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Motorcyclist dies in Blanchard accident

BLANCHARD — A 59-year-old motorcycle rider of Blanchard died at the scene of an accident on Highway 41 near Clagstone Rd., at 12:20 p.m. Monday, May 5.

A 100-year-old female driver, also from Blanchard, was traveling southbound on Highway 41 in a brown 1998 Chrysler Town and Country minivan and was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Clagstone Road. Simultaneously, the Suzuki motorcycle was traveling northbound on State Highway 41 at a high rate of speed, according to the Idaho State Police. The motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the minivan.

The driver of the minivan was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital. The motorcycle rider, who was not wearing a helmet, succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Next of kin has been notified.

The highway was blocked for approximately three hours to allow for emergency response and investigation but has since reopened to normal traffic.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

Mobile Market distributing free food

NEWPORT — Second Harvest’s Mobile Market is distributing free food from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 8 at the Newport Rodeo Grounds.

The drive-thru event can support up to 250 families while supplies last. No appointment or documentation is required to receive supplies.

Mobile Market will be accessible from Garden Avenue and is across from 103 Garden Ave.

For more information, visit Second Harvest’s website at www.2-harvest.org.

Meter replacers visiting homes in south county this month

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille PUD has begun the next round of meter replacements as part of a system-wide effort to upgrade approximately 10,000 electric meters. Contract crews from National Metering Technical Services will continue work this month and next in the southern part of the county. Customers who still need their meters replaced should have received a postcard notification.

On the day of installation, a crew member will knock before starting any work. You don’t need to be home as long as we have safe, clear access to your meter. Most replacements take 10 minutes or less and include a brief service interruption. A door hanger will be left to confirm the meter was successfully replaced.

For more information, visit the PUD’s website or call 509-447-3137.