Spokane7
64°
« July 24 
July 26 »
Monday, July 25, 2005
-
Four dissident unions bolting from AFL-CIO
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A1 CHICAGO – Jolting organized labor, the Teamsters and a massive service employees union decided Sunday to bolt from the AFL-CIO, paving the way for two other labor groups to sever …
-
His present is work for future
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A1 It is a symbol of friendship: an intricate wooden bridge with the arch of a rainbow, built over the pond in Spokane’s Japanese Garden. Traditional Japanese gardens tend to be …
-
Suicide car bomber kills at least 39 Iraqis
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A1 BAGHDAD, Iraq – A suicide bomber detonated a truck packed with explosives outside a Baghdad police station Sunday, killing at least 39 people in the country’s deadliest attack in a …
-
Police arrest third suspect in failed London attacks
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A1 LONDON – British police arrested a third man in connection with last week’s failed attacks against London’s transit system and said Sunday they are trying to penetrate what they suspect …
-
Thailand issues tsunami warning
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A2 New Delhi, India A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit India’s southern Nicobar Islands on Sunday, triggering panic in the islands and prompting Thailand to issue a tsunami warning for the region …
-
NASA prepared to attempt launch
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A2 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA plans to launch the first space shuttle flight in 2 1/2 years, even if it is plagued by the same fuel gauge problem that halted …
-
At least three suspects sought in Egypt bombings
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A3 SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt – The bombers who carried out Egypt’s worst-ever terrorist attack appear to have entered this Red Sea resort in pickup trucks loaded with explosives that were hidden …
-
Summit to promote citizen diplomacy
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A4 Civic leaders, business people, educators and others in the community will be part of a conversation this week to promote international dialogue and exchange. As part of the Sister Cities …
-
Energy bill roadblock removed
July 25, 2005 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – House and Senate conferees abandoned giving makers of the gasoline additive MTBE liability protection against environmental lawsuits on Sunday, removing the major roadblock to enactment of broad energy …
-
Friends know how to really support troops
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A6 Johnny came marching home this month to a night out on the town and his neighbors’ deep appreciation. Huckleberries won’t embarrass Johnny by identifying him here – other than to …
-
CdA hopes to secure facility grant
July 25, 2005 in Idaho on Page A6 Coeur d’Alene residents may not know until February whether the Salvation Army will build a $29 million community center on Ramsey Road. The local committee working to secure a Kroc …
-
Female welder ‘just being Brittani’
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A6 Eighteen-year-old Brittani Marcoe has boilermaker blood. This month, Marcoe was accepted into the Seattle Boilermakers apprentice program. She placed 10th of the 40 who were accepted.
-
In a hurry? A ticket will stall you
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A6 OK. It’s clear that street construction delays are no fun. But is saving three minutes of drive time really so essential that it’s worth endangering children and pets by speeding …
-
Truck crash closes I-90
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A6 A semi hauling cattle flipped and caught fire Sunday afternoon just east of Coeur d’Alene, temporarily stranding hundreds of motorists on Interstate 90 for miles in both directions. The accident …
-
Sweet morning ritual continues
July 25, 2005 in City on Page A6 There are stud fees in the world of Hubbard squash, or at least there is when the sire belongs to Tony Danelo and the soil is Ron Ramm’s. The two …
-
Center would have spiritual side
July 25, 2005 in Idaho on Page A6 A simple chapel, perhaps with stained glass, a brass band and weekly Sunday services, is a major element of Coeur d’Alene’s quest for a $29 million community center. But the …
-
Groene case inspiring adults to discuss abuse with children
July 25, 2005 in Idaho on Page A6 The recent murder and kidnapping case in Coeur d’Alene’s back yard depressed children’s advocate Tinka Schaffer, but she also saw an opportunity in the accompanying publicity to help teach children …
-
Seizure may have led to I-90 crash
July 25, 2005 in Region on Page A7 The driver who apparently caused a crash Saturday that left two dead and three hospitalized told police that he veered across a wide, grassy median and into an oncoming truck …
-
Idaho woman dies in Highway 95 crash
July 25, 2005 in Idaho on Page A7 A 56-year-old Careywood, Idaho, woman died early Sunday after crashing her Ford Tempo into a semi on U.S. Highway 95 north of Silverwood, the Idaho State Patrol said. Laurette Kae …
-
Now it’s personal: Cell phone records for sale
July 25, 2005 in Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON — They’re not just after your credit card or Social Security numbers. Fueled by the ease of online commerce, snoops are on the trail of other personal information, too. …
-
Study: Vonage, AT&T are tops for Internet calls
July 25, 2005 in Business on Page A8 Internet-based telephone services are still very inferior to traditional phone connections in reliability and sound quality, according to an extensive study that judged Vonage and AT&T CallVantage best among the …
-
How much does Google know?
July 25, 2005 in Business on Page A8 NEW YORK — Google is at once a powerful search engine and a growing e-mail provider. It runs a blogging service, makes software to speed Web traffic and has ambitions …
-
It’s time to focus on the candidates
July 25, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 Elective politics has taken a battering in Washington state in 2005, but it could have been worse. The endless 2004 gubernatorial contest might still be dragging on if Republican candidate …
-
In their words . . .
July 25, 2005 in Opinion on Page A9 “There will be a lot of thoughts and prayers coming out of Spokane.” – Gonzaga University basketball coach Mark Few, after it was announced that former Bulldogs star Ronny Turiaf, …
Celtic Woman is coming to Spokane
Win big with the NEW Spokane7!
