Bloglander

HERE

Spokane is about to complete its downtown bike-lane loop when the final touches are put on lanes this month on Main and Spokane Falls Boulevard. (Spokesman-Review)

A Post Falls man shot his girlfriend in the face; she's in serious but stable condition. (KXLY)

The most recent fire near Bayview, Idaho, is 80 percent contained. (KREM)

THERE

A protest and vigil to reflect on the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death in Ferguson, Mo., erupted in gunfire Sunday night, reportedly between rival gangs before police got involved. (New York Times)

Donald Trump hit the talk-show circuit Sunday to defend his post-debate comments about Fox News' Megyn Kelly, and he continues to lead GOP polls. (Washington Post)

Football legend and announcer Frank Gifford died over the weekend. (ESPN)


POETRY AND POT

Was A Midsummer's Night Dream a stoner comedy? Residue from cannabis was recently discovered in tobacco pipes unearthed from Shakespeare's home. (CNN)