Deaths, worries about assistance mount after Hurricane Laura

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

In aftermath of Hurricane Laura, residents worry about help

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush's family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold.

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal

The bitter breakup came the day after two judges halted the proposed merger in separate court cases. U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday blocking the merger until an in-house judge at the Federal Trade Commission could consider the matter.

Heather Scott enjoys swamp VIP treatment

Rep. Heather Scott of Blanchard, a hardline conservative and one of the few legislators who writes regular newsletters to constituents, usually has plenty of dialogue that appeals to her base.

Rep. Scott enjoys VIP treatment in the swamp

Rep. Heather Scott of Blanchard, a hardline conservative and one of the few legislators who writes regular newsletters to constituents, usually has plenty of dialogue that appeals to her base.

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The Christmas story brought to life in Alberton

ALBERTON – In a one-night-only performance, the Christmas story was brought to life Saturday, December 14, as the Northwest Indian Bible School held a live nativity scene in Alberton.

LEGAL NOTICE

Request for Bids on Covered Riding Arena at Grant County Fairgrounds. Covered Arena will be 140 ft. x 220 ft. All structures will be considered - Fabric or Rigid coverings. All bidders will supply engineering and specs and will include all costs. Building permits will be by owner. All bids must be submitted to the Grant County Commissioners Office by October 8th, 2009. Prevailing Wages Apply. For more information and site visit call Fairgrounds Office at 509-765-3581.

Idaho Briefs June 7, 2010

Chinese delegation to visit Idaho

WA Supreme Court to hear arguments in magazine capacity case

(The Center Square) - The owner of the Kelso gun shop behind the legal challenge to the state’s ban on "high-capacity" magazines says business was brisk for a short time Monday. They’re usually closed on Mondays, but Wally Wentz, owner of Gator’s Customs Guns opened shortly after 3 p.m. when a judge in Cowlitz County ruled the magazine ban unconstitutional.

Support the dreamers on Small Business Saturday

Edged in pink with fanciful lettering, a sign I recently found declares: “When you support small business you are supporting a dream.” That little statement sent me on a journey of memories that most small business owners share.

Yarn shop opens in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - When Kandi Petersen needs to relax, she reaches for some yarn and her crochet hook.

Stella Wagner, 84

Stella Wagner, 84, passed away at Immanuel Skilled Care Center on Oct. 15, 2015. 

Reader says the 99 percent is at fault

Wall Street occupiers are blaming corporations for everything, but is it the corporations or the occupiers who are to blame?

Marijuana creating a buzz in Grant County

ROYAL CITY - Washington's new industry - marijuana - is growing like a weed.

Sentencing deferred for damage to pot shop

A Polson man, Chadron Thomas Martin, 27, had the imposition of sentencing on one count of felony criminal mischief deferred for two years in Polson District Court on Feb 21. Martin, who admitted to causing thousands of dollars in damage at a marijuana dispensary, pleaded guilty to the charge during a change of plea hearing Jan. 3.

Law roundup: Woman reports fraudulent job posting

A woman allegedly realized a job listing she responded to was fraudulent and told police they company had requested money from her, which she didn’t pay, and that she then received a fraudulent check for $20,000 to buy equipment.

Wal-Mart's power can be overwhelming

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Police investigate rash of burglaries in Whitefish

Whitefish Police have a few leads in a recent rash of burglaries in Whitefish, but no arrests have been made.

Wrapping up Christmas

Now that holiday is over, time to dispose of wrapping paper, trees

Ever notice the way something sad seems to happen to all that glitzy wrapping paper the day after Christmas? Like the way it gets crumpled up and abandoned under the recliner, or shoved between the sofa cushions?