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Monday, September 29, 2008
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Second bond issue ahead
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A1 With surveys showing the economy is the biggest concern among voters and financial news seeming to get worse daily, Spokane Public Schools officials are asking what the public thinks about …
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For safest ride, buckle your stuff, not just yourself
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A1 A 10-pound toy poodle has the force of a 300-pound cannonball in a 30 mph crash. A laptop computer or cell phone can turn deadly when a vehicle comes to …
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Bailout faces test in House
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A1 WASHINGTON – After a tumultuous week of round-the-clock negotiations, Congress prepared for a difficult vote today on a sweeping $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan to stave off a possible …
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Wall St. or Main, to panic is human
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As anxiety on Wall Street led banks and other investors to hoard cash last week, a different kind of market fear gripped cities across the Southeast. A …
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Far from Hollywood, a legacy of compassion
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A2 HARTFORD, Conn. – Paul Newman broached the subject of his philanthropic legacy several years ago while fishing with friends Robert Forrester and David Horvitz off the Outer Banks of North …
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Hurricane Kyle blows past Maine
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A3 Fishermen moved boats to shelter from a rare burst of tropical weather along Maine’s rugged Down East coast Sunday as a weakening Hurricane Kyle spun past on its way to …
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Trial a glimpse at private O.J.
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A3 When he’s not on trial, O.J. Simpson wakes up at 5 a.m. and is driving to a golf course in Miami by 6:30. He takes an afternoon nap and goes …
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Pastors preaching politics push limits
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A3 Two Southern California ministers were among dozens across the country Sunday taking politics to the pulpit in hopes of influencing the Nov. 4 presidential election. Unlike some pastors who endorsed …
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Outposts out of control
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A4 YITZHAR, West Bank – A new dynamic has emerged in the West Bank: Jewish settlers block roads, burn tires or set fire to Palestinian fields when troops try to dismantle …
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Ambassador to Iraq calls for patience
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A4 BAGHDAD – U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker on Sunday accused Iran of trying to interfere with a new security pact between Iraq and the United States, saying Americans need to view …
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Sunni cleric inflames conflict
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A4 CAIRO, Egypt – A popular Sunni Muslim cleric with a television show and a Web site that churns out religious edicts and dieting tips has agitated centuries-old animosities in the …
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Attack linked to Syria’s moderation
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A5 BEIRUT, Lebanon – A rare bombing in Damascus over the weekend could be a sign that Syria is paying a price for moderating its hard-line policies in an attempt to …
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With wise choices, packed lunches pay off
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A6 The brown lunch bag – folded at the top, with an apple-shaped bulge – is the very image of thrift. For people looking to cut spending, brown-bagging instead of buying …
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Free events
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A6 Today Universal Declaration of Human Rights - In recognition of the upcoming 60th anniversary of the United Nations’ document, a Gonzaga University faculty panel will discuss the relevance of the …
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About this page
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A6 Welcome to Everyday Economy, a new weekly feature of The Spokesman-Review. On this page, we’ll bring you stories and information about the ways that today’s volatile economy plays out in …
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Woman dies when motorcycle hits tree
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A7 A 47-year-old Spokane woman died Sunday after crashing her motorcycle into a tree. The accident happened about 6 p.m. on Tucker-Prairie Road in western Spokane County. The woman’s name was …
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Court reinstates damages in police chase
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A7 SEATTLE – A $4.6 million jury award to a honeymooning Chehalis couple severely injured during a police chase in Seattle has been reinstated by a unanimous three-judge panel of the …
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Washington bar supports same-sex marriage
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A7 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Bar Association is on record in favor of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples as a matter of practicality for lawyers and of fairness in …
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Little Rock Nine still inspire
September 29, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 “If not us, then who? “If not now, then when?”
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Our View: Crosswalk laws are in place for a good reason
September 29, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 It took Spokane police officers just an hour and a half to hand out 52 citations during a sting operation near Gonzaga University last Tuesday. That’s more than one ticket …
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Obama doesn’t need this
September 29, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 Alcee Hastings used to be a federal judge. Then he got impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate. Now he’s a congressman from Florida. People have a right …
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In their words
September 29, 2008 in Opinion on Page A9 “It’s a huge commitment; it’s a 10-year commitment. But life’s a commitment. If we’re not committed to children, I don’t know where we’d be.” – Board member Barb Cronin, of …
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Navigating the Wall Street plan
September 29, 2008 in City on Page A10 WASHINGTON – Few actions taken by Congress have been as complicated as the proposed $700 billion rescue of Wall Street. Here’s a closer look at how it would work. Q: …
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The Slice: Freeze button gives you the cold shoulder
September 29, 2008 in Features on Page B1 Certain advances in television technology have been a boon to passive-aggressive types. Now, by simply pressing a button on the remote and affecting a put-upon look, they can express displeasure …
