Information sought about neglected dog

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Monday, January 28th, 1:19 pm

Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service is seeking the community's help in a case of apparent animal neglect.

A male husky-mix dog was found near Bridges Road in Deer Park on Friday, Jan. 25 with significant injuries to his neck. Veterinarians at the Pet Emergency Clinic determined that the injuries came from something wrapped around the dog's neck that had been there so long it had become embedded, according to a SCRAPS news release.

“Typically a collar or chain is placed on a dog when they are a puppy and still growing,” Nicole Montano, SCRAPS animal protection operations manager, said about this kind of neglect. “These collars aren't very apparent, especially if the dog is an outside dog and has minimal contact with people.”

The dog is currently with SCRAPS, where he will continue to receive medical attention.

SCRAPS is looking for information about this animal's neglect, because those responsible for the injuries could be charged with a crime.

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Drive your Toyota to Schweitzer to ski for free

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Thursday, January 24th, 4:28 pm

If you own a Toyota, love skiing and don't have to work, tomorrow might just be your lucky day.
Schweitzer Mountain Resort is offering a free lift ticket for anyone who drives their Toyota to the mountain on Friday, Jan. 25.

“To receive your free ticket look for the Toyota and Schweitzer representatives stationed at the Red Barn Park & Ride lot at the bottom of the mountain, or at the on-mountain parking lots,” a news release said.

One free lift ticket will be given to each Toyota, and the passes are valid for Friday only.

If you get to the mountain after 1:30 p.m., you can pick up your ticket at Guest Services with vehicle registration and a valid ID.

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Avista to begin Lake Spokane drawdown

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013, 6:31pm

From Avista's Anna Scarlett:

Avista Utilities will start to draw down the water level at Lake Spokane (Long Lake Reservoir) today. Operators expect to lower the reservoir up to one foot per day for a two to three-week period, until it reaches its winter elevation of 13 to 14 feet below maximum summer elevation of 1,536 feet.

Under the right weather conditions, which include sustained periods of single-digit temperatures and little or no snow on the exposed lakebed, the drawdown is expected to help control Eurasian watermilfoil and other invasive aquatic weeds found in Lake Spokane. The drawdown also allows shoreline homeowners the opportunity to complete state and locally permitted repair and construction projects along the lake shoreline.

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Washington gets mixed results in tobacco control

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Monday, January 21st, 1:57 pm

The state of Washington fared better than most in the American Lung Association's State of Tobacco Control 2013 report.

The report measures state and federal efforts to enact regulations and legislation that limit access to tobacco.

Washington received an F in Tobacco Prevention and Control Program funding - 41 states and Washington, D.C., also failed that category.

"A struggling economy and weak revenue forecasts continued in 2012, dashing hopes of re-establishing Washington's once successful tobacco prevention and control program," the report said. "The prgram was victim to regular cuts and was completely eliminated at the end of the 2011 legislative session leaving Washington as one of the only states without quitline services available for residents throughout the state.

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Ecology issues burn ban for Stevens County

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Friday, January 18th, 5:37 pm

From the Washington Department of Ecology:

The Washington Department of Ecology has issued a Stage 1 burn ban in Stevens County. The ban takes effect immediately.

Ecology’s Stage 1 burn bans for Stevens County will continue until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, when it could be extended or called off. A Stage 1 ban applies to the use of uncertified wood-burning devices (including wood stoves, inserts and fireplaces) and to all outdoor burning.

Ecology’s burn bans do not apply on tribal reservations, where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has jurisdiction.

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Washington, Idaho rank in top-10 for pet ownership

Submitted by Jacob Palmer on Tuesday, January 15th, 1:47 pm

Turns out the Inland Northwest is a region that is especially welcoming to our furry friends.

The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released its U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook, which ranked Washington as the 6th best state for pet ownership and Idaho as the No. 8 state for pet ownership.

The study found that 62.7 percent of Washington and 62 percent of Idaho households owned a pet; the report said that Washingtonians have the fifth most cats at 39 percent of households and Idaho at 34.6 percent – good for 8th highest.

The numbers

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BBB identifies top scams of 2012

Submitted by Kristy Mylroie, Spokane Public Schools Blogger

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 11:52am

Here are BBB's Top 10 Scams of 2012:

Top Overpayment/Fake Check Scam: Car Ads

The online ad says something like "Get Paid Just for Driving Around" - a prominent company is offering $400+ per week if you'll drive around with their logo all over your car. They send a check to you, which you are supposed to deposit in your account and then wire part of the payment to the graphic designer who will customize the ad for your vehicle. Whoops! A week later, the check bounces, the graphic designer is nowhere to be found, and you are out the money you wired.

Top Emergency Scam: Grandparents Scam

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