Regional news

Reward offered in theft

Secret Witness is offering a $200 reward for information about the theft of about a dozen tools from a construction trailer on June 26.

The tools had been locked in the trailer parked in the 33000 block of North Whitetail Lane. Someone cut the padlock hasp and took at least 10 tools, including nailers, cordless drills, a Makita chop saw, a Milwaukee super hole shooter and a DeWalt spade-handle drill. The tools were valued at $4,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Secret Witness, 327-5111. Callers should use a code name or number and don’t have to give their name to get the reward.

Holiday affects services

Government and other services will be affected by today’s Independence Day holiday.

“Banks: Most banks will be closed, although some branches in grocery stores will be open.

“Buses: Offices will be closed today. Bus routes will operate on Sunday/holiday service schedules.

“Garbage: No service in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and other portions of Spokane County served by Waste Management services. Offices will be closed today. Collection will run one day late the rest of the week. Normal service will resume July 12.

“Government: County offices will be closed, and no meetings are scheduled Tuesday. Spokane, Spokane Valley, state and federal offices are closed. City swimming pools and golf courses will be open.

“Libraries: All city and county branches will be closed. The Shadle and South Hill branches also will be closed Tuesday.

“Liquor stores: All stores will be closed today.

“Mail: No mail service today.

“Parking meters: Meters are free today.

Bush signs bill for Bend park

Bend, Ore.

President Bush has signed a bill that allows the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District to buy 170 acres in the Deschutes National Forest for $3.5 million.

The park district plans to build a multipurpose park that would include footpaths, natural areas and more than a dozen athletic fields.