BRIEFLY

Lime scooters on the chopping block

NEWPORT – The Newport City Council unanimously agreed to have Lime remove their e-scooters from city streets at their council meeting June 3.

City Administrator Abbi Gribi stated she heard no word from the company requiring them to establish a contract with the city permitting them to remain by a deadline of May 22.

Lime scooters are a contested issue with many business owners and other members of the public against their use due to blocking sidewalks and streets.

Newport was also concerned with liability issues with the e-scooters if a rider accidentally fell off or hit something.

According to city council minutes, if there was blowback, the city would refer to the city attorney.

Master Gardeners ‘Drop-In Garden Clinic & Tour’ June 21

NEWPORT - The Garden Clinic and Tour at the WSU Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden and greenhouse will take place on Friday, June 21. People are invited to drop in anytime between 9 a.m. – noon and visit with local Master Gardeners about gardening in Pend Oreille County. There will be a brief demonstration, repeated on the hour. People will able to see wide variety of gardening techniques and what’s growing in the Demonstration Garden, which you may be able to duplicate in your own garden. Tours will start every 15 minutes. Most importantly, ask the Master Gardeners who are ready to answer all your gardening questions!

The Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden is located just northwest of the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S Garden Avenue in Newport.

Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in this program may call: 509-447-2401 at least 14 days before the program.