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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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House approves ‘everything but marriage’ bill
April 15, 2009 in News After emotional debate, state lawmakers on Wednesday approved an “everything but marriage” bill granting same-sex domestic partners most of the rights and responsibilities of spouses.
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Agreement near to move Apple Cup to Qwest
April 15, 2009 in Sports Washington State University and the University of Washington are near an agreement to move the Apple Cup rivalry football game to Qwest Field in Seattle, The Spokesman-Review learned Wednesday. 15
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WSU gives glimpse of nursing education facility
April 15, 2009 in City Washington state doesn’t just need more nurses, it needs more nursing faculty. The Washington State University College of Nursing Building will provide more of both.
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Olympia lawmakers propose sales tax increase
April 15, 2009 in News House Democrats have put together a plan to boost Washington’s sales tax by about a third of a penny per dollar spent over the next two years.
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E. coli found in Republic’s water
April 15, 2009 in City Tests of the municipal water system in Republic have detected E. coli bacteria, prompted a boil advisory for the community’s 1,400 people.
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Thousands protest taxes in Olympia
April 15, 2009 in News A crowd of 4,000 to 5,000 descended on the state capitol in Olympia today, blasting taxes and government spending. 1
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Former Idaho sheriff waives extradition
April 15, 2009 in Idaho A former Nez Perce County sheriff has waived extradition in Louisiana, paving the way for his return to Idaho to face charges of being an accessory to burglary.
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Wash. Senate OKs bill to restore voting for felons
April 15, 2009 in City The Senate has approved a bill that would let tens of thousands of felons get their voting rights back sooner.
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Idaho House decries liquor, kills license bill
April 15, 2009 in Idaho Idaho House members decried the evils of liquor in an extended debate this morning, then killed Gov. Butch Otter’s major legislation to revamp the state’s liquor license system.
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Daye submits name to NBA
April 15, 2009 in News, Sports Gonzaga sophomore forward Austin Daye will submit his name for the NBA draft, but doesn’t plan on hiring an agent, The Spokesman-Review has learned. 1
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City again chooses not to charge Bunch
April 15, 2009 in City After taking a second look at possible criminal charges against former Spokane County Sheriff’s Sgt. Pete Bunch, city officials re-affirmed their decision today not to charge him for a confrontation … 1
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Spokane Police logs 4/9/2009 to 4/14/2009
April 15, 2009 in City Read the Spokane Police activity and service logs for April 9 to April 14, 2009.
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Bonner County police logs 4/14/2009
April 15, 2009 in Idaho Read the Bonner County law enforcement log for April 14, 2009.
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Spring warm-up starts this afternoon
April 15, 2009 in City, Idaho This morning’s chilly start should be the last in the current round of cool April weather. Forecasters said that a much-advertised warm-up starts this afternoon and will continue through next …
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Ranks of jobless still growing
April 15, 2009 in Business on Page A1 Spokane County unemployment surged to 10.6 percent in March – almost double the rate of a year ago – as the number of jobless workers climbed to more than 26,000. …
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Bleak numbers temper optimism from on high
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – The president and the Federal Reserve chairman voiced cautious optimism Tuesday that the economy could be beginning to stabilize. But the economy wasn’t cooperating. Retail sales dropped sharply …
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Humane society condemns use of deadly Rodenator
April 15, 2009 in City on Page A1 A plan to blow up squirrels in a Spokane park has raised the ire of the local humane society and the glee of a national conservative talk radio icon. After … 13
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Deaconess cuts jobs as fewer seek treatment
April 15, 2009 in City on Page A1 Deaconess Medical Center is eliminating about 90 jobs as the recession hits what had been an area of strength in the local economy. Fewer people used the hospital last winter, … 1
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Prostate treatment study shows improved survival
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 An experimental treatment that takes an entirely new approach to fighting prostate cancer extended survival in a late-stage study, its maker announced Tuesday. Seattle-based Dendreon Corp. said that its Provenge …
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Obamas welcome pup, Bo, to White House
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 WASHINGTON – Here are some things we now know about Bo Obama, the first family’s new dog: He’s not a barker, even when confronted by a pack of at least …
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Osteoporosis treatment speeds healing, study finds
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A2 A drug used to treat severe osteoporosis promotes healing of hard-to-mend fractures in the elderly and others, reducing pain and time spent in nursing, researchers said Tuesday. In preliminary studies, …
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Mexican authorities seize anti-aircraft machine gun
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 MEXICO CITY – Mexican authorities arrested a woman guarding an arsenal that included the first anti-aircraft machine gun seized in Mexico, police said Tuesday, as the army announced the capture …
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Nation in brief: Accused Nazi guard stalls deportation
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 John Demjanjuk was released from federal custody Tuesday evening, just hours after six immigration officers removed the accused Nazi death camp guard from his suburban home in a wheelchair, authorities …
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Bersin marked for border slot
April 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – A former U.S. attorney who oversaw a crackdown on illegal immigration on the California-Mexico border a decade ago will be appointed the Southwest border czar by the Obama …
