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Friday, August 1, 2008
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Economy saw fair growth in spring
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The economy grew at a respectable pace this spring, despite the financial crisis, soaring fuel prices and moribund housing market. But as the impact of government stimulus payments …
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Ruling point, counterpoint
August 1, 2008 in City on Page A1 Opinion The high court ruled that identifying teachers in unsubstantiated sexual misconduct cases violates their right to privacy.
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Court shields accused teachers
August 1, 2008 in City on Page A1 OLYMPIA – In a case where the 11 petitioners are all known as John Doe, the state Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Thursday that unsubstantiated allegations of teacher sexual misconduct …
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Feds’ OK lets field burning resume
August 1, 2008 in City on Page A1 BOISE – The Environmental Protection Agency has signed off on Idaho’s plan for overseeing field burning in North Idaho, clearing the way for bluegrass farmers to resume the annual process …
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Petition seeks fee for bags
August 1, 2008 in City on Page A1 Pullman may join big urban centers such as Seattle by taxing plastic grocery bags in an effort to encourage shoppers to reuse and recycle. In a movement spearheaded by Washington …
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Princess Chunky really a prince, vet confirms
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A2 New Jersey’s feline darling would be better called Prince Chunky, according to a veterinarian who examined the 44-pound stray this morning on “Live with Regis and Kelly.” But the modified …
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Bush: Security gains in Iraq may last
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – Trumpeting progress in Iraq, President Bush said for the first time Thursday that security improvements now have a “degree of durability” – an assertion that appeared to lay …
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Stem cell advance could treat ALS
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 Scientists have created the first personalized stem cells for patients with a genetic disease by rewinding their skin cells to an embryonic state, according to a study published Thursday in …
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Death toll falls to lowest ever
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 BAGHDAD – The monthly U.S. toll in Iraq fell to its lowest point since the war began, with 11 American deaths as July drew to a close Thursday after the …
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Karadzic appears in U.N. war crimes court
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 THE HAGUE, Netherlands – Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic had his first skirmishes with the U.N. war crimes tribunal Thursday: He was cut short by the judge when he …
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Bush aides’ subpoenas upheld
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – A federal judge Thursday rejected the Bush administration’s sweeping assertion of executive privilege and ruled that two White House aides must answer subpoenas from Congress. However, U.S. District …
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Small jet crashes, killing eight
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 A small jet crashed Thursday while preparing to land at a regional airport in Minnesota, killing eight people, including casino and construction executives. The Raytheon Hawker 800 went down about …
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States face tough budget crises
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is laying off as many as 22,000 state employees. New York’s governor is raising the possibility of selling – or more accurately, leasing – …
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Stevens enters plea, hopes to clear name before election
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Thursday and received an unusually speedy trial date, which he hopes will clear his name before voters consider …
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Saudi capital bans pets because of flirting factor
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Walking a dog in the park is a sure babe magnet. Saudi Arabia’s Islamic religious police, in their zeal to keep the sexes apart, want to …
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Bus riders witness grisly killing
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Manitoba – Passengers aboard a Canadian bus fled in horror as a fellow traveler viciously attacked his seat mate, repeatedly stabbing him and then severing his head, …
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Olmert resignation leaves peace process even more tenuous
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A6 JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s decision to leave office has dealt a serious setback to delicate peace negotiations with both the Palestinians and Syria. The chances are good …
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Tenacity, DNA help reunite mother, girl
August 1, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A6 GUATEMALA CITY – For 14 months, Ana Escobar studied the tiny fingers of every passing baby, searching for a girl with pinkies that curved gracefully outward, just like those of …
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Exxon Mobil posts record quarterly profit of $11.7 billion
August 1, 2008 in Business on Page A10 HOUSTON – Exxon Mobil reported the fattest operating profit in U.S. corporate history Thursday but took a beating anyway – from politicians railing against Big Oil, drivers bleeding cash at …
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Washington rated No. 3 for doing business
August 1, 2008 in Business on Page A10 Washington is the third best state for business, according to a national ranking by Forbes. That’s up from fifth place last year and 12th in 2006. Washington was one of …
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Silverwood raises admission prices
August 1, 2008 in Business on Page A10 Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park has raised admission prices midseason. It now costs $41 to get into the North Idaho attraction, an increase of $4. For children …
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Exhibit touts eco-progress
August 1, 2008 in City on Page A10 CHICAGO – The bathroom tiles are recycled wine bottles. The hardwood floors are sustainable bamboo. And the sprawling garden gets sprinkled with rainwater collected in 300-gallon barrels. From its recycled …
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Work on North Y to begin Saturday
August 1, 2008 in Business on Page A10 YMCA of the Inland Northwest and YWCA of Spokane will break ground Saturday on a second new joint facility, this time a 52,000-square-foot center in north Spokane. While the roughly …
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PERSONAL FINANCE
August 1, 2008 in Business on Page A10 If you’re heading to college this fall, or you’re a high school senior about to apply, you’ll realize right away that a college education doesn’t come cheap. While scholarships and …
