'2 Busy Bees' opens doors

PALOUSE -- A new business is open in Palouse.

Starting with a Nov. 28 soft opening, 2 Busy Bees sells a variety of second-hand items from its Palouse Cove Road location.

"It's kind of in my backyard, a portable shed set off the road, with a sign," said Torrey Beeson, owner, who grew up in Palouse, the daughter of late mayor Bruce Baldwin.

With a parking lot set in front, off her back driveway, the operation will be a thrift store with upcycled – creatively re-used -- projects, gifts and some antiques.

"This has not been the best year for starting a business, I'll tell you that," said Beeson, w...