHR spokesman. The board wants to express its "deepest concern and outrage over the recent series of hate crimes that have taken place in the Inland Northwest." Since May, there have been eight incidents in the Coeur d'Alene area that include people being attacked, beaten or threatened because of their race or religion. The organization has decided to spearhead a campaign to assist law enforcement agencies in investigating the hate crimes. Stewart said hate crimes are happening throughout the United States. "It's not just here," he said. He believes it is a small minority behind the hate crimes in North Idaho, but the recent wave of incidents have raised concerns for the task force. "We want to get on top of this," Stewart said. "Our role as a task force is to be very vigilant on these." The KCTFHR has supported victims of malicious harassment and hate crimes with regard to both criminal prosecution as well as civil action for 29 years. "We shall send a message that the people of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, North Idaho and the Inland Northwest will never tolerate hate crimes or malicious harassment of our citizens," said Marshall Mend, KCTFHR board member. Crime Stoppers can be reached at (800) 222-tips (8477); call KCTFHR at (208) 765-3932 For more information, visit the Web site www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org. Other organizations and individuals are encouraged to pledge money to assist in finding the perpetrators of hate crimes, Stewart said.

Old Photo 10-29-13

Home by the Dump Whitey McAllister and his two dogs, who live next to and off the Troy Dump have found their lifestyle cramped in recent years due to regulations on garbage and dumps. Photo from the Oct. 4, 1973, files of The Western News.

Central Ave. project needs second look

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Central Ave. project needs second look

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Central Ave. project needs second look

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FAST FIVE Inland Mama's Amy Plass is here for families

Meet Amy Plass, a small business owner, a mom to four and a lover of independent retail.

Crooks have a heart as they steal beer

COEUR d'ALENE - It's official. Not all criminals are heartless.

Fudge makes sweet return at 'Great Stuff'

SANDPOINT — Half a dozen yummy flavors of downtown's favorite handmade fudge are back at "Great Stuff," formerly "The Zoo." New owner, Robin Campbell, purchased the store from Mel and Lor Wachter.

Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s “not good enough,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said.