Years of private investigation stories turned out to be good material for a book. That’s how The Private Dick Diaries were made. Using actual cases, but rearranged to fictional the people and places, three authors collaborated to create a mixture of sarcastic comedy and a peek into the world of a private eye.

The authors will be in Hayden, Idaho signing copies of their new book in the series, Rules of Repo. It’s a benefit for TESH, a Coeur d’Alene based non-profit that provides professional rehabilitation services and vocational assistance for people with disabilities.

There will be a Q&A with the authors at well. The event starts at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., February 9th at The Copa, located at 9265 N. Government Way.

Video Courtesy: Private Dick Diaries/Youtube - Author, Erin Jenkins describes their new book, The Private Dick Diaries: Rules of Repo.

A lack of snow is leaving a white Christmas in doubt at the lower elevations in the inland northwest, but winter is in full swing at Lookout Pass Ski Area. The mountain is open seven days a week through January 2nd. A full slate of family holiday activities is highlighted by Lookout’s annual Christmas buffet, served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dec. 25.

Ski, Ride and Feast this Christmas

Kids can ski with Santa at noon Christmas Eve and Lookout opens at 10:00 a.m. on Christmas Day. Families can spend a day on the snow and enjoy a Christmas buffet in the lodge for $12.99 a person. Kids under 12 are $7.49. Diners can whet their appetites with teriyaki meat balls, deviled eggs, little smokies and cucumber rounds on rye. The main course features pot roast, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy and mixed vegetables. Huckleberry ice cream, peanut butter cheesecake and Bavarian cream tarts will be served for dessert. Egg nog, coffee or soft drinks are included.

Time is running out to donate to the Season of Giving Food Drive. KXLY, Yoke's Fresh Markets and Second Harvest are working together to collect food for Spokane's hungry. The drive ends on Thursday.

Second Harvest says it's never seen a need so great in its 40 year history and hopes that the community will step up and donate.

Giving is made easy thanks to Yoke's where you can donate cash and food, or buy a pre-made bag of food to donate. Another easy way to help: look up the KXLY Facebook fan page and donate directly.

KXLY hopes an extra big push on the final day will encourage people to give.