Avista to report power outage: 1-800-227-9187

County Snowplow status: 509.477.3600

If you are stuck in the snow somewhere near the Forest Hills area, Hawke is willing to pull you out with his Bronco (heavy duty chained up on all 4 tires, with tow strap or tow chain or come-along, as needed). Call: 509.481.5437 (cell phone).

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The reported official snowfall so far just for the month of December is 61.5 inches as of December 29th, 2008 (63 inches for the season). This completely obliterates the previous December record of 42 inches.

During this time it is important the community works together to help everyone else out. Please be sure to check on elderly or disabled neighbors, and anyone else who might be stranded due to the roads. If you have the ability to help out, please do.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

-Hawke