No water rate hike? — The Spokane City Council unanimously rejected a water rate hike last night, but bills could still rise. (KXLY)
Megaloads coming through Spokane — Facing a morass of permitting problems on their original route through Idaho, ExxonMobil will resize dozens of their controversial equipment loads and route them right through Spokane. (SR)
Rioting in London worsens — Prime Minister David Cameron cuts his Tuscan vacation short to boost police presence. (NYT)
Pulling in to Sandpoint — A New York Times writer on a bike trip across the country takes a break at Sandpoint's City Beach. (NYT)
How to Enjoy the Festival at Sandpoint (Without Really Trying) (The River Journal)