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County Park Closed Due to Flooding

County Park Closed Due to Flooding

Flooding on the Little Spokane River north of Spokane has forced the closure of a Spokane County park. Pine River County Park is closed until further notice, as the river has flooded portions of the park.

The Spokane County staff will monitor the river and reopen the park when it's safe to do so.

Portions of the Centennial Trail have also been affected by the rising Spokane River. The sections managed by Spokane County include areas west of Gateway Regional Park and adjacent to the new WSDOT Weigh Station.

30th Anniversary of Epicurean Delight

30th Anniversary of Epicurean Delight

With summer around the corner, the last thing you're probably thinking about is planning your November. Right, we know, it's a long way off. However, the Inland Northwest Blood Center wants a headcount, a headcount for it's 30th Anniversary of the Epicurean Delight.

The event, held at the Spokane Convention Center, showcases exclusive tasting from the region's premier wineries and microbreweries.

Lake Coeur D'Alene Open For Boating

Lake Coeur D'Alene Open For Boating

The Hagadone Marine Group is hosting the Boats Afloat show this weekend and it's excited to announce the lake is open for boating this weekend.

WSU May Get More Expensive

WSU May Get More Expensive
This coming school year could get more expensive for students attending Washington State University. WSU may increase tuition 16 percent for in-state undergraduate students for the 2011-12 academic year.

The Board of Regents will be asked to approve that increase at a special meeting early next month. Sixteen percent is the amount recommended by the Legislature when it passed the state budget earlier this week. It would raise the annual tuition paid by a typical in-state undergraduate student to $9,374 a year.

Spokane Regional Health District Wants to Know What You Think

Spokane Regional Health District Wants to Know What You Think

Some of the best ways you can help your community is by providing input. The Spokane Regional Health District is looking for your advice on their next series of public service announcements that will be shared on local television. They're hoping you'll tell them, on a scale 1-10, the appeal of the campaign as well as any suggestions you can provide.

Staying Safe On The Water

Staying Safe On The Water

The tragedy on the Kettle River of a 14 year old girl presumed drowned is a reminder to take precautions on the water. Water safety is also especially important as we approach Memorial Day weekend as boaters plan to hit the water for the first time this year.

 

The Washington State Department of Health says about 100 people drown statewide every year. It says most of those deaths are preventable.

Remembering Bob Hope and the USO Show

Remembering Bob Hope and the USO Show

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. - Bob Hope

Remember the good ole days when Bob Hope and the USO would entertain our troops?  Come relive those days this Memorial Day weekend at Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N.