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Soroptimists hosting Bunco Friday
NEWPORT - Bunco night will take place Friday, Jan. 24 at the Hospitality House in Newport starting at 6 p.m., with prizes, food and fun promised. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door.
Proceeds support Soroptimists of Newport programs for women and girls in the community, including the Live Your Dream Awards, the Girl of the Month and the Priest River Distinguished Young Women scholarships.
Bunco is a team dice game. The Hospitality House is located at 216 S. Washington in Newport.
The mission of Soroptimists is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
PUD anticipates getting public input on rate increase
NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille Public Utility District will likely seek public input on rate increases in February, following a lengthy presentation on the district’s updated 10-year financial and revenue requirements forecast at its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Some of the main points of the presentation included the potential implementation of a 4.25% annual rate increase to maintain financial stability, compliance with Clean Energy Transformation Act requirements and $110 million in capital improvements over the next decade. The forecast anticipates $20 million in new debt to support the electric system.
If PUD commissioners approve a rate change, following public input, it would be implemented in April, according to a news release from the PUD.
