Bob Hyde has ended his more than eight years as Executive Director, apparently forced out without public explanation by Port Commissioners at a meeting Thursday night. At one point Hyde was told to either resign or be fired. He resigned.

Pedestrians and merchants on Commercial Ave. between 7th St. and 8th St. will soon enjoy a sidewalk that is free of trip hazards, thanks to a new $26,000 project to smooth out the sidewalk.

A contractor for the city will begin work on repaving 34th St, east of R Ave. on Friday. The project has been delayed for several days because the contractor needs 3 days without rain to do the initial stripping of old asphalt.

A state DOT crew will be making repairs to a damaged center median on HWY 20 just west of Sharpe's Corner this Friday.

Businesswoman Lisa Janicki ponders her early lead on election night in the County Commissioner race. Al Littlefield leads in PUD race. Gun background checks passing. Smaller classrooms too close to call.

Mayor Gere and city Pubic Works Director Fred Buckenmeyer helped honor city employee Becky Fox (center), who has won an award from a regional organization of water environment professionals.