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Saturday, June 28, 2008
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Afghan fighters proving resilient
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Violence in Afghanistan will continue to rise this year, as Taliban and al-Qaida fighters have proved resilient and aggressive foes against coalition forces, according to a Pentagon report …
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Courts in session
June 28, 2008 in City on Page A1 512 Teams taking part in the first Hoopfest in 1990
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Marmots wear out welcome
June 28, 2008 in City on Page A1 They’ve become an unofficial city mascot. Chubby, furry little yellow-bellied marmots scurry about Spokane, fraternizing with children who throw them bread crumbs and peanuts, emboldened to frequent developed areas and …
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This summer may see first ice-free North Pole
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – There’s a 50-50 chance that the North Pole will be ice-free this summer, which would be a first in recorded history, a leading ice scientist says. The weather …
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Lottery numbers
June 28, 2008 in City on Page A2 Friday’s Washington Daily Game: 8-6-8 Friday’s Washington Keno: 1-3-5-6-9- 12-15-16-33-37-46-48-53-55-61-66- 73-74-76-78
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Muskrat undermines work, causes Missouri levee break
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A2 WINFIELD, Mo. – A heroic effort by hundreds of townspeople, volunteers and National Guardsmen to hold back the Mississippi River failed Friday – undone by a burrowing muskrat. The furry …
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Nation in brief: NRA sues city over handgun law
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 The National Rifle Association sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to overturn its ban on handguns in public housing, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down …
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Gangs coerce Zimbabweans to vote in flawed election
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A3 HARARE, Zimbabwe – Bowing to a government campaign of violence and intimidation, Zimbabweans voted Friday in a one-man election that’s almost certain to hand another five-year term to President Robert …
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Unlikely endorsement for McCain
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 HAIPHONG, Vietnam – John McCain has an unusual endorsement – from the Vietnamese jailer who says he held him captive for about five years as a POW and now considers …
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Former foes make a show of Unity
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A4 UNITY, N.H. – The name of the town was Unity, not Warmth. Hillary Rodham Clinton stood side-by-side with former foe Barack Obama on Friday against a backdrop chosen for its …
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Militants execute men accused of spying for U.S.
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 PESHAWAR, Pakistan – In a gruesome public spectacle, Taliban-linked militants Friday executed two Afghan men accused of spying for the United States, slitting their throats and parading their severed heads …
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Taliban, warlords threaten Pakistani city
June 28, 2008 in Nation/World on Page A5 PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Heavily armed Islamic militants have massed on the outskirts of Peshawar, the strategic provincial capital in northwest Pakistan, and the Pakistani government has dramatically stepped up security …
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Market testing investors’ psyche
June 28, 2008 in Business on Page A6 Investors understand well the concept of buying low and selling high, yet constantly violate that most basic of Wall Street rules because emotion overrules intellect, Washington State University Professor John …
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Handling an unhappy workplace
June 28, 2008 in Business on Page A6 CHICAGO – Sam Glenn followed some wise counsel when he found himself in a bad job situation. His mother told him first, don’t quit, and second, have a frank chat …
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SATURDAY FOCUS : SHOPPING LIFE
June 28, 2008 in Business on Page A6 Hybrids may be tops when it comes to saving gas, but they’re far from the best choice for budget-conscious car buyers, a new study says. The four-door hatchback Chevy Aveo …
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City Council to hear big-box plan
June 28, 2008 in Business on Page A6 Developers and neighbors may be closer to an 11th-hour compromise on design concepts for three contentious major commercial developments proposed for about 45 acres in southeast Spokane. Reaching consensus could …
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Web address endings will be up for grabs
June 28, 2008 in Business on Page A6 In addition to the likes of .com and .net, the Internet might soon have Web addresses ending in .fun, .cars and .prettymuchanythingyouwant. Heralding the most dramatic expansion of virtual real …
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In brief: Abused girl loses finger, part of foot
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B1 A 3-year-old St. Maries abuse victim remains in serious condition at Sacred Heart Medical Center after having part of one foot and one of her ring fingers removed, family friends …
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Accuracy watch
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B1 For 06-28-2008
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Group warns of beatings targeting gay men near downtown Spokane
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B1 E-mail reports of recent beatings near downtown Spokane targeting gay men prompted a victims advocate group to post fliers warning of attacks and reminding residents of available resources. Police say …
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Program helps families bolster ties
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B1 You’d think an underemployed single father of five would have enough on his hands without spending a couple of hours every Wednesday night listening to someone tell him how to …
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Hoopfest ‘08: DUIs measured in dozens
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B1 Hoopfest is developing a reputation for being more than just the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the world – at least with area law enforcement. Spokane’s largest event, expected to …
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Columbia River sockeye exceed projection
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B2 BOISE – Sockeye salmon are swimming up Washington’s and Oregon’s Columbia River in higher-than-expected numbers, spawning hope in Idaho that the endangered fish will also make a mass return to …
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Deadline nears for tax appeals
June 28, 2008 in City on Page B2 Only a few days are left for Washington residents to appeal values assigned to their property for 2009 property taxes. Linda Kovick, director of the Spokane County Board of Equalization, …
